Disclaimer: I set up teams as if I were the head coach, fully aware that my approach may not have been perfect. Factors like injuries, athletes conserving energy for individual finals, weather conditions, and eligibility issues can all affect decisions. Winning the WPIAL Team Playoffs demands careful planning to win three or four meets in one day, often requiring tough choices — like whether to stack distance events or shift athletes between relays and individual races. With its unique format, the playoffs reward teams with strong depth, and larger AAA schools often have an advantage over AA programs.
Score Source: PennTrackXC Rankings
AA Girls Top 8 teams (NixonTFXC Dual Meet Rankings)
1. Quaker Valley
2. Laurel
3. North Catholic
4. Greensburg Central Catholic
5. Carlynton
6. Shenango
7. Fort Cherry
8. Shady Side Academy
Ranking all four first-round matchups from 1 to 4, with #1 being the toughest.
1. Greensburg Central Catholic vs. Laurel vs. Trinity Christian vs. Fort Cherry
2. Shenango vs. North Catholic vs. Shady Side Academy vs. OLSH
3. Quaker Valley vs. South Side vs. Winchester Thurston vs. Brownsville
4. California vs. Carlynton vs. Southmoreland vs. Freeport
Match up #1 Shenango vs. North Catholic vs. Shady Side Academy vs. OLSH
Winner- North Catholic
North Catholic 90 Shenango 60
North Catholic 85 Shady Side Academy 65
North Catholic 105- OLSH 35
Match up #2 Greensburg Central Catholic vs. Laurel vs. Trinity Christian vs. Fort Cherry
Winner- Laurel
Laurel 80 Greensburg Central Catholic 70
Laurel 80 Fort Cherry 70
Laurel 120 Trinity Christian 30
Match up #3- California vs. Carlynton vs. Southmoreland vs. Freeport
Winner- Carlynton
Carlynton 85 Southmoreland 65
Carlynton 95 Freeport 55
Carlynton 110 California 40
Match up #4 Quaker Valley vs. South Side vs. Winchester Thurston vs. Brownsville
Winner- Quaker Valley
Quaker Valley 95 Winchester Thurston 55
Quaker Valley 130 South Side 20
Quaker Valley 120 Brownsville 30
AA Girls Upset Watch: Greensburg Central Catholic, Fort Cherry & Southmoreland
Track and field is more than an individual sport; it’s also a team sport with 18 events, where athletes aim to finish 1st, 2nd, or 3rd to score points and help their team reach the magic number of 76. Once a team scores 76 points, they have secured the team victory.
What could change the outcome of a dual meet in track and field?
No height in the pole vault or high jump
Three fouls in the throws or jumps.
Dropped baton in the relays.
Hitting a hurdle
Disqualifications in any event
Weather
Top athletes resting for individual finals.
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I’m excited to introduce a new feature called NixonTFXC Profiles. These profiles will include important information and statistics to help you promote yourself to other coaches in Track & Field/Cross Country. If you’re interested, you can contact me via Instagram, Twitter, or email at Karlon.nixon@gmail.com.
- One-time fee of $100 (2025 price), which covers your entire high school career and includes a NixonTFXC T-Shirt.
- Updates on the website to showcase your personal records and achievements.
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