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
AAA Girls Top 10 teams (NixonTFXC Dual Meet Rankings)
1. North Allegheny
2. Norwin
3. Seneca Valley
4. Butler
5. South Fayette
6. Hempfield
7. Pine Richland
8. Mount Lebanon
9. Moon
10. Franklin Regional
Ranking all four first-round matchups from 1 to 4, with #1 being the toughest.
1. South Fayette vs. Mount Lebanon vs. Franklin Regional vs. Seneca Valley
2. North Allegheny vs. Blackhawk vs. Knoch vs. Hempfield vs. Upper St. Clair
3. Butler vs. Kiski Area vs. Moon vs. Belle Vernon vs. Beaver
4. Norwin vs. Plum vs. Pine-Richland vs. Laurel Highlands
Match up #1- North Allegheny vs. Blackhawk vs. Knoch vs. Hempfield vs. Upper St. Clair
Winner- North Allegheny
North Allegheny 100 Hempfield 50
North Allegheny 110 Upper St. Clair 40
North Allegheny 135 Blackhawk 15
North Allegheny 120 Knoch 30
Match up #2 Norwin vs. Plum vs. Pine-Richland vs. Laurel Highlands
Winner- Norwin
Norwin 100 Pine-Richland 50
Norwin 135 Laurel Highlands 15
Norwin 130 Plum 20
Match up #3 Butler vs. Kiski Area vs. Moon vs. Belle Vernon vs. Beaver
Winner-Butler
Butler 90 Moon 60
Butler 100 Kiski Area 50
Butler 135 Belle Vernon 15
Butler 130 Beaver 20
Match up #4 South Fayette vs. Mount Lebanon vs. Franklin Regional vs. Seneca Valley
Winner- Seneca Valley
Seneca Valley 78 South Fayette 72
Seneca Valley 80 Mount Lebanon 70
Seneca Valley 110 Franklin Regional 40
AAA Upset Watch- South Fayette, Hempfield, Mount Lebanon , Pine-Richland
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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- Updates on the website to showcase your personal records and achievements.
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