Disclaimer: These team matchups are based on my hypothetical coaching approach and are not official. Many unpredictable factors—such as injuries, weather, eligibility, and athlete event selection—can affect real-life lineups. The WPIAL Team Playoff format emphasizes depth and strategy, especially for schools aiming to win multiple duals in a single day. This format often gives AAA schools a slight edge over AA due to larger rosters.
Source: PennTrackXC Virtual Meet

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AA Girls Team Finalists

• Quaker Valley
  
• Laurel
  
• North Catholic
  
• Carlynton

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X-Factor Athletes
The “X factor” is the athlete who has the ability to shift momentum and determine the outcome of a team championship — a standout performance, a clutch finish, or someone who rises beyond expectations when it matters most.

Quaker Valley:

• Kwilai Karto
  
• Cecilia Montagnese
  
• Lucy Montagnese
  
• Evie Rosselli
  
• Oumou Thiero
  
• Vanessa Pickett
  
• Jay Olawaiye
  
• Mia Gartley
  
• Olivia Jordan
  
• Emma Currier
  
• Lea Mauer
  

Laurel:

• Tori Atkins
  
• Kylie Ruperto
  
• Alexis Sherry
  
• Alexis Geiwitz
  
• Kara Young
  
• Sydney Tomczyk
  
• Amara McKissick
  
• Sophia Conti
  

North Catholic:

• Madeline Meeuf
  
• Audra Lazzara
  
• Daphne Flerl
  
• Seava Cresta
  
• Anna Lazzara
  
• Ella Eiler
  
• Alexa Stoltz
  
• Maggie Killian
  
• Tessa Driehorst
  
• Sydney Dunn
  
• Caroline Sell
  
• Kate Vislosky
  

Carlynton:

• Bridget McNamara
  
• Jordynn Carter
  
• Clare Ruffing
  
• Lani Blevins
  
• Aireonya White
  
• Grace Prepelka
  
• Isabella Sysak
  
• Riley Mauro
  
• Milad Majed
  
• Hayleigh Loeffert
  

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Meet Breakdown (Virtual Meet on PennTrackXC)
Key events are matchups where athletes from both schools have similar times or marks, making them crucial in determining the momentum of the meet and the distribution of points. These events carry significant weight and can ultimately decide the outcome of the team scores.

• Quaker Valley 82 – North Catholic 68
  Key Events: 400m, 3200m, Long Jump
  
• Quaker Valley 81 – Laurel 69
  Key Events: 200m, 400m, High Jump, Triple Jump, Javelin
  
• Quaker Valley 90 – Carlynton 60
  Key Events: 1600m, 300H, Long Jump, Shot Put, Triple Jump
  
• Laurel 76 – North Catholic 74
  Key Events: 100m, 300H, High Jump, Triple Jump
  
• Laurel 80 – Carlynton 70
  Key Events: 100m, 200m, 300H, Shot Put, Javelin
  
• North Catholic 75 – Carlynton 66
  Key Events: 100m, 400m, 3200m, 300H, High Jump, Long Jump (Neither school Pole Vaults)

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NixonTFXC AA Girls Championship Pick: Quaker Valley

NixonTFXC AA Girls Runner-up Pick: Laurel

The people’s vote on the Instagram poll as of 8:00 PM Monday night-
Quaker Valley 190 votes (61%)
North Catholic 86 votes (27%)
Carlynton 22 votes (7%)
Laurel 16 votes (5%)

2025 Way too early WPIAL team picks (June 5, 2024)- North Catholic

Pre-Season Pick Feb 26th, 2025- Quaker Valley

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Past AA Girls WPIAL Team Champions

2024 – Quaker Valley
2023 – Quaker Valley
2022 – Quaker Valley
2021 – Mohawk
2019 – South Park
2018 – Shenango
2017 – Burrell
2016 – Beaver
2015 – Beaver
2014 – South Fayette
2013 – South Fayette
2012 – Freeport
2011 – Freeport
2010 – South Park

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