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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AAA Girls Team Finalists

• North Allegheny
  
• Norwin
  
• Butler
  
• South Fayette

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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.

Norwin:

• Melani Schmidt
  
• Annie Czajkowski
  
• Brandi Brozeski
  
• Karina Karadus
  
• Ashlynn Field
  
• Alexis Heller
  
• Myla McCabe
  
• Anna Dansak
  
• Addison Farrah
  
• Jillian Ryba
  
• Autumn Stoken
  
• Gabrielle Watson
  
• Kiley DeNoble
  
• Averi Brozeski
  

North Allegheny:

• Isabella Costa
  
• Robin Kucler
  
• Taylor Neese
  
• Audrey Maxwell
  
• Lindsay Breneman
  
• Maya Currie
  
• Lola Hood
  
• Molly Robertson
  
• Kendall Lucas
  
• Kendra Smith
  
• Elizabeth Pizon
  
• Wren Kucler
  
• Elizabeth Davis
  
• Luana Tripon
  
• Anna Fiffik
  

Butler:

• Jocie Slesinski
  
• Aubrey Rock
  
• Adraya Baxter
  
• Madison McGarrah
  
• Raina Lewandowski
  
• Halle Swidzinski
  
• Ava DeLorenzo
  
• Julianna Lockwood
  
• Sarah Lucas
  
• Michelle Jacobson
  

South Fayette:

• Delaney Schumaker
  
• Angela Zeng
  
• Micaella Schuler
  
• Mary Walsh
  
• Emily Sinton
  
• Nina DeMartini
  
• Madeline Stock
  
• Abby Poe
  
• Paige Deklewa
  
• Lauren Biernacki

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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.

• Norwin 77 – North Allegheny 73
  Key Events: 200m, 400m, 1600m, High Jump, Long Jump, Discus, Shot Put, 4×800
  
• Norwin 89 – Butler 61
  Key Events: 200m, 100H, 300H, High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Shot Put
  
• Norwin 95 – South Fayette 55
  Key Events: 100m, 400m, 800m, 1600m, 100H, High Jump, Pole Vault
  
• North Allegheny 100 – Butler 50
  Key Events: 100m, High Jump, Discus, Javelin
  
• North Allegheny 91 – South Fayette 59
  Key Events: 100m, 1600m, 800m, High Jump, Triple Jump, Javelin
  
• South Fayette 76 – Butler 74
• Key Events: 200m, High Jump, Triple Jump, Discus, Shot Put

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NixonTFXC AAA Girls Championship Pick: Norwin

NixonTFXC AAA Girls Runner-up Pick: North Allegheny

The people’s vote on the Instagram poll as of 8:00 PM Monday night
North Allegheny 167 votes (48%)
Norwin 86 votes (25%)
South Fayette 56 votes (16%)
Butler 42 votes (12%)

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

Pre-Season Pick Feb 26th, 2025- North Allegheny

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Past AAA Girls WPIAL Team Champions

2024 – North Allegheny
2023 – North Allegheny
2022 – North Allegheny
2021 – Butler
2019 – Butler
2018 – Butler
2017 – Butler
2016 – Hempfield
2015 – Hempfield
2014 – Hempfield
2013 – Hempfield
2012 – Hempfield
2011 – Butler
2010 – Butler

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