Preseason WPIAL Champ Pick

• A Girls:  Abigail Weinstein Winchester Thurston
• AA Girls: Madeline Meeuf North Catholic (2023 Champion)
• AAA Girls: Annabel Johnson Woodland Hills (2024 Champion)
• A Boys: Zachary Shara Sewickley Academy
• AA Boys: Jonah Montagnese Quaker Valley
• AAA Boys: Andrew Peigh North Allegheny

Next Across The Line Pick  

• A Girls: Lani Blevins Carlynton
• AA Girls: Lucy Montagnese Quaker Valley
• AAA Girls: Grace Fritzman West Allegheny
• A Boys: Carter Kent California Area
• AA Boys: Carter French Knoch
• AAA Boys: Samuel Plazio Kiski Area

Dark Horse Pick
A runner flying under the radar but poised to surprise everyone and make a serious impact this season.

• A Girls: Eva Crofford OLSH
• AA Girls: Anna Morris North Catholic
• AAA Girls: Annie Czajkowski Norwin
• A Boys: Scott McConnell Mohawk
• AA Boys: Tyler Carroll North Catholic
• AAA Boys: Griffin Martin South Fayette
  
  

Moving On Up Pick
A runner steadily climbing the ranks, showing growth and momentum as they push toward the top tier.

• A Girls: Mira Mosca OLSH
• AA Girls: Allison Foster Oakland Catholic
• AAA Girls: Madeline Stock South Fayette
• A Boys: Will Nury Shady Side Academy
• AA Boys: Lu Santos Hampton
• AAA Boys: Devin Junko Trinity

Breakout Season Pick
A runner ready to make a major leap—turning potential into results and establishing themselves as a contender this year.

• A Girls: Currence Bigham Winchester Thurston
• AA Girls: Brooklyn Steeber Belle Vernon
• AAA Girls: Zari Golojuh Butler
• A Boys: Ashton Saunders Riverview
• AA Boys: Jack Steineman North Catholic
• AAA Boys: Brennan Patterson West Allegheny

Grit and Determination Pick
An athlete known for their resilience, toughness, and relentless drive—regardless of the conditions or competition.

• A Girls: Mya DiMaio Grace Christian School of Armstrong
• AA Girls: Taylor Schwertfeger Laurel Highlands
• AAA Girls: Elise Ashcroft Moon
• A Boys: Brayden Douglass OLSH
• AA Boys: Luca Flitcraft Hopewell
• AAA Boys: Ryan Ewing Hempfield

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Preseason WPIAL Team Champ Pick

• A Girls: OLSH
• AA Girls: North Catholic
• AAA Girls: Norwin
• A Boys: Winchester Thurston
• AA Boys: Quaker Valley
• AAA Boys: Butler

Next Team

• A Girls: Winchester Thurston
• AA Girls:  Hampton
• AAA Girls: South Fayette
• A Boys: Shady Side Academy
• AA Boys:  North Catholic
• AAA Boys: North Allegheny

Dark Horse Team

• A Girls: Shadyside Academy
• AA Girls: Quaker Valley
• AAA Girls: North Allegheny
• A Boys: Mohawk
• AA Boys: Montour
• AAA Boys: South Fayette

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