100m — AAA Boys
- Preseason #1 WPIAL Contender
Scoop Smith Woodland Hills - Championship Threat Contender
Preston Miller Greater Latrobe - Breakout Season Contender
Phillip Whitlock Trinity - Under-the-Radar Contender
Lawrence Timmons Pine Richland - Wildcard Contender
Gabriel Hein Mars Area - Predicting the Fastest Time of 2026 – 10.62
200m — AAA Girls
- Preseason #1 WPIAL Contender
Sadie Tomczyk Upper St. Clair - Championship Threat Contender
Rachel Stepp Moon - Breakout Season Contender
Carmella Guillen Mount Lebanon - Under-the-Radar Contender
Augelina Williams Seneca Valley - Wildcard Contender
Myla McCabe Norwin - Predicting the Fastest Time of 2026 – 24.49
400m — AA Boys
- Preseason #1 WPIAL Contender
Jerry Davis Greensburg Central Catholic - Championship Threat Contender
James Irwin Quaker Valley - Breakout Season Contender
Jayden Juliano Quaker Valley - Under-the-Radar Contender
Da’Karri Williams Beaver Falls - Wildcard Contender
Josh Spencer Chartiers-Houston - Predicting the Fastest Time of 2026 – 47.97
Preseason #1 WPIAL Contender
The athlete is projected as the top seed entering the 2026 season. This is the favorite based on past performances, consistency, and championship-level credentials.
Championship Threat Contender
An athlete who may not be the preseason favorite but is a legitimate threat to win in 2026. One big performance, perfect conditions, or the right day could put them on top.
Breakout Season Contender
A rising athlete poised for a major leap forward. This competitor shows strong upward momentum and has the potential to surprise the field with a standout 2026 season.
Under-the-Radar Contender
An athlete flying below the hype who could shock the WPIAL in 2026. Not widely discussed yet, but their development, work ethic, or recent marks suggest something big is coming.
Wildcard Contender
Dangerous on any given day.
Fastest / Furthest Mark in 2026
Fastest / Furthest Mark in 2026 represents my prediction of the top time or mark that will be achieved during the outdoor season for each gender classification and event.
The NixonTFXC preseason list is based on performances from the 2025 WPIAL Finals. Freshmen and 2026 Indoor Track & Field results were not used in creating this list. While I may not be aware of athletes who are changing events or shifting their focus this season, these rankings are designed to spark discussion and excitement heading into the upcoming year. With so much talent across the WPIAL, it is impossible to include every deserving athlete in every event—but this list highlights athletes who could headline the 2026 season.
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