WPIAL NEWS
WPIAL Class A Playoff Preview: Frazier Leads a Top-Heavy Field
The Class A bracket feels like Frazier’s to lose, but strong challengers like Beth-Center, Fort Cherry, and Eden Christian make this a loaded top half. We break down the favorites, identify potential upsets, and share our full round-by-round picks.
WPIAL 2A Playoff Preview: Chaos Coming in a Wide-Open Bracket
Class 2A might be the most unpredictable bracket in the WPIAL. Hopewell, Waynesburg, and Seton LaSalle headline the field, but sleeper picks like South Allegheny and Avonworth could shake things up. We break down the bracket, call out questionable seeding, and make our full round-by-round predictions.
WPIAL 3A Playoff Preview: Heavy Favorites, Dangerous Sleepers, and a Tough Road Ahead
Oakland Catholic and Beaver have been on a collision course all season, but a loaded 3A bracket features plenty of danger. We break down the contenders, possible spoilers, and which teams could shake things up on the road to the Petersen Events Center.
WPIAL Class 4A Playoff Preview: Bracket Breakdown and Predictions
The Class 4A bracket is loaded with contenders and storylines. North Allegheny, Peters Township, Upper St. Clair, and Pine-Richland headline a field that’s deep and dangerous. We break down the favorites, the sleepers, and who we think will hoist the trophy.
Rankings – Class AAAA
Week of Oct 12
1 – North Allegheny
2 – Peters Twp
3 – Upper St. Clair
4 – North Catholic
5 – Pine Richland
Rankings – Class AAA
Week of Oct 12
1 – Oakland Catholic
2 – Beaver
3 – Hampton
4 – Mars
5 – Greensburg Salem
Rankings – Class AA
Week of Oct 12
1 – Waynesburg
2 – Hopewell
3 – Seton LaSalle
4 – OLSH
5 – South Park
Rankings – Class A
Week of Oct 12
1 – Frazier
2 – Beth Center
3 – Fort Cherry
4 – Eden Christian
5 – California
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WPIAL Class A Playoff Preview: Frazier Leads a Top-Heavy Field
The Class A bracket feels like Frazier’s to lose, but strong challengers like Beth-Center, Fort Cherry, and Eden Christian make this a loaded top half. We break down the favorites, identify potential upsets, and share our full round-by-round picks.
WPIAL 2A Playoff Preview: Chaos Coming in a Wide-Open Bracket
Class 2A might be the most unpredictable bracket in the WPIAL. Hopewell, Waynesburg, and Seton LaSalle headline the field, but sleeper picks like South Allegheny and Avonworth could shake things up. We break down the bracket, call out questionable seeding, and make our full round-by-round predictions.
WPIAL 3A Playoff Preview: Heavy Favorites, Dangerous Sleepers, and a Tough Road Ahead
Oakland Catholic and Beaver have been on a collision course all season, but a loaded 3A bracket features plenty of danger. We break down the contenders, possible spoilers, and which teams could shake things up on the road to the Petersen Events Center.
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3rd Annual Queens of the Burgh a Success
The third annual Queens of the ‘Burgh girls volleyball event once again highlighted some of the region’s best talent, with the Foxes taking home the championship after a dramatic run. Held August 2 at the All-American Field House in Monroeville, the event featured seven teams and 64 players representing 37 high schools and 10 clubs.
The Foxes, coached by Rollins College player Elena Arnold, rallied from an 0-3 start in pool play to win the playoff bracket, capped by a thrilling 28-26 victory over the Cavaliers in the title match. St. Joseph senior setter Kate Giannetta earned the team’s Most Valuable Queen honor, leading a roster that also included standouts like Beaver’s Aubrey Bumblis, Eden Christian’s Ava Arnold, and Mars’ Rylee Wooldridge.
The Cavaliers, guided by UVA Wise outside hitter Mailea Hufnagel, finished runner-up behind the steady play of Shaler defensive specialist Teagan Orga, their Most Valuable Queen. The event also recognized MVQs from across the field, including Mars’ Cece Christy and Beaver’s Kayden Blinn, underscoring the depth of talent in Western PA volleyball.
Founded by Avonworth coach John Skarupa in 2023, Queens of the ‘Burgh has quickly grown into one of the premier showcases in the region. Designed to relieve the pressures of high school, club, and recruiting, the tournament continues to provide a positive platform for athletes to compete, connect, and shine.