High School News

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.

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.

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.

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.

Chaos reigns in Class A as Eden Christian stumbled and opened the door for contenders like Frazier, Beth-Center, and Fort Cherry. The playoff picture is suddenly wide open with several teams making late-season pushes.

Not much movement this week, but all eyes are on the Oct. 16 showdown between OLSH and Hopewell — a matchup that could decide the Section 1 crown. Waynesburg remains unbeaten and continues to look like a legitimate threat to the defending champs.

Oakland Catholic and Beaver continue to separate from the pack, while the Section 2 race between Hampton, Mars, and Freeport is heating up fast. A huge week ahead could completely reshuffle the playoff picture.

North Allegheny reclaims the top spot, but this classification remains stacked from top to bottom. With Peters Township, Upper St. Clair, and Pine-Richland all capable of big wins, 4A is shaping up for a thrilling postseason.

Upper St. Clair holds firm at No. 1 behind standout play from Hayden Culp and Sarah McShane, while North Allegheny surges with Keely McMahon-Regan setting the table for star hitter Molly Robertson. The 4A playoff race is heating up fast.

Class 3A is pure chaos — but Beaver and Oakland Catholic have separated from the pack. South Fayette rockets from unranked to No. 3, Hampton keeps climbing behind senior setter Lilly Muczinski, and the defending champs at Mars look to regroup before playoff time.