High School News

Eden Christian and Frazier have separated themselves at the top of Class A, while Fort Cherry, California, and St. Joseph battle for position behind them. West Greene, Carmichaels, and Serra Catholic headline the fringe. Huge section matchups this week will shape the standings.

Hopewell’s run through the MAC Tournament plus a win over Avonworth keeps them on top in 2A. South Park, Seton LaSalle, Brownsville, and OLSH round out a crowded Top 5. Watch out for Waynesburg, Shenango, and Burrell pushing from the outside.

Beaver and Oakland Catholic have emerged as the early powers in 3A, with Chartiers Valley, Freeport, and Mars filling out the Top 5. Indiana’s hot start has them on the fringe, while Trinity and Greensburg Salem remain in the mix. Section clashes ahead promise more movement.

No clear frontrunner in 4A as Peters Township, USC, North Catholic, and North Allegheny all make strong cases. Canon-McMillan rounds out the Top 5 while Hempfield and Shaler lurk on the fringe. This week’s Peters vs. USC showdown could shake everything up.

Two weeks into the season, Frazier and Eden Christian are beginning to separate themselves as the early favorites. Both have tested themselves against tough competition and look built for a deep run, while Serra, St. Joseph, and California are hanging around in the mix. With plenty of time left, the 1A bracket already feels like it’s shaping into a battle between the top two and the rest of the field trying to keep pace.

Class AA has been every bit as competitive as expected, with Hopewell establishing itself as the early favorite while a pack of contenders chase close behind. South Park and Seton LaSalle are holding steady, OLSH picked up a tournament title, and programs like Neshannock and Brownsville are showing they belong in the conversation. The next few weeks will be critical in sorting out the pecking order.

In Class 3A, Beaver has established itself as the clear early favorite, rolling through its first three matches and making a deep run at the Canon-McMillan Tournament. Oakland Catholic, Mars, and Chartiers Valley are chasing hard, while Freeport and others are waiting for their chance to break through. With so much firepower across the classification, the race to catch Beaver will be one of the stories of September.

No clear frontrunner has emerged in Class 4A, where every week seems to bring a new twist. Peters Township holds the edge for now, but Upper St. Clair, Pine-Richland, and North Allegheny have all shown flashes of championship potential. Add in Canon-McMillan, Butler, and Hempfield making noise at tournaments, and it’s clear this race is as balanced — and unpredictable — as it gets.