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WPIAL fall high school sports season

Overview

In early September 2026, WPIAL officials announced championship schedules and venues for various fall sports, including cross country, field hockey, golf, and tennis. While most dates were set, football and soccer championship details remained unconfirmed at that time.

By late September, the focus shifted to critical section matchups. In girls soccer, undefeated teams in Section 1-3A, such as Shaler and Mars, and Section 2-3A, including South Fayette and West Allegheny, prepared for decisive contests. Section 2-4A saw competition for first place between Mt. Lebanon and Canon-McMillan. Girls volleyball also entered key matchups to determine section leaders in Sections 1-A, 2-5A, and 3-2A. In boys soccer, section leaders were determined through matchups in Section 1-2A and a three-way tie in Section 4-2A.

On September 23, the WPIAL confirmed that district soccer championships for both boys and girls will be held at F. N. B. Stadium in Pittsburgh on November 5, 6, and 7. Four football championship games for Classes A, 2A, 3A, and 5A are scheduled for November 28 at Acrisure Stadium, with sites for Class 6A and 4A expected to be announced soon.

Recent soccer highlights include Shady Side Academy head coach Ed Ellsworth reaching 150 career wins following an 8-0 victory over Steel Valley, and Elizabeth Forward’s Aiden Davis scoring his 50th career goal. High-stakes section matches also resulted in draws between Freeport and Burrell in Class 2A, and Chartiers Valley and Central Valley in Class 3A.

Entities

WPIAL · Acrisure Stadium · PIAA · Shady Side Academy · F. N. B. Stadium

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    WPIAL announces championship sites for soccer and football

    The WPIAL has finalized championship sites, with soccer finals set for F. N. B. Stadium and select football finals at Acrisure Stadium. Recent high school soccer matches saw several key section results.

  2. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    WPIAL high school sports feature key section matchups

    WPIAL high school sports feature key matchups in girls soccer, girls volleyball, and boys soccer, with several section leaders competing for first-place positioning.

  3. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    WPIAL announces 2026 fall sports championship schedules

    WPIAL has announced championship dates and venues for most 2026 fall sports, though football and soccer locations are still pending. Girls soccer is moving into intensive section play.

Sources

pittsburghsoccernow.com · tribhssn.triblive.com · triblive.com

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