Notable changes to the 2024-25 WPIAL field hockey alignment
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Monday, July 8, 2024 | 11:56 AM
The WPIAL released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports, and changes will be implemented starting this fall. This summer, the Tribune-Review will break down changes for each of the WPIAL sports.
Here’s a look at the upcoming WPIAL girls field hockey season.
2023 WPIAL champions
3A: Pine-Richland
2A: Penn-Trafford
Notable changes
• The total number of teams dropped from 16 to 15.
• Class 3A fell from seven to five total teams. Peters Township dropped down to Class 2A, and Allderdice dropped out of the WPIAL competition for the next two seasons. The Dragons went 1-11 last year.
• In 2A, Peters Township joins Fox Chapel, Latrobe, Penn-Trafford and Upper St. Clair
• The Oakland Catholic Eagles moved down to Class A for the upcoming two seasons, joining Aquinas Academy, The Ellis School, Shady Side Academy and Winchester Thurston.
Key dates
Aug. 12: First practice date
Aug. 17: First scrimmage date
Aug. 23: First play date
Aug. 29: First section date
Oct. 23: WPIAL semifinals
Nov. 2: WPIAL championships
Nov. 5: PIAA first round
Nov. 16: PIAA championships
2024-25 alignment
Class 3A (5 teams)
Hempfield, Mt. Lebanon, North Allegheny, Norwin, Pine-Richland
Class 2A (5 teams)
Fox Chapel, Latrobe, Penn-Trafford, Peters Township, Upper St. Clair
Class A (5 teams)
Aquinas Academy, The Ellis School, Oakland Catholic, Shady Side Academy, Winchester Thurston
More High School Field Hockey
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• Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Latrobe’s Belle Blossey
• Coaches association names 2023 WPIAL field hockey all-stars
• Manheim Central gets off to fast start, prevents Penn-Trafford from claiming 1st PIAA field hockey win