Trib 10: Top teams in power rankings need 2 more wins for ultimate prize

By: Don Rebel
Wednesday, November 27, 2024 | 9:00 PM

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The six WPIAL champions from the 2024 season are all headed to the state semifinals two wins shy of more gold drip.

This marks the second year in a row and the third time this decade that all six WPIAL champions will be playing in the PIAA final four.

The two top teams in this week’s power rankings remain the same with Thomas Jefferson at No. 1 and Central Catholic at No. 2.

Both the Jaguars and Vikings have had a taste of the state playoffs last week, winning convincingly in the PIAA quarterfinals.

Now the other four champions crowned this past Saturday must avoid the North Shore letdown if they are to punch their ticket to the PIAA championships Dec. 5-7 at Cumberland Valley.

Here are the latest Trib 10 power rankings with overall record followed by last week’s ranking. These rankings have zero classification boundaries.

1. Thomas Jefferson, 14-0, (1): The Jaguars play Lampeter-Strasburg on Friday on Trib HSSN

2. Central Catholic, 11-2, (2): The Vikings play Harrisburg on Saturday

3. Pine-Richland, 11-1, (3): The Rams play Bishop McDevitt on Friday

4. Fort Cherry, 14-0, (5): The Rangers play Port Allegany on Friday on Trib HSSN

5. Avonworth, 11-3, (8): The Antelopes play Penn Cambria on Friday

6. South Park, 12-1, (10): The Eagles play Central Clarion on Friday

7. Peters Township, 11-2, (4): The Indians season is over

8. Seton LaSalle, 11-1, (6): The Rebels season is over

9. Clairton, 13-1, (7): The Bears season is over

10. Central Valley, 7-6, (9): The Warriors season is over

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