WPIAL playoff brackets advance as Allentown teams enter tennis tournament

High school athletics in the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League entered a critical phase of the post-season on Monday, October 26, 2026, with several sports advancing to elimination rounds. The WPIAL playoffs are currently underway in field hockey, soccer, and volleyball, while ice hockey and tennis teams are also preparing for upcoming matches. These events span multiple divisions, with games scheduled throughout the week leading into the weekend.

In field hockey, the Class 3A semifinals are set for Thursday. The schedule includes a match between Pine-Richland, who holds a 13-5 record, and Hempfield, who stands at 5-10, starting at 7 p.m. Additionally, Mt. Lebanon (10-5) will host North Allegheny (10-7-1) at 6 p.m. In Class 2A, the semifinals took place on Wednesday. Shady Side Academy (16-0) faced Penn-Trafford (7-5-2) at 6 p.m., while Fox Chapel (10-4-1) hosted Peters Township (8-7) at the same time.

The Class A field hockey semifinals were also held on Wednesday. Ellis School (12-2-1) played Aquinas Academy (2-9-1) at Shady Side Academy at 7:30 p.m. Another matchup saw Winchester Thurston (6-4-3) face Oakland Catholic (2-6-3) at Mt. Lebanon at 6 p.m. These games determine which teams will advance to the final stage of the league tournament.

Ice hockey results from Monday included several decisive victories. In Class 3A, Seneca Valley defeated Upper St. Clair 4-1. The Class A division featured multiple high-scoring games, with North Catholic beating Shady Side Academy 7-1, Quaker Valley defeating Richland 9-3, and North Hills overcoming Meadville 8-2. Other Class A results included Wheeling Park winning 4-2 against Greensburg Salem and Avonworth edging out Baldwin 4-3.

In Division 2 hockey, Deer Lakes recorded a 10-1 victory over Carrick. Burrell narrowly defeated Neshannock 3-2 in overtime, while Sewickley Academy beat Central Valley 5-4 in overtime. The schedule for Tuesday includes Class 2A games between Moon and Canon-McMillan at 7 p.m. and Armstrong and Bethel Park at 9 p.m. at the Spencer Family YMCA.

Soccer playoffs saw significant action in the boys' and girls' divisions. In boys' Class 4A, Monday's first-round results included a penalty kick victory for Upper St. Clair over Central Catholic, as well as wins for Mt. Lebanon, North Allegheny, Pine-Richland, and Fox Chapel. The quarterfinals for this class are scheduled for Thursday, featuring matchups such as Norwin against Upper St. Clair and Mt. Lebanon against North Allegheny.

Girls' soccer also advanced to the next rounds. In Class 4A, the quarterfinals are set for Wednesday, with Upper St. Clair visiting Mt. Lebanon and Seneca Valley playing at Fox Chapel. In Class 3A, the first round concluded on Monday with dominant performances by teams like Penn-Trafford and Hampton. The quarterfinals for this division are scheduled for Thursday, where Penn-Trafford will face Hampton and Mars will play South Fayette.

The PIAA girls' tennis team tournament kicked off its first round on Tuesday, October 27. Allentown Central Catholic, with a 19-2 record, is scheduled to play Scranton Prep at the Birchwood Racquet Club in Clarks Summit at 11 a.m. This match is part of the Class 2A division. In Class 3A, several notable matchups are occurring, including Lower Merion against Cumberland Valley in Philadelphia and Hollidaysburg facing North Allegheny in Altoona.

Volleyball playoffs are also in full swing. In Class 6A, North Allegheny received a bye in the quarterfinals, while other games are scheduled for Tuesday, including Canon-McMillan at Baldwin and Mt. Lebanon at Pine-Richland. The Class 5A preliminary round saw North Hills defeat Montour and Mars beat Indiana. The first round for Class 5A is scheduled for Wednesday, with multiple games set for 7 p.m.

All schedules for these high school sports events are subject to change. Teams and fans are encouraged to verify final details before attending games. The WPIAL and PIAA continue to manage these tournaments to determine league and state champions for the 2026-2027 season.