Eight teams fight for four state-bound titles at F.N.B. Stadium this weekend

The WPIAL girls soccer postseason enters its final phase this week with four district title matches and three consolation contests scheduled at F.N.B. Stadium in Pittsburgh. The tournament features eight finalists competing for the 2026 district championships across four different classifications.

Class 4A action peaks on Saturday when No. 1 Mt. Lebanon (15-1-2) faces No. 3 North Allegheny (16-2-1) at 1:15 p.m. Both squads advanced through the semifinals with one-goal victories. Mt. Lebanon defeated Fox Chapel 2-1, while North Allegheny edged Peters Township 2-1 after two overtime periods.

Also on Saturday, Class 3A No. 4 Mars (16-1-1) plays No. 2 Shaler (15-2) at 3:30 p.m. Mars reached the final by beating Penn-Trafford 1-0 in overtime. Shaler advanced after defeating Plum 2-1 following a 4-3 penalty kick shootout.

Class 2A concludes earlier in the week. No. 4 Burrell (16-1-4) meets No. 2 Freeport (16-2-1) on Thursday at 6 p.m. Burrell won its semifinal 4-2 against South Park, while Freeport defeated Avonworth 6-1. The Class 2A consolation game pits South Park (19-1) against Avonworth (11-4-6) on Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Class A finals take place on Friday at 6 p.m. when No. 1 Sewickley Academy (18-0) faces No. 2 Winchester Thurston (18-2). Sewickley Academy beat Bentworth 4-1 in the semifinals, while Winchester Thurston defeated Riverview 2-1. The Class A consolation match features Bentworth (16-3) against Riverview (14-2) on Thursday at 6 p.m. at Avonworth.

The earlier rounds produced several decisive outcomes. In Class 4A, Seneca Valley defeated Gateway 6-0 in the quarterfinals. Class 3A quarterfinals saw Penn-Trafford beat Hampton 4-3 in overtime. Class 2A quarterfinals included a 9-1 win by Central Valley over Waynesburg Central. Class A quarterfinals featured Sewickley Academy defeating Carlynton 1-0.

The first round of the tournament included multiple blowouts. Sewickley Academy beat Beth-Center 12-0. Shady Side Academy defeated Serra Catholic 11-0. Central Valley won 9-1 over Waynesburg Central. North Catholic defeated Yough 3-2 in overtime to advance. All four championship matches are set for F.N.B. Stadium, while the Class A consolation game is at Avonworth.