2026 WPIAL Girls Basketball Brackets: Class 5A & 3A Playoff Matchups Announced
Road to the Pete: 2026 WPIAL Girls Basketball Playoff Brackets
The journey to the Petersen Events Center has reached a fever pitch. The 2026 WPIAL Girls Basketball Playoffs continue today with high-stakes quarterfinal action across Western Pennsylvania. With the release of the official brackets for Class 5A and Class 3A, the field has been narrowed down to elite contenders fighting for regional supremacy. Every matchup today is a "win or go home" battle, with winners moving one step closer to the prestigious championship trophy and losers heading to the consolation brackets. This year's tournament features a perfect mix of dominant top seeds and determined underdogs ready to create "Moe's Madness." Stay tuned as we provide full coverage of every upset, clutch performance, and standout moment from tonight's critical games. Don't miss a second of the intensity as these athletes give everything for their schools and the chance to play on the biggest stage in Pittsburgh.
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📅 Official Quarterfinal Schedule (Feb 18, 2026)
| Class | Matchup | Time / Location |
|---|---|---|
| 5A | #1 South Fayette vs. #9 Trinity | 7:30 PM @ AHN Arena |
| 5A | #4 Baldwin vs. #12 Peters Township | 7:30 PM @ Bethel Park HS |
| 5A | #2 Thomas Jefferson vs. #7 Fox Chapel | 7:30 PM @ Mt. Lebanon HS |
| 5A | #3 Indiana vs. #6 Penn-Trafford | 7:00 PM @ Norwin HS |
| 3A | #1 Shady Side Academy vs. #8 Avonworth | 6:00 PM @ Fox Chapel HS |
| 3A | #4 Quaker Valley vs. #5 Seton-LaSalle | 6:00 PM @ Mt. Lebanon HS |
| 3A | #2 Beaver Falls vs. #7 Waynesburg Central | 6:00 PM @ AHN Arena |
| 3A | #3 Greensburg C.C. vs. #6 OLSH | 6:00 PM @ Bethel Park HS |
| FINALS | Petersen Events Center (Championship) | Feb 26-27 |
