WPIAL rifle sections impacted by realignment for 2024-25
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Monday, July 29, 2024 | 9:45 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 rifle season.
2023-24 WPIAL champions
WPIAL team champion: Butler
WPIAL individual champion: Carlee Valenta, Penn-Trafford
Section 1: McGuffey
Section 2: Trinity
Section 3: Hempfield
Section 4: Butler
Notable changes
WPIAL rifle, which again will feature four sections and 16 total teams, underwent a few changes this offseason.
• In Section 1, McGuffey and Waynesburg Central remained in the section, but Avella and Trinity moved over from Section 2.
• Bethel Park and Washington remain in Section 2 and are joined by West Greene from section 1 and Mt. Lebanon from Section 3.
• In Section 3, Hempfield and Woodland Hills will be joined by Upper St. Clair and Plum, which moved from Section 1 and 4, respectively.
• Penn-Trafford joins Section 4 alongside holdovers Armstrong, Butler and Indiana.
Key dates
Nov. 15: First practice date
Nov. 23: First scrimmage date
Dec. 2: First play date
Dec. 10: First contest date
Feb. 11: WPIAL team championships
Feb. 13: WPIAL individual championships
2024-25 alignment
Division 1 (16 teams)
Section 1: Avella, McGuffey, Trinity, Waynesburg Central
Section 2: Bethel Park, Mt. Lebanon, Washington, West Greene
Section 3: Hempfield, Plum, Upper St. Clair, Woodland Hills
Section 4: Armstrong, Butler, Indiana, Penn-Trafford
More High School Rifle
• Westmoreland County teens compete at Clay Target League national championships• Penn-Trafford senior wins WPIAL rifle championship
• Butler edges Trinity to claim 5th WPIAL team rifle championship
• Penn-Trafford rifle team ready to defend title
• Penn-Trafford senior Carlee Valenta signs with UTEP rifle team