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New Castle Today
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Upper St. Clair and New Castle to Face Off in WPIAL Class 6A Championship
Chartiers Valley to Play in Class 5A Championship Game
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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The WPIAL high school basketball playoffs are heating up, with the Class 6A and Class 5A championship games set for this weekend. Upper St. Clair (23-1) will take on New Castle (23-1) in the Class 6A final on Friday night at the Petersen Events Center. In the Class 5A championship, Chartiers Valley (22-2) will play on Saturday.
Why it matters
The WPIAL playoffs are a highly anticipated annual event, drawing large crowds and media attention as the best high school basketball teams in the Pittsburgh region compete for the coveted championship titles. These matchups feature some of the top players and programs in the state.
The details
The Class 6A final will be a battle between two powerhouse teams, with Upper St. Clair and New Castle both posting impressive 23-1 records this season. The Class 5A championship will see Chartiers Valley, who finished the regular season 22-2, take the court.
- The Class 6A final will be played on Friday, February 26, 2026 at 9 p.m. at the Petersen Events Center.
- The Class 5A championship game is scheduled for Saturday.
The players
Upper St. Clair
A high school basketball team with a 23-1 record, competing in the WPIAL Class 6A championship game.
New Castle
A high school basketball team with a 23-1 record, competing in the WPIAL Class 6A championship game.
Chartiers Valley
A high school basketball team with a 22-2 record, competing in the WPIAL Class 5A championship game.
The takeaway
The WPIAL basketball championships are a showcase of the top high school talent in the Pittsburgh region, with the Class 6A and Class 5A finals set to feature some of the best teams and players in the state.
