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Undefeated WPIAL softball teams face tough tests
Four undefeated Class 5A teams look to keep perfect records in section play on Friday
Mar. 27, 2026 at 4:04am
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If weather permits, four undefeated WPIAL Class 5A softball teams will face stern challenges to their perfect records in section action on Friday afternoon. New Castle, Kiski Area, West Allegheny, and Trinity are all off to hot starts and will face tough opponents as they look to remain undefeated in section play.
Why it matters
The early section matchups between undefeated teams will provide an early indication of which squads are the top contenders in their respective sections. Maintaining an unblemished record this early in the season can set the tone for the rest of the year and boost a team's chances of securing a high playoff seed.
The details
In Section 1-5A, New Castle (5-0, 2-0 section) visits Fox Chapel (3-1, 1-1). In Section 2-5A, Kiski Area (4-0, 1-0) travels to face Armstrong (2-2, 2-0). In Section 3-5A, West Allegheny (4-0, 2-0) goes to Montour (2-1). And in Section 4-5A, Trinity (6-0, 1-0) hosts Thomas Jefferson (3-1, 2-0).
- The games are scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2026.
The players
New Castle
An undefeated WPIAL Class 5A softball team with a 5-0 overall record and 2-0 section record.
Fox Chapel
A WPIAL Class 5A softball team with a 3-1 overall record and 1-1 section record.
Kiski Area
An undefeated WPIAL Class 5A softball team with a 4-0 overall record and 1-0 section record.
Armstrong
A WPIAL Class 5A softball team with a 2-2 overall record and 2-0 section record.
West Allegheny
An undefeated WPIAL Class 5A softball team with a 4-0 overall record and 2-0 section record.
Montour
A WPIAL Class 5A softball team with a 2-1 overall record.
Trinity
An undefeated WPIAL Class 5A softball team with a 6-0 overall record and 1-0 section record.
Thomas Jefferson
A WPIAL Class 5A softball team with a 3-1 overall record and 2-0 section record.
The takeaway
These early section matchups between undefeated teams will provide an early indication of which WPIAL Class 5A softball squads are the top contenders in their respective sections. Maintaining an unblemished record this early in the season can set the tone for the rest of the year and boost a team's chances of securing a high playoff seed.
