Montour and Central Cambria were the class of the AA field last fall, with Montour taking home the state title with a 13 point win. Both squads graduated 2 from their top 5. Keep an eye on 3rd place finisher Villa Maria as they return everyone from last year. In fact, they may be without a senior in their top 7 again this season.

In coming up with a statewide top 10 list we start by looking at what each of the 21 state qualifying teams from 2021 return, in order of their finish at last year’s PIAA State Championship. Of note, Crestwood and Donegal drop from class AAA to class AA and could make an immediate impact within the top 10. Crestwood placed 18th in class AAA in 2021.