Class A

Total Teams (16): Brockway, Cameron County, Clarion, Clarion-Limestone, Coudersport, Curwensville, Elk County Catholic, Johnsonburg, Kane, Keystone, Otto-Eldred, Port Allegany, Redbank Valley, Ridgway, Smethport and Union.

Maximum number of teams in playoffs: 8

Selection process: The AML will have four teams guaranteed spots while the KSAC is assured two teams. The final two teams will be selected as “at large” teams. Various qualification criteria apply.

Pre-seeded bracket (top to bottom): First round has KSAC-1 vs. No. 8-at large; AML-2 vs. AML-4; KSAC-2 vs. AML-3 and AML-1 vs. No. 7-at large.

Playoff schedule: Week 11 first round (Nov.  11), Week 12 semifinals (Nov. 18-19), Week 13 Championship (Nov. 25-26). Winner advances to state playoffs in Week 14 (Dec. 2-3) against District 10 champion.

Class AA

Total Teams (5): A-C Valley, Brookville, Karns City, Moniteau and Sheffield.

Maximum number of teams in playoffs: 4

Selection process: Criteria based on the PIAA Ranking System. Seeding of bracket based on points standings.

Playoff schedule: Week 11 semifinals (Nov. 11-12), Week 12 Championship (Nov. 18-19). Winner advances to state playoffs in Week 13 (Nov. 25-26) against District 8 (Pittsburgh City League) champion.

Class AAA

Total Teams (4): Bradford, Clearfield, Punxsutawney and St. Marys.

Maximum number of teams in playoffs: 2

Selection process: PIAA ranking system.

Playoff schedule: Week 11 Championship game (Nov. 11-12). Winner advances to regional matchup with District 6 in Week 12 (Nov. 18-19) with that winner playing District 4 Week 13 (Nov. 25-26).

Class AAAA

Total Teams (5): DuBois (District 9), State College and Mifflin County (New Lewistown-Indian Valley jointure in District 6) and Strong Vincent (District 10).

Maximum number of teams in playoffs: 4

Selection process: PIAA ranking system.

Playoff schedule: Week 11 semifinals (Nov. 11-12), Week 12 Championship (Nov. 18-19). Winner advances to state playoffs in Week 13 (Nov. 25-26) against District 8 (Pittsburgh City League) champion.