Few school districts can match the rich and complex history of Woodland Hills. Over 40 years after the district was formed, our hearts now burst with Wolverine Pride.
For decades prior to the formation of Woodland Hills, our communities had other allegiances. They weren't Wolverines, but Tigers, Chargers, Shamrocks, Vikings, Falcons, Jackrabbits, Purple Raiders, Golden Flashes, and Eagles.
No matter the name or the uniform color, they excelled. They won WPIAL championships in baseball, basketball, field hockey, ice hockey, rifle, softball, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and - yes - football. They established dynasties and earned national recognition.
This year, Woodland Hills' Homecoming celebration isn't just for Wolverines, but for all of the schools that laid the foundation for this current generation of students and families.
If you went to Braddock, Churchill, East Pittsburgh, Edgewood, General Braddock, Rankin, Scott, Swissvale, or Turtle Creek High Schools, we want you to join us for Homecoming 2025 at the Wolvarena. Help us celebrate the legacies of our communities and be part of the tradition that shaped and continues to shape Woodland Hills.
This night is for you. Join us on Friday, September 26 for Woodland Hills' Homecoming 2025 Celebration. The parade in Turtle Creek begins at 5:30 p.m. Kickoff against Latrobe is at 7 p.m. This year's Homecoming Court will be recognized at halftime.
CHAMPIONSHIP LEGACY
Along with numerous individual championships and accomplishments, the high schools that predated Woodland Hills in our communities won quite a few WPIAL and state titles. Here is a brief overview of their success on the field, on the court, and more. Titles are listed as recognized by the WPIAL record book.
BRADDOCK TIGERS
Boys basketball - WPIAL championship in 1932 and 1966
Football - WPIAL championships in 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, and 1959. Set national record with 56 consecutive wins.
CHURCHILL CHARGERS
Ice hockey - WPIHL titles in 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982, and 1983, with state championships in 1977 and 1979.
Rifle - WPIAL championships in 1972, 1974, 1975, 1981, and 1985
Girls Track and Field - WPIAL championship in 1986
EAST PITTSBURGH SHAMROCKS
Boys basketball - WPIAL championship in 1956
EDGEWOOD VIKINGS
Boys basketball – WPIAL Champions in 1962 and 1973
Baseball – WPIAL Champions in 1925, 1927, and 1934
Tennis - WPIAL Team Championships in 1946, 1947, 1950, 1951, 1961, 1965, 1972, 1973, and 1974.
Field Hockey - WPIAL Champions in 1980
GENERAL BRADDOCK FALCONS
Boys basketball - PIAA championship in 1973
RANKIN JACKRABBITS
Boys basketball - WPIAL champions in 1935
NORTH BRADDOCK SCOTT PURPLE RAIDERS
Baseball - WPIAL champions in 1927 and 1930
Boys basketball - WPIAL and PIAA champions in 1931, WPIAL champions in 1943
Football - WPIAL champions in 1933, 1934, 1936, and 1937
SWISSVALE GOLDEN FLASHES
Baseball - WPIAL champions in 1980
Boys Volleyball - WPIAL champions in 1950, 1951, and 1952
Field Hockey - WPIAL champions in 1981
Softball - WPIAL champions in 1979, 1980, 1981, and 1982
TURTLE CREEK EAGLES
Boys basketball - WPIAL championship in 1967
Girls basketball - WPIAL championships in 1978 and 1982
Golf - WPIAL championships in 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, and 1938
Softball - WPIAL championship in 1984
WOODLAND HILLS WOLVERINES
Football - WPIAL champions in 1996, 1999, 2001, 2002, and 2009
Girls basketball - WPIAL champions in 1997
Rifle - WPIAL champions in 1992, 1998, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2025
