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Peters Boys Basketball Season Not Over Yet

If Central Catholic wins, Peters returns to the playoffs.

Last week, Central Catholic defeated , 55-47. PT center lead the team 35-31, was injured and then pulled out of the game. 

But, this doesn't necessarily mean "the end."

If Central Catholic defeats Gateway in the WPIAL Championship 9 p.m. Saturday at Duquesne University, Peters will earn a spot in the PIAA State AAAA playoffs.  

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Five WPIAL AAAA teams earn bids to the PIAA State AAAA playoffs.  

Central Catholic, Shaler, Butler and Gateway have already earned the first four spots. The fifth spot is determined by the team that lost to the eventual WPIAL champion in the quarterfinal rounds.

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If Gateway wins, Seneca Valley earns the fifth spot.


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