Haverford aims for a postseason run

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Haverford’s Nick Colucci hits a basket in a game early last month against Ridley. Colucci and the Fords are on their way to the district playoffs. PETE BANNAN – MEDIANEWS GROUP

By Matthew DeGeorge

A year ago, Haverford made a storybook run to the Central League title but couldn’t parlay the momentum of 11 straight wins beyond the second round of the District 1 Class 6A tournament.

This year, after falling in the Central League quarterfinals, the Fords are hoping things reverse in the postseason.

The Fords start their quest Saturday afternoon, the No. 13 seed hosting No. 20 Upper Dublin at 3 p.m.

Last year’s districts run was blighted by an injury to John Seidman, who took control in the Central League playoffs. But the 1,000-point scorer leads a veteran contingent this year.

“It’s tough but we’ve got to move past it,” guard Nick Colucci said after a last-possession loss to Strath Haven last Sunday in the Central League playoffs. “We’ve got to focus on our next opponent. We think we can make a big run in districts, so that’s our focus now.”

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