By Josh Verlin
It’s time for the culmination of the 2024-25 high school hoops season — the PIAA state tournament. The boys’ and girls’ brackets all get underway this Friday and Saturday, with championships March 27-29 at the GIANT Center in Hershey.
Last year’s 6A boys tournament saw two public schools, Central York and Parkland, make it to the end, with Central York capturing the crown thanks to a thrilling 53-51 win. The defending champs are back and as good as ever, though there are plenty of high-level teams that feel they’re just as likely to bring home some hardwood.
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Central York (3-1, 26-2)
The defending champs are aiming for a repeat, having captured the District 3 title for the first time — yes, the Panthers won a state title before a district one — giving them a total different path to Hershey after doing so as the 3-5 seed a year ago.