Central League Playoffs: Championship Previews (Feb. 13, 2024)

Haverford’s Rian Dotsey (L) defends Conestoga’s Janie Preston during a December matchup. (Photo: Josh Verlin/CoBL)

By Josh Verlin

The Central League comes down to the favorites.

Both of the top seeds on both the boys and girls’ sides of the Central League made it to the league championship games, which take place Tuesday night at Marple Newtown (6:00 PM/8:00 PM).

Here’s a look at both games, including areas to watch for and thoughts from an anonymous coach who’s familiar with both programs:

Girls: 1) Haverford High (20-3) vs. 2) Conestoga (21-2)
Previous Meeting(s)
Conestoga 47, Haverford 38 (Dec. 7 @ Conestoga)
Haverford 38, Conestoga 27 (Jan. 25 @ Haverford)

Projected Starters
Haverford: PG Megan Kelly, SG Aniya Eberhart, SF Rian Dotsey, F Natalie Wright, F Ashley Wright

Conestoga: PG Marisa Francione, SG Ryann Jennings, G Katrina Valencia, SF Isabella Valencia, F Janie Preston

(click on this link for the complete preview for Girls & Boys)