PIAA 2nd Round Games

If you’re still playing hoops in March, it’s all about finding a way to survive and advance. Reading and Exeter were put to the test in the opening round of the PIAA boys basketball playoffs. The (20-10) Red Knights and (19-9) Eagles were able to hold off their opponents and move on in the bracket. Yadiel Cruz and Malik Osumanu scored 17 points apiece as Reading prevailed at Chester 65-63. Reece Garvin dropped a career-high 26 points in Exeter’s 67-60 victory at Upper Dublin.

On Sunday, the PIAA revealed the sites and times for the second round matchups. Four boys teams and one girls team are still alive in the state tournament. Here are the games coming up on Tuesday and Wednesday, including a doubleheader at Coatesville High School.

BOYS:

Class 6A-Reading vs. Erie McDowell at Altoona on Wednesday at 6pm

Class 5A-Exeter vs. Imhotep Charter at Coatesville on Tuesday at 6pm

Class 4A-Berks Catholic vs. Neumann-Goretti at Coatesville on Tuesday at 7:30pm

Class A-High Point Baptist vs. Freeland MMI at Minersville on Tuesday at 7:30pm

GIRLS:

Class 4A-Wyomissing vs. Neumann-Goretti at Pottstown on Wednesday at 6pm.