piaa basketball playoffs

The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) basketball playoffs are currently underway, with teams competing across various classifications for state championships. As of March 13, 2025, the tournament has progressed to the quarterfinals stage.

Recent Developments:

  • Meadville vs. Uniontown Incident: A PIAA boys’ basketball game between Meadville and Uniontown was suspended due to a brawl involving fans and players. The altercation led to police intervention and the game being called off with Meadville leading 63-55. Subsequently, the PIAA ruled that both teams’ seasons would end immediately, effectively removing them from the state playoffs.
  • Upcoming Quarterfinal Games: The PIAA has announced the schedule for the quarterfinal round, with games taking place on March 14 and 15, 2025. Tickets for these games went on sale on March 12 and 13 at 4:00 pm and must be purchased online.

Championship Schedule:

The PIAA Basketball Championships are scheduled for March 27-29, 2025, at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. The championship games will be held as follows:

  • Thursday, March 27:
    • 2A Girls: 12 PM
    • 1A Boys: 2 PM
    • 3A Girls: 6 PM
    • 4A Boys: 8 PM
  • Friday, March 28:
    • 1A Girls: 12 PM
    • 2A Boys: 2 PM
    • 6A Girls: 6 PM
    • 5A Boys: 8 PM
  • Saturday, March 29:
    • 4A Girls: 12 PM
    • 3A Boys: 2 PM
    • 5A Girls: 6 PM
    • 6A Boys: 8 PM

For more details and ticket information, you can visit the Hershey Entertainment website.

Staying Informed:

To keep up with the latest updates on the PIAA basketball playoffs, including schedules, results, and news, you can visit the official PIAA basketball page.