On Friday, March 10, the Shady Side Academy varsity boys' basketball team defeated Fairview, 48-47, in the first round of the 2016-2017 PIAA Class AAA Championships. Senior Etai Groff scored 20 points and senior Kirf Olander had 14. With the win, SA advances to the second round of the state playoffs to face WPIAL champion Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic on Tuesday, March 14, at 8 p.m. at Armstrong High School in Kittanning.
Advance tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for students, and will be on sale at the SSA Athletic Department Office until 12 p.m. on Tuesday. All tickets at the gate are $6.
The SSA boys basketball team is coached by David Vadnais. Good luck to the team in the state playoffs!
Download the PIAA Class AAA Boys' Basketball Championship bracket.
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