CD East, CD b-ball roundup

Today starts "March Madness" for basketball at all levels, and three Lower Paxton-based high school teams are in the thick of the state championship mix.

First, Gazette congrats go out to the Central Dauphin East Panthers for knocking off the previously undefeated York Bearcats 63-54 Saturday to win the PIAA District 3 championship. For details on the big win, check out a game report by Roxanne B. Moses of The Patriot-News.

State tournament play begins for the Panthers this Friday against either Pennsbury out of Bucks County or Philadelphia North Catholic, time and location to be announced.

And, while I was working on my paid job this morning, I spotted a couple reports on a Pittsburgh team that the Central Dauphin Lady Rams could meet in the state championship game, assuming both teams make it through the preliminary rounds. Take a gander at a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette story about the undefeated Mt. Lebanon Lady Blue Devils' win Saturday to capture a district championship. Below are video game highlights.



The Rams will kick off state tournament Friday against either Downingtown West or Archbishop Ryan out of Philadelphia, time and location to be announced.

Last but certainly not least, the Central Dauphin East Lady Panthers have qualified for the state tournament and will play Hazleton in the first round Friday, time and location to be announced.

Check back for schedule updates.