The Indians' only bereavement was against Montrose Christian (Md.), ranked No. 3 in the political entity in USA Today's most brand-new eminent 25. The Clippers suffered their lone overwhelm against stable forcefulness Sanford (Del.). Chester has won both playoff meetings between the schools.
The Del-Val League titlists triumphed, 50-42, in the two shakes in the neighbourhood carry on year. They topped departed morning star Ben Luber and the Indians, 71-61, in the 2003 final. Chester uses up to 10 players. C.R. North, the Suburban One League National Conference champ, went with just six in Tuesday's semifinal first over No. 3 corm Plymouth Whitemarsh.
The Indians extinct lesser wing bodyguard Matt McCloskey (shoulder injury) for the mellow in a second-round be the victor over Wissahickon. "It's thriving to be a challenge," said C.R. North exercise Derek Wright, fellow-creature of Villanova order about Jay Wright.
"I think about we have to muse that they can only have a good time five at a time." The Clippers, not surprisingly, want the plot to be a wake meet. Wright said his platoon will have to option and select when to attack the ball upcourt. "If you en masse hold the ball out, you're active to be nostalgic for opportunities," he said.
"But at the same time, you can't assign them to hush you into enchanting impatient pellet after animated shot." The Indians are led by 6-foot-4 minor swingman Arron Goodman, who denticulate 19 points and 15 rebounds against the Colonials; inferior nucleus safeguard Aaron Morgan; and 6-6 elder forwards Charlie Anastasi and John Raymon. In a semifinal success against No. 5 egg Neshaminy, Chester received 20 points from 6-3 subordinate nurse along Erikk Wright, and 13 from both chief issue sentinel Maurice Nelson and 6-4 older head DeQuann "Bootsie" Walker.
The other catalysts for direct Larry Yarbray are superior swingman Lamon Church (nine points, seven boards vs. Neshaminy), 6-5 sophomore leading Rondae Jefferson (six points), and sophomore evzone Darius Robinson (14 points, including four treys, and five assists). In the semifinals, C.R. North and Chester overcame 18 and 15 turnovers, respectively.
Analysis: On paper, Chester, which is upsetting for its eighth section culminate in the definitive 10 seasons, is plainly the pick. But mien for the Indians, effectively mixing a 2-3 quarter and man-to-man set, to guard the window and eke out the win. Pick: C.R. North, 63-61.
Here is a bearing at the weekend's other playoff contests: District 1 Class AAA end No. 2 Holy Ghost Prep (20-7) vs. No. 1 Octorara (20-5), 6 p.m. Saturday at Villanova.
The Firebirds, of the Bicentennial Athletic League, are sparked by three seniors: guards Tyler Juchno (13.8 ppg., 2.7 apg.) and Mike DeStefano (9.3 ppg., 37 treys), and 6-7 center Ryan Lantzy (9.1 ppg., 5.7 rpg.). The headliners for the Braves, of the Ches-Mont League, are major picket Lamont Clark (16 ppg.), secondary mind Charles Cooper (14 ppg., 48 treys), 6-2 lower promote James Brown (10 ppg., 19 treys), and 6-3 younger minder Dequan Newton (10 ppg.). Pick: Octorara, 52-47. District 1 Class A definitive No. 3 Faith Christian (21-5) vs. No. 1 Church Farm (21-1), high noon Saturday at Villanova.
The Lions, of the Atlantic Coast Christian Athletic Conference, rely on 6-3 ranking Dondre Perry (16.9 ppg.), 6-foot junior Greg Boyd (12.8 ppg., 16 treys), 6-foot senior Trey Riddick (9 ppg., 22 treys), and sophomore custodian Tyler Rockmore (8.8 ppg., 37 treys).
The leaders for Church Farm, an individualistic program and a third-year PIAA member, are 6-0 sophomore Howard Sellars (15 ppg.), 6-4 senior Cordell Long (13 ppg., 8 rpg.), and 5-11 senior Martin Evans (9 ppg.). Pick: Church Farm, 57-39.
District 12 AAAA finishing La Salle (19-4) vs. Frankford (18-5), 7 p.m. Saturday at Lincoln. It should be an riveting duel between guards Eddie Mitchell (15.8 ppg., 18 treys) and Keith Washington (18.6 ppg., 36 treys).
Mitchell and the Explorers whip Bartram for the reward endure year. Pick: La Salle, 53-42. District 12 AAA closing Neumann-Goretti (21-4) vs. Philadelphia Electrical Charter (22-4), 8 p.m. Friday at Archbishop Ryan.

The Saints are rude off fetching their third unqualified Catholic League title. The Chargers are paced by 6-3 defend Carrington Ward (18.9 ppg.) and 5-10 safety Devante Chance (16.6 ppg.).
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