CLASS B
II-CCHS (24-1) vs. XI-Southampton (20-5) at Cool Insuring Arena, 9 a.m. Saturday
What to know: CCHS, a sectional champion for the first time in 42 years, passed its first state playoff test with a 72-34 victory over Section X champion Potsdam, a game in which the Sandstoners were limited to 33.3 percent shooting (13-for-39). … The second-ranked Crusaders tops Section II in 3-pointers with 206, including nine in the win over Potsdam. … The top two scorers for CCHS are freshman standouts Darien Moore (23.0 ppg) and Sei’Mir Roberson (15.3 ppg). … Third-ranked Southampton earned its spot in Glens Falls on the strength of state playoff wins against Malverine (63-49) and Valhalla (64-55). … The Mariners have scored 90 points or more three times this season.
CLASS D
II-North Warren (18-5) vs. IX-Chapel Field Christian (18-5) at Cool Insuring Arena, 7 p.m.
What to know: The Cougars, winners of the sectional title with a 46-33 decision over top-seeded Northville, overcame a slow start to beat Schroon Lake 64-59 in the state quarterfinals at HVCC. The Adirondack League champion, ranked No. 8 in the state, was led in that victory by 26 points from Sean Evans. … Chapel Field Christian is ranked No. 16 in the state. … The Lions roared past Bridgehampton (58-53) and South Kortright (68-58).
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CLASS A
II-Averill Park (22-2) vs. I-Walter Panas (21-5) at HVCC, 3:15 p.m. Friday
What to know: Averill Park, a program with ninth consecutive sectional championship and 14 titles since 2006, earned its semifinal slot with a 64-38 victory over Indian River as junior forward Taylor Holohan poured in 30 points (11-for-12 shooting, 2-for-2 on 3-pointers). The Warriors defeated Section I champion Tappan Zee 54-48 in the 2022 state final. … Walter Panas captured its…
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