Basketball teams prep for PIAA playoffs

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Kaelynn Behrens

The B-A boys and girls are hoping their shots are on target as they begin the PIAA playoffs.

Anson Jones, Sports Editor

The Bellwood-Antis boys and girls basketball are headed to their first PIAA state playoff game this week.

The Lady Devils (22-3) have been warming up all week for their big game against Windber in the 2A playoffs, which takes place Friday at Hollidaysburg Area high School at 5 p.m.  With a record of 21-4, Windber is the second-place finisher from District 5, while the Lady Devils just recently won the ICC, and District 6 titles.

B-A is the defending PIAA 2A champion.

Check out the girls PIAA bracket here.

The 16-9 Blue Devils are off to state playoffs after finishing in fourth in District 6 3A. They are preparing for a road trip as they travel to New Castle High School to meet up with Lincoln Park.  Lincoln Park is 23-4 and the WPIAL champions.

Here is a look at the boys PIAA bracket.