SPORTS UPDATE Halifax sets sights on ‘3-peat’
The Halifax Area High School boys’ basketball team defeated Berks Christian, 61-51, Feb. 25 in one of the two District 3, Class 1A semifinal contests.
The Wildcats now face Lancaster Country Day, the other semi winner, for a shot at its third straight district title. Tip off is 4:30 p.m. at Giant Center, Hershey.
The Cats already have secured a berth in next week’s PIAA Class 1A playoffs.
In other playoff action, Mahanoy Area defeated Williams Valley, 52-23, in the District 11, Class 2A girls basketball semifinal, also Feb. 25.