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High school boys basketball

MONDAY

Huntingdon at Juniata Valley, 7:15

Notable: Juniata Valley can score with anyone, but Bearcats represent a rivalry game and a larger school to compete against.

Windber at Portage, 7:15

Notable: Former WestPAC rivals renew their rivalry in a non-conference game that would be helpful to Portage in 1A rankings.

TUESDAY

Hollidaysburg at Central Cambria, 7:15

Notable: Golden Tigers will be the favorite here, but a victory for the Red Devils, in contention for the final 3A playoff spots, would be huge.

Williamsburg at Juniata Valley, 7:15

Notable: Blue Pirates won the first game in a high-scoring affair, and they are currently ranked No. 2 and No. 3 in the District 6 1A rankings.

WEDNESDAY

Hollidaysburg at Altoona, 6:30

Notable: Throw out the records when there's a rivalry this big and be prepared for a big performance from an unexpected player.

Williamsburg at

Berlin Brothersvalley, 7:15

Notable: Blue Pirates will see where they stack up in District 6 earlier in the week. This game will show where they stand with the best in the state.

THURSDAY

Altoona at Central Dauphin East, 6:30

Notable: CD East is one of the lesser teams in the Mid-Penn, and if Lions are going to make a push for the playoffs, this one is important.

FRIDAY

Bishop McCort at Bishop Carroll, 7:15

Notable: Diocesan rivals are in the middle of the pack among qualifiers for the District 6 1A playoffs, and the winner of this game might host a rematch.

Northern Bedford at

Claysburg-Kimmel, 7:15

Notable: Bulldogs still have a shot to host a District 6 Class 2A playoff game, and games like this one are must-wins.

SATURDAY

Williamsport at Altoona, 2:30

Notable: Mountain Lions could be wrapping up the season or gaining momentum for a possible semifinal playoff game.

High school GIRLs basketball

MONDAY

Bellwood-Antis at Huntingdon, 7:30

Notable: Two teams both trying to stay in the playoff picture in Class 2A (Bellwood) and 3A (Huntingdon).

Tussey Mountain at

Northern Bedford, 7:15

Notable: Good tune up game for two teams that will be trying to make noise in the upcoming District 5 playoffs.

TUESDAY

Hollidaysburg at Altoona, 6:30

Notable: Rivalry games are always fun, but when two teams are having as special of a season as these two, they are even better.

HERITAGE CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS

River Valley at Portage, 7

Notable: River Valley defeated Portage in the regular season in Blairsville. The winner will play either United or Penns Manor at the KCAC on Friday in the Heritage Conference championship.

THURSDAY

Bishop Guilfoyle at Clearfield, 7:30

Notable: Bison have some nice wins this year, including one over Bellwood-Antis, and could test the Lady Marauders.

Williamsburg at Saint Joseph's, 6

Notable: Saint Joseph's is unbeaten. Both teams are ranked in the top 10 in the state on MaxPreps.com in Class 1A.

FRIDAY

Berlin Brothersvalley at

Northern Bedford, 7:15

Notable: Huge test for the Lady Panthers, who will need to play their best game to get a victory against Berlin.

--Compiled by Michael Boytim

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