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Central York wins PIAA boys' 6A state basketball championship 53-51 over Parkland

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Central York celebrates a 53-51 win over Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York celebrates a 53-51 win over Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central York vs. Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York vs. Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central York’s Brooklyn Nace, left, takes the ball to the basket while Parkland’s Robbie Ruisch defends during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York’s Brooklyn Nace, left, takes the ball to the basket while Parkland’s Robbie Ruisch defends during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central York vs. Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York vs. Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central York’s Ben Rill, right, takes the ball to the basket while Parkland’s Luke Spang defends during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York’s Ben Rill, right, takes the ball to the basket while Parkland’s Luke Spang defends during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central York vs. Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York vs. Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central York’s Greg Guidinger, right, takes the ball to the basket while Parkland’s Zaire Smaltz defends during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York’s Greg Guidinger, right, takes the ball to the basket while Parkland’s Zaire Smaltz defends during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central York’s Greg Guidinger, right, works to the get ball around Parkland’s Robbie Ruisch during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York’s Greg Guidinger, right, works to the get ball around Parkland’s Robbie Ruisch during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central York celebrates a 53-51 win over Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York celebrates a 53-51 win over Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central York head coach Jeff Hoke, left, and senior player Greg Guidinger celebrate a 53-51 win over Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York head coach Jeff Hoke, left, and senior player Greg Guidinger celebrate a 53-51 win over Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central York vs. Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York vs. Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro arrives before Central York takes on Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro arrives before Central York takes on Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central York’s Ben Rill aims for the basket during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action against Parkland at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York’s Ben Rill aims for the basket during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action against Parkland at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central York’s Ryan Brown, center, takes the ball to the basket while Parkland defends during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York’s Ryan Brown, center, takes the ball to the basket while Parkland defends during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Parkland’s Nick Coval, left, looks to get the ball past Central York’s Saxton Suchanic during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Parkland’s Nick Coval, left, looks to get the ball past Central York’s Saxton Suchanic during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central York vs. Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York vs. Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central York vs. Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York vs. Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central York vs. Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York vs. Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central York vs. Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York vs. Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central York vs. Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York vs. Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central York vs. Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York vs. Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central York vs. Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York vs. Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central York head coach Jeff Hoke during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action against Parkland at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York head coach Jeff Hoke during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action against Parkland at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central York vs. Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York vs. Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central York’s Greg Guidinger, left, works to get the ball past Parkland’s Luke Spang during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York’s Greg Guidinger, left, works to get the ball past Parkland’s Luke Spang during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central York’s Brooklyn Nace, left, moves to get the ball past Parkland’s Robbie Ruisch during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York’s Brooklyn Nace, left, moves to get the ball past Parkland’s Robbie Ruisch during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central York vs. Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York vs. Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central York vs. Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York vs. Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central York vs. Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York vs. Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central York vs. Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York vs. Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central York vs. Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York vs. Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central York celebrates a 53-51 win over Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York celebrates a 53-51 win over Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central York celebrates a 53-51 win over Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York celebrates a 53-51 win over Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central York head coach Jeff Hoke, left, and senior player Greg Guidinger celebrate a 53-51 win over Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York head coach Jeff Hoke, left, and senior player Greg Guidinger celebrate a 53-51 win over Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central York celebrates a 53-51 win over Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York celebrates a 53-51 win over Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central York celebrates a 53-51 win over Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York celebrates a 53-51 win over Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central York celebrates a 53-51 win over Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York celebrates a 53-51 win over Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central York celebrates a 53-51 win over Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York celebrates a 53-51 win over Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central York celebrates a 53-51 win over Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York celebrates a 53-51 win over Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central York celebrates a 53-51 win over Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York celebrates a 53-51 win over Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central York celebrates a 53-51 win over Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York celebrates a 53-51 win over Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central York celebrates a 53-51 win over Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York celebrates a 53-51 win over Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central York celebrates a 53-51 win over Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York celebrates a 53-51 win over Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central York celebrates a 53-51 win over Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York celebrates a 53-51 win over Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central York vs. Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York vs. Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central York celebrates a 53-51 win over Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York celebrates a 53-51 win over Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central York vs. Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York vs. Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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Central York vs. Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
Central York vs. Parkland during PIAA Class 6A boys’ basketball championship action at Giant Center in Hershey, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Central York would win the game 53-51. (Dawn J. Sagert/The York Dispatch)
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