SA set for 4A playoff debut
February 20, 2023

SA set for 4A playoff debut

By Mon Valley Independent

By Jose Negron

jnegron@yourmvi.com

In its first season playing up in Class 4A, the South Allegheny boys basketball team has made quite the first impression. The Gladiators (18-4) earned a share of the Section 4 title and played a challenging non-section schedule, proving they belong in a classification full of talent.

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