Central Dauphin Rams Dominate Manheim Township in District 3 6A Playoff Opener

Khalil Roberts scores 24 points to lead the way as the No. 1 seeded Rams cruise to a 79-45 victory.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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The Central Dauphin Rams boys basketball team, led by a balanced scoring effort and stifling defense, defeated the Manheim Township Blue Streaks 79-45 in the first round of the District 3 Class 6A playoffs. Junior forward Khalil Roberts paced the Rams with 24 points, while teammates Shakur Starling and Jared Dolimpio also made key contributions throughout the game.

Why it matters

Central Dauphin, the No. 1 seed in the District 3 6A playoffs, showed its depth and versatility in the convincing win. The Rams, who were without one of their top bench players, proved they have multiple scoring threats and a strong defensive identity that will make them a tough out as they pursue a district championship.

The details

The game started slowly for Central Dauphin, as they struggled to find their offensive rhythm in the first quarter. However, the Rams' defense clamped down in the second quarter, forcing turnovers and limiting Manheim Township's scoring opportunities. Khalil Roberts then took over in the third quarter, scoring 13 of his 24 points to help Central Dauphin pull away. The Rams' reserves closed out the game in the fourth quarter as they cruised to the 34-point victory.

  • Central Dauphin led 16-14 after the first quarter.
  • Central Dauphin took a 31-19 lead into halftime.
  • Central Dauphin outscored Manheim Township 29-15 in the third quarter.

The players

Khalil Roberts

A junior forward for Central Dauphin who scored a game-high 24 points, including 13 in the third quarter to help the Rams pull away.

Shakur Starling

A Central Dauphin player who helped power the Rams through their early struggles and finished the game with 14 points.

Jared Dolimpio

A Central Dauphin player who scored 9 of his 11 total points in the fourth quarter to help the Rams close out the victory.

Yianni Papadimitrious

A Manheim Township player who led the Blue Streaks with 6 points in the first quarter.

Seth Leonard

The head coach of the Central Dauphin Rams, who praised his team's depth and ability to manage their "firepower" throughout the game.

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What they’re saying

“It's a problem that a lot of coaches don't have. It's a challenging thing to do to manage so much firepower... We have a coaching staff that can manage most of that.”

— Seth Leonard, Head Coach, Central Dauphin Rams (pennlive.com)

What’s next

Central Dauphin will face off against No. 8 seed Cedar Cliff in the next round of the District 3 6A playoffs as they continue their quest for a championship.

The takeaway

The Central Dauphin Rams demonstrated their depth, versatility, and defensive prowess in their dominant first-round playoff victory. With multiple scoring threats and a coaching staff that can effectively manage their roster, the Rams have emerged as a formidable contender in the District 3 6A tournament.