PIAA Boys Basketball Playoff Scores: Upper Moreland Upsets Defending Champ

West York, Bonner Prendergast, and Lewisburg also advance in state tournament action

Mar. 14, 2026 at 1:48am

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The PIAA boys basketball tournament quarterfinals were played across Pennsylvania on Friday night, with several notable results. In Class 5A, Upper Moreland defeated defending champion Neumann Goretti 62-52, while West York beat Moon 59-53. Bonner Prendergast and Chartiers Valley also won in 5A. In Class 4A, Lewisburg edged Bishop McDevitt 60-58 and Devon Prep topped Scranton Prep 62-55.

Why it matters

The PIAA boys basketball playoffs are a highly anticipated annual event, with teams vying for state championships across multiple classifications. Upsets and close games in the quarterfinal round set the stage for an exciting finish to the tournament.

The details

In the Class 5A quarterfinals, Upper Moreland pulled off the biggest upset of the night by defeating defending champion Neumann Goretti 62-52. West York also advanced with a 59-53 win over Moon. In other 5A action, Bonner Prendergast beat Springfield Delco 61-52 and Chartiers Valley topped Greater Johnstown 42-36. The Class 4A quarterfinals saw Lewisburg edge Bishop McDevitt 60-58 and Devon Prep take down Scranton Prep 62-55.

  • The PIAA boys basketball tournament quarterfinals were played on Friday, March 13, 2026.

The players

Upper Moreland

A high school basketball team that defeated defending champion Neumann Goretti in the Class 5A quarterfinals.

Neumann Goretti

The defending champion in PIAA Class 5A boys basketball, who were upset by Upper Moreland in the quarterfinals.

West York

A high school basketball team that advanced to the semifinals in PIAA Class 5A with a 59-53 win over Moon.

Bonner Prendergast

A high school basketball team that won its PIAA Class 5A quarterfinal game, defeating Springfield Delco 61-52.

Chartiers Valley

A high school basketball team that won its PIAA Class 5A quarterfinal game, defeating Greater Johnstown 42-36.

Lewisburg

A high school basketball team that won its PIAA Class 4A quarterfinal game, defeating Bishop McDevitt 60-58.

Devon Prep

A high school basketball team that won its PIAA Class 4A quarterfinal game, defeating Scranton Prep 62-55.

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What’s next

The PIAA boys basketball tournament will continue with the semifinal round, with the winners advancing to the state championship games.

The takeaway

The PIAA boys basketball playoffs have featured some exciting upsets and close games in the quarterfinal round, setting the stage for an intriguing finish to the tournament as teams vie for state titles across the various classifications.