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ter would also put the Colonials one victory away from reaching the District 1 semifinals for the fifth consecutive season.

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ABINGTON VS. DOWNINGTOWN WEST >> The topseeded Gallloping Ghosts host No. 17 Downingtown West at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Abington had a firstround bye while West defeated Upper Dublin, 56-44.

The Ghosts are looking for their third straight District 1 title and fourth in the last five years. Seniors Eric Dixon and Lucas Monroe are primed to lead another deep postseason run.

The winner of this game clinches a state playoff berth and will face the winner of Perk Valley and Cheltenham Friday in the quarterfinals. PERK VALLEY VS. CHELTENHAM >> The No. 8 Vikings host the No. 9 Panthers at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Perk Valley had a firstround bye while Cheltenham beat North Penn, 6049.

Tyler Strechay and the Vikings are coming off a Pioneer Athletic Conference championship loss against Methacton. Prior to that they had won four straight games and seven of their past eight.

Zahree Harrison hit six three-pointers in a 27-point performance to lead the Panthers in the district opener.

The winner of this game clinches a state playoff berth and will face the winner of Abington and Downingtown West Friday in the quarterfinals.

No. 4 seeded Pennridge will host No. 13 Spring-Ford Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Pennridge had a firstround bye while SpringFord beat Council Rock North, 59-55.

Jon Post led Pennridge with 19 points in their last game, a Suburban One League championship matchup against Abington.

Patrick Kovaleski led Spring-Ford with 17 points in their narrow first-round win.

The winner of this game clinches a state playoff berth and will face the winner of Norristown and Central Bucks West Friday in the quarterfinals. NORRISTOWN VS. CENTRAL BUCKS WEST >> The No. 5 Eagles will host the No. 21 Bucks Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Norristown had a firstround bye while West beat CB East, 63-50.

Mickeel Allen and the Eagles are coming off an overtime loss against Perk Valley in the PAC semifinals.

The winner of this game clinches a state playoff berth and will face the winner of Pennridge and Spring-Ford Friday in the quarterfinals. METHACTON VS. CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH >> The No. 7 Warriors host No. 10 CB South at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Methacton had a firstround bye while South beat Bensalem, 56-45.

The Warriors come into this matchup hot after winning their second straight PAC championship. Jeff Woodward, David Duda and company will be looking to carry that momentum forward and make noise at the district level.

The winner of this game clinches a state playoff berth and will face the winner of Coatesville and Downingtown East in the quarterfinals Friday. CHESTER VS. PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH >> The No. 6 Clippers host the No. 11 Colonials Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Chester had a firstround bye while Plymouth Whitemarsh beat Haverford, 62-37.

The winner of this game clinches a state playoff berth and will face the winner of Lower Merion and Conestoga Friday in the quarterfinals.

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WEST CHESTER RUSTIN VS. UPPER MORELAND >> No. 5 WC Rustin hosts the No. 12 Golden Bears at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Upper Moreland won three of its final four games, including a season-finale victory over SOL American rival Wissahickon, to clinch a playoff spot.

The winner of this game will face the winner of Penncrest and Pottstown in the quarterfinals Saturday. HOLY GHOST VS. UPPER MERION >> No. 2 Holy Ghost hosts the No. 15 Vikings Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Upper Merion won three of its last four games, including a 48-39 win over Devon Prep in the regular season finale.

Freshman guard Ty Jones and sophomore guard Lukas Kim will get their first taste of district playoff action together.

The winner of this game will face the winner of Great Valley and Pottsgrove in the quarterfinals Saturday.

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LOWER MORELAND VS. GLEN MILLS >> Top-seeded Lower Moreland hosts No. 4 Glen Mills Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

Shane Cohen scored scored a career-high 30 points to lead the Lions to a Bicentennial Athletic League championship win over Valley Forge Military Academy last weekend.

The winner of this game will face the winner of Pope John Paul II and Springfield in the championship Saturday. POPE JOHN PAUL II VS. SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP >> The No. 2 seeded Golden Panthers host the No. 3 Spartans Wednesday at 7 p.m.

PJP went 11-11 this season coming from the PAC while Springfield went 6-15 from the SOL American.

The winner of this game will face the winner of Lower Moreland and Glen Mills in the championship Saturday.

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DOCK MENNONITE VS. CHURCH FARM >> The topseeded Pioneers host No. 4 Church Farm Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

Dock is coming off a 66-55 BAL semifinal loss against Valley Forge Military Academy. Jackson Scialanca scored 26 points and became Dock’s all-time leading scorer in the loss.

The winner of this game clinches a state playoff berth and will face the winner of Delco Christian and Valley Forge Military Academy in the championship Saturday.

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FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY VS. PHIL-MONT CHRISTIAN >> The No. 2 Lions host No. 3 Phil-Mont at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Faith, the defending district champion, is coming into district cold. The Lions have lost three of their last four, including a BAL tournament loss to Valley Forge Military Academy in their most recent game.

The winner of this game clinches a state playoff berth and will face the winner of Girard College and Plumstead Christian in the championship Saturday.