Falcon boys enter state playoffs

Coudersport puts its undefeated record on the line Friday (7 pm) in a boys' basketball playoff game at St. Marys Public High School.

The Falcons, 27-0, meet the Homer Center Wildcats (21-7) in a game that will propel the winner into the "Sweet 16" in the battle for the state Class A championship. Homer Center enters Friday's game led by 6-foot-3 senior Mike Walker, who averages about 19 points per game.

At this stage of the playoffs, one loss means elimination. Friday's winner returns to action Tuesday night on a neutral court against the winner of the Union (District 7, third seed) vs. Shade (District 5, second two).

Tuesday's winner will return to action next Friday night to battle for a berth in the state's Final Four. That opponent could be Kennedy Catholic or Wilkinsburg.

State semifinals are March 11. The Class A championship game is March 14 at the Bryce Jordan Center in University Park.