Home Sports Final Four: ECC advances to PIAA Class 1A Semifinals with win over Erie First Christian, 58-43

District IX Champions ECC, shown after their Feb. 28 defeat of Johnsonburg to claim the title, advance to the PIAA Class 1A Final Four following a 58-43 win over Erie First Christian Friday. The Crusaders will face Neighborhood Academy on Monday, location and time TBD. Neighborhood Academy defeated Conestoga Christian Friday to advance to the Semifinals.

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March 13, 2026

Final Four: ECC advances to PIAA Class 1A Semifinals with win over Erie First Christian, 58-43

By JO WANKEL - Era Sports Writer

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