Pennsylvania high school basketball state playoff brackets

By Thomas Frey Mar 5, 2025, 4:00pm

Imhotep Charter boys, Archbishop Wood girls look to extend title streaks.

The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Association (PIAA) has unveiled brackets and schedules for the 2025 basketball state playoffs. Championship games for all six classes on the boys and girls side will be held March 27-29 at the GIANT Center in Hershey.

Imhotep Charter (Philadelphia) has won three straight Class 5A state championships and this year the Panthers have moved up to 6A with a 23-5 record. Over the past four seasons Imhotep has compiled a record of 111-15.

Also in 6A is Father Judge (Philadelphia), the top ranked team in Pennsylvania. The Crusaders are 19-7 and looking for their first state title in school history. Seniors Everett Barnes and Kevair Kennedy lead the way.

On the girls side, Archbishop Wood (Warminster) is looking for its fourth consecutive state championship. Led by sophomore Ryan Carter, the Vikings are 18-7 entering the Class 5A bracket.
Ryan Carter looks to help Archbishop Wood win a state championship for the fifth consecutive season. Carter is a regarded as one of the top players nationally in the Class of 2027. (Photo: Fred Ingham)
Ryan Carter looks to help Archbishop Wood win a state championship for the fifth consecutive season. Carter is a regarded as one of the top players nationally in the Class of 2027. (Photo: Fred Ingham)
BOYS BRACKETS
Class 6A | Class 5A | Class 4A | Class 3A | Class 2A | Class 1A

GIRLS BRACKETS
Class 6A | Class 5A | Class 4A | Class 3A | Class 2A | Class 1A

DEFENDING CHAMPIONS
Boys
Class 6A — Central York (York)
Class 5A — Imhotep Charter (Philadelphia)
Class 4A — Lincoln Park Performing Arts (Midland)
Class 3A — Devon Prep (Devon)
Class 2A — Aliquippa
Class 1A — Imani Christian Academy (Pittsburgh)



Girls
Class 6A — Cardinal O'Hara (Springfield)
Class 5A — Archbishop Wood (Warminster)
Class 4A — Blackhawk (Beaver Falls)
Class 3A — Lancaster Catholic (Lancaster)
Class 2A — Kennedy Catholic (Hermitage)