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Jake Ziegler (15) jumps into the arms of head coach Joe Urmann after Peters Township defeated Gateway, 62-55, to advance to the WPIAL Class 5A boys’ basketball championship game set for 9 p.m. Thursday, March 2 at the Petersen Events Center. The Indians last won a WPIAL title in 2009. Ziegler scored 15 points in the win.

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Brendan McCullough (2) and Jake Ziegler (15) celebrate with their teammates and fans after Peters Township’s victory against Gateway qualified them for the WPIAL Class 5A boys’ basketball championship game set for 9 p.m. Thursday, March 2 at the Petersen Events Center. The Indians last won a WPIAL title in 2009. In the win against the Gators, McCullough tossed in 11 points while Ziegler provided 15 markers.

Peters Township head coach Joe Urmann (far left) and his basketball team along with the student body react to a free throw attempt in the waning seconds of a 62-55 victory over Gateway. The win put the Indians in the WPIAL Class 5A final set for 9 p.m. March 2 at the Petersen Events Center.

Brendan McCullough (2) makes his move against Tra Williams during Peters Township's 62-55 win against Gateway. McCullough tossed in 11 points, five in a pivotal third quarter as the Indians vaulted to a 45-41 lead after being deadlocked at 28 at intermission.

Jack Dunbar (45) puts up a jumpshot during Peters Township’s 62-55 victory against Gateway in the WPIAL Class 5A boys’ semifinal basketball game. Dunbar fired in 29 points in the victory.