Overview
- League officials upheld Carver Engineering & Science’s disqualification after a Sunday meeting, with the School District saying the decision will not be changed and the PIAA deferring to the district.
- The game was halted with 1:11 left as E&S led 61-49, and no punches by players were reported before the floor was overrun.
- Under league rules, E&S forfeited because its entire bench entered the court during the incident, which officials cite as an automatic team penalty.
- Constitution advances to face Imhotep Charter in the semifinals, and the league president said several Constitution players will be suspended for the next game.
- E&S families argue players left the bench to protect teammates when spectators swarmed near their bench, pointing to the referee’s earlier requests for increased security near unruly fans.