2022-2023 Season Playoff Overview
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Diocese Varsity Playoffs - Class A and Class B
Welcome and Overview
Welcome to the 2022 Diocesan Boys Varsity Basketball Playoffs. We are pleased that all eligible teams will participate and we look forward to some exciting post-season play in both the Class A and the Class B divisions. Again, this season, the Diocesan League has some exciting teams and talented players who will have the opportunity to display their skills. These student athletes have worked hard all season long and deserve recognition.
All eligible teams are participating in both the Class A and the Class B divisions. In the opening rounds, the higher seeded teams will play at home for all games prior to the Semi-Finals. Teams will play the Semi-Finals at either Central Catholic or OLSH. Finals championship games at North Catholic High School (
1617 PA-228, Cranberry Twp. 16066).
| 3/09/2023 |
Class B Semifinal games - 6:45 PM and 8 PM @ OLSH |
| 3/10/2023 |
Class A Semifinal games - 6:30 PM and 7:45 PM @ Central Catholic |
| 3/12/2023 |
Class B and Class A Championship games - 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM @ North Catholic |
Note: If for any unforeseen need (dates, times, gym availability, etc.) modification to the schedule, brackets, or pairings are necessary, the decision of the Tournament Director will be final. Teams will play all games as scheduled and in case of a forfeit, the opposing team will advance in the tournament.
Game Operations - Rounds 1 and 2
- The entry fee is set by the home team
- Higher seeded teams plays at home
- The Home team works the gate and scorer's table - clock, scorebook, other
- The Home team schedules, and Section Reps confirm, officials with Tim Bielewicz (412-628-4555)
- Each team must have a building manager present
- Officials Fees – Rounds 1 and 2
- Home team pays for both officials.
- $45 per official - 2 officials, 1 game
- $70 per official - 2 officials, 2 games
- There will be no game penalty assessed (technical foul) for scorebook player entry or jersey number errors.
- Head Coaches must ensure that their players are properly dressed (uniform, color of sleeves, under garments, etc.)
- Head Coaches only are allowed to stand at their bench seat. Coaches may not walk the sidelines.
Good Luck, Thank You and Good Sportsmanship
Good luck to the players and coaches for their teams to play to the best of their ability. Also, a special thanks to school administrators, sports leaders, coaches, players and parents for their dedication and hard work throughout the season to provide this opportunity for the student athletes. Most importantly, all game participants and spectators must each do their part and follow the
Diocesan Rules of Conduct and exhibit
proper fan behavior to ensure a positive game experience for all.
As was required during section play, and to ensure the most positive competitive atmosphere along with good sportsmanship and behavior of all fans, the
Building Manager must be present during the game and at the pre-game officials meeting with the coaches and team captains. The home team must always have a designated Building Manager in attendance for the home games in the first and second rounds. A Building Manager for
each team must be in attendance at all times for the Semi-Finals and Finals.
Class A - Varsity Bracket
Class B - Varsity Bracket
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Diocese JV Playoffs - Class A
Updated February 17, 2023
Sections
- A1 - 7 teams
- A2 - 8 teams
- First Tiebreaker: Head-to-Head results
- Second Tiebreaker: Playoff at a neutral court if the Head-to-Head results are split - each team pays one referee
First Round
- All First Round games must be played by Saturday, March 4.
- Each team pays one referee in the First Round.
- The Home team must call Tim Bielewicz (412-628-4555) for referees.
- Home team reports the game setup (date, time, site) before the First Round game and the game results immediately following the game to Mickey McGrane (412-681-5353 [h], 412-215-2765 [c], mcgranesport@verizon.net).
Second Round
- All Second Round games must be played by Tuesday, March 7.
- Each team pays one referee in the Second Round.
- The Home team must call Tim Bielewicz (412-628-4555) for referees.
- Home team reports the game setup (date, time, site) before the Second Round game and the game results immediately following the game to Mickey McGrane (412-681-5353 [h], 412-215-2765 [c], mcgranesport@verizon.net).
Semi-Finals and Final
- Semi-Finals and Final are played at Ave Maria Academy (134 Fort Couch Rd. Pgh. 15241).
- Referees are prepaid in the Semi-Finals and Final.
- Teams should be at the gym 20 minutes before the scheduled game tip-off time.
Class A - JV Bracket
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Diocese JV Playoffs - Class B
Updated February 17, 2023
Sections
- B1 - 6 teams
- B2 - 6 teams
- First Tiebreaker: Head-to-Head results
- Second Tiebreaker: Playoff at a neutral court if the Head-to-Head results are split - each team pays one referee
First Round
- All First Round games must be played by Thursday, March 2.
- Each team pays one referee in the First Round only.
- The Home team must call Tim Bielewicz (412-628-4555) for referees.
- Home team reports the game setup (date, time, site) before the First Round game and the game results immediately following the game to Mickey McGrane (412-681-5353 [h], 412-215-2765 [c], mcgranesport@verizon.net).
Second Round
- All Second Round games must be played by Sunday, March 5.
- Each team pays one referee in the Second Round.
- The Home team must call Tim Bielewicz (412-628-4555) for referees.
- Home team reports the game setup (date, time, site) before the Second Round game and the game results immediately following the game to Mickey McGrane (412-681-5353 [h], 412-215-2765 [c], mcgranesport@verizon.net).
Semi-Finals and Final
- Semi-Finals and Final are played at Ave Maria Academy (134 Fort Couch Rd. Pgh. 15241).
- Referees are prepaid in the Semi-Finals and Final.
- Teams should be at the gym 20 minutes before the scheduled game tip-off time.
Class B - JV Bracket
Updated Monday, February 27, 2023