BASKETBALLCentral York boys' basketball beats Reading, 79-65, in state semifinalsBil BowdenFor The York DispatchCentral York's Greg Guidinger, center, passes against a Reading double team during the PIAA Class 6A semifinals on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Warwick High School in Lilitz. The Panthers won, 79-65, and advanced to the state final for the first time in program history.Bil Bowden For The York DispatchCentral York's Saxton Suchanic (3) reacts during Central York's 79-65 win over Reading in the PIAA Class 6A semifinals on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Warwick High School in Lilitz. The Panthers advanced to the state final for the first time in program history.Bil Bowden For The York DispatchCentral York boys' basketball players celebrate near the student section after a 79-65 win over Reading in the PIAA Class 6A semifinals on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Warwick High School in Lilitz. The Panthers advanced to the state final for the first time in program history.Bil Bowden For The York DispatchCentral York's Ryan Brown (0) knocks the ball out of the hands of Reading's Nicholas Sosa during the PIAA Class 6A semifinals on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Warwick High School in Lilitz. The Panthers won, 79-65, and advanced to the state final for the first time in program history.Bil Bowden For The York DispatchCentral York's Ben Rill (13) shoots against Reading's Nick Chapman during the PIAA Class 6A semifinals on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Warwick High School in Lilitz. The Panthers won, 79-65, and advanced to the state final for the first time in program history.Bil Bowden For The York DispatchCentral York boys' basketball celebrates in the locker room after defeating Reading, 79-65, in the PIAA Class 6A semifinals on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Warwick High School in Lilitz. The Panthers advanced to the state final for the first time in program history.Bil Bowden For The York DispatchCentral York and Reading fans packed the Warwick High School gym, which seats 2,000, well before the opening tip for the PIAA Class 6A semifinal game between the Panthers and Red Knights. Central York won, 79-65, and advanced to the state final for the first time in program history.Bil Bowden For The York DispatchCentral York's Greg Guidinger (4) shakes a Reading defender during the PIAA Class 6A semifinals on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Warwick High School in Lilitz. The Panthers won, 79-65, and advanced to the state final for the first time in program history.Bil Bowden For The York DispatchCentral York's Ben Natal (1) guards Reading's Weshly Rosario during the PIAA Class 6A semifinals on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Warwick High School in Lilitz. The Panthers won, 79-65, and advanced to the state final for the first time in program history.Bil Bowden For The York DispatchReading's Nick Chapman (5) shoots as Central York's Brooklyn Nace (2) defends during the PIAA Class 6A semifinals on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Warwick High School in Lilitz. The Panthers won, 79-65, and advanced to the state final for the first time in program history.Bil Bowden For The York DispatchCentral York's Ben Rill, left, and Greg Guidinger (4) defend against Reading during the PIAA Class 6A semifinals on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Warwick High School in Lilitz. The Panthers won, 79-65, and advanced to the state final for the first time in program history.Bil Bowden For The York DispatchCentral York's Brooklyn Nace (2) defends Reading's Weshly Rosario during the PIAA Class 6A semifinals on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Warwick High School in Lilitz. The Panthers won, 79-65, and advanced to the state final for the first time in program history.Bil Bowden For The York DispatchCentral York's Ryan Jackson, left, defends Reading's Nick Chapman during the PIAA Class 6A semifinals on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Warwick High School in Lilitz. The Panthers won, 79-65, and advanced to the state final for the first time in program history.Bil Bowden For The York DispatchCentral York's Ben Rill (13) posts up against Reading during the PIAA Class 6A semifinals on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Warwick High School in Lilitz. The Panthers won, 79-65, and advanced to the state final for the first time in program history.Bil Bowden For The York DispatchCentral York's Ben Natal (1) goes for the ball against Reading during the PIAA Class 6A semifinals on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Warwick High School in Lilitz. The Panthers won, 79-65, and advanced to the state final for the first time in program history.Bil Bowden For The York DispatchTwo Reading defenders converge against Central York's Saxton Suchanic, right, during the PIAA Class 6A semifinals on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Warwick High School in Lilitz. The Panthers won, 79-65, and advanced to the state final for the first time in program history.Bil Bowden For The York DispatchCentral York head coach Jeff Hoke, right, talks with Brooklyn Nace during the Panthers' 79-65 win over Reading in the PIAA Class 6A semifinals on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Warwick High School in Lilitz. Central advanced to the state final for the first time in program history.Bil Bowden For The York DispatchCentral York's Ben Natal (1) lays the ball up against Reading during the PIAA Class 6A semifinals on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Warwick High School in Lilitz. The Panthers won, 79-65, and advanced to the state final for the first time in program history.Bil Bowden For The York DispatchReading's Nick Chapman (5) goes against Central York's Saxton Suchanic (3) during the PIAA Class 6A semifinals on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Warwick High School in Lilitz. The Panthers won, 79-65, and advanced to the state final for the first time in program history.Bil Bowden For The York DispatchReading's Nick Chapman chases a loose ball against Central York during the PIAA Class 6A semifinals on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Warwick High School in Lilitz. The Panthers won, 79-65, and advanced to the state final for the first time in program history.Bil Bowden For The York DispatchCentral York's Saxton Suchanic releases a pass against Reading during the PIAA Class 6A semifinals on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Warwick High School in Lilitz. The Panthers won, 79-65, and advanced to the state final for the first time in program history.Bil Bowden For The York DispatchReading's Jeremiah Camara (3) goes against Central York's Ryan Brown (0) during the PIAA Class 6A semifinals on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Warwick High School in Lilitz. The Panthers won, 79-65, and advanced to the state final for the first time in program history.Bil Bowden For The York DispatchCentral York's Greg Guidinger (4) lays the ball up against Reading during the PIAA Class 6A semifinals on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Warwick High School in Lilitz. The Panthers won, 79-65, and advanced to the state final for the first time in program history.Bil Bowden For The York Dispatch