Undefeated Paoli Powers Past Crawford County 68-36 in 2A Sectional

Paoli continued its unbeaten run into the postseason with a dominant 68-36 victory over Crawford County in the Class 2A sectional at Salem on Wednesday night. The Rams entered the matchup carrying an undefeated regular-season record and the top seed in the sectional, and they turned that status into a decisive performance at the Salem gym.

Paoli’s game plan relied on balanced scoring and physical inside play to create separation, and the final 32-point margin reflected that control. The Rams finished with 68 points while holding Crawford County to 36, a total that underscored the visitors’ inability to find consistent offense against Paoli’s frontcourt pressure. Salem’s floor saw Paoli convert opportunities around the rim and rotate scoring threats to maintain a steady lead.

Crawford County struggled to match Paoli’s interior attack and balanced bench contributions, and the 36-point output proved costly in a sectional environment where defensive stops and second-chance points swing momentum. Paoli’s physicality on offense and defense forced contested shots and limited Crawford County’s transition chances, producing the wide final score in favor of the Rams.

The victory advances Paoli through its opening sectional assignment and validates the Rams’ No. 1 seed headed deeper into the Class 2A postseason. Wednesday’s win at Salem on March 4, 2026 preserves Paoli’s undefeated regular-season mark and positions the program as the team to watch in the sectional bracket as matchups tighten and stakes rise.

Beyond the scoreboard, Paoli’s performance on March 4 signals how style and identity matter in postseason play: the Rams paired inside toughness with scoring balance to overwhelm an opponent that could not keep pace. That combination gives Paoli momentum and a clear blueprint as the Class 2A sectional unfolds, with the Rams carrying both an unblemished record and a convincing 68-36 sectional victory into the next round.