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

Paoli rolled to a 68-36 win over Crawford County in the Class 2A sectional at Salem, keeping an undefeated regular-season record and the No. 1 seed alive.

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

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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.

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