Brayden Rado 100th hit

Homer-Center’s Brayden Rado swung during an at-bat, which led to his 100th career hit on April 14.

Homer-Center enters the PIAA state playoffs looking to build off the program’s first state playoff victory as the Wildcats prepare to face District 5 champion Southern Fulton. The teams will meet for the first time Monday.

The Indians enter the matchup as a dominant force after winning the District 5 title with a 3-0 victory over Berlin Brothersvalley in the semifinals before defeating Northern Bedford County 4-1 in the championship game. Southern Fulton enters the playoffs on a five-game winning streak and owns a 19-2 record.

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