Upper Darby, PA – Rip City and Wolfpack Advance in First Round of PGBL Playoffs
The opening round of the PGBL playoffs delivered a night of dominating play, momentum swings, and a clear display of postseason intensity. Wolfpack and Rip City punched their tickets to the next round, each in very different fashion.
Game 1: Wolfpack 70 – Warriors 49
This one was decided early. Wolfpack came out with sharp ball movement, fast breaks, and relentless defense, jumping to a staggering 45–10 lead by halftime. The Warriors never found their footing. “We looked scared. We were flat on our feet,” said Will Galatsiatos after the game. The Warriors made some noise in the second half, but the gap was too wide. Wolfpack looked every bit the contender they’re expected to be.
Game 2: Rip City 69 – Revolution 65
In the second game, two evenly matched teams faced off in what turned into a nail-biter. The Revolution came out hot, sinking perimeter shots and holding a five-point lead at the break. But Rip City flipped the switch in the second half. Jim Armenakis took over, dominating the paint and leading all scorers with 25 points. His presence on the boards and second-chance efforts were the difference. It was a hard-fought win for Rip City, who move on with momentum on their side.
Next stop: the semifinals. The pressure builds—and the path to the championship gets narrower.