Hershey will head to the state quarterfinals after the ruling, while Meadville and Uniontown have to satisfy certain requirements to be deemed eligible for next year's state tournament.

What was supposed to be a PIAA boys basketball playoff game turned into an ugly scene more resembling a pro wrestling match Friday night at Meadville High School. The Class 5A first-round game between Uniontown and Meadville was stopped by officials during the fourth quarter after fighting in the stands was followed by

Meadville and Uniontown’s PIAA state playoff contest ended with violence in the stands on Friday night, leading to an early end to the game.

When officials discussed a foul play at the Uniontown-Meadville basketball game Friday a fight broke out. A fan walked into the cheering section behind the Meadville bench and started to throw attacks in the stands.

Hershey High School’s boys’ basketball team has advanced to the quarterfinals of the PIAA 5A boys’ basketball championship after a brawl involving two other schools in the tournament. The PIAA announced that the March 7 brawl involving fans and players on Meadville and Uniontown led to a double forfeiture for the teams.