Colts defying odds

This week, the Cedar Cliff baseball team will play for both a District 3 Class AAAA title and, more importantly, a bid to the state playoffs.

During the regular season, the Colts lost nine games to seven teams.

What's fascinating is the fact that six of thost teams have been eliminated from their respective district playoffs.

Here's a look at the teams that beat Cedar Cliff, the scores of the games and when the winning team's season ended.

Cumberland Valley (L, 2-3 and 6-7): lost in 3-AAAA first round

Altoona (L, 4-10): lost in 6-AAAA semifinals

Chambersburg (L, 5-6 and 5-13): lost in 3-AAAA quarterfinals

Red Land (L, 14-15): lost in 3-AAAA first round

State College (L, 4-7): lost in 6-AAAA semifinals

West York (L, 6-10): lost in 3-AAA first round

Mechanicsburg (L, 3-4): alive in 3-AAA semifinals