The Indians were unable to pull of the would-be stunning upset against Ramapo, as the Raiders emerged victorious by a score of 62-42 in front of rowdy fans from both teams at Ramapo High School Friday night.

After Valley’s loss in the state sectional semifinal, Coach Al Coleman explains how much the team has grown over the course of the season. pic.twitter.com/xgVdwcsms0

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This is not the first matchup between the Indians and the Raiders. In the season opener for both teams, the Raiders defeated Valley 59-37. #pvbball

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Entering the game as the fourteenth seed, the Indians were able to keep the game within striking distance in the first quarter.

Ramapo knocks down a three just before the buzzer to give the Raiders a 17-11 lead at the end of the first quarter. #pvbball pic.twitter.com/qLjURYQhID

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Wolf maneuvers through the defense for a layup. 17-15 Ramapo.#pvbball pic.twitter.com/9hfYBSM2Bq

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Halftime:

Ramapo: 24
Pascack Valley: 16#pvbball

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Halftime stats:

Valley
Ryan Thomas 3pts
Austin Koolery 4pts
Jake Wolf 9pts

Ramapo
Christopher Valvano 6pts
Colin McKenna 6pts
Max Pernetti 7pts#pvbball

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In the third quarter, Ramapo showed why it was so heavily favored entering the contest, as the Raiders began to pull away.

Pretty pass by Wolf leads to an airborne bucket for Koolery — plus the foul. #pvbball pic.twitter.com/yYKnOnXf8S

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Wolf goes for the touchdown pass on the inbound from the baseline, but it is stolen by Ramapo, and followed up by a three from Valvano.
The Ramapo crowd erupts in chants of “CV3!”
Raiders lead 42-23 with 1:26 remaining in the third.#pvbball

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Ramapo has pulled away from the Indians, as the third quarter comes to a close.

Ramapo: 43
Valley: 28#pvbball

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Thomas drills the catch-and-shoot three and draws the foul. Noone with the assist. #pvbball pic.twitter.com/6I0lB7RQyy

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Ramapo coach seemingly signaling for his team to take its time, as the Raiders lead by 13 with less than 4 minutes to go. #pvbball

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Final:

Ramapo: 62
Pascack Valley: 42#pvbball

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The loss marks the end of the season for Valley, as the Indians finish with an overall record of 12-14. Ramapo moves on to face Sparta on Monday in the North 1, Group 3 state sectional final.