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Boys basketball state championship matchups set

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By Zuri Berry, Globe Staff

Central and Western Massachusetts teams played Tuesday to decide which teams would be paired with the EMass champions for the state basketball finals Saturday.

Springfield Central beat St. John's of Shrewsbury 52-47 at the MassMutual Center in Springfield in the Division 1 matchup. Tyrell Springer led Central with 16 points.

Mahar will take on Brighton in the Division 2 state championship after beating St. Bernard's Tuesday night 58-36. Mahar's Travon Godette led all scorers with 20 points.

St. Joseph Central beat Whitinsville Christian 61-59 in the Division 3 matchup. Joseph Wiggins led Central with 17 points. They'll face Danvers.

The state finals will be held on Saturday at the DCU Center in Worcester.

- Div. 1: Brockton vs. Springfield Central
- Div. 2: Brighton vs. Mahar
- Div. 3: Danvers vs. St. Joseph Central

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