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Kylie Paladino goes up for two of her eight points

Kylie Paladino goes up for two of her eight points against Mainland yesterday. Photo by Scott Faytok at NJ.com.

March 3, 2026- The sixth-seeded High School East girls basketball team was down by four at halftime to third-seeded Mainland yesterday, playing on the Mustangs' home court in Linwood during the quarterfinals of the NJSIAA Group 3 state tournament. But the Raiders came out firing in the second half, outscoring Mainland 36-24, including a 24-point fourth quarter to complete the upset and advance to the state semifinal round.

Libby Dickman, Kacey Briles, and Brooke Gathman led the way, and did a lot of their damage from the behind the arc, combining on nine three-pointers in the victory. 

Matt Cosentino at NJ.com/Star Ledger published a game recap, and his colleague Scott Faytok has the photos. For more personal coverage — including a postgame locker room celebration prominently featuring coach Kevin Cohen — check out the team's Instagram (right).

The Raiders will face second-seeded Moorestown on the road tomorrow. Good luck, girls!