Legion Playoffs - Day 1

   Claysburg defeated Bedford, 2-0, to win the regular season championship in the Cambria County American Legion league tonight. The victory earned Claysburg the top seed, while Bedford will be the fourth seed.
   For complete coverage from the game, get a copy of Wednesday's Bedford Gazette. Codi Weyant provides the game coverage, while I wrote a piece on the continuing rivalry between our local legion squads. Also, if it's video that you crave, WJAC's Ashley Chase was on hand and captured things along with some postgame interviews.
   Below is the schedule and short breakdown for the first day of postseason play. All games are set for 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday's Games

(1) Claysburg vs. (8) Lilly at Ebensburg's field in Revloc - As higher seed, South Division winner Claysburg had the option of playing either at home or away in the first round and waiting for a home game later in the week. Claysburg opted to visit Lilly, before it was switched to Revloc. Lilly will be the home team.

CCAL records: Claysburg 19-2, Lilly 6-13
Season series: Claysburg leads 2-0, with both wins coming on Monday.

(5) Ebensburg at (4) Bedford - Bedford chose to play at home in the first round and draws Ebensburg.

CCAL records: Bedford 18-3, Ebensburg 12-8
Season series: Bedford leads 1-0.

(6) Portage at (3) St. Michael - St. Michael opted for home cooking on Wednesday and the Central Division champs open against Portage, who was second in the Central.

CCAL records: St. Michael 10-10, Portage 9-11
Season series: Portage leads 3-1.

(7) Richland at (2) Patton - North Division champion Patton will also play at home for the first day, getting a matchup with Richland.

CCAL records: Patton 16-4, Richland 7-13
Season series: Patton leads 1-0.