FRANKLIN, W.Va. — Paw Paw led at the half and was within four points entering the fourth, but Pendleton County avoided the upset with a 43-33 victory Thursday in the Class A, Region II playoffs.

The Pirates (7-8) roster just five players and had one, Kyndal Corbett, foul out.

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