Gladiators Claim Keystone Semi-Pro Title After Barons Forfeit; Marple Bound for PIHA Finals

The Marple Gladiators are officially Keystone Division Champions in PIHA Semi-Pro, earning the title via a walkover after the Philadelphia Barons forfeited both games of the Division Final series.

Philadelphia first forfeited Game 1 on Saturday night, then was unable to take the floor again for Game 2 Sunday morning, awarding Marple the series and the division crown without a puck drop.

With the Keystone banner secured, the Gladiators now join the growing list of teams qualified for the PIHA Finals in Colorado Springs, set for later next month, where a national championship will be on the line.