The Eastern Schuylkill Recreation Commission (ESRC) summer basketball league entered playoff mode with two opening round games on Monday evening at the Tamaqua Area Athletic Center.

Third-seeded R.R. Frey Services and fourth-seeded B & R Gym posted victories and have advanced to Wednesday evening's semifinals at the North and Middle Ward Playground in Tamaqua.MONDAY'S PLAYOFF RESULTSB & R Gym-Cuz-N-Joe's PlaceIn a high-scoring affair, B & R Gym posted its second win over Cuz-N-Joe's Place in the span of a week to advance to Wednesday's semifinals against top-seed Ryan's Oil & Heating (9-0) with an 87-84 overtime victory.Tony Gomez scored 27 points, buried four treys and hauled in seven rebounds to lead B & R Gym (7-3).Jon Veet had 19 points in the Cuz-N-Joe's loss.Big Dippers-R.R. Frey ServicesDefending champion R.R. Frey Services moved on to the semis with a 56-38 victory over Big Dippers.Jimmy Barrontallied 14 points, three treys and eight rebounds in the victory for R.R. Frey.For Big Dippers, Mike DeMarco had 15 points andnine rebounds.R.R. Frey Services (8-2) will now match up against Guerilla Squad (7-2) on Wednesday evening.THIS WEEK'S PLAYOFF SCHEDULEWednesday, July 27(at North and Middle Ward Playground)SEMIFINALS6:30 - #2 Guerilla Squad vs. #3 R.R. Frey Services7:30 - #1 Ryan's Oil & Heating vs. #4 B & R GymFriday, July 29(at North and Middle Ward Playground)CHAMPIONSHIP GAME7:00 - Semifinal winners