Despite two early goals within a minute, the Central Valley Warriors came back to earn their first PIHL playoff victory with a 5-4 victory over Elizabeth Forward Tuesday night at the Beaver County Ice Arena.

Captain Cameron Drake had a hat trick within the first 40 minutes of play, and freshman Anthony Santilli scored the eventual game-winner in the 3rd to seal the victory. The Warriors (13-7-1) now move to the semifinals to play #2 Carrick (17-4-0) next Tuesday at the Alpha Ice Complex in Pittsburgh; game time is 9:00 pm.