Shen made up more ground in the third quarter cutting into the lead and trailing by five points, 37-42, after three quarters. They closed the frame on a 7-1 run after trailing by eleven points mid-way through the third period, 41-30.

 

The Warriors extended their lead nine points at the start of the final quarter but once again the Plainsmen dug in on the defensive end and cut the margin to one point, 51-50, with less than thirty seconds left. After a timeout Averill Park had a couple of chances to extend the lead but couldn't get the ball to drop and the Plainsmen regained possession. Shenendehowa had one last chance to go ahead with less then eight seconds left on the clock, however Amelia Wood stole a pass and the clock ran out.

Averill Park were in command at every period closing whistle by plus 5, 8, 5, & 1.

 

Shenendehowa put together a comeback attempt in the second half but the Warriors hung on.

Amelia Wood took control of the offense for Averill Park with 18 points. Taylor Holohan poured in 13 points. Michelina Lombardi had 9 points.
Averill Park shot great from the charity stripe as they produced 81.3%, 13 of 16.

Jillian Huerter paced the Plainsmen with 18 points. Kaleigh Montanez registered 11 points. Bri Carey accounted for 9 points.
The Plainsmen splashed 8 trifectas.
Kaleigh Montanez nailed 3 three-pointers. Bri Carey with 3.

 

 

  

 

Maple Hill led from start to finsh but Hoosick Falls refused to go away quietly as they rallied a couple of times from double digit deficits. The Panthers closed the gap to three points, 41-38, early in the fourth period. Maple Hill's Bella Seeberger responded with five consecutive points for the Wildcats to extend the lead back to eight points. The Panthers wouldn't quit and made another charge after a Olivia Estes hoop they got as close as four points, 48-44, with just over three minutes left in the game. However, that was as close as Hoosick Falls would get.

The Wildcats performed well in the second stanza turning a 4-point first quarter lead into a 10-point halftime advantage. Their defense in the passing lanes was effective in limiting Hoosick Falls on the offensive end of the floor as they extended their lead.

Maple Hill were in command at all quarter stoppages by margins of 4, 10, 10, & 7.

Isabella Seeberger and Addison Loszynski paced Maple Hill with 12 points each. Alyssa Martin tallied 9 points. Sydney Rogers accounted for 9 points. Sophia Chevrier powered in 6 points.
The Wildcats produced 9 hoops from long range.
Alyssa Martin made 3 three-pointers. Sydney Rogers added 3.

Olivia Estes helped the cause for the Panthers with 24 points. Amber MacNeil got in the book with 13 points. Ava Case collected 7 points.