
(Troy)
The Bengals were strong out of the gate and bolted out to a hefty first quarter lead 16-9.
The Bengals maximized their play in the third quarter and outscored Shaker by 8 points.
The Bengals had a triplet in double figure scoring. Zachary Rice paced the Bengals with 27 points. Joey Poulin netted 19 points. James Blake had 13 points.
Tamarac splashed 9 buckets from beyond the arc.
Zachary Rice made 5 three-pointers. Joey Poulin added 3.
The Blue Bison placed three in double figure scoring. Zacharie Matulu led Shaker with 13 points. Andrew Church secured 11 points. CJ Haver netted 10 points.
The Blue Bison buried 9 hoops from behind the arc.
Andrew Church nailed 3 three-pointers.
SCORE BY QUARTER | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | FINAL |
Shaker | 9 | 5 | 12 | 25 | 0 | 51 |
Tamarac | 16 | 14 | 20 | 15 | 0 | 65 |
Shaker | Tamarac | |||||
FGM - | 17 | 23 | ||||
FTM - | 8 | 10 | ||||
FTA - | 13 | 39 | ||||
FT% - | 61.5% | 25.6% | ||||
3PtM - | 9 | 9 | ||||
Shaker | ||||||
Name | FGM | 3PM | FTM | FTA | PTS | |
Amari Basdeo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
Andrew Church | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 | |
CJ Haver | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | |
Colby Haver | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
Collin Johnson | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | |
Jeffrey Milano | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
Nico Montalto | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |
Ted David | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
Zacharie Matulu | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13 | |
Tamarac | ||||||
Name | FGM | 3PM | FTM | FTA | PTS | |
Aiden McDonough | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
James Blake | 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 13 | |
Joey Poulin | 7 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 19 | |
Rocco DiCarlo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | |
Zachary Rice | 9 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 27 |

(Averill Park vs Bethlehem Class AA)
Averill Park beat Bethlehem 62-39 in the Class AA final as they captured their tenth straight Section 2 title. Arianna Verardi put forth a strong offensive game for the Warriors with 20 points.
Averill Park jumped out to a 12-7 first quarter lead.
The Warriors outscored Bethlehem by 12 points in the third quarter.
Averill Park asserted their dominance and led at each quarter stoppage by advantages of 5, 15, 27, & 23.
The Warriors had three players in double figure scoring. Arianna Verardi showed the way for the Warriors with 20 points. Kayleigh Ahern contributed 14 points. Taylor Holohan tallied 12 points and was named Class AA tournament MVP. Tatiana Tune accumulated 8 points.
Averill Park shot great from the foul line as they attained 74.1%, 20 of 27.
The Eagles manufactored 4 buckets from long range.
10 straight, 13 of 14, 14 of 16, 15 of 18……yes, it’s still a dynasty!#WinnersInThe3Cs#AP_EveryStudentEveryDay pic.twitter.com/gS9BGInQee
— Averill Park Warriors (@AP_Athletics) March 5, 2024
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS by Brian Derenzo
SCORE BY QUARTER | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | FINAL |
Bethlehem | 7 | 2 | 8 | 22 | 0 | 39 |
Averill Park | 12 | 12 | 20 | 18 | 0 | 62 |
Bethlehem | Averill Park | |||||
FGM - | 13 | 20 | ||||
FTM - | 9 | 20 | ||||
FTA - | 14 | 27 | ||||
FT% - | 64.3% | 74.1% | ||||
3PtM - | 4 | 2 | ||||
Bethlehem | ||||||
Name | FGM | 3PM | FTM | FTA | PTS | |
Anna Walston | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 11 | |
Caroline Davis | 4 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 13 | |
Kaitlyn Robbins | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
Katherine Bannigan | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | |
Averill Park | ||||||
Name | FGM | 3PM | FTM | FTA | PTS | |
Abigail Colwill | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
Addison Alvey | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
Arianna Verardi | 7 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 20 | |
Aubrey Wilson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
Kayleigh Ahern | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 14 | |
Lillian Wohlleber | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | |
Tatiana Tune | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 8 | |
Taylor Holohan | 4 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 12 |
(Colonie vs Shaker Class AAA)
Colonie prevailed over Shaker 66-49 in the Class AAA Championship game. Ella Trimarchi and Aliyah Pearson combined to score 38 points for the Raiders.
The Raiders bolted from opening whistle and rushed out to a first quarter lead 14-8.
Shaker trailed at the half 24-14
The Raiders were in command at all period closing whistles by splits of (+) 6, 10, 12, & 17.
Ella Trimarchi guided the Raiders with 20 points. Aliyah Pearson added 18 points. Gabby Martin scored 8 points. Grace Baumann finished with 8 points.
Colonie manufactored 9 trifectas.
Aliyah Pearson made 6 three-pointers.
The Raiders shot 81.8%, 9 of 11, from the charity stripe.
The Blue Bison shot 81%, 17 of 21, at the free throw line.
Colonie wins Section 2 Class
— Colonie Girls Basketball (@SCGirls_hoops) March 5, 2024
AAA Championship by beating Shaker 66-49! Ella Trimarchi led with 20 points, Aliyah Pearson had 18, Grace Baumann and Gab Martin had 8 points each, Liv Hoffman led with 8 rebounds and 5 assists. pic.twitter.com/yMLTQYUIal
SCORE BY QUARTER | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | FINAL |
Shaker | 8 | 6 | 22 | 13 | 0 | 49 |
Colonie | 14 | 10 | 24 | 18 | 0 | 66 |
Shaker | Colonie | |||||
FGM - | 13 | 15 | ||||
FTM - | 17 | 9 | ||||
FTA - | 21 | 11 | ||||
FT% - | 81.0% | 81.8% | ||||
3PtM - | 2 | 9 | ||||
Shaker | ||||||
Name | FGM | 3PM | FTM | FTA | PTS | |
Giada Lanni | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
Jayla Geter | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
Lexi Carrington | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
Maeve Tobler | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Sierra Carter | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 14 | |
Sofia Lanni | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 9 | |
Tori Russo | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
Peyton Hoblock | 2 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 10 | |
Colonie | ||||||
Name | FGM | 3PM | FTM | FTA | PTS | |
Aliana Payne | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | |
Aliyah Pearson | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 18 | |
Ella Trimarchi | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 20 | |
Gabby Martin | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | |
Gianna DeGonza | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Grace Baumann | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | |
Kendall Abraham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Olivia Hoffman | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | |
Sydney Pleat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

(Clifton Park)
Stillwater is moving on to the Class B Regional Final as they defeated Northeastern Clinton 71-34. The Warriors now play Canton from Section X on Saturday at 2:45 p.m. in Potsdam.
Lukas Lilac with the nice ball fake and finish here. Stillwater up 21-2 still Q1 pic.twitter.com/d2uDZProgf
— Section2hoop (@section2hoop) March 5, 2024
Jaxon Mueller on the board for Stillwater. Stillwater on a 7-0 run in the first minute and a half of the game. pic.twitter.com/KFG8TF9Kph
— Section2hoop (@section2hoop) March 5, 2024
Lukas Lilac with the kickout 3 for Stillwater ☔️🏀 pic.twitter.com/JiZFufwGqJ
— Section2hoop (@section2hoop) March 5, 2024
Jaxon Mueller continuing his inside presence for Stillwater he’s in double digits in the first half 🏀 pic.twitter.com/k04v1o1dV1
— Section2hoop (@section2hoop) March 5, 2024
Mason Wagner for 3! 💪🏻🏀 Stillwater boys basketball putting on a clinic. pic.twitter.com/lGVnaKNWi1
— Section2hoop (@section2hoop) March 5, 2024
Kaelan Leak for 3 ‼️ pic.twitter.com/uHY2uNsGbI
— Section2hoop (@section2hoop) March 5, 2024
High low action and a great shot fake and finish for Carter Wilchens @stillh2o_sports
— Section2hoop (@section2hoop) March 5, 2024
Stillwater 61 Northeastern Clinic 17 with 2:34 to go in the 3rd quarter pic.twitter.com/neIGQMPodT



(Valatie)
Holy Names and Ichabod Crane were all square after one period of play. Ichabod Crane used a 12-0 spurt during the middle portion of the second quarter as they dominated the frame and led 27-15 at the half.
The Riders had a trio of players in double figure scoring. Carolina Williams paced Ichabod Crane with 16 points. Ashley Ames poured in 13 points. Abigail Dolge tallied 10 points. Delaney More finished with 8 points. Alexa Barkley racked up 6 points.
Ichabod Crane used expert marksmanship to make 4 baskets from long distance.
Ryan Carroll led Holy Names with 19 points. Sophia Bologna racked up 5 points. Riley Good added 4 points.
Holy Names splashed 7 baskets from downtown.
Ryan Carroll nailed 5 three-pointers.
Game flow chart:
By Ed Bemiss
SCORE BY QUARTER | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | FINAL |
Holy Names | 8 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 33 |
Ichabod Crane | 8 | 19 | 18 | 8 | 0 | 53 |
Holy Names | Ichabod Crane | |||||
FGM - | 17 | 26 | ||||
FTM - | 6 | 5 | ||||
FTA - | 12 | 13 | ||||
FT% - | 50.0% | 38.5% | ||||
3PtM - | 7 | 4 | ||||
Holy Names | ||||||
Name | FGM | 3PM | FTM | FTA | PTS | |
Sophia Bologna | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | |
Fiona Donlon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Cassie Bellinger | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Ryan Carroll | 11 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 19 | |
Riley Good | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | |
Kylie McLaughlin | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | |
Lauren Murray | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Emily Bellinger | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Tanner Poissant | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
Paulina Pantoja | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Morgan Brewer | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Ichabod Crane | ||||||
Name | FGM | 3PM | FTM | FTA | PTS | |
Abigail Dolge | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10 | |
Emma Holmberg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Haley Ames | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Carolina Williams | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 | |
Alexa Barkley | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | |
Delaney More | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 8 | |
Julia Rivers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Rylee Dunn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Ashley Ames | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | |
Malati Culver | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Ava Heffner | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

(Averill Park)
Albany Academy grabbed the win over Saranac 46-30 in a Class B Sub-Regional game. The Bears move on to the Regional Final vs. Gouverneur on Saturday at SUNY Potsdam at 1 p.m.
Albany Academy used a stifling defense, holding the Spartans to two made field goals in the second half, to break open a close contest.
The Bears held a slim 3-point margin at the start of the fourth quarter. An Emily Thornton corner three pointer, with 1:27 left in the thrid period, off of an Alex Leonard pass gave Academy a 30-27 lead heading into the fourth quarter. It would be the last time the Bears trailed or were tied.
Albany Academy outscored Saranac 16-3 in the final frame, including scoring the last twelve points of the contest, holding the Spartans scoreless for the final six minutes of the game to secure the win.
Saranac held a modest 3-point edge at the commencement of quarter two.
Alex Leonard showed the way for the Bears with 16 points. Eva Gitto netted 9 points.
The Bears manufactored 7 buckets from three point range.
Alex Leonard made 3 three-pointers.
Layla Pellerin helped the cause for Saranac with 13 points. Brenna Ducatte racked up 10 points.
The Spartans produced 4 trey balls.
Layla Pellerin nailed 3 three-pointers.
Full game VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
Stats
SCORE BY QUARTER | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | FINAL |
Saranac | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 30 |
Albany Academy | 12 | 11 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 46 |
Saranac | Albany Academy | |||||
FGM - | 12 | 14 | ||||
FTM - | 2 | 9 | ||||
FTA - | 2 | 14 | ||||
FT% - | 100.0% | 64.3% | ||||
3PtM - | 4 | 7 | ||||
Saranac | ||||||
Name | FGM | 3PM | FTM | FTA | PTS | |
Brenna Ducatte | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10 | |
Layla Pellerin | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 | |
Lily Brown | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
Mchenna Brown | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
Molly Denis | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
Albany Academy | ||||||
Name | FGM | 3PM | FTM | FTA | PTS | |
Alex Leonard | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 16 | |
Bella Vincent | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | |
Emily Thornton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
Eva Gitto | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 9 | |
Kira Ostovar | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
Liana Williams | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | |
Maggie Zeyak | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
Morgan Vien | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |