(Troy)
Broadalbin-Perth slipped past Schalmont 48-45 in a contest that most local experts thought would end with the culmination of two well coached teams clawing for every point. The game lived up to the pre-game expectation. Mariano DiCaterino was a serious problem on the offensive end for the Patriots stepping up big-time with 21 points. DiCaterino nailed the game winning three pointer with 2.5 seconds left to seal the win.
The Patriots went off in a crunch time rally as they eclipsed the Sabres 22-11 by the conclusion of the frame. That burst enabled them to celebrate the outcome.
Both teams scratched and clawed to score the ball in the opening quarter as they combined for barely 9 points. Schalmont held a small 1-point lead going into the second frame.
The outcome was still in limbo as the teams went to the first half break with Broadalbin-Perth gaining the upper hand.
Broadalbin-Perth played solid in the second stanza turning a 1-point first quarter deficit into a 5-point halftime edge.
Broadalbin-Perth played solid in the second stanza turning a 1-point first quarter deficit into a 5-point halftime edge.
Schalmont made a charge out of the locker room, in the wake of their first half deficit, which helped them capture the lead 34-26 moving on to the final quarter.
Mariano DiCaterino paced Broadalbin-Perth with 21 points. Michael Magliocca netted 12 points. Samuel Rogers totaled 6 points.
The Patriots buried 9 buckets from long range.
Mariano DiCaterino made 4 three-pointers.
Schalmont placed three players in double figure scoring. Isaiah Smith led the Sabres with 13 points. Sean Willis racked up 11 points. Max Pratt netted 10 points.
Schalmont made 6 baskets from downtown.
Isaiah Smith nailed 3 three-pointers.
Mariano DiCaterino paced Broadalbin-Perth with 21 points. Michael Magliocca netted 12 points. Samuel Rogers totaled 6 points.
The Patriots buried 9 buckets from long range.
Mariano DiCaterino made 4 three-pointers.
Schalmont placed three players in double figure scoring. Isaiah Smith led the Sabres with 13 points. Sean Willis racked up 11 points. Max Pratt netted 10 points.
Schalmont made 6 baskets from downtown.
Isaiah Smith nailed 3 three-pointers.
Late 2nd half game action.
| SCORE BY QUARTER | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | FINAL |
| Schalmont | 5 | 12 | 17 | 11 | 0 | 45 |
| Broadalbin-Perth | 4 | 18 | 4 | 22 | 0 | 48 |
| Schalmont | Broadalbin-Perth | |||||
| FGM - | 17 | 19 | ||||
| FTM - | 5 | 1 | ||||
| FTA - | 9 | 2 | ||||
| FT% - | 55.6% | 50.0% | ||||
| 3PtM - | 6 | 9 | ||||
| Schalmont | ||||||
| Name | FGM | 3PM | FTM | FTA | PTS | |
| Andrew VanDyk | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
| Elijah Smith | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | |
| Isaiah Smith | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 | |
| Max Pratt | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| Paulie Brosious | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Sean Willis | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 11 | |
| Broadalbin-Perth | ||||||
| Name | FGM | 3PM | FTM | FTA | PTS | |
| Alexander DiCaterino | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Landon Russom | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Luke Tambasco | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Mariano DiCaterino | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 21 | |
| Michael Magliocca | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 | |
| Samuel Hotaling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Samuel Rogers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
(Troy)
Tamarac knocked off Shaker 65-51 in a non-league contest at the Coaches vs. Cancer event at Hudson Valley Community College. Zachary Rice and Joey Poulin combined to score 46 points for the victors.
The Bengals were strong out of the gate and bolted out to a hefty first quarter lead 16-9.
The Bengals were strong out of the gate and bolted out to a hefty first quarter lead 16-9.
The Blue Bison were outscored 30-14 at the half. Tamarac played sound basketball in the second frame turning a 7-point first quarter lead into a 16-point halftime edge.
The Bengals maximized their play in the third quarter and outscored Shaker by 8 points.
The Bengals maximized their play in the third quarter and outscored Shaker by 8 points.
Shaker cut into the lead in the final quarter but the clock wasn't on their side.
The Bengals were on top at every period closing whistle by leads of 7, 16, 24, & 14.
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.
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.
Full game video.
| 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 |
(Valatie)
In spite of an all-star scoring effort from Ryan Carroll of Holy Names, the Panthers were defeated by Ichabod Crane 53-33. Carroll scored a game high 19 points. Carolina Williams paced Ichabod Crane with 16 points.
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.
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.
Ichabod Crane continued their strong play in the third quarter by getting out in transition to push the pace and extended their halftime lead. The Riders dug in on the defensive end keeping the quality shooters from Holy Names off balance throughout the second 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.
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.
FULL GAME VIDEO
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 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 Eagles lagged behind 24-9 at the half.
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 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 had a triplet in double figure scoring. Caroline Davis led the Eagles with 13 points. Anna Walston racked up 11 points. Katherine Bannigan collected 10 points. Kaitlyn Robbins had 5 points.
The Eagles manufactored 4 buckets from long range.
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
Box Score
| 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.
Sierra Carter was an offensive spark plug for the Blue Bison with 14 points. Peyton Hoblock splashed in 10 points. Sofia Lanni poured in 9 points. Giada Lanni bagged 6 points.
The Blue Bison shot 81%, 17 of 21, at the free throw line.
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
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS by Brian Derenzo
Box Score
| 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.
Stillwater led 34-3 after the first quarter, 46-11 at halftime, and 67-25 after three periods.
The Warriors placed four in double digit scoring as Jaxon Mueller netted 17, Carter Wichelns and James Cocozzo 15 each, and Lucas Lilac 13 points.
Logen Magoon paced Northeastern Clinton with 17 points.
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS from the site's twitter account by Carlin DeMarinis
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
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