(Glens Falls)

Stillwater used a monster run starting in the second quarter, carrying over to the second half, to win the Class B NYSPHSAA title, 59-50. Stillwater last won a state title back in 1988 with their current head coach Bruce Lilac a member of that 88' team.

Marcellus refused to back down as they cut their deficit to four points, 54-50, with 1:52 left in the game after a Will Burnett three pointer from the top of the key. That bucket would be the last points they scored the rest of the contest. Stillwater went 5 of 6 from the free throw line in the last minute to close out the contest.

The Warriors placed three players in double figure scoring. Lukas Lilac led all scorers with 21 points, Kaelan Leak added 12 and Jaxon Mueller 10 points and 12 rebounds.

Marcellus was led by by Will Burnett with 15 points, Mitchell Donegan chipped in with 14.

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(Castleton)

Hudson outlasted Maple Hill 58-53 in a Patroon Conference tilt. Isaiah Maines and Keith Robinson combined to score 40 points for the Bluehawks. Hudson rallied from a first half deficit and closed the game out strong winning the fourth quarter after holding a two point lead heading into the final frame.

The Bluehawks outscored Maple Hill 32-21 in the final two quarters. They flipped the script of the first half when Maple Hill darted out to a 32-26 lead at the midway point.

The Wildcats performed well in the second frame turning a 4-point first quarter deficit into a 6-point halftime advantage. Maple Hill's Ben Marra ignited the rally by scoring ten points in the quarter and the Wildcat's team defense was stifling during an 11-0 run for the Wildcats.

Hudson put forth a team first approach that provided a spark coming out of the half, in the wake of their first half deficit, and took the lead 45-43 bearing down on the final quarter. Keith Robinson connected on three triples in the quarter to help take the lead.

The Bluehawks had a trio in double figure scoring. Isaiah Maines led the Bluehawks with 21 points. Keith Robinson got in the book with 19 points. Jordan Cunningham accounted for 11 points.
Hudson hit 10 hoops from behind the arc.
Keith Robinson nailed 6 three-pointers.

Ben Marra helped the cause for Maple Hill with 21 points. Ethan Harrington netted 18 points. Samuel Gamello scored 7 points.
Maple Hill connected on 4 buckets from beyond the arc.
Ethan Harrington made 4 three-pointers.

 

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(Troy)

Catholic Central prevailed over Lansingburgh 72-53 in a feisty Colonial Council tilt between rivals that are separated by about a mile from each school. Danny Bologna Jr and Nick Riley combined to score 46 points for the victors.

Catholic Central were quick out of the gate to gain a significant first quarter lead 19-11.

The Knights lagged behind 40-19 at the break. The Crusaders knocked down eight first half three pointers in a half that included 30+ fouls called, including technicals on both teams, and a skirmish at mid-court during the second quarter.

The teams played on near even terms in the second half however the Knights couldn't overcome their early deficit.

The Crusaders managed to be ahead at every quarter stoppage by advantages of 8, 21, 19, & 19.

Catholic Central had a trio of players in double figure scoring. Danny Bologna Jr was a sniper for the Crusaders with 25 points. Nick Riley knocked down 21 points. Darien Moore connected on 16 points.
The Crusaders manufactored 13 trey balls.
Danny Bologna Jr made 6 three-pointers. Nick Riley added 5.

Lansingburgh placed three in double figure scoring. Wesley McIntyre led the Knights with 13 points. Gabe Baez racked up 12 points. Logan Hardt poured in 11 points. James Oliver connected on 7 points.
The Knights drilled 4 hoops from deep.
Wesley McIntyre nailed 3 three-pointers.

 

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Ella Trinkaus hitting the hoop and subsequent free throw giving Notre Dame their first lead of the game late in the fourth quarter.

(Troy)

Notre Dame used a fourth quarter rally to knock off Albany Academy 55-51 in the Class B NYSPHSAA title game. Ella Trinkaus guided the victors with 29 points and was a huge part of Notre Dame's 24-11 fourth quarter outburst.

The Jugglers outscored Albany Academy 37-23 in the final sixteen minutes. That was different than the first half when Albany Academy darted out to a 28-18 lead at the midway point.

Albany Academy raced out to an early 9-0 lead and was up ten points at the end of the first quarter, 18-8.

The Bears were up by fourteen points in the second quarter, 24-10, before Notre Dame ran out eight straight points to get themselves back into the contest. Still Albany Academy led by 10 points at the break.

Academy extended the lead right out of the break but the Jugglers had a 9-0 surge to get back to within three points at 30-27. The Bears closed the quarter on a 10-4 run and led by nine points heading into the final frame, 40-31

Emma Johson hit a three pointer at 3:54 left in the game to tie things up at 43 each. After a couple of Bella Vincent free throws Albany Academy was back on top. Ella Trinkaus connected on a traditional three point play and gave the Jugglers their first lead of the game at 46-45 with just over three minutes left.

Notre Dame extended their lead to five points by making some late free throws and twice they grabbed offensive rebounds off of their free throw misses.

Ella Trinkaus led the Jugglers with 29 points. Maggie Trinkaus scored 12 points.
Notre Dame connected on 7 baskets from long distance.
Ella Trinkaus nailed 3 three-pointers.

Albany Academy had a trio of players in double figure scoring. Liana Williams paced Albany Academy with 17 points. Eva Gitto added 15 points. Bella Vincent totaled 14 points.
The Bears knocked down 6 thee-pointers.
Bella Vincent made 3 three-pointers.
Albany Academy shot 91.7%, 11 of 12, from the free throw line..

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