(Troy)

Catholic Central won an instant classic versus Fonda 62-61 in a back and forth Class B sectional quarter-final that had thirteen lead changes. Darien Moore was a serious problem on the offensive end for the Crusaders stepping up big-time with 28 points. He nailed a game winning three pointer in overtime with 0:15 seconds left. Catholic Central moves on to play Tamarac on 3/2 in Glens Falls.

The contest went to overtime when Fonda's Allen Booth hit a game tying three pointer after a the Braves recovered a loose ball late in regulation. However, the Crusaders outscored Fonda 7-6 in the extra session.

Fonda held a modest 2-point edge heading into the fourth quarter.

Spurned on by a first-class performance in the second half the Crusaders outscored Fonda 38-32 in the final sixteen minutes and (OT). That was different than the first half when Fonda built a 29-24 lead at the midway point.

The Braves seemed focused right from the jump and bolted out to a hefty first quarter lead 18-7. They put together an imposing effort guarding the hoop and grabbed control of the frame. Allen Booth got off to a hot start for Fonda hitting four three pointers in the opening frame. Yet, The Crusaders recovered in the second quarter and outscored Fonda by 6 points.

The two squads struggled to grab a foothold as the teams went to the first half locker room break with Fonda gaining the upper hand.

Fonda standout Nicholas Hastings went out of the game early in the second half with a lower leg injury with the Braves leading by five points. He missed about a quarter of action, returning in the fourth quarter, but wasn't the same physically as he was in the first half. It was a surprise he even returned to the game as much as he was limping. Incredible display of effort and toughness by Hastings.

Darien Moore paced the Crusaders with 28 points. Seimir Roberson added 16 points. Nick Riley connected on 9 points.
Catholic Central drained 6 trifectas.
The Crusaders shot with superb accuracy from the the line as they made 72.7%, 8 of 11.

The Braves placed three players in double figure scoring. Allen Booth took control of the offense for Fonda with 23 points. Nicholas Hastings racked up 18 points. Connor Weaver poured in 10 points.
Fonda connected on 7 trey balls.
Allen Booth nailed 6 three-pointers.

 

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  By Ed Bemiss

(Troy)

Albany knocked off Shenendehowa 63-59 in a Class AA quarter-final sectional contest. The Falcons relied on their tenacious second half play to pull away from the Plainsmen in a game that featured twelve lead changes. Albany advances to play Green Tech on 3/1 in Glens Falls.

Albany held a small 4-point lead at the start of the fourth quarter after trailing at the half.

The contest was a toss up as the teams went to the first half intermission with Shenendehowa gaining the upper hand.

The Plainsmen played team basketball in the second stanza turning a 4-point first quarter deficit into a 2-point halftime advantage.

Albany put forth a team first approach that provided a spark coming from the locker room, after they trailed at the half, which enabled them to commandeer the lead 37-33 heading towards the fourth period.

The offenses were charged up in the fourth quarter as they generated a high octane 52 points.

The Falcons had a triplet in double figure scoring. Isaiah Austin was an offensive catalyst for Albany with 17 points. Malachi Perry racked up 13 points. Frailin Marrero De La Rosa accounted for 12 points. Delon Dean had 7 points.
Albany knocked down 4 baskets from downtown.
Isaiah Austin nailed 3 three-pointers.
The Falcons shot exquisite from the charity stripe as they made 68.8%, 11 of 16.

The Plainsmen had a trio of players in double figure scoring. Mason Courtney paced the Plainsmen with 19 points. Carter Seeberger knocked down 14 points. Grady Ceccucci connected on 10 points. Miles Peterson sank 9 points. Robby Hicks racked up 7 points.
Shenendehowa connected on 5 hoops from behind the arc.

 

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  By Ed Bemiss

(Albany)

Columbia defeated Albany Academy 65-58 in a non-league battle. The Blue Devils shot an incredible 28 of 29 from the free throw line in the victory. 

After a tight first quarter Albany Academy grabbed their largest lead of the game, 25-18, after an Eva Gitto three point play. Columbia rallied with a 6-0 run right before the half cutting the Bears lead to one at the break.

Multiple ties and lead changes were the theme in the second half. After an Aliva Landy basket gave Columbia a 58-56 lead with 2:16 left in the final frame her teammate Madelyn Marra made a huge three pointer, her only made field goal of the game, with 1:17 left in the fourth quarter to extend Columbia's two point lead to five points. Giving her squad the breathing room they needed.

Alivia Landy led all scorers with 24 points for the Blue Devils. Sarah Rainville netted 16 and Kendyl Ouimette added 14.

Eva Gitto tallied 16 points for Columbia, Alex Leonard 12 points, Morgan Vien 11 points, Liana Williams 9 points, and Emily Thorton 8 points.

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(Niskayuna)

Niskayuna jumped out to a 27-5 first quarter lead and never looked back on their way to a 73-42 win over Amsterdam. 

The Silver Warriors were ready from the tip and had great energy racing out to a 42-24 lead at the break. 

Daniel Smalls led Niskayuna with 23 points, Ethan Gilson added 18 points, Garrett Gillooley chipped in with 11 points and Jake McDonald netted 9 points.

Jude Flint paced Amsterdam with 9 points. Jalen Green, Aundrey Fowler, Toby Rivera and Caleb Miller each had six points.

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