(Troy)

Shen took the victory in a workman like manner vs. Colonie, 53-39, in a hard fought Class AA semi-final game. Kaleigh Montanez played expectionally well on the attacking side of the floor for the Plainsmen popping in 24 points. The Plainsmen built on their unwavering second half play as they led at the end of the third period and at the closing tick of the clock.

Shen now moves on to play Albany in the championship game on Saturday at HVCC.

Colonie held a modest 1-point edge at the start of the second quarter.

Shen produced as a complete unit in the second stanza turning a 1-point first quarter deficit into a 6-point halftime edge. 

 

The Plainsmen struck while the iron was hot, taking advantage of a cold spell by the Garnet Raiders, with a determined performance in the thid period and led 36-24 headed to the fourth quarter.

The offenses clicked in the fourth quarter as they generated a plethora of shot making skills 32 points.

Kaleigh Montanez led Shen with 24 points. Jillian Huerter contributed 11 points. Grace Almeida scored 6 points.
The Plainsmen produced 8 baskets from long distance.
Kaleigh Montanez made 5 three-pointers.

Ava Pearson put forth a strong offensive game for the Garnet Raiders with 13 points. Gabby Martin got in the book with 10 points. Macie Trimarchi poured in 8 points. Bella Franchi totaled 6 points.
The Garnet Raiders buried 5 baskets from downtown.
Ava Pearson nailed 3 three-pointers.

 

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  By Ed Bemiss

(Albany)

La Salle led from start to finsh as they picked up a 77-46 win over the Stony Brook School from Long Island. The game was part of a double header played at Albany Academy. Academy defeated Portledge 90-59 in the night cap. La Salle will take on Portledge tomorrow at 12 p.m. and Albany Academy plays Stony Brook at 2 p.m.

La Salle jumped out to a 17-8 first quarter lead and led 42-16 at the break.

Tra'Dell Faison led the Cadets with 32 points, Davon Maloney added 28 points, Stephen Mulino chipped in with 10 points 

Paul Coty paced Stony Brook with 13 points, Sivion David netted 11 points.

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(Castleton)

Coxsackie Athens were clutch from the free throw line in the closing seconds and survived a last second three point attempt by Maple Hill to pull out a 44-41 victory in a Patroon Conference tilt.

The Riverhawks jumped out to an 11-7 first quarter lead. Baileigh Briski, who recently became the school's all-time leading scorer at Coxsackie Athens scored all eleven points in the frame. Maple Hill trailed at the half 19-17.

After back to back three pointers by Reaghan Hellen, in the middle of the third quarter, the Riverhawks opened up a 27-19 lead. The Wildcats battled back by the end of the period to tie the game at 29 heading into the fourth quarter. Sydney Rogers and Alexa Eaton both made two three pointers each in the Maple Hill run.

After an Abigail Palmer three pointer, with four minutes left in the game, Maple Hill held a 40-38 lead. That would be the last made field goal by the Wildcats. With 2:10 left in the contest Baileigh Briski hit a layup to tie the game at 40 and then she made two clutch free throws to put the Riverhawks up 44-41 with 4.4 seconds left. Maple Hill had one last attempt to tie the game but it didn't go down.

Baileigh Briski led Coxsackie Athens with 19 points, Camryn Slater 11 points and Reaghan Hellen 9 points.

Addison Loszynski paced Maple Hill with 11 points, Sydney Rogers 9 points and Rosilee Forrest 9 points.

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(Troy)

Duanesburg prevailed over Greenwich 64-47 in the Class C title game. Allison O Hanlon and Madison Meyer teamed up to score 45 points for the victors. The Eagles now move on to NYSPHSAA regional play.

Duanesburg were dialed in right from the jump and played excellent team basketball on their way to a significant first quarter lead 17-7. They used their extraordinary defensive prowess and grabbed control of the frame.

The Eagles raced ahead after two quarters 32-16.

Duanesburg managed to be ahead at each period closing whistle by advantages of 10, 16, 18, & 17.

Duanesburg had a trio of players in double figure scoring. Allison O Hanlon led Duanesburg with 26 points. Madison Meyer knocked down 19 points and was named the Class C tournament MVP. Alex Moses connected on 10 points.
Allison O Hanlon made 3 three-pointers.
Duanesburg shot outstanding from the charity stripe as they made 73.7%, 14 of 19.

Greenwich had three players in double figure scoring. Brooke Kuzmich put forth a strong offensive game for Greenwich with 16 points. Norah Niesz got in the book with 14 points. Cate Abate accounted for 10 points. Grace Autiello totaled 6 points.
The Witches knocked down 4 hoops from deep.

 

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  By Ed Bemiss