(Latham)
Mekeel Christian notched a victory over Shaker 61-45 in a Class AA opening round contest. Oryan DeJesus and Terrence Robinson combined to score 36 points for the Lions. Mekeel Christian's favorable outcome hinged on their tenacious second half play as they led at the end of the third frame and at the closing buzzer. The 10th seeded Lions advance to play #2 CBA at HVCC on Saturday at 4:30 p.m.
Mekeel Christian broke open a close contest, one that featured twelve ties or lead changes, by finishing the game on a 25-9 run after the game was all square at 36 late in the third quarter. Oryan DeJesus hit a three pointer right before the third period buzzer to start the run and give the Lions a 39-36 lead after three sessions played.
The Lions finished the final frame with clutch play as they got the better of Shaker by 13-points. They held the Blue Bison to two made field goals in the fourth quarter.
Mekeel Christian held a modest 1-point edge heading into the second quarter.
Mekeel Christian broke open a close contest, one that featured twelve ties or lead changes, by finishing the game on a 25-9 run after the game was all square at 36 late in the third quarter. Oryan DeJesus hit a three pointer right before the third period buzzer to start the run and give the Lions a 39-36 lead after three sessions played.
The Lions finished the final frame with clutch play as they got the better of Shaker by 13-points. They held the Blue Bison to two made field goals in the fourth quarter.
Mekeel Christian held a modest 1-point edge heading into the second quarter.
The contest was a toss up as the teams went to the first half locker room break with Shaker grabbing a slight lead.
Mekeel Christian had a quartet of players in double figure scoring. Oryan DeJesus was a catalyst on offense as the main ball handler for the Lions and co-led the team with 18 points. Terrence Robinson racked up 18 points. Amarri Barnhill collected 11 points. Nykim Taylor had 10 points.
Mekeel Christian drilled 8 buckets from beyond the arc.
Amarri Barnhill nailed 3 three-pointers.
The Lions shot with great fundamentals from the free throw line as they churned out 78.6%, 11 of 14.
Mekeel Christian had a quartet of players in double figure scoring. Oryan DeJesus was a catalyst on offense as the main ball handler for the Lions and co-led the team with 18 points. Terrence Robinson racked up 18 points. Amarri Barnhill collected 11 points. Nykim Taylor had 10 points.
Mekeel Christian drilled 8 buckets from beyond the arc.
Amarri Barnhill nailed 3 three-pointers.
The Lions shot with great fundamentals from the free throw line as they churned out 78.6%, 11 of 14.
Zacharie Matulu paced Shaker with 14 points. Colby Haver poured in 13 points. Andrew Church bagged 8 points. Drew Ronovech notched 5 points.
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| SCORE BY QUARTER | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | FINAL |
| Mekeel Christian | 14 | 12 | 13 | 22 | 0 | 61 |
| Shaker | 13 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 45 |
| Mekeel Christian | Shaker | |||||
| FGM - | 21 | 18 | ||||
| FTM - | 11 | 6 | ||||
| FTA - | 14 | 7 | ||||
| FT% - | 78.6% | 85.7% | ||||
| 3PtM - | 8 | 3 | ||||
| Mekeel Christian | ||||||
| Name | FGM | 3PM | FTM | FTA | PTS | |
| Isiah Rose | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
| Nykim Taylor | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | |
| Amarri Barnhill | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 | |
| Oryan DeJesus | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 18 | |
| Terrence Robinson | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 18 | |
| Daniel Hussey | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Joshua Mbango | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Caleb Hussey | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Dominic Zullo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ezekiel Marcano | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Raymond Vanclief | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Nicholas Manning | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Shaker | ||||||
| Name | FGM | 3PM | FTM | FTA | PTS | |
| Thomas Novotny | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Preston Frazier | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Brandon Makoyi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Tye Mariano | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Drew Ronovech | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| Sean Hurley | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Zain Raza | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Edward David | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Collin Johnson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Andrew Church | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | |
| Colby Haver | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 13 | |
| Zacharie Matulu | 6 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 14 | |
| Jackson Rueckert | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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(3/6/25)
(Columbia's Kendyl Ouimette and Sarah Rainville from eariler in the season. Photo by Ed Bemiss.)
Columbia powered past Averill Park with a decisive 65-43 victory on Thursday night, fueled by dominant performances from Kendyl Ouimette and Sarah Rainville. The Blue Devils move on to the Class AA title game on Monday at HVCC vs Catholic Central at 6:00 pm.
The Blue Devils set the tone early, storming out to a 20-8 lead in the first quarter. Averill Park fought to keep pace but struggled to close the gap as Columbia continued its strong play on both ends of the court. By halftime, Columbia held a comfortable 32-20 advantage and extended its lead further with a 19-point third quarter.
Ouimette and Rainville led the charge for Columbia, each finishing with 19 points. Alivia Landy also contributed with 11 points, helping Columbia maintain control throughout the game.
Averill Park was led by Elizabeth Hansen’s 13 points and Kayleigh Ahern’s four three-pointers, which accounted for all of her 12 points.
(3/7) - (3/9/25)
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(Hailey Monroe of Northville in last year's sectional final. Photo by Ed Bemiss.)
(Boys)
| BOYS | |||||||
| Date | Team | League | Record | Overall | Class | Score | Win % |
| 3/8/2025 | Glens Falls | Foothills Council | 22-0 | #2 | A | 78 | 86.41% |
| Catholic Cent. | Colonial Council | 14-8 | #21 | A | 51 | 13.59% | |
| 3/8/2025 | Mechanicville | Wasaren League | 18-5 | #27 | B | 59 | 54.15% |
| Greenville | Patroon Conference | 19-4 | #33 | B | 56 | 45.85% | |
| 3/9/2025 | Green Tech | Independent | 13-7 | #3 | AAA | 58 | 50.84% |
| Shaker | Suburban Council | 17-2 | #4 | AAA | 58 | 49.16% | |
| 3/9/2025 | Niskayuna | Suburban Council | 16-5 | #7 | AA | 69 | 70.34% |
| Troy | Colonial Council | 18-5 | #12 | AA | 56 | 29.66% | |
| 3/9/2025 | Loudonville Christian | Independent | 12-6 | #58 | D | 58 | 72.92% |
| Germantown | Patroon Conference | 3-16 | #73 | D | 43 | 27.08% | |
| 3/9/2025 | Berne-Knox | Western Athletic Conference | 22-0 | #15 | C | 62 | 60.55% |
| Duanesburg | Western Athletic Conference | 21-2 | #24 | C | 55 | 39.45% |
(Girls)
| GIRLS | |||||||
| Date | Team | League | Record | Overall | Class | Score | Win % |
| 3/7/2025 | Colonie | Suburban Council | 15-5 | #2 | AAA | 54 | 54.88% |
| Albany | Suburban Council | 17-3 | #4 | AAA | 51 | 45.12% | |
| 3/7/2025 | Shaker | Suburban Council | 18-2 | #1 | AAA | 58 | 59.20% |
| Shen | Suburban Council | 15-6 | #7 | AAA | 52 | 40.80% | |
| 3/8/2025 | Voorheesville | Colonial Council | 14-7 | #21 | B | 46 | 52.26% |
| Mechanicville | Wasaren League | 17-5 | #22 | B | 44 | 47.74% | |
| 3/8/2025 | Greenwich | Wasaren League | 23-0 | #10 | C | 53 | 68.44% |
| Stillwater | Wasaren League | 21-2 | #14 | C | 41 | 31.56% | |
| 3/8/2025 | Albany Academy | Colonial Council | 18-4 | #6 | A | 54 | 63.03% |
| Broadalbin-Perth | Foothills Council | 20-1 | #11 | A | 45 | 36.97% | |
| 3/8/2025 | Northville | Western Athletic Conference | 19-2 | #20 | D | 56 | 79.26% |
| Saratoga Catholic | Wasaren League | 13-9 | #47 | D | 36 | 20.74% |
(Averill Park)
Columbia grabbed the win over Burnt Hills 63-44 in a Class A sectional quarter-final matchup. Alivia Landy and Kendyl Ouimette led the victors on offense stepping up big-time as they combined for 36 points. Columbia moves on to play top seeded Averill Park at HVCC on February 28th at 6 p.m.
The Blue Devils stormed out of the locker room and started the game in style racing to an ample first quarter lead of 20-5. They put together an imposing effort guarding the hoop and grabbed control of the frame.
The Blue Devils stormed out of the locker room and started the game in style racing to an ample first quarter lead of 20-5. They put together an imposing effort guarding the hoop and grabbed control of the frame.
Columbia dominated the first half and led 35-17.
Burnt Hills played much better in the second half but everytime they cut their deficit near ten points Columbia made some clutch plays to extend the lead.
The Blue Devils were in control at all quarter stoppage by advantages of 15, 18, 18, & 19.
Columbia had three shooting stars in double figure scoring. Alivia Landy guided the Blue Devils with 19 points. Kendyl Ouimette added 17 points. Sarah Rainville bagged 10 points. Sophie Bissaillon popped in 8 points.
Columbia made 5 baskets from behind the three point line.
Kendyl Ouimette made 4 three-pointers.
The Blue Devils shot with sterling accuracy from the free throw line as they churned out 76.9%, 20 of 26.
The Blue Devils were in control at all quarter stoppage by advantages of 15, 18, 18, & 19.
Columbia had three shooting stars in double figure scoring. Alivia Landy guided the Blue Devils with 19 points. Kendyl Ouimette added 17 points. Sarah Rainville bagged 10 points. Sophie Bissaillon popped in 8 points.
Columbia made 5 baskets from behind the three point line.
Kendyl Ouimette made 4 three-pointers.
The Blue Devils shot with sterling accuracy from the free throw line as they churned out 76.9%, 20 of 26.
Grace O'Connor paced the Spartans with 17 points. Ella Blesi registered 13 points. Peyton Felix added 6 points. MK Lescault dropped 5 points.
Grace O'Connor nailed 3 three-pointers.
Grace O'Connor nailed 3 three-pointers.
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| SCORE BY QUARTER | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | FINAL |
| Burnt Hills | 5 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 0 | 44 |
| Columbia | 20 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 0 | 63 |
| Burnt Hills | Columbia | |||||
| FGM - | 16 | 19 | ||||
| FTM - | 9 | 20 | ||||
| FTA - | 15 | 26 | ||||
| FT% - | 60.0% | 76.9% | ||||
| 3PtM - | 3 | 5 | ||||
| Burnt Hills | ||||||
| Name | FGM | 3PM | FTM | FTA | PTS | |
| Ella Neary | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| MK Lescault | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | |
| Ella Blesi | 5 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 13 | |
| Sarah Robbins | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Sadie Jerzak | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Danielle DeBonis | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| Peyton Felix | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | |
| Margaret Lescault | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Abigail Goodell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Lillian Morse | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Grace O Connor | 6 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 17 | |
| Mackenzie Cahan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Columbia | ||||||
| Name | FGM | 3PM | FTM | FTA | PTS | |
| Mia Williams | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Lauren Angelo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Kendyl Ouimette | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 17 | |
| Sarah Rainville | 3 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 10 | |
| Natalie Faas | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Ella Hebler | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 6 | |
| Justine Senecal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| MaKiyah Bethea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Julia Harbour | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Alivia Landy | 7 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 19 | |
| Jenna Lallier | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Sophie Bissaillon | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | |
| Makenzie Williams | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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(Troy)
Top seed Duanesburg stayed undefeated as they chalked up a victory against Galway 63-34 in Class C sectional play. Jeffrey Mulhern was a walking bucket for the group that came out on top leading the way with 20 points. The Eagles move on to the semi-final round and face Berne-Knox at Cool Insuring Arena on 2/27 at 8 p.m.
Duanesburg stormed out of the locker room and took hold of the ball game on their way to a generous first quarter lead 16-6. They restricted their opponent with a magnificent defensive effort and were in command during the frame.
Duanesburg stormed out of the locker room and took hold of the ball game on their way to a generous first quarter lead 16-6. They restricted their opponent with a magnificent defensive effort and were in command during the frame.
The Golden Eagles lost ground 31-12 at the half. Duanesburg performed effectively in the second stanza turning a 10-point first quarter lead into a 19-point halftime edge.
Duanesburg asserted their dominance and led at all quarter buzzers by advantages of 10, 19, 21, & 29.
Jeffrey Mulhern showed the way for Duanesburg with 20 points. Ethan Thompson netted 9 points. Peyton Fall scored 8 points.
The Eagles made 8 baskets from downtown.
Duanesburg shot excellent from the charity line as they were efficient at 68.4%, 13 of 19.
Duanesburg asserted their dominance and led at all quarter buzzers by advantages of 10, 19, 21, & 29.
Jeffrey Mulhern showed the way for Duanesburg with 20 points. Ethan Thompson netted 9 points. Peyton Fall scored 8 points.
The Eagles made 8 baskets from downtown.
Duanesburg shot excellent from the charity line as they were efficient at 68.4%, 13 of 19.
Thomas Villano and Josh Lovelass sparked the offense for Galway with 8 points each. Casey Clarke poured in 6 points. Christopher Maher scored 4 points. Zach Kenyon contributed 4 points.
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| SCORE BY QUARTER | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | FINAL |
| Galway | 6 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 0 | 34 |
| Duanesburg | 16 | 15 | 12 | 20 | 0 | 63 |
| Galway | Duanesburg | |||||
| FGM - | 13 | 21 | ||||
| FTM - | 7 | 13 | ||||
| FTA - | 16 | 19 | ||||
| FT% - | 43.8% | 68.4% | ||||
| 3PtM - | 1 | 8 | ||||
| Galway | ||||||
| Name | FGM | 3PM | FTM | FTA | PTS | |
| Carson Eagan | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| Casey Clarke | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| Josh Lovelass | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | |
| Christopher Maher | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | |
| Jackson Flint | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Joey DeVellis | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Ryan Pudney | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Zach Kenyon | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | |
| Gavin O'Neil | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| Thomas Villano | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 8 | |
| Colin Anderson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Duanesburg | ||||||
| Name | FGM | 3PM | FTM | FTA | PTS | |
| Michael Leak | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| Vanz Llamasares | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| Murphy Hyde | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| DJ Mattice | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ethan Thompson | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | |
| Owen Lohret | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
| Peyton Fall | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |
| Jeffrey Mulhern | 6 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 20 | |
| Grant Raymond | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Kyle Williams | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | |
| Lucas Negron | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Lucas Losito | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ryan Martin | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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