(Glens Falls)
The Warriors held a small 3-point lead heading into the fourth period. This test of two ultra competitive teams was headed towards an epic finish, for these Wasaren League rivals, through the first twenty-four minutes of action.
The Warriors concluded the tilt with clutch play as they overshadowed Greenwich by 8-points at the cruicial moment of the contest. Greenwich were trailing by four points, 47-43, with three minutes left in the game when Stillwater's Jaxon Mueller went on a 6-0 run himself to give the Warriors some breathing room. Stillwater were clutch at the foul line making 23 of 30 attempts on the night.
Stillwater used an impressive first eight minutes and took hold of the ball game on their way to a significant first quarter lead 16-9.
The Witches played with purpose in the third quarter and outscored Stillwater by 6 points.
Stillwater managed to be ahead at each frame closures by advantages of 7, 9, 3, & 11.
The Witches produced a rally in the second half but they fought to the end.
Jaxon Mueller put forth a strong offensive game for Stillwater with 30 points. Lukas Lilac splashed in 11 points. James Cocozzo collected 8 points. Carter Wichelns had 8 points.
Stillwater shot stellar from the free throw line as they produced 76.7%, 23 of 30.
Greenwich used expert marksmanship to make 7 hoops from long range.
Jacob Ziehm made 4 three-pointers.
The Witches shot with superb accuracy from the stripe as they made 75%, 9 of 12.
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Box Score
| SCORE BY QUARTER | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | FINAL |
| Stillwater | 16 | 16 | 9 | 20 | 0 | 61 |
| Greenwich | 9 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 0 | 50 |
| Stillwater | Greenwich | |||||
| FGM - | 18 | 17 | ||||
| FTM - | 23 | 9 | ||||
| FTA - | 30 | 12 | ||||
| FT% - | 76.7% | 75.0% | ||||
| 3PtM - | 2 | 7 | ||||
| Stillwater | ||||||
| Name | FGM | 3PM | FTM | FTA | PTS | |
| Reese Hotaling | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Thomas McDonough | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| Jay Gannon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Lukas Lilac | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 11 | |
| Brody Burdo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mattias Lemerande | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| James Cocozzo | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | |
| Shea Brown | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jacob Niznik | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jaxon Mueller | 9 | 0 | 12 | 16 | 30 | |
| Carter Wichelns | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 8 | |
| Greenwich | ||||||
| Name | FGM | 3PM | FTM | FTA | PTS | |
| Matthew Conlin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Cal Curtis | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Amani Raphael | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jacob Ziehm | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 20 | |
| Jack Saunders | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bradley Brophy | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Joe Skiff | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16 | |
| Robert Barnes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | |
| Joe Radovich | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ryan Ingber | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Ryan Alling | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Game Flow Chart
(3/15/25)
Here are box scores and game stats that were reported on 3/15/25.
(Photo of Catholic Central huddle. Photo by Ed Bemiss.)
Shaker secured a 68-53 victory over Bishop Ludden, punching their ticket to the NYSPHSAA Class AAA Final Four. Shaker use a dominant second quarter to seize control and hold off any hopes of a Bishop Ludden comeback. The Blue Bison now face Newburgh Free Academy on 3/20 at 6 pm in Binghamton.
The contest began evenly, with both teams locked at 16 points apiece after the first quarter. However, Shaker took command in the second quarter, outscoring Bishop Ludden 23-13 to carry a ten-point lead into halftime. Shaker continued to press its advantage in the third, extending the lead with an 18-point effort before closing out the game with steady play in the final frame.
Shaker’s offensive attack was balanced, with multiple players stepping up. Bless Demand led the way with 16 points, including two three-pointers, while Melvin Brown added 14 points. Tye Mariano was lethal from beyond the arc, knocking down five three-pointers for 15 points. Marcelin Mukendi also had a strong showing, contributing 12 points, including three from deep.
Bishop Ludden was led by Jahzar Greene, who poured in a game-high 18 points, going a perfect 8-for-8 from the free-throw line. Liam Sheard added 17 points, while Joe Dunham contributed eight.
Liverpool hung on for a 73-65 overtime victory over Colonie in the Class AAA regional final at SRC Arena on Saturday afternoon. The win propels Liverpool (20-3) to the state semifinals.
Colonie (17-6) started in front, holding a narrow 15-14 lead after the first quarter. Liverpool responded with a strong second quarter, outscoring the Raiders 20-14 to take a five-point lead into halftime. Liverpool held a one point lead heading into the fourth quarter. In the extra period, Liverpool took control, outscoring Colonie 14-6 to secure the victory.
Liverpool's Gianna Washington delivered 22 points. Gia Kinsey also stepped up in a big way, draining five three-pointers on her way to a 21-point performance. Abriyah Cunningham chipped in 10 points, helping the Warriors hold off Colonie’s attack.
For Colonie, Ella Trimarchi poured in 26 points. Aliyah Pearson also had a standout performance, scoring 19 points with five made threes, while Gianna Lake added 10 points. Olivia Hoffman contributed seven points, all from the free-throw line.
Niskayuna 52 West Genesee 43 F NYS Class AA Regional Championship
(Troy)
South Glens Falls had great energy right from the tip off and rushed out to a decent first quarter lead 12-3. They used a lock down mentality protecting their basket and grabbed control of the frame. Yet, The Crusaders played much better in the second quarter and outscored South Glens Falls by 20 points.
The Crusaders performed well in the second period turning a 9-point first quarter deficit into a 11-point halftime supremacy. However, Catholic Central took advantage of a recalibration after intermission and led 46-26 headed to the fourth quarter.
The Crusaders placed four in double figure scoring. El' Dior Dobere led Catholic Central with 12 points. Angelena Giuliano contributed 11 points. Gabriella Di Bacco had 11 points. Karri Gaddy sank 10 points. Tanavia Turpin powered in 8 points.
Catholic Central buried 5 baskets from behind the three point line.
Gabriella Di Bacco made 3 three-pointers.
South Glens Falls had three shooting stars in double figure scoring. Jordan Wolfe put forth a strong offensive game for the Bulldogs with 15 points. Kate McDonough racked up 10 points. Alivia Killian knocked down 10 points.
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Box Score
| SCORE BY QUARTER | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | FINAL |
| South Glens Falls | 12 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 0 | 38 |
| Catholic Central | 3 | 23 | 20 | 13 | 0 | 59 |
| South Glens Falls | Catholic Central | |||||
| FGM - | 10 | 19 | ||||
| FTM - | 16 | 16 | ||||
| FTA - | 27 | 26 | ||||
| FT% - | 59.3% | 61.5% | ||||
| 3PtM - | 2 | 5 | ||||
| South Glens Falls | ||||||
| Name | FGM | 3PM | FTM | FTA | PTS | |
| Alivia Killian | 3 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 10 | |
| Bailee Wolfe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Jade Maille | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Jordan Wolfe | 4 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 15 | |
| Kate McDonough | 2 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 10 | |
| Catholic Central | ||||||
| Name | FGM | 3PM | FTM | FTA | PTS | |
| Angelena Giuliano | 2 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 11 | |
| Ava Deffler | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| El' Dior Dobere | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 12 | |
| Gabriella Di Bacco | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 11 | |
| Karri Gaddy | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 10 | |
| Meg Finn | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Meg Paul | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Tanavia Turpin | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
Game Flow Chart
(Glens Falls)
Duanesburg poured it on late in the second half as they coasted to victory beating the Bulldogs for the fourth time this season.
The Eagles closed out the contest with marvelous execution as they went past the Bulldogs by 15-points at the cruicial moment of the contest.
Both teams scratched and clawed to score the ball in the opening quarter as they combined for a scant 14 points. But, Berne Knox had great energy right from the tip off and took hold of the ball game on their way to an ample first quarter lead 10-4. They relied on their stout defense and played with great enthusiasm throughout the frame. Berne Knox, heavy underdogs in this matchup, scored the first eight points of the game and made life difficult for the Eagles on both ends of the court to start the contest.
Jeffrey Mulhern led the Eagles with 24 points. Peyton Fall poured in 14 points. Owen Lohret tallied 7 points.
The Eagles shot with exceptional form at the free throw line as they made 73.3%, 11 of 15.
A.J. Wright was a catalyst for the Bulldogs with 16 points. Blake Shaver racked up 8 points. Dayne Coates poured in 5 points.
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Box Score
| SCORE BY QUARTER | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | FINAL |
| Berne Knox | 10 | 3 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 33 |
| Duanesburg | 4 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 0 | 58 |
| Berne Knox | Duanesburg | |||||
| FGM - | 9 | 23 | ||||
| FTM - | 13 | 11 | ||||
| FTA - | 21 | 15 | ||||
| FT% - | 61.9% | 73.3% | ||||
| 3PtM - | 2 | 1 | ||||
| Berne Knox | ||||||
| Name | FGM | 3PM | FTM | FTA | PTS | |
| Dayne Coates | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | |
| Hunter Smith | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Shane Kirker | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | |
| Manny Hooks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| James Mosbey | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Blake Shaver | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |
| Arian Wright | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Trevor Stempel | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| Derrick Dibble | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Justin Murphy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| A.J. Wright | 4 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 16 | |
| Jayden Buie | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Matt Dwyer | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| George Wright | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| Duanesburg | ||||||
| Name | FGM | 3PM | FTM | FTA | PTS | |
| Michael Leak | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | |
| Vanz Llamasares | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Murphy Hyde | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| DJ Mattice | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ethan Thompson | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| Owen Lohret | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | |
| Peyton Fall | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 | |
| Jeffrey Mulhern | 8 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 24 | |
| Grant Raymond | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Kyle Williams | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| Lucas Negron | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Lucas Losito | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ryan Martin | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Game Flow Chart
Education Through Interscholastic Athletics
NYSPHSAA Announces Winter 2025
Scholar-Athlete Teams, Individuals
LATHAM, NY – The New York State Public High School Athletic Association Inc. (NYSPHSAA) announces its winter 2025 Scholar-Athlete teams and number of Scholar-Athlete individuals per team. This is the 32nd year NYSPHSAA has conducted the Scholar-Athlete program.
NYSPHSAA recognized 38,598 students receiving scholar-athlete distinction by earning an individual average of 90 or above this winter season, whether their team qualified or not. Additionally, 3,303 Scholar-Athlete teams have been recognized for the winter 2025 season. To qualify as a team, 75% of a team’s average GPA for the season must be equal to or greater than 90%.
“Congratulations to the student-athletes on their rigorous efforts in the classroom,” said NYSPHSAA Executive Director, Dr. Robert Zayas. "Their relentless dedication to both interscholastic athletics and academics has earned them this well-deserved recognition—a truly impressive achievement. We applaud the more than 385,000 student-athletes who went above and beyond for their teams and for themselves."
This winter, 638 schools participated in the program- 81% of the NYSPHSAA membership.
The full list of Scholar-Athlete teams for the Winter 2025 season can be found here.
The number of Scholar-Athlete individuals per team for the Winter 2025 season can be found here.
Each season, schools are responsible for submitting the Scholar-Athlete information on the NYSPHSAA website. The Spring 2025 Scholar-Athlete submission opens on Monday, April 7, 2025, with a deadline to submit by Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Learn more about the NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete opportunity here.
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