(Glens Falls, NY)
Northville slipped past Fort Ann 43-35 at the Sunmark Shootout at the Cool Insuring Arena. Jason Ellsworth led the victors with 21 points.
Northville were strong out of the gate and sprinted out to a significant first quarter lead 13-7. They put together a magnificent defensive effort and took control of the quarter. After a Fort Ann 9-0 run to grab the 2nd quarter lead Northville closed the half on a 12-4 spurt.
The contest was a toss up as the teams went to the first half break with Northville gaining the upper hand.
Northville used a tough hard-nosed effort in the third quarter and outscored Fort Ann by 4 points.
The Falcons were in command at every period ending horn by margins of 6, 5, 9, & 8.
Northville placed three players in double figure scoring. Jason Ellsworth paced Northville with 21 points. Wyatt Sira secured 10 points. Jacob Frank netted 10 points.
Ben Dinwiddie led Fort Ann with 8 points. Dylan Frost contributed 7 points. Ty Loso totaled 6 points. Tyler Steves popped in 6 points.
Fort Ann drained 6 trey balls.
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By Ed Bemiss
(Glens Falls, NY)
Mechanicville defeated Schoharie 57-46 in a non-league Section 2 hoop affair. Josh Germain led the victors with 24 points.
The opening two quarters were ultra competitive as the teams went to the first half break with Mechanicville nudging ahead.
The Red Raiders used a tough hard-nosed effort in the third quarter and outscored Schoharie by 5 points.
Mechanicville were on top at every quarter buzzer by margins of 4, 3, 8, & 11.
Josh Germain paced the Red Raiders with 24 points. Anthony Attala powered in 13 points. Tyler Dion collected 9 points.
Mechanicville made 9 trifectas.
Josh Germain nailed 6 three-pointers. Anthony Attala with 3.
Schoharie had a trio of players players in double figure scoring. John Blackwood led the Indians with 19 points. Shane Helmstadt poured in 14 points. Quin Barton tallied 10 points.
Schoharie buried 7 baskets from downtown.
John Blackwood made 5 three-pointers.
The opening two quarters were ultra competitive as the teams went to the first half break with Mechanicville nudging ahead.
The Red Raiders used a tough hard-nosed effort in the third quarter and outscored Schoharie by 5 points.
Mechanicville were on top at every quarter buzzer by margins of 4, 3, 8, & 11.
Josh Germain paced the Red Raiders with 24 points. Anthony Attala powered in 13 points. Tyler Dion collected 9 points.
Mechanicville made 9 trifectas.
Josh Germain nailed 6 three-pointers. Anthony Attala with 3.
Schoharie had a trio of players players in double figure scoring. John Blackwood led the Indians with 19 points. Shane Helmstadt poured in 14 points. Quin Barton tallied 10 points.
Schoharie buried 7 baskets from downtown.
John Blackwood made 5 three-pointers.
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By Ed Bemiss
(Averill Park, NY)
Saratoga beat Averill Park 61-45 in a Suburban Council encounter.
Saratoga used an impressive first eight minutes and sprinted out to a first quarter lead 18-11.
Saratoga used an impressive first eight minutes and sprinted out to a first quarter lead 18-11.
The Blue Streaks dominated the first half and led 37-23.
Saratoga played as a complete unit in the second quarter turning a 7-point first quarter lead into a 14-point halftime bulge.
The Warriors cut a twenty one point second half deficit to eleven points, with just under six minutes left in the game, but couldn't get any closer.
The Blue Streaks were in control at every period ending horn by margins of 7, 14, 16, & 16.
The Blue Streaks were in control at every period ending horn by margins of 7, 14, 16, & 16.
Saratoga placed three players in double figure scoring. Aidan Holmes paced the Blue Streaks with 16 points. Michael Rogan scored 14 points. Luke Britton netted 14 points.
The Blue Streaks splashed 6 hoops from long range.
Saratoga shot with first-rate accuracy from the charity stripe as they produced 91.7%, 11 of 12.
The Blue Streaks splashed 6 hoops from long range.
Saratoga shot with first-rate accuracy from the charity stripe as they produced 91.7%, 11 of 12.
Ben Romer led Averill Park with 15 points. Nick Clemenzi netted 7 points. Michael Re had 5 points.
Averill Park buried 4 buckets from beyond the arch.
Averill Park buried 4 buckets from beyond the arch.
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(Glens Falls, NY)
Shenendehowa won a nail biter versus Maine-Endwell 68-63 at the Sunmark Shootout in Glens Falls.
The teams needed more time to achieve their desired result as the match-up went to overtime where Shenendehowa went past Maine-Endwell 8-3.
Shenendehowa generated a game changing eight-minute surge as they bested the Spartans 12-8 to force the extra session. Luke Lavery of Shenendehowa hit a game tying three pointer with twenty eight seconds left as the Plainsmen rallied late to tie the game.
The teams needed more time to achieve their desired result as the match-up went to overtime where Shenendehowa went past Maine-Endwell 8-3.
Shenendehowa generated a game changing eight-minute surge as they bested the Spartans 12-8 to force the extra session. Luke Lavery of Shenendehowa hit a game tying three pointer with twenty eight seconds left as the Plainsmen rallied late to tie the game.
The Spartans held a slim 4-point margin at the beginning of the fourth quarter.
Shenendehowa held a small 2-point lead heading into the second quarter.
The outcome was still in limbo as the teams went to the first half locker room break with Maine-Endwell out in front.
Maine-Endwell played sound basketball in the second frame turning a 2-point first quarter deficit into a 4-point halftime lead.
The teams put on a defensive clinic in the fourth quarter as they combined for only 20 points.
Shenendehowa placed four players in double figure scoring. Andrew Martin led Shenendehowa with 13 points. Lucas Seyoum netted 12 points. Devin Dzikas had 11 points. Jake Reinisch with 10 points. Mason Courtney powered in 9 points.
Shenendehowa knocked down 13 buckets from beyond the arch.
Devin Dzikas made 3 three-pointers. Andrew Martin added 3.
The Plainsmen shot excellent from the charity stripe as they made 91.7%, 11 of 12.
McFadden paced the Spartans with 25 points. Green racked up 15 points. S. Aybar finished with 7 points.
The Spartans connected on 6 baskets from downtown.
The Spartans connected on 6 baskets from downtown.
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(Ravena, NY)
Ravena slipped past Cobleskill 43-39 in a Colonial Council game that would come down to the final seconds.
Ravena held a slight 3-point advantage at the start of the fourth quarter. The Indians stretched their lead out to seven points, 38-31, with three minutes left in the contest after a Lauryn Reville bucket.
Cobleskill fought back and cut the lead to two points, 41-39, with thirteen seconds left in the contest. After a timeout the Bulldogs had a chance to tie or win the game in regulation but were unable to get a shot off before fouling Grace Engel of Ravena. Engel nailed both free throws with seven seconds left to ice the game.
The contest was a toss up as the teams went to the first half locker room break with Ravena out in front by two.
Both teams struggled to score the ball coming out of the locker room after the half as they combined for just 11 points in the third quarter.
The Indians were on top at every quarter buzzer by margins of 5, 2, 3, & 4. They never trailed during the game.
Lauren Sanderson paced the Indians with 15 points. Hannah VanDerzee contributed 9 points. Chesnie Waddingham totaled 8 points. Sara Hotaling with 5 points.
Sabrina Pressley led the Bulldogs with 19 points. Eleesia Comino registered 10 points. Jessica Meade poured in 8 points.
The Bulldogs shot with sterling accuracy from the free throw line as they produced 73.3%, 11 of 15.
Ravena held a slight 3-point advantage at the start of the fourth quarter. The Indians stretched their lead out to seven points, 38-31, with three minutes left in the contest after a Lauryn Reville bucket.
Cobleskill fought back and cut the lead to two points, 41-39, with thirteen seconds left in the contest. After a timeout the Bulldogs had a chance to tie or win the game in regulation but were unable to get a shot off before fouling Grace Engel of Ravena. Engel nailed both free throws with seven seconds left to ice the game.
The contest was a toss up as the teams went to the first half locker room break with Ravena out in front by two.
Both teams struggled to score the ball coming out of the locker room after the half as they combined for just 11 points in the third quarter.
The Indians were on top at every quarter buzzer by margins of 5, 2, 3, & 4. They never trailed during the game.
Lauren Sanderson paced the Indians with 15 points. Hannah VanDerzee contributed 9 points. Chesnie Waddingham totaled 8 points. Sara Hotaling with 5 points.
Sabrina Pressley led the Bulldogs with 19 points. Eleesia Comino registered 10 points. Jessica Meade poured in 8 points.
The Bulldogs shot with sterling accuracy from the free throw line as they produced 73.3%, 11 of 15.
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