(Troy)
Troy used a monster fourth quarter to defeat Bethlehem 48-39 in Section 2 Class AA quarterfinal action at Hudson Valley Community College. The Flying Horses outscored the Eagles 27-10 to advance to the Final Four where they will play #1 seed Amsterdam on 3/4/26 in Glens Falls.
Bethlehem jumped out to a strong start, building a 15-4 lead after the first quarter behind efficient early scoring. Troy responded in the second, trimming the deficit and trailing just 22-15 at halftime.
The turning point came after the break. Troy’s defensive pressure intensified in the third quarter, holding Bethlehem to seven points while putting up six to stay within striking distance at 29-21 heading into the fourth. In the final period, Troy took control, erupting for 27 fourth-quarter points to complete the comeback and secure the nine-point win.
Troy was paced by Kayne Behan, who scored 17 points including three clutch three pointers in the fourth quarter . Jordan Hood added 12, and Xavion Arroyo contributed seven in a balanced offensive effort. Troy closed the game with composure at the free-throw line and timely scoring in the paint to seal the victory.
Joe Whiting led Bethlehem with 14 points, while Matt Mullen added nine and Aidan Childs contributed eight.
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(1000th point)
Hannah Mulhern of Duanesburg joined the 1000 point club on December 27, 2023 vs Simsbury (CT) in the Broadalbin Tournament.
(Albany)
Albany Academy clipped La Salle 55-42 in a non-league contest. Arthur Foster led the Cadets with 23 points.
Albany Academy finished the game strong as they outscored La Salle by 7-points when it mattered most.
Albany Academy held a slim 1-point margin at the commencement of quarter two. Academy performed well in the second frame turning a 1-point first quarter lead into a 7-point halftime bulge.
Academy were out in front at each quarter stoppage by separations of 1, 7, 6, & 13.
Arthur Foster paced Academy with 23 points. Jack Louridas added 10 points. Elijah Godbolt scored 9 points.
Albany Academy drilled 6 baskets from long distance.
Arthur Foster made 4 three-pointers.
Tra'Dell Faison led La Salle with 20 points. Emmanuel Karkari-Mensah registered 11 points.
La Salle drained 6 hoops from long range.
Emmanuel Karkari-Mensah nailed 3 three-pointers. Tra'Dell Faison with 3.
Box Score
| SCORE BY QUARTER | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | FINAL |
| La Salle | 12 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 0 | 42 |
| Albany Academy | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 55 |
| La Salle | Albany Academy | |||||
| FGM - | 14 | 19 | ||||
| FTM - | 8 | 11 | ||||
| FTA - | 19 | 19 | ||||
| FT% - | 42.1% | 57.9% | ||||
| 3PtM - | 6 | 6 | ||||
| La Salle | ||||||
| Name | FGM | 3PM | FTM | FTA | PTS | |
| Tra'Dell Faison | 6 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 20 | |
| Kade Flynn | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| Liam Gendron | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | |
| Emmanuel Karkari-Mensah | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 | |
| Davon Maloney | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Daniel McCue | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Albany Academy | ||||||
| Name | FGM | 3PM | FTM | FTA | PTS | |
| Arthur Foster | 8 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 23 | |
| Elijah Godbolt | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | |
| Jack Louridas | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 | |
| Cyrus Matia | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | |
| Femi Ogundijo | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | |
| Elijah Taylor | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
(Troy)
Germantown held off Fort Edward down the stretch to earn a 40-35 victory to advance to the Class D Final Four. The Clippers will now take on top seeded North Warren in Glens Falls on 3/3/26.
Germantown built a narrow 23-16 lead by halftime and carried a 32-21 advantage into the fourth quarter before Fort Edward made a late push. Fort Edward outscored Germantown 14-8 in the final period, but the early cushion proved enough for the Clippers to secure the five-point win.
Germantown was paced by a 23-point performance from Brian Gardner. Brantley Oji added nine points, while Nate Epp chipped in six points.
Fort Edward was led by Ares Perry with 15 points. Jackson Chester added nine points as Fort Edward tried to rally late.
(Troy)
Niskayuna took care of business vs. Ballston Spa and secured a 68-42 victory in Section 2 quarterfinal action at Hudson Valley Community College. Niskayuna will take on Columbia in the Final Four of Class AA on 3/5/26 in Glens Falls.
After a competitive opening quarter, Niskayuna built a 36-21 halftime advantage behind balanced scoring and strong interior play. They continued to extend the lead in the third, pushing the margin to 56-34 before closing out the 26-point win in the fourth.
Brady Olsen led Niskayuna with a game-high 29 points. Will DiCaprio added 12 points, while Poem Staten chipped in 10. Jake McDonald contributed seven.
Ballston Spa was paced by Logan Janis with nine points. Logan Murtlow added seven points.
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