(Troy)
Green Tech used a dominant second half to pull away from Colonie and secure a 67-53 victory in the Class AAA quarterfinals at Hudson Valley Community College. The Soaring Eagles move on to face #1 seed CBA in Glens Falls on March 5th.
Green Tech led 14-12 after the first quarter. However, Colonie responded with a strong second quarter to take a 30-25 lead into the break. Green Tech responded coming out of the break outscoring the Wolfpack 17-5 in the third carrying a 42-35 lead into the fourth. A 25-point fourth quarter sealed the win and sent Green Tech on to the semifinals.
Carter Clay and Qwameik Smith had 18 points each for Green Tech. Giovanni Johnson poured in 16 points.
Colonie was paced by Jordan Wilcox with 14 points and Ethan Peck with 11.
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(Hudson)
Hudson got past Watervliet 68-54 in a Patroon Conference clash. Keith Robinson and Jordan Cunningham combined to score 46 points for the Bluehawks as they stay undefeated in the league.
The Bluehawks held a small 4-point lead at the beginning of the fourth quarter. This test of two ultra competitive teams entertained the crowd throughout the contest.
The Bluehawks outscored the Cannoneers by 10-points in the final frame to pull away.
Hudson held a modest 3-point edge at the beginning of the second stanza.
Hudson asserted their dominance and led at each quarter buzzers by plus 3, 6, 4, & 14.
Keith Robinson guided Hudson with 27 points. Jordan Cunningham chipped in 19 points.
The Bluehawks used expert marksmanship to make 8 baskets from downtown.
Jordan Cunningham made 3 three-pointers.
Daheem Wilson sparked the attack for the Cannoneers with 28 points. Trevor Holloway secured 7 points. Matthew Wistuk added 6 points.
Watervliet connected on 5 baskets from long distance.
Daheem Wilson nailed 3 three-pointers.
| SCORE BY QUARTER | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | FINAL |
| Watervliet | 11 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 0 | 54 |
| Hudson | 14 | 15 | 12 | 27 | 0 | 68 |
| Watervliet | Hudson | |||||
| FGM - | 20 | 27 | ||||
| FTM - | 9 | 6 | ||||
| FTA - | 16 | 9 | ||||
| FT% - | 56.2% | 66.7% | ||||
| 3PtM - | 5 | 8 | ||||
| Watervliet | ||||||
| Name | FGM | 3PM | FTM | FTA | PTS | |
| Branden Joyner | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| Daheem Wilson | 9 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 28 | |
| Jayden Robles | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| Matthew Wistuk | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| Rondell Halley | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | |
| Shawn Lockett | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Trevor Holloway | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | |
| Hudson | ||||||
| Name | FGM | 3PM | FTM | FTA | PTS | |
| Eli Conte | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Gannon Logue | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| Jason Francis | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| Jordan Cunningham | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 19 | |
| Juwan Morrison | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Keith Robinson | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 27 | |
| Khalil Wilson | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
| Malaky Payton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
(Loudonville)
Siena beat Niagara 66-64 on kids day at the UHY Center. Ahniysha Jackson (Section 2 standout) led all scorers with 17 points.
(Troy)
Shenendehowa survived a battle with Albany on Sunday at HVCC, using clutch free throw shooting down the stretch to secure a 65-62 victory in the Class AAA quarterfinals. The Plainsmen will face off against Shaker on March 5th in Glens Falls.
Shenendehowa led 13-12 after a back and forth opening quarter and carried a narrow 30-29 advantage into halftime. The Plainsmen extended the lead to 49-46 heading into the fourth. The final frame saw the teams play on even terms with Albany down three points with less than a minute left in the contest. The Falcons couldn't convert a tying basket and Shenendehowa went 6 for 6 in the quarter from the line to earn the win.
Shenendehowa placed three players in double figures, led by Jacob Stewart with 22 points. Will Conley added 20, while Nick Romano finished with 17 in a balanced offensive effort.
Albany was paced by Sincere Allah’s 28 points, as he carried much of the scoring load along with Rasahn Johnson who added 15 points.
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(Boys)
