The Red Raiders held a slim 3-point margin going into the final frame.

Mechanicville played well as the game culminated as they got the better of Hudson Falls by 8-points in crunch time.

Focused play in the second half helped as the Red Raiders outscored Hudson Falls 33-17 in the final two periods.

That was the opposite of the first half when Hudson Falls scurried out to a 28-23 lead at the midway point.

The two squads struggled to grab a foothold as the teams went to the first half locker room break with Hudson Falls out in front.

Mechanicville came through with inspired basketball out of intermission, after they trailed at the half, which helped them capture the lead 40-37 approaching the end of the last quarter.

Cruz Goverski guided the Red Raiders with 19 points. Colin Richardson poured in 19 points. Joseph DeVito bagged 7 points.

Evan France was an offensive spark plug for Hudson Falls with 9 points. Brady Smith powered in 9 points. Jayden Hardwick collected 9 points. Peyton Dupuis tallied 6 points. Gonyeau contributed 5 points.