Colonie won a tense battle against Averill Park 51-50 in a premier match up in Section 2 basketball. Marcus Shelton was a walking bucket for the Garnet Raiders taking charge with 21 points.

Colonie used a fourth quarter counterattack as they ground out a victory versus Averill Park 15-12 as time wound down. That final push proved to be the difference.

Averill Park held a modest 2-point edge heading into the fourth quarter. This grudge match entertained the people at home watching through the third period.

Colonie and Averill Park were all square after one period of play.

The opening two quarters were ultra competitive as the teams went to the first half locker room break with Averill Park gaining the upper hand. The Warriors played solid as a rock in the second frame turning a tied game into a 4-point halftime edge.

Marcus Shelton led the Garnet Raiders with 21 points. Stephen Tenney secured 8 points. Ashon Wright netted 8 points.
Colonie made 5 baskets from behind the three point line.

Ben Romer paced Averill Park with 16 points. Nick Clemenzi netted 14 points. Teddy Apfel dropped 8 points. Vinny Carucci notched 6 points.
Averill Park drained 5 baskets from long distance.