PLATTSBURGH - Slow start for the Forts?
No problem.
The Fort Edward Lady Forts outscored Moriah 13-6 in the 2nd quarter as they gave the Lady Vikings their first loss of the season with the 53-45 win at the Fieldhouse at SUNY Plattsburgh.
The success came for Jason Thomas's squad thanks to a stingy full-court press, which in the second quarter started to force turnovers from the Vikings. Those turnovers paid dividends at the basket as they converted their opportunities and took a 23-22 lead into half.
In the 3rd Quarter, the three ball helped extended the Lady Forts lead, as Lexi Thomas and Kali Knapp combined for four three pointers as they extended their lead to 4 after 24 minutes of play.
In the 4th Quarter, the Forts used the charity stripe to their advantage as they would push further ahead and put away the Lady Vikings.
Kaicey Sardina and Lexi Thomas both had 15 points a piece for the Lady Forts, and Kali Knapp scored 8. Madison Stahl scored 13 points and Taylor Sprague scored 10 for Moriah (19-1).
Fort Edward (20-2) now travels up to SUNY Canton for the Regional Finals, where they will play Section 10's Heuvelton on Saturday. Winner makes it to the State Final Four at Hudson Valley Community College next weekend.
FORT EDWARD 10 13 18 12 - 53
MORIAH 16 6 15 8 - 45
FORT EDWARD LADY FORTS(points by quarter, total, 3's)
1 Brittini Sardina 2 2 0 2 - 6 - 0
2 Alex Godfrey 0 2 0 0 - 2 - 0
3 Ashley Godfrey 2 0 0 0 - 2 - 0
4 Kaicey Sardina 2 4 4 5 - 15 - 0
12 Mady Godfrey 0 3 0 0 - 3 - 1
15 Megan Brockway 0 2 0 0 - 2 - 0
21 Kali Knapp 2 0 6 0 - 8 - 2
24 Lexi Thomas 2 0 8 5 - 15 - 2
TOTALS 10 13 18 12 - 53 - 5
MORIAH VIKINGS
10 Lauren Cross 2 0 2 0 - 4 - 0
12 Madison Stahl 6 4 0 3 - 13 - 0
14 Sarah Slattery 0 0 0 2 - 2 - 0
23 Caitlin Pelkey 3 0 3 2 - 8 - 1
24 Halie Snyder 0 0 6 0 - 6 - 0
33 Taylor Sprague 5 0 4 1 - 10 - 0
40 Lauren Brace 0 2 0 0 - 2 - 0
TOTALS 16 6 15 8 - 45 - 1
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Game Preview: Argyle vs. Moriah
NYSPHSAA Class D Regional Semifinals
Argyle Scots vs. Moriah Vikings - 7:45PM at SUNY Plattsburgh's Fieldhouse
The Argyle Scots may be without Joey Lufkin.
They may not have the Section's top scorer.
But what they have, is team spirit.
And that's what will carry the squad up to Exit 37 when they face the Moriah Vikings tonight at the Fieldhouse at SUNY Plattsburgh.
Kobe Lufkin has become a shooting sensation for the Scots, draining 91 from beyond the arch in only his Freshman season. To better put that, he already beat the single-season record that was held by his brother. His threes helped create separation against both North Warren in the semifinals and Germantown in the finals. He leads the team with 18.8 points per game.
But he's not alone. Del Pryce, in his senior year, has been a major contributor in the paint. His 14.7 points per game is second best on the team, penetrating inside for some good looks against the defense. Defensively, he's one of two main contributors when it comes to rebounding.
That other contributor is James Bristol. Usually not a main scoring threat, Bristol put in a team-high 15 points against Germantown on Saturday, and is one of two men usually swatting at balls and grabbing rebounds defensively.
You also can't unguard Brock Liddle. Best known this season for his three point shot that tied the game against Lake George at Argyle High, Liddle has an 11 point per game average. He usually tries to search for that outside shot, but his speed allows him to free himself from defenders for the inside shot, as well.
The Scots need to stop Moriah's Adam Jarquish. The Sophomore captain averages 17.8 points per game, but also needs to be watched from a defensive standpoint too. He averages 5 blocks per game, including 8 rejected shots in the Section 7 Championship game against Westport when Moriah won 48-37. He's also the team's leading rebounder, averaging better than 12 boards per game.
Taylor Slattery is also a Sophomore, and is the team's second best scorer. At 9.8 points per game, Slattery needs to be watched inside the arch. However, he can be turnover-happy, averaging nearly 3 turnovers a game. He had 5 turnovers in the game against Westport.
Noah Gilbo scored 12 points against Westport, and had 3 steals.
Moriah is not a major three point team. The most they have dropped is 5, against Lake Placid. The Vikings have lost only twice this season, the first being the second game of the season against Class B's AuSable Valley where the team looked nothing like what they do today in their 62-28 loss. The other was a tight game against Class C's Ticonderoga, where Adam Jarquish scored 23 points.
The winner today moves on to play Madrid-Waddington of Section 10, Saturday at SUNY Canton. The loser will experience their first loss against a Class D opponent this season.
Coverage begins at 5:45PM as part of the doubleheader with the girls regional semifinal game. Tip is scheduled for 7:45PM.
Argyle Scots vs. Moriah Vikings - 7:45PM at SUNY Plattsburgh's Fieldhouse
The Argyle Scots may be without Joey Lufkin.
They may not have the Section's top scorer.
But what they have, is team spirit.
And that's what will carry the squad up to Exit 37 when they face the Moriah Vikings tonight at the Fieldhouse at SUNY Plattsburgh.
Kobe Lufkin has become a shooting sensation for the Scots, draining 91 from beyond the arch in only his Freshman season. To better put that, he already beat the single-season record that was held by his brother. His threes helped create separation against both North Warren in the semifinals and Germantown in the finals. He leads the team with 18.8 points per game.
But he's not alone. Del Pryce, in his senior year, has been a major contributor in the paint. His 14.7 points per game is second best on the team, penetrating inside for some good looks against the defense. Defensively, he's one of two main contributors when it comes to rebounding.
That other contributor is James Bristol. Usually not a main scoring threat, Bristol put in a team-high 15 points against Germantown on Saturday, and is one of two men usually swatting at balls and grabbing rebounds defensively.
You also can't unguard Brock Liddle. Best known this season for his three point shot that tied the game against Lake George at Argyle High, Liddle has an 11 point per game average. He usually tries to search for that outside shot, but his speed allows him to free himself from defenders for the inside shot, as well.
The Scots need to stop Moriah's Adam Jarquish. The Sophomore captain averages 17.8 points per game, but also needs to be watched from a defensive standpoint too. He averages 5 blocks per game, including 8 rejected shots in the Section 7 Championship game against Westport when Moriah won 48-37. He's also the team's leading rebounder, averaging better than 12 boards per game.
Taylor Slattery is also a Sophomore, and is the team's second best scorer. At 9.8 points per game, Slattery needs to be watched inside the arch. However, he can be turnover-happy, averaging nearly 3 turnovers a game. He had 5 turnovers in the game against Westport.
Noah Gilbo scored 12 points against Westport, and had 3 steals.
Moriah is not a major three point team. The most they have dropped is 5, against Lake Placid. The Vikings have lost only twice this season, the first being the second game of the season against Class B's AuSable Valley where the team looked nothing like what they do today in their 62-28 loss. The other was a tight game against Class C's Ticonderoga, where Adam Jarquish scored 23 points.
The winner today moves on to play Madrid-Waddington of Section 10, Saturday at SUNY Canton. The loser will experience their first loss against a Class D opponent this season.
Coverage begins at 5:45PM as part of the doubleheader with the girls regional semifinal game. Tip is scheduled for 7:45PM.
Game Preview: Fort Edward vs. Moriah
NYSPHSAA Class D Regional Semifinals
Fort Edward Flying Forts vs. Moriah Vikings - 6PM at SUNY Plattsburgh's Fieldhouse
Press Republican Preview
Post-Star Preview
If Fort Edward wants to make it back to the Hudson Valley Community College next week, they need to do something no other team has done so far this season.
Beat the Moriah Vikings.
The Moriah Vikings come out of the Northern Athletic Conference Division II with a 19-0 record after beating Elizabethtown-Lewis 46-26 in the Section 7 title game. They are led by Madison Stahl, who scored 11 points in the title game. She has a 15.2ppg average.
Taylor Sprague and Sarah Slattery are also key contributors, both with better than 7 points per game. Slattery scored 11 points in the game against Elizabethtown. And you have to watch out for Lauren Cross, who developed into a 3-point threat with her four 3's on Saturday for a total of 14 points.
The Vikings outscored Elizabethtown 17-1 in the 1st Quarter, a start that Fort Edward needs to be prepared for.
The Flying Forts had to survive a surge by the Fort Ann Cardinals in their title game on Saturday, prevailing 43-39. Alexis Thomas led the Flying Forts with 18 points, and Brittany Sardina scored 7. For the season, Thomas leads the Forts with 15 points per game, and Sardina is their second top scorer, with a 8.8 point average.
Kali Knapp is the Forts best three point threat, dropping 23 from beyond the arch this season.
For the Flying Forts to make it to the Regional finals game this Saturday at SUNY Canton, they need to put together a team effort, and to prevent the Vikings from coming out hot out of the gate. A 17-1 first quarter in this kind of game will be devastating for the Forts.
Coverage of this game will be available on 1230 FOX Sports Radio beginning at 5:45PM.
Fort Edward Flying Forts vs. Moriah Vikings - 6PM at SUNY Plattsburgh's Fieldhouse
Press Republican Preview
Post-Star Preview
If Fort Edward wants to make it back to the Hudson Valley Community College next week, they need to do something no other team has done so far this season.
Beat the Moriah Vikings.
The Moriah Vikings come out of the Northern Athletic Conference Division II with a 19-0 record after beating Elizabethtown-Lewis 46-26 in the Section 7 title game. They are led by Madison Stahl, who scored 11 points in the title game. She has a 15.2ppg average.
Taylor Sprague and Sarah Slattery are also key contributors, both with better than 7 points per game. Slattery scored 11 points in the game against Elizabethtown. And you have to watch out for Lauren Cross, who developed into a 3-point threat with her four 3's on Saturday for a total of 14 points.
The Vikings outscored Elizabethtown 17-1 in the 1st Quarter, a start that Fort Edward needs to be prepared for.
The Flying Forts had to survive a surge by the Fort Ann Cardinals in their title game on Saturday, prevailing 43-39. Alexis Thomas led the Flying Forts with 18 points, and Brittany Sardina scored 7. For the season, Thomas leads the Forts with 15 points per game, and Sardina is their second top scorer, with a 8.8 point average.
Kali Knapp is the Forts best three point threat, dropping 23 from beyond the arch this season.
For the Flying Forts to make it to the Regional finals game this Saturday at SUNY Canton, they need to put together a team effort, and to prevent the Vikings from coming out hot out of the gate. A 17-1 first quarter in this kind of game will be devastating for the Forts.
Coverage of this game will be available on 1230 FOX Sports Radio beginning at 5:45PM.
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
NYSPHSAA Regional Semifinal Calendar
We're almost at the start to the Regional Semifinals, the official start to the NYSPHSAA tournament.
Tomorrow is our next broadcast, as we head up the Northway and travel to Exit 37, where the Fort Edward Lady Forts and the Argyle Scots next will play in their Regional Semifinal game against the Moriah Vikings at SUNY Plattsburgh's Fieldhouse.
We'll have a preview of both games later.
But first, here's a list of all the opening round matches:
TONIGHT: Numbers to the left of team represents Section, not seeding.
Class B Girls: 10-Canton Golden Bears (14-3) vs. 2-Tamarac Bangals (18-1) - 6PM at Troy High School
Class B Boys: 10-Ogdensburg Free Academy (17-1) vs. 2-Voorheesville Blackbirds (19-1) - 6PM at the Saratoga Springs High School
Directions:
Troy High School - Interstate 87 Southbound to Exit 7-6. Take Exit 7 for Route 7 East, and follow the road past Interstate 787. After crossing bridge, take Burdett Ave, first traffic signal after passing Popeye's. School will be on your left.
Saratoga Springs High School - Interstate 87 to Exit 13N. Proceed about 2 miles and take the first left after the National Museum of Dance onto W. Fenlon St. At Ballston Ave. (Route 50), stay straight as the road becomes New St. Take right onto West Ave., school on your right.
TOMORROW:
Class D Girls: 2-Fort Edward Flying Forts (19-2) vs. 7-Moriah Vikings (19-0) - 6PM at SUNY Plattsburgh
Class A Boys: 7-Peru Indians (12-6) vs. 2-Scotia Tartans (20-0) - 7PM at Saratoga Springs High School
Class D Boys: 2-Argyle Scots (18-3) vs. 7-Moriah Vikings (19-2) - 7:45PM at SUNY Plattsburgh
Directions:
SUNY Plattsburgh - Take the Northway to Exit 37. Take a right onto Route 3 East. Take a right onto Cogan Avenue, first intersection after passing McDonald's, and take Cogan Ave to Rugar Street. Fieldhouse will be straight ahead, take a right onto Rugar Street and then a left to head into the facility.
FRIDAY:
Class A Girls: 7-Peru Indians (4-13) vs. 2-Averill Park (19-2) - 7:45PM at Onondaga Community College
Directions:
Onondaga CC - New York State Thruway to Exit 36 (I-81), take I-81 South to Exit 18. Right on the ramp to Harrison Street. Left on South State Street (Route 11). Follow Route 11 as it turns right onto East Raynor Avenue, then left onto South Salina Street. Right on West Kennedy Street, and proceed about 4 miles to the college. Got better directions? (take the "nospam" out)
Tomorrow is our next broadcast, as we head up the Northway and travel to Exit 37, where the Fort Edward Lady Forts and the Argyle Scots next will play in their Regional Semifinal game against the Moriah Vikings at SUNY Plattsburgh's Fieldhouse.
We'll have a preview of both games later.
But first, here's a list of all the opening round matches:
TONIGHT: Numbers to the left of team represents Section, not seeding.
Class B Girls: 10-Canton Golden Bears (14-3) vs. 2-Tamarac Bangals (18-1) - 6PM at Troy High School
Class B Boys: 10-Ogdensburg Free Academy (17-1) vs. 2-Voorheesville Blackbirds (19-1) - 6PM at the Saratoga Springs High School
Directions:
Troy High School - Interstate 87 Southbound to Exit 7-6. Take Exit 7 for Route 7 East, and follow the road past Interstate 787. After crossing bridge, take Burdett Ave, first traffic signal after passing Popeye's. School will be on your left.
Saratoga Springs High School - Interstate 87 to Exit 13N. Proceed about 2 miles and take the first left after the National Museum of Dance onto W. Fenlon St. At Ballston Ave. (Route 50), stay straight as the road becomes New St. Take right onto West Ave., school on your right.
TOMORROW:
Class D Girls: 2-Fort Edward Flying Forts (19-2) vs. 7-Moriah Vikings (19-0) - 6PM at SUNY Plattsburgh
Class A Boys: 7-Peru Indians (12-6) vs. 2-Scotia Tartans (20-0) - 7PM at Saratoga Springs High School
Class D Boys: 2-Argyle Scots (18-3) vs. 7-Moriah Vikings (19-2) - 7:45PM at SUNY Plattsburgh
Directions:
SUNY Plattsburgh - Take the Northway to Exit 37. Take a right onto Route 3 East. Take a right onto Cogan Avenue, first intersection after passing McDonald's, and take Cogan Ave to Rugar Street. Fieldhouse will be straight ahead, take a right onto Rugar Street and then a left to head into the facility.
FRIDAY:
Class A Girls: 7-Peru Indians (4-13) vs. 2-Averill Park (19-2) - 7:45PM at Onondaga Community College
Directions:
Onondaga CC - New York State Thruway to Exit 36 (I-81), take I-81 South to Exit 18. Right on the ramp to Harrison Street. Left on South State Street (Route 11). Follow Route 11 as it turns right onto East Raynor Avenue, then left onto South Salina Street. Right on West Kennedy Street, and proceed about 4 miles to the college. Got better directions? (take the "nospam" out)
Saturday, March 1, 2014
Almost: Spa Catholic's Comeback Comes Up Short
GLENS FALLS - Like against Lake George, the Spa Catholic Saints went to the half down by double-digits.
Like against Lake George, they were the first team back out on the court during the break.
But this time, their comeback came up short.
The Saints outscored the Hoosic Valley Indians 32-24 in the game's final half, but found themselves short by three as Hoosic Valley completed the boys-girls double with their 57-54 win over the Saints for the Class C Sectional Championship. The girls had won earlier in the day, beating Greenwich 51-40 at Hudson Valley Community College for their championship.
Several times the Saints came within one, but was unable to bury the bucket they needed in order to take the lead. On one occasion, the Saints were whistled for an offensive charge that gave the ball, and the momentum back to the Indians.
In the end, Ryan Czarnecki teed up a three point attempt, but was heavily contested and the season came to an end as the ball bounced off the front of the rim.
Luke Spicer scored 16 points for the Saints, and Evan Pescetti added 16 of his own points. For Hoosic Valley, their scoring rested upon the shoulders of two - John Rooney and Mike Pierre, who both added dunks that dazzled the fans at the Glens Falls Civic Center. Pierre scored a game-high 31 points, and Rooney contributed with 22 for a combined 53 of the Indians 57 points.
The Indians now await to see who their next opponent is, as they get a bye into the Regional finals next Saturday at Hudson Valley Community College.
SPA CATHOLIC SAINTS 7 15 13 19 - 54
HOOSIC VALLEY INDIANS 16 17 10 14 - 57
SPA CATHOLIC SAINTS
3 Luke Spicer 2 6 4 4 - 16 - 2
15 Brian Hall 2 0 0 0 - 2 - 0
22 Ryan Czarnecki 0 0 0 3 - 3 - 1
34 Evan Pescetti 0 4 7 5 - 16 - 0
44 Mike Naughton 2 5 0 2 - 9 - 0
55 Keegan Murphy 1 0 2 5 - 8 - 0
TOTAL 7 15 13 19 - 54 - 3
HOOSIC VALLEY INDIANS
10 J.T. Sawyer 2 0 0 0 - 2 - 0
20 Conway Gillespie 0 0 2 0 - 2 - 0
22 John Rooney 9 5 2 6 - 22 - 1
30 Mike Pierre 5 12 6 8 - 31 - 1
TOTAL 16 17 10 14 - 57 - 2
Like against Lake George, they were the first team back out on the court during the break.
But this time, their comeback came up short.
The Saints outscored the Hoosic Valley Indians 32-24 in the game's final half, but found themselves short by three as Hoosic Valley completed the boys-girls double with their 57-54 win over the Saints for the Class C Sectional Championship. The girls had won earlier in the day, beating Greenwich 51-40 at Hudson Valley Community College for their championship.
Several times the Saints came within one, but was unable to bury the bucket they needed in order to take the lead. On one occasion, the Saints were whistled for an offensive charge that gave the ball, and the momentum back to the Indians.
In the end, Ryan Czarnecki teed up a three point attempt, but was heavily contested and the season came to an end as the ball bounced off the front of the rim.
Luke Spicer scored 16 points for the Saints, and Evan Pescetti added 16 of his own points. For Hoosic Valley, their scoring rested upon the shoulders of two - John Rooney and Mike Pierre, who both added dunks that dazzled the fans at the Glens Falls Civic Center. Pierre scored a game-high 31 points, and Rooney contributed with 22 for a combined 53 of the Indians 57 points.
The Indians now await to see who their next opponent is, as they get a bye into the Regional finals next Saturday at Hudson Valley Community College.
SPA CATHOLIC SAINTS 7 15 13 19 - 54
HOOSIC VALLEY INDIANS 16 17 10 14 - 57
SPA CATHOLIC SAINTS
3 Luke Spicer 2 6 4 4 - 16 - 2
15 Brian Hall 2 0 0 0 - 2 - 0
22 Ryan Czarnecki 0 0 0 3 - 3 - 1
34 Evan Pescetti 0 4 7 5 - 16 - 0
44 Mike Naughton 2 5 0 2 - 9 - 0
55 Keegan Murphy 1 0 2 5 - 8 - 0
TOTAL 7 15 13 19 - 54 - 3
HOOSIC VALLEY INDIANS
10 J.T. Sawyer 2 0 0 0 - 2 - 0
20 Conway Gillespie 0 0 2 0 - 2 - 0
22 John Rooney 9 5 2 6 - 22 - 1
30 Mike Pierre 5 12 6 8 - 31 - 1
TOTAL 16 17 10 14 - 57 - 2
Trey-Peat
GLENS FALLS - The Argyle Scots felt the Germantown Clippers climb back into the game.
No problem. Just nail a three and get comfortable once again.
It's the formula that brought Jack Sherwin his third straight Class D Sectional title as the Argyle Scots held off the Germantown Clippers 54-49.
Both teams started off cold, as many shots clinked off the rim. But then Argyle started making shots, thanks to one of their forwards, James Bristol. His 7 points helped give the Scots a 13-7 lead at the end of the 1st Quarter. Both teams had an even second quarter, as Argyle went to the break with a 7 point lead.
Germantown threatened to come back in the htird quarter, but 3's from Jonah Horton and Kobe Lufkin helped extend the Scots lead. Then Lufkin came up big again in the 4th Quarter. After that, the Scots held on as Germantown was unable to complete the comeback.
James Bristol led the Scots with 15 points. Brock Liddle scored 14 and Kobe Lufkin added 13 points. Germantown's Scott Scrodin scored 17 points in the loss.
The Scots now will travel to Plattsburgh, where they will face Section 7's Moriah on Wednesday night. Moriah won the Section 7 crown with their 48-37 win over Westport.
GERMANTOWN CLIPPERS 7 10 13 16 - 49
ARGYLE SCOTS 13 11 18 12 - 54
GERMANTOWN CLIPPERS
2 Matt Marish 0 5 0 0 - 5 - 0
12 Tyler Fuchs 3 2 3 2 - 10 - 1
14 Corey Rathien 0 1 0 6 - 7 - 0
15 Scott Scrodin 0 3 8 6 - 17 - 0
20 Rowan DuBois 0 2 0 0 - 2 - 0
23 Logan Rifenburgh 2 0 2 0 - 4 - 0
24 Joe Palumbo 2 0 0 0 - 2 - 0
TOTALS 7 10 13 16 - 49 - 1
ARGYLE SCOTS
0 Jonah Horton 0 0 3 0 - 3 - 1
1 Kobe Lufkin 2 5 3 3 - 13 - 3
3 James Bristol 7 2 5 1 - 15 - 0
4 Brock Liddle 2 4 2 6 - 14 - 0
22 Del Pryce 2 0 5 2 - 9 - 0
TOTALS 13 11 18 12 - 54 - 4
No problem. Just nail a three and get comfortable once again.
It's the formula that brought Jack Sherwin his third straight Class D Sectional title as the Argyle Scots held off the Germantown Clippers 54-49.
Both teams started off cold, as many shots clinked off the rim. But then Argyle started making shots, thanks to one of their forwards, James Bristol. His 7 points helped give the Scots a 13-7 lead at the end of the 1st Quarter. Both teams had an even second quarter, as Argyle went to the break with a 7 point lead.
Germantown threatened to come back in the htird quarter, but 3's from Jonah Horton and Kobe Lufkin helped extend the Scots lead. Then Lufkin came up big again in the 4th Quarter. After that, the Scots held on as Germantown was unable to complete the comeback.
James Bristol led the Scots with 15 points. Brock Liddle scored 14 and Kobe Lufkin added 13 points. Germantown's Scott Scrodin scored 17 points in the loss.
The Scots now will travel to Plattsburgh, where they will face Section 7's Moriah on Wednesday night. Moriah won the Section 7 crown with their 48-37 win over Westport.
GERMANTOWN CLIPPERS 7 10 13 16 - 49
ARGYLE SCOTS 13 11 18 12 - 54
GERMANTOWN CLIPPERS
2 Matt Marish 0 5 0 0 - 5 - 0
12 Tyler Fuchs 3 2 3 2 - 10 - 1
14 Corey Rathien 0 1 0 6 - 7 - 0
15 Scott Scrodin 0 3 8 6 - 17 - 0
20 Rowan DuBois 0 2 0 0 - 2 - 0
23 Logan Rifenburgh 2 0 2 0 - 4 - 0
24 Joe Palumbo 2 0 0 0 - 2 - 0
TOTALS 7 10 13 16 - 49 - 1
ARGYLE SCOTS
0 Jonah Horton 0 0 3 0 - 3 - 1
1 Kobe Lufkin 2 5 3 3 - 13 - 3
3 James Bristol 7 2 5 1 - 15 - 0
4 Brock Liddle 2 4 2 6 - 14 - 0
22 Del Pryce 2 0 5 2 - 9 - 0
TOTALS 13 11 18 12 - 54 - 4
Sectional Championship Saturday
Four boys and four girls games on today's docket.
As we haven't been following the girls that well this season, please check out The Post-Star's Brett Hudson's blog over at PS Varsity for a better look at today's girls games.
Don't forget - we have live coverage of the Class D and C Boys Championships this afternoon beginning at 1:45PM on 1230 FOX Sports Radio
GIRLS SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS - All games at Hudson Valley Community College
Class C: #3 Greenwich Witches vs. #1 Hoosic Valley Indians - Noon
Class B: #3 Johnstown Lady Bills vs. #1 Tamarac Bengals - 1:45PM
Class A: #3 Queensbury Spartans vs. #1 Averill Park Warriors - 3:30PM
Class D: #2 Fort Ann Cardinals vs. #1 Fort Edward Flying Forts - 5:15PM
BOYS SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS - All games at the Glens Falls Civic Center
Class D: #2 Germantown Clippers vs. #1 Argyle Scots - 2:00PM
Class C: #3 Spa Catholic Saints vs. #1 Hoosic Valley Indians - 3:45PM
Class B: #6 Broadalbin-Perth Patriots vs. #1 Voorheesville Blackbirds - 5:30PM
Class A: #2 Troy Flying Horses vs. #1 Scotia Tartans - 7:15PM
Analysis:
Class D: Germantown Clippers vs. Argyle Scots - 2:00PM
The Germantown Clippers have some decent weapons and will need them to knock off Argyle. Both teams enter the game undefeated against Class D competition, but one will experience their first combined with the end of their season this afternoon.
Germantown will need a faster start than in their last two games, falling behind and having to play catch up. Argyle has been a forgiving team, though, and the Scots need to remember how that became a huge factor in their overtime loss to Lake George earlier in the season. You also have a figure that Germantown will be keeping a closer eye on Kobe Lufkin after nailing six triples during their semifinal against North Warren.
Both teams have more than one scorer who can do damage, so both defenses will have to work hard in order to make it through as Sectional Champions. This could be very tight until the end.
Class C: Spa Catholic Saints vs. Hoosic Valley Indians - 3:45PM
Spa Catholic came out of the half wanting a better inside game, and they got it. Evan Pescetti's 14 points in the 3rd Quarter helped catapult the Saints past the Lake George Warriors. Defensively, the Saints made it hard for Joel Wincowski to do anything, especially since their #2 scorer was sidelined with his season-ending broken wrists.
While Wincowski scored 20 points, you can sense that he wasn't having the type of game that we were accustomed to seeing from the Lake George junior.
That stifling defense needs to be strong if they are going to venture past the Indians, who have made things very difficult for the teams they've faced over the season. Two tight games against Hoosick Falls which led to them earning the #1 seed over Lake George shows you what this team is capable of.
Like in Class D, the loser of today's Class C Championship will suffer their first loss against like classification this season.
As we haven't been following the girls that well this season, please check out The Post-Star's Brett Hudson's blog over at PS Varsity for a better look at today's girls games.
Don't forget - we have live coverage of the Class D and C Boys Championships this afternoon beginning at 1:45PM on 1230 FOX Sports Radio
GIRLS SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS - All games at Hudson Valley Community College
Class C: #3 Greenwich Witches vs. #1 Hoosic Valley Indians - Noon
Class B: #3 Johnstown Lady Bills vs. #1 Tamarac Bengals - 1:45PM
Class A: #3 Queensbury Spartans vs. #1 Averill Park Warriors - 3:30PM
Class D: #2 Fort Ann Cardinals vs. #1 Fort Edward Flying Forts - 5:15PM
BOYS SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS - All games at the Glens Falls Civic Center
Class D: #2 Germantown Clippers vs. #1 Argyle Scots - 2:00PM
Class C: #3 Spa Catholic Saints vs. #1 Hoosic Valley Indians - 3:45PM
Class B: #6 Broadalbin-Perth Patriots vs. #1 Voorheesville Blackbirds - 5:30PM
Class A: #2 Troy Flying Horses vs. #1 Scotia Tartans - 7:15PM
Analysis:
Class D: Germantown Clippers vs. Argyle Scots - 2:00PM
The Germantown Clippers have some decent weapons and will need them to knock off Argyle. Both teams enter the game undefeated against Class D competition, but one will experience their first combined with the end of their season this afternoon.
Germantown will need a faster start than in their last two games, falling behind and having to play catch up. Argyle has been a forgiving team, though, and the Scots need to remember how that became a huge factor in their overtime loss to Lake George earlier in the season. You also have a figure that Germantown will be keeping a closer eye on Kobe Lufkin after nailing six triples during their semifinal against North Warren.
Both teams have more than one scorer who can do damage, so both defenses will have to work hard in order to make it through as Sectional Champions. This could be very tight until the end.
Class C: Spa Catholic Saints vs. Hoosic Valley Indians - 3:45PM
Spa Catholic came out of the half wanting a better inside game, and they got it. Evan Pescetti's 14 points in the 3rd Quarter helped catapult the Saints past the Lake George Warriors. Defensively, the Saints made it hard for Joel Wincowski to do anything, especially since their #2 scorer was sidelined with his season-ending broken wrists.
While Wincowski scored 20 points, you can sense that he wasn't having the type of game that we were accustomed to seeing from the Lake George junior.
That stifling defense needs to be strong if they are going to venture past the Indians, who have made things very difficult for the teams they've faced over the season. Two tight games against Hoosick Falls which led to them earning the #1 seed over Lake George shows you what this team is capable of.
Like in Class D, the loser of today's Class C Championship will suffer their first loss against like classification this season.
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