By PAUL GOTHAM TROY, N.Y. -- An early 14-point deficit proved to be too much as the Hilton girls' basketball team lost to Albertus Magnus, 67-50 in the NYS Class AA championship game, Saturday at Hudson Valley Community College. One night after a dramatic win in overtime, the Cadets found themselves on the wrong side of a 23-9 score after eight minutes of play. "We … [Read more...] about Hilton’s season ends with loss to Albertus Magnus in state championship game
Late rally sinks Elba in state semis
By PAUL GOTHAM TROY, N.Y. — Elba girls’ basketball took a six-point lead early in the fourth quarter, but Charlie Pangrazio’s squad could not hold off a late rally as the Lancers fell to Section II champion, Northville 42-34 in the NYSPHSAA Class D semifinals Saturday at Hudson Valley Community College. Lydia Ross grabbed a loose ball and raced the length of the floor … [Read more...] about Late rally sinks Elba in state semis
Graziano’s buzzer beater sends Hilton to state final
By PAUL GOTHAM TROY, N.Y. — Elena Graziano didn’t feel comfortable with her shooting touch after pregame warmups, Friday night at Hudson Valley Community College’s McDonough Field House. Ah, but what can happen with that magical moment when a shooter sees the ball go through the twine for the first time in a game. Graziano connected on 4-of-4 attempts from long range … [Read more...] about Graziano’s buzzer beater sends Hilton to state final
Wayne claims program-first regional championship
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. — Three years ago, a promising Wayne boys’ basketball team had its season cut short because of precautions surrounding Covid-19. Saturday afternoon at Buffalo State College, the current Eagles took advantage of what its predecessors couldn’t. Cam Blankenberg scored 18 of his game-high 30 points in the second half, and Wayne defeated Section … [Read more...] about Wayne claims program-first regional championship
Victor’s run ends with loss in regional
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Victor boys' basketball used a 15-2 run to take a double-digit lead late in the second quarter, but the Blue Devils could not keep pace with Section VI champion Jamestown. Bishop Butts scored 16, and Jaydian Johnson added 15 as the Red Raiders (20-4) knocked off the reigning state champions, 51-45 in the NYS Class AA Far West Regional, … [Read more...] about Victor’s run ends with loss in regional