BY MIKE ROSE GLENS FALLS, N.Y. – It was a big game feel inside a near-capacity Cool Insuring Arena for the NYSPHSAA Class A championship. In the end, the majority of the fans at Glens Falls left happy as the Glens Falls Black Bears knocked off the Wayne Eagles 50-37. The loss put a close on what was a historic season for Wayne basketball. "So proud of these kids," Wayne … [Read more...] about Wayne suffocated in state final
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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
Avoca-Prattsburgh’s reign ends in state semifinals
BY MIKE ROSE GLENS FALLS, N.Y. – In the last few years Avoca-Prattsbrugh has entered the state tournament with a target on its back in Class D. The two-time defending state champion's target was at its largest entering Saturday's state semifinal and the Section III champion Sackets Harbor Patriots hit the bullseye. Behind 12-for-28 shooting from distance and timely stops … [Read more...] about Avoca-Prattsburgh’s reign ends in state semifinals
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
Blankenberg, Ostrowski combine for 51, lead Wayne to Boys’ NYS Class A final
By PATRICK WALSH Cam Blankenberg and PJ Ostrowski tallied 51 of Wayne's 61 points, leading the Eagles into the Boys' NYS Class A final with a 61-48 win over Friends Academy (VIII) on Friday. Blankenberg tallied 30 points and converted 10 shots from the field, including going 3-for-6 from beyond the arc. The sophomore also brought down eight rebounds and dished out five … [Read more...] about Blankenberg, Ostrowski combine for 51, lead Wayne to Boys’ NYS Class A final