With a break in the league schedule, a number of Wasaren teams took the floor on Thursday night in nonleague contests. It proved to be a tough night for league squads with only the Lady Panthers of Hoosick Falls notching a “W”.
Girls
Hoosick Falls 63 Mount Anthony 56
Leading Scorers: Panthers – Logan Thayne 26 Lillian Hockey 22 Patriots – G. Maher 26
Key Stat: Thayne and Hickey combine for 49 points, leading the Falls who withstood 10 made threes in the game by the visitors from Vermont.
Here’s a look at the Wasaren standings and it’s top five individuals and teams in selected categories.
Standings
Battenkill
Hoosic Valley 5-2, 6-3
Cambridge 2-1, 4-1
Spa Catholic 1-3, 2-7
Berlin 0-3, 0-5
Hudson
Mechanicville 4-1, 7-1
Tamarac 3-1, 4-1
Greenwich 2-2, 5-2
Hoosick Falls 2-2, 5-2
Stillwater 0-5, 0-7 Continue reading
‘Twas the night before Christmas and in the North Pole
final prep for the big night was taking it’s toll.
Santa and his crew were under the gun
getting gifts ready for holiday fun.
“We need a break”, said Santa, “from the holiday toil and stress
to ensure our package delivery is done with skill and finesse.”
“A game of basketball”, thought Old St. Nick
“Surely a spirited run will do the trick.”
Yes the big man could shoot it and the elves played good “D”
the reindeer rebound and run, it was something to see.
An opponent that’s worthy was next on the list
“I’ve got it”, yelled Santa with a shake of his first.
“A team of all-stars we’ll play from the Wasaren league
their best girls and boys will test us indeed.”
Four quarters of basketball early on Christmas eve
allowed Santa enough time to deliver to those who believe.
The all-stars were stacked with players that could score
Williams, Erickson, Brophy and more.
Zotto, Walsh and Sami D
Germaine and Phillips shooting the three.
The game was intense, spirted, well played throughout
tied with 10 seconds left when Mrs. Claus called timeout.
Mrs. C and Coach Lilac had been dueling all night,
drawing up plays setting things just right.
“We’ll run a down screen for Chris, Dasher you do the honor
if you don’t have a look Dear, go corner to Donor.”
But the Kringle Man was open and he bottomed his “J”
and then he and his reindeer ran to his sleigh.
“Thanks for the game”, called Santa as he drove out of sight
“And Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.”
Greenwich 83 Berlin 12
Leading Scorers: Witches – Molly Brophy 37 Tess Merrill 12 Isabella Cary 10 Mountaineers – Culberston 6
Key Stat: The Witches kept Berlin off the board in the first period while scoring 26 themselves on their way to the easy “W”.
Mechanicville 63 Stillwater 42
Leading Scorers: Red Raiders – Charli Goverski 15 AJ Joseph 15 Any DiSiena 13 Warriors – Kelly Moran 9
Key Stat: The Raiders opened and closed well outscoring Stillwater 39-15 over the first and final periods. Mechanicville bottomed seven triples in showing no letdown after their big win over Hoosic Valley last Friday night.
Tamarac 54 Hoosick Falls 53
Leading Scorers: Bengals – Emily Erickson 18 Kylie Galipeau 15 Panthers – Logan Thayne 19 Lillian Hickey 11
Key Stat: The Bengals led 25-18 at the break and held off the Falls over the final two quarters. Tamarac knocked down 6 of 12 from behind the arc and converted on 12 of 18 from the foul line, while the Panthers were just 1 of 2 from the stripe.
Here’s a look at the league standings and the top five teams and individuals in a few chosen categories.
Standings
Battenkill
Hoosic Valley 4-1, 5-2
Cambridge 2-1, 4-1
Spa Catholic 1-2, 2-5
Berlin 0-3, 0-4
Hudson
Mechanicville 3-1, 5-1
Hoosick Falls 2-1, 4-1
Tamarac 1-1, 2-1
Greenwich 1-2, 3-2
Stillwater 0-3, 0-6 Continue reading
Congratulations to Tamarac basketball player Frank Zotto on being named this week’s Wasaren Sportsnet Player of the Week.
The senior guard scored 17 points on Wednesday in a 78 -58 victory over Waterford and on Friday night by poured in 29 points to lead the Bengals to a 75-71 win over Greenwich.
On the year Zotto is averaging 22.0 points per game for the 4-0 Tamarac squad.
Congratulations to Frank, our newest Wasaren Sportsnet Player of the Week.
Girls
Mechanicville 46 Hoosic Valley 33
Leading Scorers: Red Raiders – Charli Goverski 18 Indians – Alex Rifenburg 10
Key Stat: After an even first period the Raiders win each of the remaining three quarters in pulling away for the “W”, avenging a loss to the Valley just a week ago. Continue reading
Greenwich 62 Stillwater 38
Leading Scorers: Witches – Molly Brophy 30 Tess Merrill 12 Warriors – Marley Mueller 14 Molly Sheehan 12
Key Stat: Greenwich built a 35-18 advantage by halftime and put the game away with a 21-12 third period.
Take Away: Greenwich moves to 3-1 on the year with the win while Stillwater falls to 0-5. Continue reading
Many times a much anticipated game between quality opponents doesn’t deliver. On Tuesday night in Schaghticoke the Cambridge and Hoosic Valley girls didn’t disappoint. In a contest filled with momentum swings and lead changes the game went down to the last possession as the Valley came away with the 61-57 decision over the Indians from the north. Continue reading
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HERE IS THE LINK TO THE ARCHIVED CALL OF THE CAMBRIDGE / HOOSIC VALLEY GIRLS BASKETBALL GAME
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