Shaker defeated Saratoga 62-39 in a Class AA sectional tilt. Kaelah Carter and Kristen Foglia combined to score 36 points for the Blue Bison. They took advantage of a strong second half performance and now move on to the semi-final round on March 3 vs Albany at Hudson Valley Community College.

Shaker were charged up from the opening whistle and played excellent team basketball on their way to a decent first quarter lead 18-9. The Blue Bison turned defense into offense and closed the quarter on a 7-0 run.

Shaker maximized their play in the third quarter and outscored Saratoga by 6 points as they extended their ten point halftime lead, to sixteen points, to give them the breathing room they needed. Emily Satterday nailed a buzzer beater jumper to end the third period.

 

 

The Blue Bison were on top at all quarter stoppages by separations of 9, 10, 16, & 23.

Shaker had a trio of players in double figure scoring. Kaelah Carter showed the way for the Blue Bison with 19 points. Kristen Foglia knocked down 17 points. Jaedyn Shomo scored 13 points. Emily Satterday finished with 9 points.
Shaker knocked down 8 baskets from long distance.
Kristen Foglia made 4 three-pointers. Kaelah Carter added 3.

Natasha Chudy put forth a strong offensive game for Saratoga with 14 points. Ella Gennoy powered in 7 points. Lauren Lafountain finished with 7 points. Carly Wise scored 6 points. Nora Carminucci contributed 5 points.