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Mechanicville won a thriller against Hudson 55-54 to advance to the Class B semi-final round where they will take on Schuylerville on 2/27 in Glens Falls. Both teams left it all on the court. Colin Richardson was an offensive force for the Red Raiders leading the way with 27 points including the game winning bucket as time expired.
The offenses really got it rolling in the opening quarter as they combined for 38 points.
Hudson held a small 2-point lead at the outset of the second period.
The contest was a toss up as the teams went to the first half recess with Hudson nosing in front.
Hudson scored the first six points after the break to extend their lead to 36-29 with 5:50 left in the third quarter. After a timeout Mechanicville took the game by storm and grabbed an advantage of 47-38 moving on to the fourth period.
Hudson scored the first six points after the break to extend their lead to 36-29 with 5:50 left in the third quarter. After a timeout Mechanicville took the game by storm and grabbed an advantage of 47-38 moving on to the fourth period.
Hudson rallied to tie the game in the closing seconds and regained possession after a Keith Robinson steal where he was fouled with 4.1 seconds left in the game. Robinson made one of two free throws and after timeouts by each team, Mechanicville's Colin Richardson went the length of the court making a layup as time expired.
Colin Richardson led Mechanicville with 27 points. Austin Rozowicz splashed in 11 points. Jacob Eiseman added 8 points.
Mechanicville produced 5 trey balls.
The Red Raiders shot with superb accuracy from the charity stripe as they prospered at 84.2%, 16 of 19.
Fourth quarter HIGHLIGHTS
Colin Richardson led Mechanicville with 27 points. Austin Rozowicz splashed in 11 points. Jacob Eiseman added 8 points.
Mechanicville produced 5 trey balls.
The Red Raiders shot with superb accuracy from the charity stripe as they prospered at 84.2%, 16 of 19.
Keith Robinson paced the Bluehawks with 27 points. Malaky Payton chipped in 7 points. Jordan Cunningham bagged 6 points.
Hudson shot exquisite from the foul line as they achieved 75%, 9 of 12.
Hudson shot exquisite from the foul line as they achieved 75%, 9 of 12.
Box Score
| SCORE BY QUARTER | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | FINAL |
| Mechanicville | 18 | 11 | 18 | 8 | 0 | 55 |
| Hudson | 20 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 0 | 54 |
| Mechanicville | Hudson | |||||
| FGM - | 17 | 20 | ||||
| FTM - | 16 | 9 | ||||
| FTA - | 19 | 12 | ||||
| FT% - | 84.2% | 75.0% | ||||
| 3PtM - | 5 | 2 | ||||
| Mechanicville | ||||||
| Name | FGM | 3PM | FTM | FTA | PTS | |
| Austin Rozowicz | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11 | |
| Colin Richardson | 7 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 27 | |
| Cruz Goverski | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 6 | |
| Jacob Eiseman | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |
| Joseph DeVito | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Hudson | ||||||
| Name | FGM | 3PM | FTM | FTA | PTS | |
| Gannon Logue | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Jordan Cunningham | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| Juwan Morrison | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Keith Robinson | 10 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 27 | |
| Malaky Payton | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | |
| Shaun Terry | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| William Morrison | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
