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Holy Names won a down to the wire contest versus Broadalbin-Perth 63-60 to advance to the Class A title game on Saturday vs Catholic Central at HVCC. Sophia Bologna led the victors with 25 points. 

 
Sparked by a great team effort in the second half the Panthers outscored Broadalbin-Perth 40-32 in the final two frames. That was the inverse of the first half when Broadalbin-Perth scurried out to a 28-23 lead at the midway point.

The Panthers held a small 1-point lead heading into the fourth period. The game went back and forth throughout the final frame as both teams seemed to answer everytime the other scored. Broadalbin Perth took a two point lead after a Summer Perry three pointer with 2:12 remaining in the game, 55-53. Sophia Bologna nailed a three pointer for Holy Names with 1:24 left to give the Panthers a 56-55 lead. Ryan Carrol added a three pointer for Holy Names with 46.9 seconds left to extend the lead to four points. The Patriots weren't done as Macie Perry hit a three pointer to cut their deficit back to one point with 40 seconds left. Ryan Carroll then hit another three pointer for Holy Names with 20.3 seconds left to extend the lead back to four points. After trading trips to the free throw line where Broadalbin cut the lead back to three points their last second attempt to tie was off the mark.

Broadalbin-Perth were strong out of the gate and started the game in style racing to a significant first quarter lead 14-7. They relied on their robust defense that forced Holy Names into early turnovers.

The contest was a toss up as the teams went to the first half recess with Broadalbin-Perth nudging ahead.

The Panthers played better out of intermission, after being behind at the half, which helped them capture the lead 43-42 heading towards the last quarter.

Holy Names had a triplet in double figure scoring. Sophia Bologna sparked the attack for the Panthers with 25 points. Morgan Brewer chipped in 17 points. Ryan Carroll bagged 14 points.
The Panthers splashed 12 buckets from long range.
Sophia Bologna made 5 three-pointers. Ryan Carroll added 4.
Holy Names shot with great fundamentals from the charity line as they produced 78.6%, 11 of 14.

Broadalbin-Perth had a trio of players in double figure scoring. Summer Perry led Broadalbin-Perth with 16 points. Mairead Marsden racked up 14 points. Camille Calderone added 11 points. Molly Russom bagged 9 points.
The Patriots drained 9 baskets from behind the three point line.
Summer Perry nailed 4 three-pointers. Camille Calderone with 3.

Fourth quarter HIGHLIGHTS

  

Box Score
 
SCORE BY QUARTER 1 2 3 4 OT FINAL
Broadalbin-Perth 14 14 14 18 0 60
Holy Names 7 16 20 20 0 63
             
             
      Broadalbin-Perth Holy Names    
             
    FGM - 24 20    
    FTM - 3 11    
    FTA - 8 14    
    FT% - 37.5% 78.6%    
    3PtM - 9 12    
             
Broadalbin-Perth            
             
Name FGM 3PM FTM FTA PTS  
Camille Calderone 4 3 0 0 11  
Macie Perry 2 1 1 2 6  
Mairead Marsden 6 0 2 2 14  
Marcy Hotaling 2 0 0 2 4  
Molly Russom 4 1 0 2 9  
Summer Perry 6 4 0 0 16  
             
Holy Names            
             
Name FGM 3PM FTM FTA PTS  
Gianna Savoca 1 1 0 0 3  
Jeniyah Wood 0 0 0 2 0  
Maggie Volmer 2 0 0 0 4  
Morgan Brewer 4 2 7 8 17  
Ryan Carroll 4 4 2 2 14  
Sophia Bologna 9 5 2 2 25