(Averill Park vs Bethlehem Class AA)

Averill Park beat Bethlehem 62-39 in the Class AA final as they captured their tenth straight Section 2 title. Arianna Verardi put forth a strong offensive game for the Warriors with 20 points.

Averill Park jumped out to a 12-7 first quarter lead.

The Eagles lagged behind 24-9 at the half.

The Warriors outscored Bethlehem by 12 points in the third quarter.

Averill Park asserted their dominance and led at each quarter stoppage by advantages of 5, 15, 27, & 23.

The Warriors had three players in double figure scoring. Arianna Verardi showed the way for the Warriors with 20 points. Kayleigh Ahern contributed 14 points. Taylor Holohan tallied 12 points and was named Class AA tournament MVP. Tatiana Tune accumulated 8 points.
Averill Park shot great from the foul line as they attained 74.1%, 20 of 27.

The Eagles had a triplet in double figure scoring. Caroline Davis led the Eagles with 13 points. Anna Walston racked up 11 points. Katherine Bannigan collected 10 points. Kaitlyn Robbins had 5 points.
The Eagles manufactored 4 buckets from long range.

 
 
Box Score
 
SCORE BY QUARTER 1 2 3 4 OT FINAL
Bethlehem 7 2 8 22 0 39
Averill Park 12 12 20 18 0 62
             
             
      Bethlehem Averill Park    
             
    FGM - 13 20    
    FTM - 9 20    
    FTA - 14 27    
    FT% - 64.3% 74.1%    
    3PtM - 4 2    
             
Bethlehem            
             
Name FGM 3PM FTM FTA PTS  
Anna Walston 4 1 2 3 11  
Caroline Davis 4 0 5 9 13  
Kaitlyn Robbins 2 1 0 0 5  
Katherine Bannigan 3 2 2 2 10  
             
Averill Park            
             
Name FGM 3PM FTM FTA PTS  
Abigail Colwill 0 0 1 2 1  
Addison Alvey 0 0 0 2 0  
Arianna Verardi 7 0 6 7 20  
Aubrey Wilson 1 0 0 0 2  
Kayleigh Ahern 4 2 4 4 14  
Lillian Wohlleber 2 0 1 3 5  
Tatiana Tune 2 0 4 4 8  
Taylor Holohan 4 0 4 5 12

  

(Colonie vs Shaker Class AAA)

Colonie prevailed over Shaker 66-49 in the Class AAA Championship game. Ella Trimarchi and Aliyah Pearson combined to score 38 points for the Raiders.

The Raiders bolted from opening whistle and rushed out to a first quarter lead 14-8.

Shaker trailed at the half 24-14

The Raiders were in command at all period closing whistles by splits of (+) 6, 10, 12, & 17.

Ella Trimarchi guided the Raiders with 20 points. Aliyah Pearson added 18 points. Gabby Martin scored 8 points. Grace Baumann finished with 8 points.
Colonie manufactored 9 trifectas.
Aliyah Pearson made 6 three-pointers.
The Raiders shot 81.8%, 9 of 11, from the charity stripe.

Sierra Carter was an offensive spark plug for the Blue Bison with 14 points. Peyton Hoblock splashed in 10 points. Sofia Lanni poured in 9 points. Giada Lanni bagged 6 points.
The Blue Bison shot 81%, 17 of 21, at the free throw line.
 
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS by Brian Derenzo
 
  

  
Box Score
 
SCORE BY QUARTER 1 2 3 4 OT FINAL
Shaker 8 6 22 13 0 49
Colonie 14 10 24 18 0 66
             
             
      Shaker Colonie    
             
    FGM - 13 15    
    FTM - 17 9    
    FTA - 21 11    
    FT% - 81.0% 81.8%    
    3PtM - 2 9    
             
Shaker            
             
Name FGM 3PM FTM FTA PTS  
Giada Lanni 3 0 0 0 6  
Jayla Geter 2 0 0 0 4  
Lexi Carrington 1 0 3 4 5  
Maeve Tobler 0 0 0 0 0  
Sierra Carter 3 2 2 2 14  
Sofia Lanni 2 0 5 6 9  
Tori Russo 0 0 1 2 1  
Peyton Hoblock 2 0 6 7 10  
             
Colonie            
             
Name FGM 3PM FTM FTA PTS  
Aliana Payne 3 0 1 1 7  
Aliyah Pearson 0 6 0 0 18  
Ella Trimarchi 7 1 3 4 20  
Gabby Martin 2 1 1 2 8  
Gianna DeGonza 0 0 0 0 0  
Grace Baumann 3 0 2 2 8  
Kendall Abraham 0 0 0 0 0  
Olivia Hoffman 0 1 2 2 5  
Sydney Pleat 0 0 0 0 0  
 
 
 
 
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