(Averill Park)
Averill Park grabbed a win over their crosstown rival Columbia, 50-48, to take home the championship of the 9th Annual Tip Off Tournament. Kayleigh Ahern led the Warriors with 16 points including the game winning three pointer with twenty nine seconds left in the contest. Tournament MVP Arianna Veradi netted 14 points and Addison Alvey knocked down 11 points.
Neither team had a lead of more than five points throughout the game. Columbia ran out to a 13-10 lead after one period. The game was tied at the half at 21-21. Averill Park took a 36-32 edge into the final quarter.
Columbia was led by Sarah Rainville's 19 points. Kendyl Ouimette added 14 points. Blue Devil standout Alivia Landy fouled out midway through the fourth quarter after being in early foul trouble.
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