Photos: Blackbirds Stifle Warriors Early, Hold On Late

On Friday, Jan. 7, the Voorheesville Blackbirds basketball team hosted Mohonasen in a Colonial Council Matchup at Clayton A. Bouton High School. The Birds’ defense didn’t give the Warriors much in the first half but that changed in the second. Voorheesville held on with a 46-to-41 win.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

In a group: Voorheesville’s Dylan Ensslin gets in between Mohonasen’s Kyle Cornell (24), Jacob Paolino (5) and Jordyn LaValley (11) in attempts to put up a layup in the first quarter. Ensslin had five points.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Ready to release: Voorheesville’s Bryce Jones stands behind the three-point line as he sets to take a shot in the first quarter. Jones had six points.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Going up strong: Voorheesville’s Carson Carrow grimaces as he leaps up to put back a shot in the first quarter. Carrow led the Birds with 27 points.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Fast break: Voorheesville’s Bryce Jones gets the steal in the first quarter as he runs up the court to score a layup.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Making moves: Voorheesville’s Jack Saia drives to the basket in the fourth quarter.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Let’s go Birds! The Voorheesville cheerleaders with their pompoms in the air cheer on their team.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Flying the air: Voorheesville’s Dylan Ensslin floats as he attempts to layup the ball in the fourth quarter.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Getting in there: Voorheesville’s Carson Carrow floats toward the net in the fourth quarter. Carrow led the Blackbirds with 27 points.