Photos: Blackbirds Hold Off Riders In A Physical Matchup
On Friday, Jan. 10, the Voorheesville boys’ team took on Ichabod Crane in a Colonial Council matchup at home. The Blackbirds and Riders battled till the final whistle where both teams scraped and clawed for points as the Birds won 49-to-45.
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Confident shooter: Blackbirds’ Minh Tri Turnbull stands on his toes as he starts to leap up to take a shot with Ichabod Crane’s Quinn Rapport tries to block. Turnbull had nine points.
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Going up strong: Blackbirds Tom Novotny leaps up to get to the basket for a layup but Ichabod Crane’s Dominic Pelizza attempts to block. Novotny had five points.
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And one? Blackbirds’ Minh Tri Turnbull looks to drive past the Ichabod Crane defender in an attempt for a layup.
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From distance: Blackbirds’ Tom Novotny takes a shot from behind the arc as Ichabod Crane’s Adam Heffner puts a hand in Novotny’s face.
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Dominant down low: Blackbirds’ Thomas Burns goes up strong against Ichabod Crane’s Michael Clark as Burns goes for a layup. Burns led the Blackbirds’ with 20 points.
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Hands up: Members of the Blackbirds cheer team hold up their pom poms as a Blackbirds’ player shoots a free throw.
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Tear drop: Blackbirds’ Tom Novotny leaps up to shoot a floater over the oncoming defenders as Novotny gets close to the lane.
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Coming at full speed: Blackbirds’ Alex Burch sprints up the court while dribbling the ball as Burch gets into the lane. Burch had 10 points.
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Forcing himself in: Blackbirds’ Minh Tri Turnbull leans into the lane as three Ichabod Crane players attempt to stop Turnbull.