Photos: Shen Bombards Dutch

On Friday, Jan. 24, the Guilderland girls’ basketball squad was on its home court as the team took on Shenendehowa on Teacher Appreciation Night. The Dutch kept the game close but Shen’s shooters woke up to put away Guilderland, 68 to 50.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Fingertip apex: Guilderland’s Olivia Bigness and Shen’s Gianna Sodon both leap up for the opening tip as they both have two fingers on the ball.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Spotting up: Guilderland’s Mickey Luyun looks to fire a three-point shot as Shen’s Kate Milham comes out to defend her. Luyun had three points.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Nice open look: Guilderland’s Christina Williams leaps up for a wide-open layup attempt during the first quarter. Williams had nine points.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Going for a drive: Guilderland’s Vivian Timmons looks to dribble the ball past the Shen defender as Timmons tries to get to the hoop. Timmons had seven points.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Stop and pop: Guilderland’s Mady Hamilton leaps up to take a jump shot during the second quarter. Hamilton had four points.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Going up strong: Guilderland’s Olivia Bigness battles a Shen defender as Bigness tries to go up for a layup in the second quarter. Bigness had four points.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Fighting hard: Guilderland’s Brooke Lilley goes up strong for a layup after getting a pass from a teammate in the third quarter. Lilley led the Dutch with 16 points.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Up and under: Guilderland’s Jayde Carrk spins away from the Shen defender as she goes up for a layup. Carrk had seven points.