Photos: Birds Blast Cannoneers
The Voorheesville Blackbirds are in a good spot to defend their Section 2 title as the regular season winds down. On Friday evening at home, the Blackbirds did just that and a whole lot more. The Birds faced off against Watervliet — with a shortened bench — and won easily, 82 to 56.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Big game: Voorheesville's Olivia Barringer dominated for the Blackbirds, breaking a school record for most points scored in a single game. She scored 37 points on Friday and is closing in on 1,000 total points for her career.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Getting rough: Voorheesville's Amelia Rowland, center, and Cece Whalen battle Watervliet’s Amia Maldonado for a loose ball in the fourth quarter. Rowland had three points and Whalen had eight points.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Eyeing the defense: Blackbirds' Claudia Reilly holds the ball low as she scans for an open teammate in the first half while a referee looks on. Reilly had four points.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Baby hook: Blackbirds' Cece Whalen spins away from the Cannoneer defense to score two of her eight points in the first quarter.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Putting up a shot: Blackbirds' Renee Bogdany releases a three-point shot in the first half. Bogdany had five points. Jennifer Bogart, bottom left, prepares to take a foul shot in the fourth quarter.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Off and running: Voorheesville’s Renée Bogdany, left, and teammate Brooke Seaburg race up the court during the first half of the Blackbirds’ 82-to-56 win. Bogdany had five points and Seaburg had nine points.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Loose ball: Voorheesville’s Caroline Hunt looks to shoot the ball in the second quarter but gets blocked by Watervliet’s Raynelle Davis. Hunt had four points.