Photos: Blackbirds Fly Away From Rams

On Tuesday, Feb. 21, the Voorheesville Blackbirds boys’ basketball team hosted the Section 2, Class CC sectional game against the Rensselaer Rams. The Blackbirds never looked back, even when the Rams cut it to four, to win 54 to 38.

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Going right at them: Blackbirds’ Carson Carrow drives to the basket to take on Rensselaer’s Jayden Dennis (20) and Xavier Baker (15) in the first quarter. Carrow led the Birds with 32 in the 54 to 38 win.

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Fade away: Blackbirds’ Seth Wilson gets a shot off while falling backwards away from Rensselaer’s Jayden Dennis.

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Getting ready: Blackbirds’ Dylan Ensslin points to his teammates where he wants them for the upcoming play. Ensslin scored seven points.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Flying easy: Blackbirds’ Carson Carrow soars up towards the basket to easily score on a layup.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

What did I get myself into: Blackbirds’ Dylan Bachman attempts to go back up but three Rams defenders completely prevent him from doing so. Bachman had three points.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Arms up! The Voorheesville cheer team hoists their arms up while one of their basketball players shoots a free throw.

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On his toes: Blackbirds’ Nick Romansky looks to release a three-point shot in the second half. Romansky had five points.

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Nice and calm: Blackbirds’ Jacob Bogdany stands at the foul line looking relaxed before he takes his second attempt. Bogdany had two points.

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Bringing the noise: Even on vacation, the Birdcage brought the hype to back the Blackbirds basketball team.

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Easy pickins: Blackbirds’ Alex Stapf gets an easy look at the basket for a layup late in the fourth quarter. Stapf had two points.