Photos: Blackbirds Cruise in First Round, Fall in Second
On Thursday, Feb. 17, the Voorheesville girls basketball team started their Section 2, Class B sectional game at home as the 13th seed against 20th seeded Mekeel Christian Academy. From the opening tip to the final whistle, the Birds won 72-20, then fell on Saturday evening to 4th seeded Ichabod Crane 69-34.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Starting the break: Voorheesville’s Mia Carmody, after stealing the ball away, races up the court. Carmody had 25 points.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
No contest: Voorheesville’s Reese Hoenig goes up for two of her 16 points in the first quarter.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Solid defense: Voorheesville’s Emily Thornton stays close to the Mekeel player in the first quarter.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Leaning in: Voorheesville’s Reese Hoenig attempts to get a shot off as a Mekeel player gets her hand on Hoenig. Hoenig had 16 points.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
From downtown: Voorheesville’s Mia Carmody gets off a shot from beyond the arc in the second quarter. Carmody led the Blackbirds with 25-points in the 72-20 win.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Quick turn: Voorheesville’s Hannah Woodworth spins away from the Mekeel defender to get off a shot in the second half. Woodworth had six points.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Eyes on the hoop: Voorheesville’s Emily Thornton gets ready to take a shot from behind the arc in the second half. Thornton had five points.