Photos: Falcons Sink Dutch In AA Quarters
On Thursday, Feb. 23, the Guilderland girls’ basketball team traveled to Albany High School to take on the top-seeded Falcons in the Section 2, Class AA quarterfinals. Guilderland stayed close but the Falcons’ height and speed in the fourth wore the Dutch down and they fell, 66 to 37.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Pushing the pace: Guilderland’s Jessica Helou-Topini races up the court past Albany’s Taliyha Braxton in the first quarter. Helou-Topini had two points.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Leaning in: Guilderland’s Gwen Case tries to get a shot off from the tight defense from Albany’s Taliyha Braxton. Case had four points.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Locked in: Guilderland’s Destiny Pipino stands ready to let the three-point shot in the first quarter. Pipino co-led the Dutch with 11 points.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
From way downtown: Guilderland’s Haley Waldron leaps from her right foot to let a three-point shot from distance in the first quarter. Waldron co-led the Dutch with 11 points.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Stepping into one: Guilderland’s Jessica Helou-Topini keeps her eyes on the hoop as she prepares to let a shot fly.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Ball flying: Guilderland’s Destiny Pipino lets a shot go in the second quarter.
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Hand her face: Guilderland’s Madyson Hamilton gets a shot roll off her fingers just before Albany’s Mia Corazzini in the second quarter.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Spanning: Guilderland’s Brooke Lilley races up the court as she looks for a teammate in the third quarter.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Double teamed: Guilderland’s Brooke Lilley looks to leap up for a layup but Albany’s Azera Gates (32) and Mia Corazzini (20) prevent her from having a clean look. Lilley had nine points.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Free look: Guilderland’s Haley Waldron spots herself behind the three-point line to take a shot with no defender in front of her. Waldron co-led the Dutch with 11 points, Destiny Popino also had 11 points.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Holding steady: Guilderland’s Vivian Timmons stops her dribble as she looks to make a pass.