Photos: Dutch Boys Led Early, Fall Late
On Saturday February 27th, the Guilderland boys basketball team traveled to Shaker High School in Colonie. The Dutch played the night before at home before making the early morning trip to Shaker to play at a 10 a.m. game. They lead mostly through the first half but the Blue Bison made some changes to come back to win 54 to 49.
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Who gets it? Guilderland’s Sean Butler attempts to out jump Shaker’s Joseph Mariano for the opening tip at Guilderland’s Feb. 27th game at Shaker.
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Hard fight: Guilderland’s Ben Fiori battles Shaker’s Michael Simkulet in the first quarter for the loose ball along the baseline. The refs called for a jump ball and the Dutch retained possession. Fiori had three points.
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Looking to dish? Guilderland’s Pat Bruno drives the baseline against Shaker’s Nicholas Montalto in the first quarter. Bruno had 10 points.
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Coming up the floor: Guilderland’s Ben Fiori dribbles into the front court as a referee trails him in the first quarter. Fiori had three points.
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Forcing his way: Guilderland’s Mitchell Mackissock battles with Shaker’s Joseph Mariano near the basket in the second quarter. Mackissock led the Dutch with 18 points in the 54 to 49 loss.
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Shiny court: Guilderland’s Colin Caulfield drives to the basket against Shaker’s Luke Wyrshyhora early in the third quarter. Caulfield had two points.
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Sandwiched: Guilderland’s Mitchell Mackissock tries to pass the ball to a teammate as two Shaker players surround him near the basket. Mackissock had 18 points.
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Pump fake: Guilderland’s Mitchell Mackissock fakes out Michael Simkulet, in air, to score late in the fourth quarter to pull the Dutch closer but the rally fell short. Mackissock had 18 points.
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What double team: Guilderland’s Pat Bruno leaps to get off a shot late in the fourth quarter in between Amari Basdeo and Michael Simkulet. Bruno had 10 points.
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Fouled? Guilderland’s Pat Bruno watches his shot as Shaker’s Amari Basdeo hits Bruno’s shooting hand and Shaker’s Michael Simkulet gets there late. Bruno had 10 points.