Photos: Top-Seeded Blackbirds Soar To Class B Semis
On Saturday, March 1, Class B top-seed Voorheesville girls’ basketball squad hosted the eighth-seeded Corinth at Clayton A. Bouton. The Blackbirds used their full-court-pressure defense all game long to pull out a 56-to-41 win.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Out jumped: Blackbirds’ Lana Orietas gets her hand on the ball well before Riverhawks’ Sage Shanahan can get her hand to it during the opening tip.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Leaner: Blackbirds’ Hannah Woodworth is surrounded by Riverhawks’ Isabella Craig (15), Sage Shanahan (20) and Whitney Cameron (22) as she attempts to get a shot off after a rebound. Woodworth had seven points.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Baby hook: Blackbirds’ Mia Carmody spins away from Riverhawks’ Caitlyn Crossman as Carmody puts up a shot in the second quarter. Carmody led the Blackbirds with 18 points.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Soaring in: Blackbirds’ Alexa Voland leaps and leans in to go up for a layup during the second quarter. Voland had five points.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Using her height: Blackbirds’ Lana Orietas turns and leaps up to take a shot well over Riverhawks’ Sage Shanahan. Orietas had 13 points.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Found her spot: Blackbirds’ Maddy Tabakian starts to ascend as he pushes off her left foot to attempt a layup. Tabakian had five points.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Off the tip of her finger: Blackbirds’ Ava Tabakian goes up for a floater shot before getting into the lane during the third quarter. Tabakian had six points.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Locked and loaded: Blackbirds’ Katie Burns stares at the basket as she prepares to take a shot before Riverhawks’ Sage Shanahan gets to block her shot. Burns had two points.