Photos: Blackbirds Hold Back Riverhawks, Win Sectional Title on Saturday

Last Wednesday, March 5, the top-seeded Voorheesville Blackbirds were looking to take that next step and get to a sectional final but first had to get past Coxsackie-Athens in the Section 2, Class B sectional semifinal. The Blackbirds did just that with a 58-43 win then on Saturday they won against Mechanicville 62-51.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Determined: Blackbirds’ Hannah Woodworth puts a shot back up over two Riverhawks defenders in the first quarter. Woodworth had three points.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Wide-open look: Blackbirds’ Ava Tabakian leaps up for a three-point shot before any Coxsackie-Athens defenders get to her. Tabakian had 10 points.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Taking a long shot: Blackbirds’ Maddy Tabakian fires from near the sideline as she looks to hit a three-point shot in the second quarter. Tabakian had two points.

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Quick speed: Blackbirds’ Mia Carmody dribbles right around Riverhawks’ Reaghan Hellen as Carmody looks to get to the basket. Carmody had 18 points.

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Deep range: Blackbirds’ Mia Carmody gets a shot off from behind the arc in the second half.

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Scoop and score: Blackbirds’ Alexa Voland looks up at the basket as she goes up for a layup after stealing the ball. Voland had two points.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Spinning away: Blackbirds’ Lana Orietas gets an open look at the basket after making a move to get away from her defender. Orietas led the Blackbirds with 23 points.