Photos: Bulldogs Fend Off Eagles To Take Class C Title
On Sunday, March 9, the Berne-Knox-Westerlo boys’ basketball team, the top seed in Class C, faced off against a familiar foe in Duanesburg. The Bulldogs faced the Eagles twice this year and won. It was a dog fight on Sunday but the Bulldogs held on to win the Section 2 title, 54-51, their first since 1978-1979.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Making the drive: Bulldogs’ Shane Kirker dribbles hard with his left hand as he fends off Eagles’ Evan Williams during the first quarter. Kirker had 10 points, nine rebounds, one steal, and one assist.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Big shooter: Bulldogs’ Jayden Buie leaps up to get a three-point shot off in front of Eagles’ Jeffrey Mulhern in the first quarter. Buie led the Bulldogs’ with 14 points and had one steal and one assist.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Getting inside: Bulldogs’ Dayne Coates leans past the defense as he puts up a shot during the first quarter. Coates had eight points along with three steals, two blocks, and three assists
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Firing away: Bulldogs’ Arlen Wright goes up to get off a wide open three point shot during the first half. Wright had four points and four rebounds.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Rim shaker: Bulldogs’ Shane Kirker leaps up to deliver a slam dunk from a pass from Jayden Buie in the second quarter.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Confident free throw: Bulldogs’ Blake Terrell prepares to take his second free-throw during the second quarter. Terrell had three points, four rebounds, and an assist.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Well hello there: The BKW mascot sits down on the stairs as he interacts with a couple of fans.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Scoop shot: Bulldogs’ Arlen Wright goes up for a reverse layup during the second half.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Easy drive: Bulldogs’ Matt Dwyer dribbles quickly as he makes his way towards the basket. Dwyer had eight points, five rebounds, three steals, one block, and two assists.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Determination: Bulldogs’ George Wright drives hard past two Duanesburg defenders in the second half. Wright had seven points, 10 rebounds and a steal.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Nervous craze: Many BKW fans packed the stands and cheered loudly when the team scored a basket as they fell the Sectional championship coming back to Berne.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Jubilation: Bulldogs’ Dayne Coates dribbles the ball to knock off the last seconds as teammate George Wright starts to celebrate the teams’ Sectional championship.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Taking it all in: As Bulldogs’ head coach Andrew Wright looks at the cheering fans going crazy in the stands as his team goes crazy on the court.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Holding the banner: Members of the BKW team stand behind the Section 2 banner after collecting the sectional plaque.