Photos: Birds Clipped in OT
The magical run for the Voorheesville girls’ basketball team came to an end Saturday in a heart-pounding game. After a string of upsets that led to winning the school’s 11th sectional title, the Blackbirds faced Northeastern Clinton in Saturday’s regional final at Hudson Valley Community College. The Birds were down by 14 points at halftime on Saturday but fought their way back to lead. As the crowd roared, with five seconds left, the Birds had a chance to win but ultimately lost in overtime, 51 to 44.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Eye on the prize: Voorheesville’s Emily Burke looks to go up against Northeastern Clinton’s Marlie Sample in the second half. Burke had nine points, none bigger than a huge four-point play. She made a three-pointer and a foul shot late in the game to go along with five rebounds and two steals.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Looking for room: Voorheesville's Morgan Keith attempts to get around the stifling defense of the Cougars’ Gabby Dumas in the second half. Keith had one rebound and an assist. The Birds had a tough shooting day in the game.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Strong move: Blackbirds' Rebecca Clair splits the defense late in the second half past the Cougars’ Abrielle Racine and another player. Clair had five points, four rebounds, four steals, and four assists.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Keeping her team in the game: Voorheesville's Olivia Barringer, left, goes up strong for a layup against Racine in the second half. Barringer had a team-high 18 points, 14 rebounds, and one assist.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Nothing but net: Blackbirds' Victoria Konicki gets off an easy shot in the third quarter. Konicki had seven points, 11 rebounds, one steal, and one assist.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Hair flying: Voorheesville’s Emily Burke goes strong for a layup in the first half. Burke had nine points, five rebounds, and two steals.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Hard time: Voorheesville’s Jennifer Bogart attempts to lay up the ball after a fast break but the efforts of a Northeastern Clinton player in the first half of the Blackbirds’ regional final game.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
High arcing: Voorheesville’s Leah Weber releases a shot in the first half of the regional final against Northeastern Clinton on Saturday afternoon. Weber had five points in the game, which included a three-pointer that gave the Birds a lead; she also had three rebounds and an assist.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Finding an opening: Voorheesville’s Rebecca Clair dribbles along the baseline past Northeastern Clinton’s Abrielle Racine in the second half. Clair had five points, four rebounds, and four steals and assists.