Photos: Bulldogs Repeat Falls Short, Finish Second In the State
On Sunday, March 22, the Berne-Knox-Westerlo boys’ basketball squad looked to defend their 2025 state championship in Class C as they took on Section 3’s Cooperstown at Vision Veterans Memorial Arena in Binghamton. Shots weren’t falling for the Bulldogs and they fell, 52 to 43.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Here come the dogs! The Berne-Knox-Westerlo cheer team formed a wall while they cheered for the basketball team as they ran onto the court.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Leaning in: Bulldogs’ George Wright fades towards the basket as he looks to get off a shot in the first quarter. Wright had five points, five rebounds, one assist, and three blocks.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Hitting from downtown: Bulldogs’ Jayden Buie leaps up from behind the three-point shot in the first quarter. Buie had 12 points, six rebounds, and one assist.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Trying to beat the buzzer: Bulldogs’ Shane Kirker goes up for a shot as Hawkeyes’ Christian Lawson tries to disrupt it. Kirker had 15 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, three blocks, and one steal.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Going hard: Bulldogs’ Shane Kirker flies towards the hoop as he looks to shoot a layup as Hawkeyes’ Brody Murdock tries to block. Kirker had 15 points,10 rebounds, four assists, three blocks, and one steal.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Rooting for their team: Members of the cheer team stand up as they start a cheer during a timeout during the game.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Firing away: Bulldogs’ Jayden Buie takes a three-point shot during the fourth quarter as Hawkeyes’ Christian Lawson runs past. Buie had 12 points, six rebounds, and one assist.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Don’t step on me as Bulldogs’ Matt Dwyer looks up as he’s laying on the floor as teammate George Wright goes up for a shot while Hawkeyes’ Jackson Crisman tries to block. Wright had five points, five rebounds, one assist, and three blocks while Dwyer had one assist and two steals.