Photos: Blackbirds Season Clipped In State Semis
On Friday morning, March 21, the Voorheesville girls walked out of their school to a raucous parade where classmates, teachers, and parents cheered them on as they headed towards Hudson Valley Community College for their New York State Public High School Athletic Association Class B state semifinal. The Birds were swarmed by Cold Spring Harbor all game long and fell, 62 to 32.
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Ready to go: Members of the Blackbirds’ team all walk out of the school towards the bus as they get ready for their state semifinal game.
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All lined up: Voorheesville students along with faculty and the players' parents lined the parking lot as the school bus led by Voorheesville fire department apparatus cheered on the team as they headed towards Hudson Valley Community College.
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Hyping the Birds: Parents hold up signs as the school bus drives by for the players to see.
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Showing their Birds love: Students start to wave and yell as the school bus passes by them as they headed towards New Salem Road.
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Avoiding the ball: Blackbirds’ Lana Orietas and Seahawks’ Ryan Reynolds swat at the ball as the ref covers his head to protect himself.
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Holding her spot: Blackbirds’ Hannah Woodworth puts pressure on Seahawks’ Ryan Reynolds from inbounding the ball in the first quarter.
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Staying close: Blackbirds’ Ava Tabakian gets close to Seahawks’ Olivia Mulada to keep her from advancing the ball. Tabakian had two assists, six rebounds, and a steal.
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Soaring towards the hoop: Blackbirds’ Mia Carmody drives past Seahawks’ Olivia Mulada towards the basket as the Seahawks bench yells. Carmody had 10 points, two assists, seven rebounds, five steals, and two blocks.
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Tough down low: Blackbirds’ Hannah Woodworth goes up for a layup but Seahawks’ Ryan Reynolds gets her hand onto the ball. Woodworth led the Blackbirds with 11 points, one assist, one steal, seven rebounds, and one block.
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Not stopping her: Blackbirds’ Lana Orietas goes up for a shot in between Seahawks’ Ryan Reynolds (5) and Ainsley Dircks (15) in the first quarter. Orietas had nine points, one assist, seven rebounds, and three blocks.
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Quick movement: Blackbirds’ Maddie Tabakian shifts her feet as she looks to make a pass towards a teammate in the second quarter. Tabakian had two points, two assists, four rebounds, and two steals.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Voorheesville students flocked to Hudson Valley Community College on Friday morning to cheer on their Blackbirds.