Photos: Broncos End Blackbirds Historic Season
On Saturday, June 1, the Voorheesville girls’ lacrosse team traveled up to Queensbury High School for the New York State Public High School Athletic Association regional final as they took on the Bronxville Broncos out of Section 1. The Birds couldn’t spread their wings against the tough Bronco defense and fell 17-4.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Happy surprise: Members of the Voorheesville girls lacrosse team and their coaches have huge smiles on their faces on Saturday morning as three Voorheesville fire trucks come into view to lead them towards Queensbury.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Showing love: Some parents hold signs and a Voorheesville flag as the escort heads towards them as they leave the school on Saturday morning.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Waving thanks: A few members of the lacrosse team stick their arms out of the school bus to wave towards family and friends as they head to Queensbury high school.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Peeling away: Blackbirds’ Gwen Gyurovits turns away from defenders as she looks for an open teammate. Gyurovits had an assist.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Forcing her way in: Blackbirds’ Allie Giglio spins away from Bronxville’s Rose Woolery as Giglio heads towards goal. Giglio had a goal.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Um, excuse me: Blackbirds’ Gabby Curley comes to a stop as Bronxville’s Quinn Sheehan steps in front of her as Curley attempts to come around to the front of the net. Curley had a goal.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Out running the defense: Blackbirds Erin Owens sprints around the back of the goal as Bronxville’s Caitlin Burke (16) and Quinn Sheehan (15) attempt to stop Owens. Owens had two goals and an assist.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Into the thick of it: Blackbirds’ Erin Owens attempts to split Bronxville’s Atti Pulkkinen (17) and Amy Villanueva (25) sticks but gets fouled.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Stick checked: Blackbirds’ Gwen Gyurovits tries to run into the offensive zone but the Bronxville defender uses her stick to keep her out.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Staying hydrated: On the hot turf at Queensbury High School, Blackbirds’ Violet Cillis (22), Eva Curley (2), Lauren Giglio (15), and Gina Seggos (9) show the Enterprise to have some oranges to stay hydrated and not get any cramps.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Can’t catch me: Blackbirds’ Julia Kito sprints down the sideline as she gets by the Bronxville defender.