Photos: Birds Win Under New Wing
Defending Section 2 champions, the Voorheesville girls look to keep their title this basketball season. For the third time in three years, the Birds are under new leadership — coached by Tom Maxwell. The Blackbirds faced off against Cobleskill-Richmondville at home on Friday evening and won easily, 40 to 28.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Jump pass: Voorheesville's Claudia Reilly flicks a pass from the air during the first half toward a teammate to get an easy layup during a fast-break opportunity.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
At the ready: Voorheesville's Brooke Seaburg holds the ball high over her head in the corner of the court near the baseline to see if she can pass it to a player down low as teammate Jennifer Bogart (21) stands ready.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Battling hard: Blackbirds’ Claire Reilly, behind a Cobleskill-Richmondville player, and Jennifer Bogart fight for a loose ball in the first half. Bogart had three points in the victory.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Going up strong: Voorheesville's Claire Reilly attempts a hook shot over Cobleskill-Richmondville’s Ellia Dannible in the second half. Reilly had four points.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Force down low: Voorheesville's Olivia Barringer played a dominant game for the Blackbirds as she leans in against two Bulldogs players to score two of her team-high 17 points.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Spanning the court: Blackbird Jennifer Bogart dribbles up the floor to find an open teammate during the first half. Bogart had three points in the victory.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Ready to fire: Voorheesville’s Lily Zanello looks to drain a three-point shot during the first half of the Birds’ victory on Friday. Zanello had five points.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Running floater: Voorheesville’s Claire Reilly releases a shot from her fingertips during the second half. Reilly had four points.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Easy basket: Voorheesville’s Cece Whalen gets an easy layup for two of her four points in the Blackbirds’ win over Cobleskill-Richmondville.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Keeping his players ready: New Blackirds' coach Tom Maxwell talks with his players in the offensive zone to get them in the right spot.