Photos: Sabres Rattle Birds
The Voorheesville Blackbirds boys’ basketball team hosted a Colonial Council matchup against Schalmont at home in which the Birds had a tough time cracking the Sabres’ defense in the 64-to-51 loss.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Attempting a drive to the basket: Voorheesville’s Henry Powell tries to lay the ball past the Sabres’ Jesse O’Dell in the first quarter. Powell scored four points.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Driving in between three defenders, the Birds’ Joe Saia scores two of his team-high 21 points in the game and helped the Birds attempt a comeback from a 15-point deficit in the second half.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
The Sabres’ defense kept the Birds caged through the game. Voorheesville's P.J. Parker attempts a fade-away shot but the Sabres’ Jesse O’Dell gets his hand on the ball and blocks Parker’s shot. Parker had nine points in the game.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Getting surrounded: Blackbirds' Frank Tedesco attempts a finger-roll shot after being swarmed by three Sabres’ defenders. Tedesco had 10 points.