Photos: Crusaders Ground Blackbirds
On Friday, Dec. 13, the Voorheesville girls’ basketball team hosted a Colonial Council foe in Catholic Central, the defending state champs, at home. The quick and lengthy Crusader team kept the Blackbirds from hanging around as the Blackbirds fell 63-to-26.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Slamming on the brakes: Blackbirds’ Maddy Tabakian sprints up the court to break away from the full-court press but Crusaders’ Amia Rodriguez shuts the door.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Spotting up: Blackbirds’ Mia Carmody stares at the basket as she prepares to fire a three-point shot in the first quarter. Carmody led the Blackbirds with 11 points.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Going up strong: Blackbirds’ Lana Orietas drives to the basket as Crusaders’ Kristen Foglia attempts to alter Orietas’ shot. Orietas had nine points.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Driving low: Blackbirds’ Alexa Voland dribbles the ball along the baseline as Crusaders’ Meghan Paul tries to get in front of Voland. Voland had two points.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
I want this: Blackbirds’ Hannah Woodworth tries to wrestle for the ball against a Crusaders player on the floor.
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Feeling the heat: Blackbirds’ Katie Burns looks to leap up to go for a layup but Crusaders’ Tanavia Turpin comes in for the block.
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Backing in: Blackbirds’ Mia Carmody looks to drive and push back on Crusaders’ El’Dior Dobere into the lane in the third quarter. Carmody led the Blackbirds with 11 points.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Letting it fly: Blackbirds’ Ava Tabakian releases her shot from beyond the arc as Crusaders’ Tanavia Turpin comes flying in.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
New head bird: New head coach Terrance Florence places his hand on Mia Carmody’s shoulder as they talk during a timeout.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Getting a shot off: Blackbirds’ Hannah Woodworth leaps up to release the ball as two Catholic Central players try to stop her. Woodworth had four points.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Locked in: Blackbirds’ Alexa Voland stares at the rim as she prepares to take a free throw.