Photos: Dutch Battle Tough But Fall In Overtime To Sabres

On Monday, Dec. 29, the Guilderland girls’ basketball team competed in the opening round of the 42nd annual Kirvin Cup at Mohonasen High School against Schalmont. The Dutch battled all game long and finally tied it up in the fourth quarter but couldn’t get that bucket to take the lead and fell, 40-34.

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Making a drive: Guilderland’s Aileana Engelson looks to take the basketball towards the hoops as Schalmont’s Sandra Cirilla stays close by. Engelson had three points.

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Fade away: Guilderland’s Aileana Engelson leaps up in front of Schalmont’s Arianna Brandon as she looks to get a shot off in the first quarter.

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Looking to score: Guilderland’s Olivia Bigness eyes the basket as she looks to leap up for a layup as Schalmont’s Gia Kowalcyk tries to stop her. Bigness had four points.

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Going up hard: Guilderland’s Olivia Bigness goes up strong to get off a shot as Schalmont’s Arianna Brandon crowds her in defense.

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Eyeing her shot: Guilderland’s Emily Bigness peers around the basketball as she prepares to take a three-point shot in the second quarter. Bigness had eight points.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Feeling the bump: Guilderland’s Christina Williams goes up strong to take a shot towards the basket as Schalmont’s Madi Montrym fouls her. Williams led the Dutch with 11 points.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Behind the defense: Guilderland’s Christina Williams dribbles past Schalmont’s Sandra Cirilla as Williams looks to get an open layup.

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Firing away: Guilderland’s Leah Lahera spots up to take a three-point shot late in the fourth quarter. Lahera had five points.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Floating it: Guilderland’s Gianna Badamosi spins to take a shot over the outstretched hand of Schalmont’s Arianna Brandon.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Baby hook: Guilderland’s Cameron Kile spins away from Schalmont’s Madi Montrym late in the fourth quarter to attempt a shot. Kile had three points.