Photos: Bulldogs Pounce On Cougars, Battle Eagles For Championship
On Monday, March 3, the Berne-Knox-Westerlo boys’ basketball squad, the top seed in Class C, took to the court at Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls for the Section 2 semifinals against North Warren with a date in the finals on Sunday against Duanesburg. The Bulldogs started quick on their way to a 81-to-61 win.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Uncontested: Bulldogs’ Dayne Coates goes up for a layup after making the steal for an easy basket in the first quarter. Coates had 23 points, three rebounds, three steals, and a block.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Up and under: Bulldogs’ Arlen Wright leaps up in an attempt for a reverse layup after getting around the defender. Wright had seven points, three steals, and four rebounds.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Soaring: Bulldogs’ Shane Kirker goes up for a layup with no Cougar defender contesting it during the second quarter. Kirker led the Bulldogs with 30 points, 10 rebounds, four steals, three blocks, and two assists.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Ready to fire: Bulldogs’ Dayne Coates puts the ball into a shooting position as he prepares to take a shot before Cougars’ Elijah Horge can stop him.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Long range: Bulldogs’ Jayden Buie jumps up to take a three-point shot as Cougars’ Brodie Rooker tries to distract him. Buie had three points and a rebound.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Clean look: Bulldogs’ George Wright leaps up to take an open three-point shot during the fourth quarter. Wright had 10 points, two assists, and six rebounds.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Quick putback: Bulldogs’ Matt Dwyer looks up at the basket as he releases the ball towards it after collecting the rebound. Dwyer had eight points, 15 rebounds, one steal, and three assists.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Driving hard: Bulldogs’ Shane Kirker goes up strong for a layup as Cougars’ Semaj Cuyler attempts to get in Kirker’s way. Kirker led the Bulldogs with 30 points, 10 rebounds, four steals, three blocks, and two assists.