On Friday, Jan. 23, the Voorheesville Blackbirds boys’ basketball team traveled to Mohonasen High School to face off against the Warriors. The Birds started off well in the first half but the Warriors battled back to win, 59-53.
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First to the ball: Blackbirds’ Zach Jarvis leaps up to get his hand onto the opening tip as he duels Mohonasen’s Dom Montanye.
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Flying high: Blackbirds’ Alex Burch soars towards the basket for a layup as Mohonasen’s Cristian Iuliano tries to slap the ball away. Burch had 15 points.
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Hard drive: Blackbirds’ Tom Novotny looks to get to the basket as a Mohonasen player hits his arm. Novotny led the Blackbirds with 16 points.
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Shifty moves: Blackbirds’ Liam Wuttke dribbles past Mohonasen’s Brady Bullinger as Wuttke looks to get to the basket in the second quarter.
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Baby hook: Blackbirds’ Macklin Vink spins away from Mohonasen’s Brady Bullinger as Vink attempts to get a shot off. Vink had three points.
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Easy put back: Blackbirds’ Zach Jarvis leans towards the basket as he puts up a shot after a rebound in the third quarter. Jarvis had two points.
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Quick release: Blackbirds’ Nick Coluccio gets off a shot before the oncoming Mohonasen defender tries to block the shot. Coluccio had three points.
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Mid air battle: Blackbirds’ Minh Tri Turnbull starts to leap off his left foot in an attempt for a layup but Mohonasen’s Brady Bullinger meets him halfway. Tri Turnbull had 14 points.