Photos: Blackbirds Soar Into Class B Quarters

On Tuesday, Feb. 24, the fourth-seed Voorheesville girls’ basketball squad battled 13th-seed Fonda-Fultonville at home. The Blackbirds took control of the game from the opening tip as they glided into Saturday’s quarterfinals with a 71-29 win.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Poised to shoot: Blackbirds’ Emma Diamantis holds the ball as she prepares to take a three-point shot in the second quarter. Diamantis had six points.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Hard drive: Blackbirds’ Katie Burns gets behind the defense as she goes up for a wide-open layup in the second quarter. Burns had 16 points.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Not stopping her: Blackbirds’ Mia Carmody stops on a dime at the top of the lane as she goes up for a jump shot around two Valleyhawks’ defenders. Carmody led the Blackbirds with 22 points.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Letting it fly: Blackbirds’ Sophia VonFricken gets off an open look three-point shot. VonFricken had 12 points.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Going up strong: Blackbirds’ Maddy Tabakian looks to go up for a layup as Valleyhawks’ Grace Furnare tries to block it. Tabakian had six points.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Free range: Blackbirds’ Lily Smith drives into the lane in the third quarter as she gets past the defense and goes up for a layup. Smith had seven points.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Quick putback: Blackbirds’ Olivia Diamantis grabs the rebound and goes back up for a layup in the fourth quarter. Diamantis had two points.