I have linked all of the game stories from Wednesday’s edition of The Journal News into the recaps below. You will find each story under its respective game:
CLASS C SEMIFINALS: No. 2 Haldane def. No. 3 Palisade Prep, 63-13.
Read Brian Heyman’s game story here.
Game notes: The Phoenix were simply overmatched Tuesday afternoon, as the Blue Devils easily rolled to a 63-13 win at the Westchester County Center. Haldane’s Allie Monteleone scored 26 points to lead all scorers. Teammates Liz Khadabux and Sam Lisikatos each added 10 points for the Blue Devils. The Phoenix were led by Paula Richards, who scored nine points in the loss.
Next round info: The Blue Devils will face No. 1 Hamilton in the championship game on Saturday at noon.
CLASS C SEMIFINALS: No. 1 Hamilton def. No. 4 Keio, 45-31.
Read Mike Zacchio’s game story here.
Game notes: If Hamilton’s Tiffany Corselli had had a really hot hand, Hamilton would have blown away No. 4 Keio in their semifinal game Tuesday at Westchester County Center. As it was, the point guard, who missed multiple layups, drained 25 points and actually outscored Keio 16-15 in the first half. Clearly, Haldane will be looking to key in on Corselli in the championship Saturday. It took Hamilton until the second half to really get the rest of its team fully involved in its offense. Still, Corselli was the only Red Raiders’ player in double figures. Maiya Scott and Kali Gill had eight each. The Unicorns’ Sae Toyomura hit for 13 and Mari Oki seven, including two 3-pointers in a row. But Keio could not get inside and didn’t do a good job with clock management, forcing shots just before the 30-second clock expired multiple times.
Next round info: The Red Raiders will face No. 2 Haldane in the championship game on Saturday at noon.
CLASS B SEMIFINALS: No. 2 Blind Brook def. No. 3 Kennedy, 39-33.
Read Nancy Haggerty’s game story here.
Game notes: Blind Brook is going to have an opportunity to play for its first sectional crown since it was in Class C in 2007. The Trojans built an 11-point lead in the third quarter and then held on after Kennedy cut it to four early in the fourth. They got strong efforts from two seniors up front. Forward Ally Silfen scored 18 and center Jackie Lavitt added 14. Blind Brook outscored Kennedy 11-3 in the second quarter to take a 22-12 lead. They held the Gaels to 0-of-12 shooting that quarter before Kaitlyn Knox finally hit a 3 with about three seconds left until the break. Junior center Kiera Hennessey had 13 points for Kennedy.
Next round info: Blind Brook will play No. 1 Irvington in the championship game Saturday at 7 p.m.
CLASS B SEMIFINALS: No. 1 Irvington def. No. 5 Dobbs Ferry, 85-37.
Read Phil Terrigno’s game story here.
Game notes: It was 11-11 early on and then Irvington outscored Dobbs Ferry 74-26. The Bulldogs (19-2) were led by their two Division I players. Lehigh-bound Lexi Martins was her usual formidable self inside. The senior forward scored 25. Marist-bound senior guard Brittni Lai added 15. It was 45-25 at halftime and 63-31 after three. Alyssa Chipelo scored 11 for the Eagles (15-6).
Next round info: Irvington will play No. 2 Blind Brook in the championship game Saturday at 7 p.m.
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Didn’t Blind Brook play Irvington last year for the section title after beating Dobbs in that overtime thriller in the semis?
Blind Brook played Irvington for the gold ball last year. Class B
85 points? how about using the whole shot clock, not running late in the game, making a certain number of passes.
Why does Coach Ricci only get hammered for running up scores?
To Amazed, Thank you so much for asking that question, Being from Ossining and a long time fan of Pride Basketball and Coach Ricci I wondered the same thing as soon as I saw the final score of this game. Everytime Ossining wins by anything more then 20 points they get slammed for running up the score. But is is no problem when Haldane or Irvington does the same thing, where are the comments now Stanner ?
Good point.
@ amazed
maybe it was because Dobbs Ferry was still pressing
@amazed- I dont believe there is any love lost between these 2 teams. Dobbs Ferry would have loved to be on the winning side and scored as many points as possible against Irvington but the Bulldogs are just too talented and deep. Irvingtons reserves scored 20+ points and were in the game the entire 4t qtr. so to say they ran up the score isnt really fair. Coach Maher is a hall of fame coach, a class act and would not intentionally let hat happen.
IMO- dont think Blind Brook has even a slight chance of coming close.
Saw the Kennedy/Blind Brook game last night. Fell asleep after 5 minutes. They can’t make foul shots and they shoot airballs on the threes. Kennedy wants to compete with CHSSA or whatever they call it. They will have no chance against those schools.
Amazed at Amazed………….
When you substitute freely, you still play the game the way it’s supposed to be played. The Lady Bulldogs made a ton of passes before each score, don’t kid yourself. This is the County Center and they are on a mission to do what no team but Lourdes has ever done. Win 4 State championships in a row.
County Center= Bring your A game or get beat bad!!! Way to go Irvington..Felt bad for the Dobbs Girls but THAT COACH he needed a nice ole butt kicking by Gina and Company. The refs tried to slow down the game by calling over 40 fouls, but that just couldnt help Dobbs.
Kennedy vs Blind Brook was like…..hmmm Lets put it this way…I would rather have watched Paint Dry!
For the record (again, bbf3) I am against all blowouts on the HS level unless the winning coach subs frequently, takes off the press and instructs the team to refrain from shooting until 25 to 30 seconds have expired on the shot clock. That is also an excellent way to improve the skills of the players who might wish to play at the next level because dribbling, holding and passing the ball are tools that all great players need to have.
Somebody apparently forgot about the statement they retracted re the Ossining/Scarsdale game when they didn’t like the lopsided halftime score