Morristown Survives Hammond; Edwards-Knox Downs H-D Demons

amo establishes new points record at hermon-dekalb

Hermon-DeKalb’s Dylan Amo breaks the all-time Green Demons’ varsity career scoring record for both boys and girls, formerly at 1,252. Amo eclipsed the mark at 1,259 in the game against Hammond. Picture from left to right: Amo’s father Marty, Dylan, mother Shelly and brother Tyler.  (Eric Foote photo)

O.F.A. Sharpshooters Take Down B-M Panthers 70-42

Ogdensburg’s Pat Cosmo (3) drives to the hoop against Brushton-Moira defender Devan Mills (35). The Blue Devils improved to 14-4 overall, cruising to a 70-42 win over the B-M Panthers in a non-league crossover game. The Panthers fell to 7-8 overall.  (Ryan Bercume photo)  Game Gallery

Brushton-Moira’s Colton Garrand (32) grabs the rebound and holds on as Ogdensburg defenders put pressure on.   Breton LaRose led the Blue Devils with 13 points, while Matt Piercey and Tyler Knowlton each chipped in12 points. Devan Mills paced the Panthers with 14 points.

jackets disrupt & dominate: win 78-48 at edwards-knox

Madrid-Waddington’s Matt Kendall (40) gets a basket over Edwards-Knox’s Kaden Dandrow (22). Matt Kendall triggered the Jackets’ fast-paced romp over the Cougars with a 20-point performance. The Jackets sped to a quick 15-point lead in the first half and never let up on the Cougars in a 78-48 road win.
(Eric Foote photo)  Game Gallery

Edwards-Knox’s Ryan Meilleur (32) attempts on shot in the paint, squeezing between Madrid-Waddington’s Alex Brock (2) and Greg Thompson (3). Alex Brock chipped in 17 points for the Jackets (9-1, 14-1 overall), while Zach Marcellus dropped in 15 points and Colin O’Bryan chipped in 12. Ben Fuller led the Cougars with 16 points while Ryan Meilleur scored 13 points for the Cougars (5-5 East, 9-6 overall).

Lumberjacks Pull Away in 4th Quarter to Beat Colts

Tupper Lake’s Mitch Keniston (33) and Colton-Pierrepont’s Brent Hoyt (52) face off on the opening tip, won by the Lumberjacks.  Hoyt and Zach Farr scored eight points each for the Colton.  Alex Bonno led Colton-Pierrepont with 15 points.  The game stayed close for the first three periods with Tupper Lake leading 13-11, 28-23 and 36-31, before pulling away for the 49-35 win.

Colton-Pierrepont’s Mike Murray (22) reads Tupper Lake's attacking double-team defense, pulls up and drops a mid-range jump shot. The Lumberjacks outscored the Colts 13-4 in the final quarter to post a 49-35 win. Mitch Keniston sank 17 points and Jordan Garrow pitched in 16 points to lead the Tupper Lake.
(Taylor Caswell photo)  Game Gallery

LARRIES COMPLETE SWEEP OF B-M PANTHES ATOP NORTH DIV.

Brushton-Moira’s Devan Mills (35) rolls inside to take a one-handed shot against the interior of the St. Lawrence Central defense, including Larries Donovan Patraw (23), Nate Cole (11) and Zane Ramsdell. The Larries' home win put them up a game in the North standings, but two games ahead in the loss column.
(Ryan Bercume photo)  Game Gallery

St. Lawrence Central’s Patraw Donovan (23) speed dribbles up the court on a fast break as Brushton-Moira’s Adam Martin (3) gives chase.  THe Larries put a tighter clamp on first place with a 50-32 win at home against the Panthers.  Donovan Patraw dropped in 14 points and Nate Cole added 11 to pace the Larries.  Brushton-Moira was led by Zach Tudor with 12 points.

Massena RACKS UP 73-49 WIN OVER St. Lawrence Larries

Massena’s Joe LaBelle (11) goes in for the lay-up while St. Lawrence’s Josh White (3) tries to get back for the block. LaBelle poured in 19 points to lead the Red Raiders to their ninth win in 12 games, beating St. Lawrence Central 73-49 in an interdivisional game. The Larries' Zane Ramsdell scored a game-best 25 points.  (Ryan Bercume photo)  Game Gallery

St. Lawrence’s Josh White (3) pulls up for the shot, but Massena’s Logan Norris (13) is ready for the block. Zack Rusaw chipped in 12 points and Troy Myers added 11 points for the Red Raiders. Nathan Cole pitched in 11 points and Regan Dunbar contributed nine points for the Larries. 

CHATEAUGAY RALLIES TO BEAT M-W JACKETS 58-53 IN EAST

Madrid-Waddington’s Zach Marcellus (20) drives to the hoop while protecting the ball from Chateaugay’s Michael Boyea (10). In a battle of undefeated East teams down the stretch, the Bulldogs rallied to tie the game at 48-48, before outscoring the Jackets 10-5 in the final three minutes to win 58-53 at The Hive. (Eric Foote photo)   Game Gallery

Chateaugay’s Corey Richards (11) starts the fast break after taking the ball away from Madrid-Waddington’s Colin O’Bryan (30).  Michael Boyea poured in 19 points in the first half, leading the Bulldogs to a 33-23 halftime lead. Madrid-Waddington came out of halftime on fire, keeping the Bulldogs off the scoreboard for the first four minutes and mounting a 20-6 third-quarter surge to grab a 43-39 advantage. However, in a battle of the undefeated teams down the stretch in a battle for supremacy in the East Division, the Bulldogs rallied to tie the game at 48-48. Erik Fleury punched in a lay up with 3:40 left to regain the lead. The Bulldogs outscored the Jackets 8-5 the rest of the way to win 58-53 in the thriller. Boyea finished with 27 points, including 9-for-10 from the free-throw line. Fleury also racked up 21 points and eight board. Alex Brock was hot behind the arc with five 3-pointers and a 17-point night. Greg Thompson added 12 points and Colin O’Bryan chipped in 11 points.

BLUE DEVILS UPSET POTSDAM WITH 20-4 LAST QUARTER, 56-47

The Ogdensburg Blue Devils ended the Potsdam Sandstoners 10-game unbeaten string with a stinging 20-4 fourth quarter and emerged with a 56-47 win.  The Blue Devils' Matt Piercey threw in 10 points in the final frame to complete a 16-point performance in dishing Potsdam its first loss.  Pat Cosmo added 11 points, while a trio of Devils -- Colin Toss, Kinnon LaRose and Breton LaRose each scored seven points.  The win ties O.F.A. with Potsdam for the lead in the Central Division. 

Potsdam, which led 43-36 point into the fourth quarter, was led by Konnor Bigwarfe who nailed five 3-pointers in delivering a game-high 17 points for the Blue and Orange. (File photo)

CANTON SQUEEZES OUT 61-57 WIN OVER NORWOOD-NORFOLK

 Canton’s Evan LaPoint goes up for the layup, but is fouled by Norwood-Norfolk’s Nick Stewart (5). The Golden Bears outlasted the Flyers 61-57. Eddie Bortnick led the Bears with 24 points, while Lapoint added 15. Dan Devine dropped in 17 points, while Jordan LaShomb contributed 11 points for the Flyers.  (Scott Bartenstein photo)  Game Gallery

Norwood-Norfolk’s Dan Devine (15) cuts through the Bears defense and lays the ball in.  Canton led the game 34-24 at the half, but the Flyers made a valiant effort to come back. Devine led the Flyers with 17 points, but N-N fell 61-57 in a North Division matchup.  The Bears improved to 2-2 in the division and 4-4 overall, while the Flyers fell to 1-3, 2-9 overall.

POTSDAM BATTLES TOUGH MASSENA "D" TO RALLY 40-37

Massena’s Zach Rusaw (33) goes hard to the basket and meets Potsdam’s Shawn Clark (30) trying for the block at the rim.  Mike Chambers led the Sandstoners with 15 points, while Josh Adams contributed a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds as Potsdam pulled out the 40-37 win.  Zach  Hopps led the Red Raiders with 15 points, while Troy Myers pitched in nine rebounds.  (Scott Bartenstein photo)  Game Gallery

Potsdam’s Josh Adams (41) hits a baseline jumper during the Sandstoners' second-half comeback. After trailing 16-10 at the half and 28-25 through the third, Potsdam pulled the game out with a 40-37 victory in the Central division matchup. The Raiders had a look at a 3-pointer at the buzzer, but missed for the tie.

LARRIES OPEN NORTH SEASON WITH 62-47 WIN OVER CANTON

St Lawrence Central’s Donovan Patraw (23) rolls off the screen and drives to the hoop. Patraw scored 15 points.  The Larries' Todd Ramsdell added 14 points, while Josh White snagged 12 points as St. Lawrence broke away from a 29-25 halftime lead and defeated Canton 62-47 in a North Division game.
 (Scott Bartenstein photo)  Game Gallery

St. Lawrence’s Nate Cole (11) shoots over the disruption from two Canton defenders.  Nate Cole added nine points to the Larries' cause.  Evan LaPoint fired in 14 points to lead Canton with Patrick McGaw contributing 12 points for the Golden Bears.

seton catholic uses size to nip colton-pierrepont 33-32

Seton Catholic’s Carson Hynes (33) uses his size to get a hand on the shot by Colton-Pierrepont’s Alex Bonno (4). The six-foot-eight Hynes was an imposing force with 16 points, 13 boards and six blocks, but the Colts battled to a 20-20 halftime deadlock behind Bonno's 14 points, before falling 33-32.  Keagen Briggs chipped in nine points, 11 rebounds and three blocks. Brent Hoyt and Mike Murray contributed six points each for the Colts.  (Taylor Caswell photo)  Game Gallery

Colton-Pierrepont’s Alex Bonno (4) drives to the net and gets fouled on the layup against Seton Catholic’s Joey LaFranca (21).  The Knights outscored the Colts 7-4 in a tightly-defended fourth quarter to post the win and even their record at 3-3. The Colts led 28-26 entering the final quarter.

SARANAC OUTDUELS MALONE 47-44 IN X-VII CHALLENGE

Malone’s Mitchell Gallagher (32) pulls up for the tough inside jumper while swarmed by three Saranac Central defenders. Clutch shooting from Joe Tobin (14 points) and Connor Christopherson (10 points) in the stretch broke a 43-43 tie with a minute remaining to lift the Chiefs to a 47-44 win over the Huskies.  (Ryan Bercume photo)  Game Gallery

Malone’s Ben Honahan (3) pulls up for the shot as Saranac’s Jake Liberty (11) attempts the block.  Malone led 23-18 at the intermission, but Saranac kept switching defenses to disrupt the Huskies in the second half and outscored their opponents 29-21 the rest of the way Mitch Gallagher bested the Huskies with 15 points. The rest of the Huskies struggled with no more than six points each, coming from Austin Dunlavey and Harvey Smith.

EDWARDS-KNOX TRUMPS OLD RIVAL H-D DEMONS IN 4th QTR.

Edwards-Knox’s Ryan Meilleur (32) jets past Hermon-DeKalb’s Caulen Allen and scoots to the hoop for a two-pointer. The Edwards-Knox Cougars beat the Hermon-DeKalb Green Demons 41-29 in the semifinal round of the Burkman Classic. E-K advances to play Madrid-Waddington for the tournament title.  The Cougars delivered a stunning 21-6 fourth-quarter effort to overcome the Demons.  (Tom Emburey photo)  Game Gallery

Hermon-DeKalb’s Zack Cleveland works his way into the lane around Edwards-Knox defender Jesse Bullock.  The Cougars came from behind 23-20 at the end of the third quarter with a 21-6 run in the final quarter to drop Hermon-DeKalb 41-29 in the Burkman Classic at Canton.  Ben Fuller led the way with 13 points.  Cleveland led the Green Demons with 12 points.
(Tom Emburey photo)  Game Gallery

YELLOW JACKETS STING BEARS IN BURKMAN CLASSIC OPENER

Madrid-Waddington’s Richard Wright speeds past Canton’s Nick Archibald (11) on a breakaway that produced two points for the Yellow Jackets during the 33rd Annual Burkman Classic in Canton. The Yellow Jackets thrashed the Golden Bears 75-28. M-W advances to meet Edwards-Knox in the tournament final.
 (Tom Emburey photo)  Game Gallery

Madrid-Waddington’s Greg Thompson dishes the ball over Canton defenders to a teammate waiting to launch a three-pointer. Canton defenders include Jeff Hammond (31), Garrett Kinney (22) and Cody Peters (32).  Zach Marcellus led the Yellow Jackets with 20 points and seven steals.  Colin O'Bryan dealt 17 points and Matt Kendall cranked up 14 points for the Jackets.  Ed Bortnick led Canton with eight points.

POTSDAM JUMPS TO EARLY LEAD BEATING BEEMANTOWN

Potsdam’s Nick Vaccaro (23) looks to swing the ball while Beekmantown’s Keon Jahanbakhsh (22) plays him man-to-man. Potsdam enjoyed a 14-4 lead through the first quaster and 35-16 at the half, en route to a 55-35 win over the Eagles. Josh Adams netted 15 points and Mike Chambers downed 13 more in the win.   (Ryan Bercume photo)  Game Gallery

Potsdam’s Josh Adams (41) goes up for the layup past the block attempt from Beekmantown’s Keegan Ryan (44).  Potsdam improved to 8-0 overall.  Ryan produced a game-best 26 points, but was not enough to overcome Potsdam's early halftime run 35-16, en route to a 55-35 win.  Potsdam's Lee Buchanan scored eight points, while Konnor Bigwarfe added six.

M-W JACKETS CRUISE PAST P-H PANTHERS IN 73-43 VICTORY

Madrid-Waddington’s Jacob Barney (12) goes up for a short-range jump shot against Parishville-Hopkinton’s Dustin Andrus (15). Colin O'Bryan whipped in 22 points, while Matt Kendall added 18 and Zach Marcellus dropped in 10 points to guide the Yellow Jackets to a 73-43 win over the Panthers.

Parishville-Hopkinton’s Tyler Gallagher (10) and Chase Donovan (11) both go after a rebound on a missed Madrid-Waddington shot.  Colin O'Bryan stacked up a 22-point night as the Yellow Jackets stayed undefered at 3-0 in the East Division and 5-0 overall. Matt Kendall splashed two three-pointers in an 18-point performance. Zach Marcellus and Alex Brock chimed in with 10 and 8 points respectively. Madrid-Waddington led 17-10 after the first quarter, but it was a 21-8 run in the fourth quarter that sealed the win. Parishville-Hopkinton was led by Dustin Andrus with 13 points, while Trevor Zellweger chipped in nine points and eight rebounds. Chase Donovan added eight points.
(Garrett DiTullio photo)  Game Gallery

MASSENA HOLDS OFF MALONE FOR 53-51 CENTRAL VICTORY

Massena’s Zach Rusaw (33) goes up for a one-handed slam dunk early in the first quarter against the Malone Huskies. Massena took a 13-3 lead through the first quarter, but struggled during the middle quarters. The Raiders surged back in the fourth quarter to squeeze out a 53-51 Central Division win.  (Garrett DiTullio photo)  Game Gallery

Malone’s Mitchell Gallagher (32) fights for a rebound against Massena’s Zach Rusaw (33).  Joey LaBelle contributed 13 points to the Raiders, while Josh Miller added 10 points and both Zach Hopps and Troy Myers dropped in nine points each for Massena. The Raiders improved to 2-0 in the Central Division and 4-0 overall. Malone’s Mitch Gallagher posted a game-best 18 points as the Huskies lost their second-straight heartbreaker, after losing to Potsdam 50-49. The Huskies are 0-2 in the Central Division and 4-3 overall.  (Garrett DiTullio photo)  Game Gallery


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MORE DETAILS FROM CHATEAUGAY VS. EDWARDS-KNOX

Chateaugay’s Michael Boyea makes a bounce pass around Edwards-Knox’s Ben Fuller (3). While staying undefeated, Chateaugay won their first-ever league encounter against the Cougers 61-32, led by Boyea’s 19 points and Michael Trombly’s 13 points. The Cougars were led by Tyler Tressider’s 12 points.
 (Eric Foote photo)  Game Gallery   NCSN Game Broadcast

AMO SINKS BUZZER BEATER FOR H-D; POTSDAM SURVIVES

HERMON DEKALB 37, HEUVELTON 35
Hermon-DeKalb’s Dylan Amo reversed the Green Demons’ fate at the buzzer by nailing a 30-foot, three pointer at the final buzzer to lift H-D to a 37-35 win over the Heuvelton Bulldogs. Amo, who eclipsed the 1,000-point career plateau during the Demons overtime loss to Harrisville earlier in the week, polished off another 14-point night with the game-changer. Teammate Zach Cleveland matched the output with 14 points of his own. The Amo three-ball also erased the 35-34 lead Heuvelton achieved with under a minute to play on a trifecta from Connor Pierce who netted 11 points to lead the Bulldogs.

POTSDAM 50, MALONE 49
Potsdam’s Owen Mitchell posted a game-best 17 points, while Konnor Bigwarfe added 16 points aiding the Sandstoners back from a two-point deficit at the end of the third quarter, en route to a 50-49 victory over the Franklin Academy Huskies at Malone. Malone’s Mitch Gallagher led all scorers with 20 points, while Ben Honahan added 13 points. The game was a Central Division opener for both teams.

CHATEAUGAY ROLLS TO 5TH IN A ROW BEATING COLTS 70-40

Chateaugay’s Michael Boyea (10) drives past a pair of Colton-Pierrepont defenders including Gyle Dominy (10) on his way to delivering two of his game-best 32 points.  The Chateaugay Bulldogs pulled away from a 12-10 first-quarter start to win their fifth straight game to open the season in a 70-40 final over the Colts.  (Taylor Caswell photo)  Game Gallery

Colton-Pierrepont’s Mike Murray (22) pulls up on his defender Michael Trombly (22) for a quick two points.  Following Boyea's 32 points, Eric Fleury contributed 13 points.  Alex Bonno led the Colts with 14 points, while Murray offered seven points.  The Bulldogs had opened a 42-22 lead at the half with a 30-12 run in the second quarter.  (Taylor Caswelll photo)  Game Gallery

CANTON BEATS GOUVERNEUR IN SEESAW STRUGGLE 48-40

Canton’s Evan LaPoint (10) and Pat McGaw (42) battle for the rebound against Gouverneur’s Lucas Bulsiewicz (23). In a game of streaks, Gouverneur opened with a 7-2 lead, then the Golden Bears went on a 17-2 run. After five lead changes early in the second half, Canton pulled away for a 48-40 win in their season opener.  Brian Wentworth led the Bears with 10 points.  Nathan Guesford topped Gouverneur with 10 points. 
(Eric Foote photo)  Game Gallery  Game Broadcast

Gouverneur’s Anthony Way (1) blocks the attempted reverse lay up by Canton’s Eddie Bortnick (5).  Bortnick scored four points for the Bears.  Evan LaPoint and Pat McGaw added eight points each.  Garrett Way led the way for the Wildcats with 13 points, while Nate Guesford added 10 points.

POTSDAM PUTS THE HAMMER DOWN ON SALMON RIVER

Potsdam’s Shawn Clark (30) gets a rebound late in the fourth quarter and gets fouled as he is met by a number of Salmon River players. Mike Chambers scored 23 first-half points, while Konnor Bigwarfe added 21 points, including sinking four three-balls in Potsdam's 96-14 romp. Tarbell led the Shamrocks with five points.  (Taylor Caswell photo)  Game Gallery

Salmon River’s Ky Tarbell (15) drives hard toward the basket, but is stopped by the Sandstoners triple-team help defense.  Tarbell led the Shamrocks with five points.  Potsdam led 51-9 at the half.  Owen Mitchell delivered 16 points, while Josh Adams threw down 14 and Camron Waters scored nine points.

HEUVELTON CLIPS PANTHERS IN high-scoring final 73-65

In a double team, Parishville-Hopkinton's Tyler Gallagher (10) picks up a foul while trying to stop Heuvelton's Cody Holland. Holland scored 17 points and Connor Pierce added 11 in a fast-paced, high-scoring 73-65 win over the Panthers. Heuvelton led 25-19 through the first quarter. Isaac Colbert led P-H with 20 points.  (Eric Foote photo)  Game Gallery

Heuvelton's Connor Pierce twists up for an extended layup against Parishville-Hopkinton's Donovan Chase (11) and Trevor Zellweger.  The Bulldogs won their season opener, while the Panthers fell to 2-2.  It was the highest combined score between two teams in Section X so far this season.  Zellweger scored 19 points behind Isaac Colbert's 20 points for P-H.

potsdam opens cruising to 66-39 win over st. lawrence

St. Lawrence Central's Donovan Patraw (23) tries to find an avenue for pass or penetration against Potsdam's Josh Adams (41). The Sandstoners opened defense of their Class B state finalist run in cruising to a 66-39 victory over the St. Lawrence Central Larries in a non-league crossover win. 
(Nate Maser photo)  Game Gallery

St. Lawrence Central's Nate Cole (11) and Potsdam's Mike Chambers and Tom Hobbs (32) scramble for the loose ball after the tip away.  Josh Adams scored a game best 23 points, while Mike Chambers added 10 and Lee Buchanan contributed eight. Cole dealt 17 points against a stingy Potsdam defense, while Regan Dunbar added eight. Potsdam led 33-22 at the half, but outscored the Larries 17-4 and 16-6 in the final two frames.  (Nate Maser photo)  Game Gallery

M-W JACKETS CAPTURE DINEEN TOURNEY TITLE BEATING B-M

Madrid-Waddington’s Matt Kendall shoots the three-ball over Brushton-Moira's Adam Martin (3).  Kendall scored 24 points, while Zach Marcellus chipped in 18 points as Madrid-Waddington cruised to a 73-46 win over Brushton-Moira in the championship game of the Yellow Jackets' Dineen Memorial Tournament.  (Scott Bartenstein photo)  Game Gallery

Brushton-Moira’s Colton Garrand (32) soars up and tips the ball in.  Garrand, Jack Tudor and Nick Debyea each dropped in 11 points in a balanced offensive effort for the Panthers.  For the host Yellow Jackets, Greg Thompson chipped in 10 points, while Colin O'Bryan scored nine points, dished eight assists and pulled down nine rebounds in a 73-46 win over the Panthers.
(Scott Bartenstein photo)  Game Gallery

N-N FLYERS SURGE IN 2ND HALF TO BEAT TUPPER LAKE 55-43

Norwood-Norfolk’s Tyler Perry (30) gets the putback on an offensive rebound. Barrett Thomas netted a game-high 18 points to propel Norwood-Norfolk away from a 24-22 lead at the half to a 55-43 win over Tupper Lake in the consolation game of the John Dineen Memorial Tournament at Madrid-Waddington.
(Scott Bartenstein photo)  Game Gallery

Tupper Lake’s Garret Planty (32) lays up the ball against Norwood-Norfolk’s Barrett Thomas (54).  Nick Stewart chipped in seven points, while Jordan LaShomb and Zach Williams dropped in six points each in the victory.  Jordan Garrow paced the Lumberjacks with 12 points, while Planty and Morgan Stevens each pitched in 10 points.

AMO SIZZLES FOR 32 POINTS in h-d demons win over tupper

Hermon-DeKalb's Dylan Kimble (4) fronts up Tupper Lake's Morgan Stevens who pump fakes for the shot in the paint.  The Demons climbed back from a 23-19 halftime deficit with a 13-2 spurt to start the second half, then held off a late rally by the Lumberjacks to post a 48-44 win in their season opener at the Lisbon Tip Off.  (Bob LaRue photo)  Game Gallery

Hermon-DeKalb's Dylan Amo (10) crashes into Tupper Lake's Mitch Keniston on his way for the hoop-and-one.  In the season opener, Amo racked up 32 points without any three-pointers. The Demons did not score beyond the arc in the game, but held the lead throughout the second half despite a strong surge by the Jacks to comeback within a point.  Macaulay Snell added nine points and Zach Cleveland dropped in five points.  The Jacks were led by Keniston with nine points, Morgan Stevens with eight points and Colton Clark with seven points.