Madrid-Waddington, Chateaugay Win Class D Semifinal Games

HEUVELTON RALLIES AS LISBON FALTERS IN STRETCH RUN 41-38

Heuvelton’s Jacob St. Pierre (24) skies through the air for a lay in over Lisbon’s Kyle Binion (20). Heuvelton won 41-38 after trailing 20-18 at the half. Bulldogs were led by Cody Holland’s 10 points and Jacob St. Pierre’s 9 points while Lisbon was led by Kyle Binion’s 24 points.  (Eric Foote photo)  Game Gallery

Heuvelton’s Connor Pierce dives to the floor for the loose ball after it’s knocked away by Lisbon’s David Turri.
 

By Bob LaRue, North Country SportsNet
The #3-seeded Heuvelton Bulldogs rallied from a six-point deficit with under five minutes remaining to oust the sixth-seeded Lisbon Golden Knights 41-38 in the Section X Class D quarterfinals. Lisbon’s Kyle Binion tallied 24 points and led the Knights to a slender 34-30 lead with under three minutes remaining. However, the fates and the Heuvelton defense conspired against the Knights down the stretch, as Lisbon went 1-for-9 at the free-throw line. Meanwhile, Heuvelton’s Cody Holland (10 points) took advantage of the Knights’ struggles with two inside buckets and a three-ball to draw the Bulldogs back with a point, 38-37. Jake St. Pierre (9 points) vaulted Heuvelton into the lead for just the second time in the game when he connected on two free throws with 34.4 seconds remaining. Conor Pierce painted the final brush strokes on the win with two foul shots with 0.7 seconds left. Derrick Johnson chipped in eight points. Heuvelton advances to play Madrid-Waddington in the "D" semifinals. Jimmy Robinson scored nine points for Lisbon which fell to 12-8 overall to close the season.

M-W JACKETS PULL AWAY FROM H-D DEMONS IN QUARTERFINAL

Madrid-Waddington’s Zach Marcellus (20) leans back to avoid the block of Hermon-DeKalb’s Zack Cleveland. The Yellow Jackets won 46-32, after leading 18-13 at the half. M-W was led by Zach Marcellus' 21 points along with eight points from Terry Crump. The H-D Demons were led by Dylan Amo’s 16 points. (Eric Foote photos)  Game Gallery

In his last high school game, Hermon-DeKalb’s Dylan Amo knocks down a baseline jumper over two M-W defenders.
 

By Bob LaRue, North Country SportsNet
Madrid-Waddington broke away from Hermon-DeKalb with a 19-12 run in the fourth quarter to culminate a 46-32 win in the Section X Class D quarterfinals. The Jackets held H-D’s all-time leading scorer Dylan Amo to just seven points in the first half, hounded primarily by Jackets’ forward Terry Crump (8 points). Most of Amo’s 16 points were from the free-throw line where he connected nine of 10 times. Madrid-Waddington held the Green Demons just at arm’s length for three quarters. While only scoring four points, M-W guard Colin O’Bryan was the catalyst with seven assists, two steals and 12 rebounds. However, Zach Marcellus provided clutch shooting in the final frame with 12 of his game-best 21 points, including a pair of three pointers, in the final stanza. Alex Brock added six points and five rebounds. Matt Kendall was also good for five points. The Jackets advance to face Heuvelton in the Class D semifinals. Hermon-DeKalb closed the season at 12-8. The Demons also received six points from Cullen Allen and Macaulay Snell, and as a team went 13-for-15 from the charity stripe.

#9 Morristown Upsets
#8 St. Regis in Playoffs 50-45

Co-Subway Players of the Game Brandon Aldrich (21) gets a bounce pass from teammate Bobby Simmons (4) on a fast break play for a quick two points for the Rockets. Simmons hit a three-pointer and a running floater in the final 90 seconds to provide the Rockets with a 50-45 margin over St. Regis Falls in the playoff opener.  Game Gallery   NCSN Game Broadcast 

Morristown’s Alex Colby (22) splits the double team with a nice move in the paint and finishes the play with a lay-up. The Rockets jumped to a 17-8 first quarter lead, but only mustered three points in the second frame and led 20-18 at the half. The Saints scored the first seven points of the second half and opened a 25-20 advantage before the Rockets regained their shooting touch. Morristown JV call-up Zach Kanaly tied the game 43-43 with a bucket at 2:12 to go, then Bobby Simmons buried a corner three-ball with 1:46 left and a running floater with 0:27 remaining to propel the Rockets into the lead for good at 48-45. The Saints’ Caleb Green had an open look at a three-pointer with nine seconds remaining in an attempt to tie, but the ball clanged off the iron. The #9-seeded Rockets were the only first-round road winners, beating St. Regis Falls 50-45. Simmons finished with 13 points, while Brandon Aldrich chipped in 15 points. Morristown takes on top-seeded Chateaugay in the Class D quarterfinals. St. Regis Falls closed out their campaign at 8-11 overall.  (Taylor Caswell photos)

H-D Demons Rein In Colton-Pierrepont in Playoff 56-23 Opener

HHermon-DeKalb’s Dylan Amo (10) gets tied up with Colton-Pierrepont’s Gyle Dominy. Amo rained down 25 points, while Zach Cleveland pitched in 11 points and Mackenzie Snell tossed in 10 more to guide the Green Demons to a 56-23 victory in the Section X Class D playoffs’ opening round at Hermon-DeKalb.  (Eric Foote photo)  Game Gallery

Colton-Pierrepont’s Alex Bonno (4) reaches back to attempt the lay in while being defended by Hermon-DeKalb’s Steven Gilbert (15).  Hermon-DeKalb defense frustrated the Colts who struggled to score from the outset. The Green Demons led 33-12 at intermission, then held the Colts scoreless in a 12-0 third quarter. Dylan Amo rained down 25 points, while Zach Cleveland pitched in 11 points and Mackenzie Snell tossed in 10 more to guide the Green Demons to a 56-23 victory in the Section X Class D playoffs’ opening round. Seventh-seeded Hermon-DeKalb will battle with #2-seeded Madrid-Waddington in the Section X Class D quarterfinals. Alex Bonno closed out this senior campaign with a team-best 17 of the Colts’ 23 points. Colton-Pierrepont finished its season at 5-15 overall.

MORE EDWARDS-KNOX VS. CLIFTON-FINE PLAYOFF

Clifton-Fine’s Steve Robinson (11) attempts to dribble past Edwards-Knox Ryan Meilleur (32), but has the ball knocked away. The Edwards-Knox Cougars advanced to the Section X Class D quarterfinals by eliminating #13-seeded Clifton-Fine 60-28 in the Class D playoff opener. Kaden Dandrow dropped in 12 points. (Garrett Sharlow photo)  Game Gallery 

Gallagher Nets 32: Malone Claims Class A Title

Malone’s Mitchell Gallagher (32) powers up for a lay up through Massena’s Josh Miller (23) and Troy Myers (21). Gallagher was on fire for 32 points, while Harvey Smith chipped in 14 points,leading the Huskies to a solid 78-59 win over the Massena Red Raiders for the Section X Class A Championship.  (Eric Foote photo)  Game Gallery  NCSN Broadcast

Malone’s Jon Dunlavey grabs a rebound and pulls away from Massena’s Troy Myers during the Class A Championship.

chambers, adams lead 71-38 potsdam win over wildcats

Potsdam’s Mike Chambers (22) tightly defends along the baseline as a Gouverneur attacker drives hard to the hoop. Chambers splashed 23 points to lead the Sandstoners who took command of the game early. The Sandstoners defeated Gouverneur 71-38 in the semifinals to claim a berth in the Section X Class B Championship. Potsdam will again face the Ogdensburg Blue Devils, the only Section X team to beat them this season.  (Ryan Bercume photo)  Game Gallery

Potsdam’s Josh Adams (41) executes a low-post move for the lay-up while Gouverneur’s Trent Turner (30) defends him. Adams piled up 17 points and 21 rebounds, while Owen Mitchell dealt 14 points. Mark Horne scored 18 points for Gouverneur who closed their season at 3-16 overall.

O.F.A. RACES OUT EARLY TO BEAT CANTON IN "B" SEMIFINAL

Ogdensburg’s Breton LaRose (12) reads the defense, drives to the paint, pulls up and hits a jump shot under pressure from the Canton defense. LaRose rained down four treys on a 20-point performance and Matt Piercey hit five three-balls in netting 15 points, leading the Blue Devils to a 77-43 win over the Bears.
(Taylor Caswell photo)  Game Gallery

Canton’s Pat McGaw (42) is confronted in the paint with a triple team from the Blue Devils. McGaw led the Bears’ offensive attack with 15 points. Kinnon LaRose meshed 20 points to add to the Blue Devil attack. O.F.A. jumped to a quick 24-9 lead en route to a 77-43 win and ending the Bears’ season at 7-12 overall. Ogdensburg advances to the Section X Class B final against rival Potsdam.

LARRIES OVERCOME SLOW START TO BEAT TUPPER 45-37

St. Lawrence Central’s Josh White (3) drives to the hoop while closely defended by Tupper Lake’s Tim Larkin (44) and Mitch Kenniston (33). The top-seeded Larries overcame a slow start in turning back the Lumberjacks 45-37 in the Class C semifinals. Donovan Patraw poured in 18 points to lead the Larries. 
(Grant Sharlow photo)  Game Gallery

Tupper Lake’s Garret Planty (32) dives across the floor to steal the ball from St. Lawrence Central’s Donovan Patraw (23). Nathan Cole chipped in 12 points in leading the Larries into the Class C finale against Brushton-Moira. Jordan Garrow topped the Tupper Lake scoresheet with 11 points, while Tim Larkin contributed 10 points.  Tupper Lake finished at 7-12 overall.