Hammond Finishes West Unbeaten; Malone, Canton, Jackets Win

Shamrocks Heat Up in 2nd Half To Beat P-H Panthers

Salmon River’s Keri Shenandoah (12) goes in for a shot late in the second period against tough defense from Parishville-Hopkinton’s Brianna Hayes (5). After leading 35-23 at the intermission, the Shamrocks pulled away for a 65-35 interdivisional win over the Panthers. Abby Kelly led the Shamrocks with 25 points.  (Cody Jenne photo)  Game Gallery

Parishville-Hopkinton’s Brianna Hayes (5) shoots over two Salmon River defenders for a shot on net. The Shamrocks went on to capture a 61-34 win.  Abby Kelly sparked the Shamrocks with 25 points, while Cook added 14. Kodi Perkins led the Panthers with 14 points.  Salmon River improved to 13-4 overall, while the Panthers dropped to 2-11 overall.

Potsdam Wins 2nd in Row, Romping Over N-N Flyers

Potsdam’s Sarah Vivlamore (31) climbs for the layup against Norwood-Norfolk defender McKenzie McCormick (14). The Sandstoners rolled early and won their second game in a row in as many nights, defeating Norwood-Norfolk 73-26. The Sandstoners improved to 4-12 overall. The Flyers fell to 3-14 overall.  (Cody Jenne photo)  Game Gallery

Norwood-Norfolk’s Carlea Weaver (13) pops an inside shot past Potsdam defender Breanne Sapp (30).  Potsdam’s Sarah Vivlamore splashed a game-best 21 points as the Sandstoners won their second straight game in as many nights, overwhelming the Norwood-Norfolk Flyers 73-26 in an interdivisional contest. Taylor Bonno and Shanielle Chambers also scored 14 points each for Potsdam. 

Brushton-Moira Climbs Past Norwood-Norfolk 40-24

Brushton-Moira’s Caitlyn LaPage (15) sails over three Norwood-Norfolk defenders to get a shot on the net. The game stayed close into the second quarter, before the Panthers began to take control, en route to a 40-24 North Division victory. All seven Brushton-Moira player scored, led by LaPage with 12 points.
(Cody Jenne photo)  Game Gallery

Norwood-Norfolk’s Carlea Weaver (13) fights through Brushton-Moira defender Arielle Gary (21) to get the lay-up and the foul for the Flyers. Caitlyn LaPage led a balanced Panthers’ attack with 12 points. All seven Panthers scored in beating the Flyers 40-24 in the North Division contest. Jenna Dufrane added seven points, while Danielle Trimm and Mackenzie King tallied six points each for the Panthers who improved to 2-6 North, 6-9 overall. Carlea Weaver and Cadence Hunkins scored eight points apiece to lead the Flyers who slid to 0-8 North, 3-13 overall.

Ogdensburg Pulls Out 47-39 Win Over Massena RAIDERS

Massena’s Alisha Jacobs (33) dives on the floor and beats Ogdensburg’s Meg Dodge (31) to the lose ball. After the Raiders closed within two points early in the fourth quarter, O.F.A. pulled away for a 47-39 win. Dodge led the Devils with 17 points, including four 3-pointers. Riley Luckie scored 12 points.  (Cam Waters photo)  Game Gallery   NCSN Broadcast

Massena’s Alisha Jacobs (33) scoots past Ogdensburg’s Shannon Tooley (14) to the rim and scores two points.  A tight battle for most of the game went Ogdensburg’s way in the fourth quarter, en route to a 47-39 win. Massena erased an early six-point deficit to take the lead 18-16 in the second quarter, but it would be their only advantage of the night. While continuing to fight from behind, Massena got as close as two points, only to have the Blue Devils recapture leads of eight and nine points. Meg Dodge led the way with 17 points, while Riley Luckie dropped in 12 points. Marissa Manley led Massena with 13 points. O.F.A. vaulted into second place in the Central Division, a half-game ahead of the Raiders.
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Canton Bears Maul Tupper Lake LUMBERJacks 66-17

Canton’s Tori Daley (5) scores two points after blowing by Tupper Lake’s Katie Stuart (14). Canton rolled out to an early 28-11 lead in the second quarter, then allowed Tupper Lake just six points the rest of the way as the Golden Bears mauled the Lumberjacks 66-17 in an interdivisional contest on Tuesday.

Tupper Lake’s Katie Stuart (red) blocks a shot from Canton’s Emma Rexford (white).  Canton rolled to a 20-5 lead after the first period, then rolled to a 66-17 win.  The Bears improved to 13-1 overall this season.  They were led by Rexford’s 21 points, while Tori Daley added 10 points to the offensive mix. Katie Stuart provided most of the offensive thrust with 13 points for the Jacks (8-6 overall).  (Camron Waters photo)  Game Gallery

Canton Wins Thriller 51-50 To Avenge Lone Loss

Canton’s Emily Pinckney (32) gives no room defensively on the drive by Malone’s Emily Marshall (45). In a seesaw final minute, Canton battled from behind twice to survive 51-50. Kali Frank turned a steal into two points and Emily Redford hit two clutch free throws. Malone had two shots just miss before the final buzzer.  Game Gallery  NCSN Broadcast

Canton’s Emily Rexford (14) goes up strong and is fouled by Malone’s Morgan Fountain (3).  The Canton Lady Bears, ranked third this week in the New York State Sportswriters Poll, accomplished at least two missions with their 51-50 win over Malone: avenging their lone early-season loss to the Huskies and capturing at least a share of the Section X Central Division crown. The Bears won’t have to share the crown, if they can close out the season by winning their last two games against Potsdam and Ogdensburg. The Bears have not captured a divisional title since 1985. In the thriller broadcast on NorthCountrySports.net, Emma Rexford drained two free throws with 7.9 seconds to take a 51-50 lead. The Huskies just missed on two final shots, a lay up and a rebound from the paint that just rolled away. Rexford finished with 19 points, while Kali Frank chipped in 12 points. Abbey Lapage came off the bench to provide an 11-point spark for the Huskies while Janelle Heden and Morgan Fountain each tipped for 10 points.

Ogdensburg Outduels Sapp AND SANDSTONERS 69-57

Potsdam’s Breanne Sapp (30) of drives to the hoop past Ogdensburg’s Susan Morrow (25) for two of her game-high 26 points. Morrow contributed 11 points in a balanced Ogdensburg attack that pulled out a 69-57 win over the Sandstoners in a Central Division game. Felicia Barr led O.F.A. win 16 points.

Potsdam’s Shanielle Chambers (24) battles for a rebound with Ogdensburg’s Susan Morrow (25).  The Potsdam Sandstoners gave the Blue Devils a good run, but fell away in the final quarter as O.F.A. claimed a 69-57 victory.  Felicia Barr totaled 16 points, while Morrow chipped in 11 points and nine boards. O.F.A.'s win spoiled a 26-point performance by Breanna Sapp for the Sandstoners. Shanielle Chambers tallied 15 points and Taylor Bonno scored 10.   (John LaRue photo)  Game Gallery

Canton Stages Another Rally To Beat Larries 41-34

St. Lawrence Central’s Samantha Richards (24) draws a blocking foul from Canton’s Emma Rexford (14). Trailing by 10 points in the second half, the Lady Bears recovered with a strong finish to rally for a 41-34 victory over the host Larries. Tori Daley led Canton’s scoring attack with 14 points scored.  (Camron Waters photo)  Game Gallery

St. Lawrence Central’s Breanna Vatter (11) fights for inside position to the hoop while being defended by Canton’s Kali Frank (24). Tori Daley buried 14 points in helping to rally the Golden Bears to a 41-34 victory over the Larries at Brasher Falls. The comeback win pushed the Bears’ record to 11-1 overall, while St. Lawrence Central dipped to 8-6. For the Larries, Samantha Richards scored 12 points and snared 16 rebounds, while Breanna Vatter ripped 10 points.
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CANTON ROLLS TO 9TH WIN IN 10 GAMES BEATING MASSENA

Canton’s Rachel Sanderson (3) attempts to make a pass that is stolen away by Massena’s Alisha Jacobs. Canton pulled away from an eight-point lead at the half to beat the Raiders 53-35. The Bears won their fifth in a row and ninth in ten starts. Massena fell to 5-3, 7-6 overall.  (Foote photo)  Game Gallery

Massena’s Marissa Manley has the ball stripped away by Canton’s Katie Christy (12).  Canton’s Katie Christy anchored the Bears efforts put away the Raiders in the second half by splashing three 3-pointers for nine of her 13 points on the game. Emily Pinchney and Emma Rexford tossed town nine points each to help lead the attack. With the win, Canton opened a two-game Central Division lead with just four games left in the division schedule. The Bears improved to 7-1 Central, 9-1 overall. Alisha Jacobs popped in 14 points, including hitting all seven of her free throws for the Raiders.

Thayer Leads st. lawrence in Coaches vs. Cancer Win

St. Lawrence Central’s Samantha Richards (24) goes up for a jumpshot, under hard defensive pressure from Brushton-Moira’s Arielle Gary (21). The Larries grabbed a quick 11-4 lead and took a 19-11 advantage into halftime. The Panthers clawed within three points late in the game before the Larries went on to win 36-31.  (Cody Jenne photo)  Game Gallery

Brushton-Moira’s Miada McCarthy (22) squares up for a shot over Larries’ defender Lindsay Thayer (3).  Thayer’s dominating defensive presence with 23 rebounds, 15 blocked shots and numerous disrupted shots still barely held the Panthers at bay in a 36-31 North Division win. While the Larries led the entire way, the Panthers used their speed and turnovers to keep the game close. Thayer and teammate Breanna Vatter both tossed in 10 points, while Vatter collected 11 boards and Samantha Richards added 15 rebounds for St. Lawrence Central (3-2 North, 7-5 overall). For the Panthers (1-4 North, 3-6 overall), McCarthy led the way with seven points, while Caitlin LaPage and Sienna Kenny each scored six points.

Heuvelton Overtakes H-D Demons in 2nd Half 54-47

Heuvelton's Kylie Piercey dribble drives around three Hermon-DeKalb defenders -- Bridget Rust (1), Courtney Harrington and Margo Barney (12) who get screened against each other in the chase.  Heuvelton emerge from a 22-17 halftime deficit with a 17-2 run to start the second half in a 54-47 West Division win.  (Eric Foote photo)  Game Gallery

Hermon-DeKalb's Clarissa Davis (11) lets a three-pointer fly over Heuvelton's Rachel Thornhill (11).  A 17-2 run to start the third quarter reversed a five-point halftime deficit and carried the Heuvelton Bulldogs to a 54-47 win over the Hermon-DeKalb Green Demons. The Bulldogs outscored H-D 19-7 in the third period. The Demons crept back within three points twice, but were unable to regain the lead in the final run. Logan Tallman led the Heuvelton charge with 19 points including five 3-pointers. Alexis Weidner added 15 points and Maddie St. Pierre popped in 10 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Hermon-DeKalb (3-4 West, 4-4 overall) was led by freshman Bridgit Rust who tossed in 12 points and Courtney Harrington who contributed 11 points. Heuvelton improved to 6-2 West, 8-3 overall. 

Norwood-Norfolk Pulls Away vs. P-H Panthers 42-28

Norwood-Norfolk’s Carlea Weaver (13) scraps for the ball with Parishville-Hopkinton’s Nicole White (1), during Tuesday's interdivisional game at Norfolk. The Flyers won their second game of the season beating the Panthers 42-28. The Flyers improved to 2-8 overall, while the Panthers fell to 2-5 overall.

Norwood-Norfolk’s Cadence Hunkins troubleshoots out of the corner over the Parishville-Hopkinton double team trap.  The Lady Flyers reeled in the second victory of the season with a 42-28 win over Parishville-Hopkinton. Carlea Weaver helped convert the win wiht a 13-point performance. Hunkins chipped in 12 points. The Panthers were led by Nicole White who knocked down 11 points.  (Eric Foote photo)  Game Gallery

Canton Shades Ogdensburg in 44-42 Central Battle

Canton’s Katie Christy (12) goes up for two points, while being defended by Ogdensburg’s Shannon Tooley (14). The Golden Bears overcame a 10-point deficit to take the lead late in the game and go on to defeat the Blue Devils 44-42. The win allowed Canton to climb past O.F.A. in the Central Division.   (Eric Foote photo)  Game Gallery

Ogdensburg’s Susan Morrow (25) has the ball knocked away by Canton’s Emma Rexford.  Redford’s floater in the lane with just over a half-minute remaining capped Canton’s 10-point rally to overtake the Ogdensburg Blue Devils in a 44-42 win on the road. The Golden Bears and the Massena Red Raiders also overtook O.F.A. in the Central Division standings with wins on Monday. Redford delivered eight of her game-best 13 points to seal the win for the Bears who improved to 5-1 Central, 7-1 overall. Kali Frnakl added eight points and four steals in the Bears’ win. Sue Morrow paced the Blue Devils with 13 points, while Riley Luckie chipped in 10 points. O.F.A. slide to 5-2 in the Central Division, 8-3 overall.  (Eric Foote photo)  Game Gallery

SALMON RIVER'S ABBY KELLY SAILS PAST 1,000-POINT MARK

Salmon River's Abby Kelly (5) fired off a torrid 28 points, more than the 14 points needed to eclipse the 1,000-point mark for her varsity career in Friday's home game against Ogdensburg.  Kelly hit four shots beyond the arc and made eight free throws. Kelly nailed both free throws with 1.5 seconds left to bring the Shamrocks within a point, but Ogdensburg prevailed 50-49. Kelly and her mother, Assistant Coach Jocelyn Furnia (1,140), as the only mother-daughter duo in Salmon River school history to both surpass the 1,000-point plateau.  (Eric Foote photo)

O.F.A. Rallies To Beat Hammond in Cordwell Final

 Hammond’s Alyssa Crosby (23) attempts a jumper over O.F.A.’s Shannon Tooley (14) in the championship of the Ben Cordwell Tournament in Ogdensburg. The Blue Devils recovered from 30-26 halftime deficit with a 19-5 spurt in the pivotal third quarter to beat the Red Devils 52-43. Meg Dodge led O.F.A. with 17 points.  (Eric Foote photo)  Game Gallery

Ogdensburg’s Meg Dodge (31) drives baseline on Hammond’s Mikayla Horton (10). Ogdensburg quickly climbed out of a four-point halftime deficit with a 19-5 third quarter, holding the Red Devils to just 11 second-half points, in restoring the Ben Cordwell Memorial Tournament Trophy to O.F.A. with a 52-43 victory. Hammond led by as much as eight points in the second quarter, only to see the Blue Devils shave the lead to 30-26 at intermission. O.F.A. took command in the opening minutes of the third quarter with a 9-0 run, led by Tournament MVP Megan Dodge who scored 17 points overall, including a pair of 3-pointer and a two-pointer in the pivotal third frame. Felicia Barr chipped in 10 points and eight rebounds for O.F.A. Hammond made the game interesting late in the fourth quarter, when they pulled within six points. Alyssa Crosby splashed a game-best 21 points, while Mikayla Horton tossed in 10 points. O.F.A. outscored the Red Devils 18-6 from beyond the three-point arc.

Yellow Jackets' Defense Stymies Gouverneur 50-21

Gouverneur’s Rebecca Bulsiewics (3) speeds to the loose ball before Madrid-Waddington’s Jenny King (35). The Yellow Jackets pulled out to a 24-11 halftime lead, then put the game away with a 15-2 run in the final frame to beat the Gouverneur Wildcats 50-21 in the consolation of the O.F.A.-Ben Cordwell Tournament.  (Eric Foote photo)  Game Gallery

Gouverneur’s Noelle Carbone (4) attempts a jumper over Madrid-Waddington’s Sierra Dumas (13) and Shelby Kendall (23). After edging out to a 10-6 lead in the first quarter, Madrid-Waddington sped ahead to a 24-11 halftime lead, en route to a 50-21 win in the consolation of the Ben Cordwell Tournament in Ogdensburg. The Jackets’ 15-2 run in the final quarter sealed the win. For Madrid-Waddington (6-1 overall), Tess Knight closed with 12 points, including connecting on all six free-throw attempts. Katie Marcellus added 10 points and hauled in seven boards. Gouverneur (2-7 overall) was led by Carbone and Rachael Knowlton with six points each.

P-H Panthers Outlast
St. Regis in Consolation

Parishville-Hopkinton’s Brianna Hayes (5) drives past St. Regis Falls' Makensy Bazdaric (15) and dishes to a teammate for two points. An entertaining seesaw battle crescendoed with a barrage of points in the fourth quarter and four lead changes in the consolation of the Heather Provost Basketball Tournament.   (Camron Waters photo)  Game Gallery  NCSN Broadcast

St. Regis Falls’ Brittany Rondeau (21) goes up, but her shot is disrupted by the tight defense of Parishville-Hopkinton’s Caitlin MacGregor. . Parishville-Hopkinton moved out to a 5-2 lead, but fell behind when the Saints went on an 11-1 run. The Panthers’ Nicole White regained her shooting touch with seven first half points to draw P-H within a point at the half, 15-14. In the second half, Jenna Converse led the Panthers with 11 of her game-best 14 points, while Miranda Collins scored all eight of her points after intermission. White finished with 11 points for P-H, which improved to 2-3 overall.   For the Saints, Rondeau led the way with 12 points and Caitlin White chipped in 11 points.

Heuvelton Survives Larries Scare in 42-38 TOURNEY WIN

St. Lawrence Central’s Caitlin Grow (13) goes up strong with the shot, but is blocked by Heuvelton’s Olivia St. Pierre. Lisbon overcame a 16-1 second half rally by St. Lawrence Central, outlasting the Larries 42-38 in the semifinals of the Cindy Brady Tournament. Heuvelton will play Lisbon for the title. (Camron Waters photo)  Game Gallery  NCSN Broadcas

Heuvelton’s Maddie St. Pierre (20) drives past St. Lawrence Central’s Noelle Rufa (15) and puts in the left-handed runner for two points.  Heuvelton defeated St. Lawrence Central 42-38. 

After St. Lawrence surged from 14 points down early in the third quarter to take a 35-34 lead in the final quarter, Heuvelton closed out the contest with an 8-3 run. Breanna Vatter led a spirited Larries’ comeback with a 16-point performance. Caitlin Grow pitched in 12 points and six rebounds. However, Heuvelton was able to stem the rally with a mini-run in the final two minutes. Kylie Piercey led the Bulldogs with 11 points and 10 rebounds, some of them crucial in the final run. Olivia St. Pierre added 10 points and 10 boards, while Maddie St. Pierre kicked in seven points and 14 rebounds. Heuvelton improved to 5-2 overall. St. Lawrence slipped to 2-4 overall.
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Lisbon Outlasts Harrisville 41-36 in Wild West Race

Lisbon’s Jackie Sovie (14) knocks the ball away from Harrisville’s Chelsea Pierce (12), during Tuesday's game at SUNY Canton. In a night of close games in the West Division, the Lisbon Golden Knights outlasted the Harrisville Pirates 41-36. Hammond and Clifton-Fine also won close games in a tight West race.  (Camron Waters photo)  Game Gallery

Harrisville’s Kathleen Coloney (23) goes up strong for two points while being defended by Lisbon’s Jackie Sovie (14).  The Lisbon Golden Knights held on for a 41-36 victory over the Harrisville Pirates.  Sovie snatched 14 rebounds to provide a boost for the Golden Knights who improved to 2-3 West, 3-3 overall. Alex Amo tallied 10 points to lead the Golden Knights to a 41-36 victory over Harrisville (1-1 West, 2-3 overall). Kathleen Coloney led all scorers with 19 points. She also grabbed 14 boards and blocked five shots.

Alex Bay USES FREE THROWS TO BEAT N-N FLYERS 57-46

Norwood-Norfolk defenders Miranda Langtry (1) and Kate Wellings (20) defend Alexandria Bay’s Hannah Lynch (15) during Saturday’s contest. In their closest outcome so far this season, the Flyers put up a strong fight against the Purple Ghosts, but fell short in a 57-46 effort. Norwood-Norfolk fell to 0-4 overall.    (Camron Waters photo)  Game Gallery

Norwood-Norfolk’s Miranda Langtry (1) defends an Alexandria Bay’s Hannah Lynch (15) in Saturday’s non-league game at Norfolk. Alexandria Bay’s Lorraine Beard got fouled – lots – and made Norwood-Norfolk pay – lots. Beard knocked down 19-of-24 free throws, including 13-of-16 in the final quarter, in what proved to be the difference in an eleevan-point ball game. Beard scored a game-best 22 points as Purple Ghosts beat the Flyers 57-46. Rebecca Hitchcock added 12 points, while Emma Kearns pitched in 10 points for the Ghosts (5-2). For the Flyers (0-4 overall), Cadence Hunkins dropped in 18 points, while Carlea Weaver contributed 17 points.

Hermon-DeKalb 3-Point Buzzer Beater Clips Eagles

Clifton-Fine’s Delaney Kerr (23) attempts a shot off through the double team from Hermon-DeKalb’s Morgan Stott (00) and Courtney Harrington (14). Down 57-56 with :03 left, Hermon-DeKalb’s Clarisa Davis hit a game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer to beat Clifton-Fine in a thriller 59-57 in West Division action.   (Eric Foote photo)  Game Gallery

Hermon-DeKalb’s Clarisa Davis controls the ball while being defended by Clifton-Fine’s Alexis Pomerville. Davis hit a game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer to win the game for the Demons 59-57.  The tightly-played, seesaw game was tied 23-23 at the half.  Bridgit Rust led the Demons with a game-best 23 points, while Davis added 17 points in the win.  Hunter Hitchman poured in 22 points, while Morgan Skeldon added 25 points and Alexis Pomerville scored 14 for the Clifton-Fine Eagles.

Lady Colts Grind Out 21-15 Win Over P-H Panthers

Colton-Pierrepont’s Andrea Aldous (14) has a rebound knocked out of her hands by Parishville-Hopkinton’s Rachel Remington (10). The Colts opened a 12-4 halftime lead and led by as much as 10 points. The Panthers got as close as 19-15, before Colton-Pierrepont closed out the home game 21-15.

Parishville-Hopkinton’s Rachel Remington (10) backs down her defender, Colton-Pierrepont’s Carrisa Cole (11).  The Colts’ Morgan Doyle led the low-scoring affair with six points and nine rebounds. Autumn Clark also contributed nine boards. The Panthers were led by Caitlin MacGregor with six points. Colton-Pierrepont’s 8-2 margin in the second quarter proved to be the difference.  (Eric Foote photo)  Game Gallery

West Battle: Hammond Beats Clifton-Fine 50-34

 
Clifton-Fine's Brianna Dolan (15) reaches across to block a shot attempt by Hammond's Cassi Whalen (21). Gabby Marshall scored 15 points, including 10 points in the second quarter, to guide the Red Devils to a 26-18 halftime lead. Hammond (2-0 West, 3-0 overall) continued to chip away for a 50-34 win.   (Eric Foote photo)  Game Gallery  NCSN Broadcast

Gabby Marshall splashed 15 points while Alyssa Crosby netted 11 points, including 5-for-5 from the free-throw line, to guide the Red Devils to a 50-34 win over the Eagles. As a team, Hammond went 15-for-18 from the charity stripe in building the lead. Emily Bush punched in nine points, while tightening her defense to hold Clifton-Fine’s big forward Morgan Sheldon (six points) scoreless in the second half. Hunter Hitchman also tallied15 points, three steals and four assists to lead the Eagles who dropped to 1-1 in the West. Alexis Pomerville  had six points.

Larries Grab Road Win at Brushton-Moira 35-28

St. Lawrence Central’s Lindsay Thayer (3) dashes ahead of a Brushton-Moira defender for the loose ball. Thayer netted a game-best 11 points, while Breanna Vatter connected for nine more points, as the Larries broke away from a 17-14 halftime lead and beat the Panthers 35-28 in an North Division rivalry.  (Casey Stephens photo)  Game Gallery

St. Lawrence Central's Lindsay Thayer (3) gives a Brushton-Moira shooter a difficult look at the basket.  St. Lawrence Central capitalized on its height advantage down the stretch for the win. Thayer netted 11 points, while Breanna Vatter added nine and Caitlin Grow snatched 12 rebounds, as the Larries held off Brushton-Moira 35-28. Caitlin LaPage and Arielle Gary paced the Panthers offense with eight points. LaPage added seven rebounds. Alex Trickey popped in six points.

Canton Lady Bears Roll Over Salmon River 61-44

Canton’s Emma Rexford drives to the basket while being defended by Salmon River’s Sam Ghostlaw (33). Rexford scored 29 points to lead the Bears to a convincing 61-44 win over the Shamrocks in the Central Division season opener for both teams. Canton improved to 2-0 overall, while Salmon River fell to 1-1.  (Eric Foote photo)  Game Gallery

Salmon River’s Jaiden Mitchell (1) speed dribbles down the floor while tightly guarded by Canton’s Katie Christy (12). Kali Frank contributed nine points in Canton’s 61-44 victory over the Shamrocks. Kwiio King paced Salmon River with 17 points and eight boards, while Abby Kelly contributed 15 points and grabbed eight rebounds. 

M-W JAcKETS POUND COUGARS 60-19 IN SEMIFINAL OPENER

Madrid-Waddington’s Katie Marcellus (21) dribbles out of Edwards-Knox's defensive pressure after pulling down the rebound. The Yellow Jackets (1-0) took quick command in the semifinals of the Madrid-Waddington Jessie Chamberlain Tournament on Tuesday, defeating the Cougars (0-1) in their season opener 60-19.  (Eric Foote photo)  Game Gallery

Madrid-Waddington’s Sierra Dumas (13) jumps for the loose ball in the air between Edwards-Knox's Nicole Hendricks (50 and Kate Hale (22).  Madrid-Waddington stifled the Cougars’ offense allowing just four points through the first three quarters. Tess Knight and Olivia Parmeter guided the Jackets’ offense with 12 point apiece in tallying 45 team points through three periods. Desirea Pryce added 11 points and Katie Marcellus 10 points in the balanced attack.

MORE DETAILS OF HEUVELTON'S 35-24 WIN OVER LISBON

Heuvelton’s Ashlyn Piercey (white) looks for a teammate to pass to while being tightly guarded by Lisbon’s Gabby Walker (22). Heuvelton pulled away from Lisbon 35-24 to win their 2012-2013 league opener and semifinals in the Madrid-Waddington Jessie Chamberlain Basketball Tournament.
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