Basketball Action: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Triumphs in Shawn Walsh Memorial Tournament
Exciting basketball action unfolded at the Shawn Walsh Memorial Tournament hosted by Burnt Hills on Wednesday. In a thrilling match, Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake emerged victorious with a 56-46 win over Saugerties. Ben Kline led the Spartans with an impressive 18 points, while John Klopfer contributed 15 points to secure the win.
Meanwhile, in another intense game at the Shawn Walsh Tournament, Averill Park secured a 57-48 victory over Queensbury. Jacob Phelps shone with 18 points for Averill Park, while Troy Jorgensen led the Spartans with 13 points.
Over at the Colonie Tournament, Colonie dominated the court with a 70-44 win over Pittsfield (Mass.). Julius Reed, Cam Trimarchi, and Trey Owens-Cody showcased their skills with 17, 16, and 12 points respectively, securing a resounding victory for Colonie.
Not to be outdone, LaSalle and Bethlehem battled it out in the CBA Tournament, with LaSalle emerging victorious with a narrow 45-43 win. Tra’dell Faison and Davon Maloney led the charge for the Cadets, scoring 20 and 18 points respectively, while Cam LaClair put up a valiant effort with 20 points for the Eagles.
Other standout performances included Kellen Driscoll’s impressive 21 points, leading Glens Falls to a commanding 96-42 victory over Fair Haven (Vt.) in the Glens Falls Holiday Tournament. Brady Smith also made his mark with 29 points, propelling South Glens Falls to a 77-67 win over Hoosick Falls in the Glens Falls Tournament. Dayne Coates showcased his skills with 26 points, leading Berne-Knox-Westerlo to a convincing 92-51 victory over Cairo-Durham in the Berne-Knox-Westerlo Tournament.
Additionally, Mayfield secured a hard-fought win over OESJ in the Woodward Tournament at Northville High School, with Sean Foreman’s outstanding performance of 17 points and 21 rebounds. Senior Brody Page also made a significant impact with 16 points, 12 rebounds, and seven assists for the Panthers, while Collin Eakin led OESJ with 17 points and eight rebounds.
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Great win for BH-BL! They played their hearts out and deserve this victory. #Section2Basketball
Great job BH-BL! They dominated the game and proved they’re a force to be reckoned with in Section 2 boys’ basketball. #Victorious