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Lady Panthers Win League Title, Boys Are Co-Champs In 3-Way Tie

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by Steve Bradley

The 13-1 HFCS varsity girls sealed the deal for their second consecutive  Wasaren League crown last Friday when they defeated Tamarac on their home court. By not losing a game since a one point loss to Hoosic Valley on January 15, the Ladies cemented their hold on first place. Had the Panthers lost any game they would have tied Hoosic Valley. Hoosic Valley was lurking, one game back, just waiting for the Panthers to make a slip that never happened. In 2015, the Ladies used the league title as a springboard to earn their way to the state championship game.

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Head coach Eamonn DeGraaf, far left, and assistant coach Kerry Branigan, far right, stand with their seniors. The seniors, from left, Raven Brenenstuhl, Allysa Ellis, Anna Wysocki and Megan Flynn were able to top off their evening with a win and be declared champions of the Wasaren League. The Ladies ended the regular season with a 13-1 league and 18-2 overall record. See stories on page 8. Photo by Steve Bradley
Head coach Eamonn DeGraaf, far left, and assistant coach Kerry Branigan, far right, stand with their seniors. The seniors, from left, Raven Brenenstuhl, Allysa Ellis, Anna Wysocki and Megan Flynn were able to top off their evening with a win and be declared champions of the Wasaren League. The Ladies ended the regular season with a 13-1 league and 18-2 overall record. See stories on page 8. Photo by Steve Bradley

HF 47- Ravena- 37 

Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk HS, 2/8. After making the long trip in light snow, the Panthers grabbed a 29-16 end of first half lead and led the rest of the way to grab the non-league win. Megan Flynn scored 17 points and hauled in 11 rebounds. Kelly Pine added 15 points and 10 rebounds.

HF 51 – Tamarac- 38 

Brittenkill HS, 2/5. Tamarac stayed with the Panthers for the first three quarters and kept it close throughout but the Panthers ultimately came away with the win. Leading 21-16 at the break, Hoosick Falls outscored the Bengals 30-22 in the second half to grab the win and the Wasaren League title. Kelly Pine scored 14 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Anna Wysocki scored 12 points and Liz Ryan added 10.

HF 54 – Greenwich – 34 

HFCS, 2/3. Nothing better than a win on Senior Night. With Greenwich hanging in there throughout the first half, the Panthers held a 25-20 halftime lead. But the home team blasted out of the locker room and outscored the Witches 20-4 in the third quarter to blow open a close game. Megan Flynn scored 20 points and Kelly Pine added 13 in the win.[/private]