Close Loss for SCS

Schoharie’s Noah Florussen reaches in as Duanesburg’s Jack Capron grabs for a rebound, slapping the ball into the hands of Storm teammate Anthony Donzelli.

A layup by Noah Florussen nets two points for the Storm, giving Schoharie a 9-5 lead midway through the first quarter. With 17 points in Friday’s game, Florussen led Schoharie in scoring, but Duanesburg was still victorious, with a hard fought 58-51 win over the Storm.

Surrounded by Duanesburg defenders, Schoharie’s Isaac Gagnon grabs a rebound, jumps and shoots.

Schoharie’s Anthony Donzelli drives the ball down court, a step ahead of Duanesburg’s Matthew Mulhern.

On defense, Schoharie’s Kai Dingee gets airborne and grabs a rebound.

Racing down the court, Duanesburg defender Ayden Fall reaches around in an attempt to take the ball from Schoharie’s Luke Stevens.

The Duanesburg defense was tough Friday night. The Eagles Andrey Kuropatkin jumps and thoroughly blocks a shot by Schoharie’s Emmett Gagnon.

Jump Ball — Schoharie’s Noah Florussen and Duanesburg’s Andrey Kuropatkin wrestle for control of the ball.

Duanesburg’s Andrey Kuropatkin blocks a shot by Schoharie’s Luke Stevens.

Schoharie’s Kai Dingee drives the ball down court as Duanesburg defender Logan Kapusta blocks him from passing.