Margaretville Blue Devils Bring Home Delaware League Title - 28 February 2025

DELHI – The Margaretville Blue Devils brought home the Delaware League title last Thursday, defeating nine-year perennial champion South Kortright 57-46 at SUNY Delhi. SK was unable to defend its title for the tenth time.

Margaretville hasn't claimed the title in 12 years (2013), but had three men score in double figures to claim the trophy. Ryan Sanford led the charge with 25 points on the night and teammates Connor Wayman and Hunter Balcom chimed in another 15 and 12 points, respectively.

SK was led by JB Trimbell's 13 points and Lance McClure chimed in another 10 points in double figures. 

Margaretville went out to a 6-2 lead in a very low-scoring first quarter of play. They outscored SK 15-9 over the second quarter to take a 10-point lead into the half. They stretched the lead to 15 points heading into the final period where SK outscored them 23-19 but was unable to close the gap. It was the third time the two teams have played each other this year, with Margaretville coming out on top each time.

It is on to Section 4, Class D action where SK is again the defending champion, setting a record last year with three straight sectional titles. They are looking for a fourth straight sectional title.

However, Margaretville took the first place trophy and the championship trophy from the league, they are seeded number two in sectional play, behind top-seeded Edmeston, while SK is seeded sixth.

Opening round action consists of one game as Gilboa-Conesville/Roxbury traveled to Gilbertsville-Mt. Upton on Tuesday. The other teams all had a bye from the opening round. The winner of that game advanced to play top-seeded Edmeston today, Feb. 28 at Edmeston.

Second round, Feb. 28

GMU/GCR winner at Edmeston 6 p.m.

Morris at Schenevus 6 p.m. 

SK at Worcester  6 p.m.

Stamford/Jefferson at Margaretville.

Semifinals are set for March 4, the times to be announced, at SUNY Delhi and finals are at 6 p.m. March 8 at SUNY Delhi

1. Edmeston 15-3

2. Margaretville 15-2

3. Worcester 13-6

4. Morris 12-7

5. Schenevus 12-7

6. South Kortright/Andes 11-8

7. Stamford/Jefferson 11-9

8. Gilbertsville-Mt. Upton 9-11

9. Gilboa-Conesville/Roxbury 8-12