SKA, StamfordJefferson Girls Advance to Sectional Semis

DELHI – Both South Kortright/Andes and Stamford/Jefferson were scheduled for semifinal games at SUNY Delhi on Wednesday. If both advanced, Saturday's championship could be a rematch of the Delaware League championship game. That was all happening after press time.

South Kortright/Andes defeated  Franklin 73-20 on Saturday to advance to the semifinals.

Once again Addy Eckert led the way for SK/A with 26 points and seven rebounds. Caitlyn Deysenroth chimed in another 14 points, seven rebounds and seven assists and Carlee Dropp added 12 points. Lexi Hendrickson and Nora Trimbell also contributed points to the win with six points each.

They were set to face Cherry Valley-Springfield, the fourth seed on Wednesday.

SK/A is the top seed in the sectionals, now 17-1 on the season.

Stamford/Jefferson, seeded fourth, defeated league rival Charlotte Valley 52-33 on Saturday to take them out of sectional play. 

McKenna Hoyt led S/J scoring with 17 points, 14 rebounds and five assists, while teammate Tierney Turner bucketed another 15 points and pulled down seven rebounds in the win. Dezaraye Hillis also scored eight points and Rose Bevilacqua pulled down nine rebounds. For Charlotte Valley, Brinlee Wright led scoring with nine points, Ella Gerster chimed in with eight points and Natalie Amadon contributed six points. They finished their season at 12-9.

Franklin eliminated Hunter-Tannersville by a score of 39-30 in the only first round game last Wednesday. Julia Legg scored 12 points to lead H-T and Lily Constable chimed in seven points. They ended their season at 11-10.

S/J was set to play third seeded Schenevus on Wednesday.

The semifinals came down to the top four teams.

The girls championship game is set for 4 p.m. this Saturday, March 8 at SUNY Delhi.