Spartans Start Season with Two Championships

SHARON SPRINGS — The Sharon Springs Girls Varsity Basketball has started their season with two early championships. The Lady Spartans won the Duanesburg Tip-Off Tournament November 28 & 29, then made their way to Afton the following weekend and emerged as champions of that tournament as well, leading to their 4-0 record to start the season. 

In Duanesburg on 11/28, SSCS defeated the host school 50-30 in their season opener. Zarie Barbic led the way with 33 points & 12 steals. Peyton Barbic added 9 points & 6 steals, and Isabella Cornwell grabbed 8 rebounds to lead the way for the Spartans. 

The Spartans faced Kipp Tech in the Championship game the following day and came away with a 60-17 win. Zarie Barbic scored 28 points, had 11 steals, and 9 assists to fill the stat sheet for SSCS. Maya Korona added 9 points, 6 rebounds, 5 steals, and 4 assists to help the Spartans get the win. 

The Sharon Springs girls then participated in the Afton Girls Tip-Off Tournament the following weekend, where they faced Rockland (Section 9, Class C) in the first round on 12/5. The Lady Spartans picked up a 48-24 win over Rockland, again led by Zarie Barbic who had 20 points, 9 steals, and 5 assists. 

They returned to Afton on Saturday Dec. 6 to take on the host school in the championship game and came out with a 50-37 win to take home another trophy. Zarie Barbic matched her performance from Friday by again picking up 20 points and 9 steals. 9 different players scored for SSCS in their victory.

Special thanks to Randi Korona for the information.