It seems like extraordinary numbers have been the norm this winter, and these massive single-game outputs are turning into season and career milestones. A few records & milestones have been reached by people that played in Empire State Takeover's 2015 summer leagues, and it's only Christmas. A list below:
- All-EST boys league 1st team Joseph Girard III (Glens Falls 2019) is already breaking records as a freshman. He started off the season setting Glens Falls' single-game mark for threes made in a game, breaking a record previously held by Jimmer Fredette by hitting 10. He followed it up weeks later by breaking Glens Falls' record for points in a game with 52.
- All-EST boys league 2nd team Ty'Jon Gilmore (Watervliet 2016) joined the 1,000 point club this week with a 21 point outing.
- All-EST boys league honorable mention Kobe Lufkin (Argyle 2017) knocked down 12 threes in a game this month in a 44 point outing. The 12 made threes set not only a school, but also a Section II record for most made in a single game. It was 1 short of the NYSPHSAA record, which is 13.
- Chris Boucher (Fort Edward 2016) started off the season with a 55 point outburst, which broke his own record for most points in a game at Fort Edward. He's also scored 50 points a 2nd time this season.
- All-EST girls league 1st team Saeeda Abdul-Aziz (Mohonasen 2017) set a school single-game scoring mark with a 35 point outing earlier in December.
- Liz Millea (Cooperstown 2016) broke her school career scoring mark this week with a 34 point outing. The previous mark was 1,368 points - Millea is now at 1,379 and counting. She already held the records for points in a single game (46) and season (563).
- Emily Padalino (Albany Academy for Girls 2016) joined the 1,000 point club during a 21 point outing earlier in December.
There are at least a few others (that I know of, and there may be more) that participated last summer getting close to 1,000 points and should be on track, barring injury or unforeseen circumstance. They include:
- All-EST boys league honorable mention Mitchel Wayand (Stillwater 2016), near 900
- Zach Hilton (Berne-Knox-Westerlo 2017), over 920
- All-EST girls league 1st team Saeeda Abdul-Aziz (Mohonasen 2017), 965
- All-EST girls league honorable mention Cassidy Albright (New York Mills 2016), 974
- Olivia Marshall (Stockbridge Valley 2017), 865
- Shiane Irwin (Poland 2017), 847
- Natalie DiSalvo (Canton 2016), approaching 800 - averaging over 20 PPG with 15+ games left in season
- Others are possibilities, including Lexi Tubbs (Madison 2016), sitting at 761 approaching the middle of her regular season - and averaging 22 PPG
Did I miss something? Let me know!
Thursday, December 24, 2015
Friday, December 18, 2015
More Friday Night Lights: EST Girls League Players In Action
Big Friday night, as many players who participated in the 1st annual
Empire State Takeover Summer Showcase Leagues are in action tonight.
All-in-all, 33 girls that participated are on the court tonight. In 4 of
those games, you can see girls that participated in EST square off against each other - interestingly enough, all 4 of those games include players on opposite sides who were on the same team in the summer league. Check out the matchups!
- All-EST Honorable Mention Liv Allrich (Ballston Spa '16/All Day) and All-EST Honorable Mention Jordan Hipwell (Ballston Spa '17/Havoc) hit the road to take on Averill Park at 6:00.
- A host of girls who saw EST action hit the court in Saratoga tonight, as the Blue Streaks host Shenendehowa. Saratoga features 2016s Maddie Chudy, Nakaela Elliott, 2019 Kerry Flaherty, and 2020 Dolly Cairns, all who donned the All Day jersey at one point or another. Shen features All-EST Honorable Mention Cameron Tooley (Shenendehowa 2018/Havoc) and Dominican College commit Samira Sangare (Shenendehowa 2016/All Day).
- Emily Erickson (Tamarac 2019/All Day) hits the road to Hoosic Valley for a 7:30 jump.
- Maya Nicholas (Cobleskill-Richmondville 2016/All Day) hits the road to Watervliet for a Colonial Council battle.
- Emily Padalino (Albany Academy for Girls 2016/All Day) hosts Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk at 6:30.
- 2015 EST MVP and St. Bonaventure commit Danielle Migliore (Frankfort-Schuyler 2016/All Day), along with All-EST Honorable Mention Danielle Caivana (Frankfort-Schuyler 2017/Show Stoppers) head to their next-door neighbors at Central Valley Academy for a 7:00 tip.
- Emily Wander (Bethlehem 2017/Havoc) and Rylee von Wedel (Bethlehem 2017/All Day) play host to All-EST 2nd Team Grace Heeps (Columbia 2019/Havoc) at 7:00.
- Olivia Baumann (Guilderland 2017/Havoc) hits the road to take on Colonie at 7:00.
- Shaker hosts Niskayuna for a 7:00 affair - the Blue Bison saw 3 who donned the same color blue jersey at one point or another for the league in Shyla Sanford (Shaker 2018/Havoc), Lyndsay Miller (Shaker 2016/Havoc), and Audrey Martino (Shaker 2016/Havoc).
- EST teammates square off in what may be the small-school game of the night in Section III. All-EST Honorable Mention Cassidy Albright (New York Mills 2016/Lady Knicks) entertains visiting Shiane Irwin (Poland 2017/Lady Knicks) at 7:00.
- Taylor Torchia (New Hartford 2017/Lady Knicks) has a home tilt against Oneida at 7:00.
- All-EST 1st Team Chloe Chaffin (Kingston 2018/Outwork) heads to Pine Bush for a 6:30 start.
- Rebecca Townes (Our Lady of Lourdes 2018/Outwork) heads down to Blind Brook for a 5:00 tipoff.
- Rebekkah Dean (Mekeel Christian Academy 2018/Outwork) hits the road to Duanesburg for a 7:00 game.
- All-EST 2nd Team Megan Flynn (Hoosick Falls 2016/Outwork) and Kelly Pine (Hoosick Falls 2017/Show Stoppers) hit the road to take on Stillwater tonight.
- Reileigh Harvey (Pine Forest (FL) 2016 by way of Vermont/Outwork) takes on Booker T. Washington of Miami at 6:00 tonight.
- All-EST 1st Team Saeeda Abdul-Aziz (Mohonasen 2017/Show Stoppers) hits the road to Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake for a 6:00 tip.
- Ava Fitzmaurice (Greenville 2018/Show Stoppers) is hosted by Chatham in a Patroon League contest tonight.
- Show Stoppers teammates take the court against each other tonight, as Julianna Taylor (Fonda-Fultonville 2017) is on the road against All-EST Honorable Mention Abby Fountain (Troy-Catholic Central 2016).
- Last but not least, Madi Ryan (Hoosac Valley (MA) 2016/Show Stoppers) hosts Auburn at 7:30 in the nightcap of their own tournament. Western MA teams Monument Mountain and South Hadley make up the remaining two teams in the event.
- All-EST Honorable Mention Liv Allrich (Ballston Spa '16/All Day) and All-EST Honorable Mention Jordan Hipwell (Ballston Spa '17/Havoc) hit the road to take on Averill Park at 6:00.
- A host of girls who saw EST action hit the court in Saratoga tonight, as the Blue Streaks host Shenendehowa. Saratoga features 2016s Maddie Chudy, Nakaela Elliott, 2019 Kerry Flaherty, and 2020 Dolly Cairns, all who donned the All Day jersey at one point or another. Shen features All-EST Honorable Mention Cameron Tooley (Shenendehowa 2018/Havoc) and Dominican College commit Samira Sangare (Shenendehowa 2016/All Day).
- Emily Erickson (Tamarac 2019/All Day) hits the road to Hoosic Valley for a 7:30 jump.
- Maya Nicholas (Cobleskill-Richmondville 2016/All Day) hits the road to Watervliet for a Colonial Council battle.
- Emily Padalino (Albany Academy for Girls 2016/All Day) hosts Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk at 6:30.
- 2015 EST MVP and St. Bonaventure commit Danielle Migliore (Frankfort-Schuyler 2016/All Day), along with All-EST Honorable Mention Danielle Caivana (Frankfort-Schuyler 2017/Show Stoppers) head to their next-door neighbors at Central Valley Academy for a 7:00 tip.
- Emily Wander (Bethlehem 2017/Havoc) and Rylee von Wedel (Bethlehem 2017/All Day) play host to All-EST 2nd Team Grace Heeps (Columbia 2019/Havoc) at 7:00.
- Olivia Baumann (Guilderland 2017/Havoc) hits the road to take on Colonie at 7:00.
- Shaker hosts Niskayuna for a 7:00 affair - the Blue Bison saw 3 who donned the same color blue jersey at one point or another for the league in Shyla Sanford (Shaker 2018/Havoc), Lyndsay Miller (Shaker 2016/Havoc), and Audrey Martino (Shaker 2016/Havoc).
- EST teammates square off in what may be the small-school game of the night in Section III. All-EST Honorable Mention Cassidy Albright (New York Mills 2016/Lady Knicks) entertains visiting Shiane Irwin (Poland 2017/Lady Knicks) at 7:00.
- Taylor Torchia (New Hartford 2017/Lady Knicks) has a home tilt against Oneida at 7:00.
- All-EST 1st Team Chloe Chaffin (Kingston 2018/Outwork) heads to Pine Bush for a 6:30 start.
- Rebecca Townes (Our Lady of Lourdes 2018/Outwork) heads down to Blind Brook for a 5:00 tipoff.
- Rebekkah Dean (Mekeel Christian Academy 2018/Outwork) hits the road to Duanesburg for a 7:00 game.
- All-EST 2nd Team Megan Flynn (Hoosick Falls 2016/Outwork) and Kelly Pine (Hoosick Falls 2017/Show Stoppers) hit the road to take on Stillwater tonight.
- Reileigh Harvey (Pine Forest (FL) 2016 by way of Vermont/Outwork) takes on Booker T. Washington of Miami at 6:00 tonight.
- All-EST 1st Team Saeeda Abdul-Aziz (Mohonasen 2017/Show Stoppers) hits the road to Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake for a 6:00 tip.
- Ava Fitzmaurice (Greenville 2018/Show Stoppers) is hosted by Chatham in a Patroon League contest tonight.
- Show Stoppers teammates take the court against each other tonight, as Julianna Taylor (Fonda-Fultonville 2017) is on the road against All-EST Honorable Mention Abby Fountain (Troy-Catholic Central 2016).
- Last but not least, Madi Ryan (Hoosac Valley (MA) 2016/Show Stoppers) hosts Auburn at 7:30 in the nightcap of their own tournament. Western MA teams Monument Mountain and South Hadley make up the remaining two teams in the event.
Friday Night Lights: EST Boys League Players in Action
Big Friday night, as many players who participated in the 1st annual Empire State Takeover Summer Showcase Leagues are in action tonight. All-in-all, 50 boys that participated are on the court tonight. In 4 of those games, you can see 4 guys that played in EST on the court at the same time, and there's even 3 options to go to if you want to see EST all-stars square off on opposing sides. Check out the matchups!
- All-EST 1st Team Bryce Allen (The Hill School (PA) '16/Bellevue) has a 3:00 tip at home in the opener of their Mercer Tournament against The Masters School.
- All-EST 1st Team Zac O'Dell (Schalmont '16/Team 518), along with Matt Bird (Schalmont '16/Bellevue), Tyler Mattice (Schalmont '17/Bellevue), and Jesse O'Dell (Schalmont '18/Team 518) are in action against Voorheesville.
- Coppin State commit Dyaire Holt (Life Prep (KS) '16/Bellevue) plays at Classical this evening.
- All-EST Honorable Mention Keenan Loder (Cobleskill-Richmondville '16/Bellevue) has a home tip at 6:30, where they take on All-EST 2nd Team Ty'Jon Gilmore (Watervliet '16/Upstate Select).
- Danny Reidell (Northville '17/Bellevue) takes the court tonight against Fort Plain.
- Andrew Platek (Northfield Mount Hermon '17/Bellevue) heads to Holyoke CC for a BasketBull showcase, where they play Barking Abbey out of England at 4:30.
- Scott Voelker (Mekeel Christian Academy '16/Bellevue) has a home game against Duanesburg tonight at 7:00.
- Luke Hicks (Shenendehowa '17/Man Up) has a home game at 7:00 tonight against Saratoga Springs. The Blue Streaks feature All-EST 2nd Team Alex Skaine (Saratoga Springs '16/Team 518), All-EST Honorable Mention Adam Anderson (Saratoga Springs '17/Team 518), and Darius Wicks (Saratoga Springs '17/Upstate Select).
- Man Up teammates Justin Houck (Berne-Knox-Westerlo '16) and Zach Hilton (Berne-Knox-Westerlo '17) head to Bishop Maginn for a 7:00 tip.
- All-EST Honorable Mention Connor McCart (Hoosick Falls '16/Man Up) takes on Stillwater at home tonight at 7:30. The visiting Indians feature All-EST Honorable Mention Mitchel Wayand (Stillwater '16/Marcella Appliances) along with Jared D'Aloia (Stillwater '17/Rising Stars) and Zack Travis (Stillwater '17/Marcella Appliances).
- Kevin Townes Jr. (Our Lady of Lourdes '17/Man Up) heads to Hendrick Hudson for a 7:00 tip.
- All-EST 1st Team Mike Wine (Guilderland '17/Man Up) and 2015 EST MVP & Daemen commit Andrew Sischo (Guilderland '16/Team 518) host Colonie at 7:00.
- Kory Bergh (Amsterdam '16/Marcella Appliances) heads up the road to Gloversville tonight for a 7:30 start.
- All-EST 2nd Team Devin Boyle (Johnstown '16/Marcella Appliances) also hits the road, Scotia bound for a 7:30 tip.
- Shaker takes on Niskayuna - unfortunately without the services of an injured Ben Diamond (Shaker '16/Marcella Appliances).
- According to the schedule on his school's website, Rory Flaherty (Deerfield Academy (MA) '16/Marcella Appliances) heads to St. Sebastian's School to take on the host at 2:00, with a 4:30 tip there against Avon Old Farms as well. Assuming something's gotta give!
- Penn commit Ray Jerome (Cheshire Academy '16/Marcella Appliances) has an early one - 12:00 tip at St. Andrew's against Brimmer & May.
- 7:00 tip for Evan Pescetti (Saratoga Catholic '16/Marcella Appliances) as they host Mayfield.
- Ian Schultz (Albany CBA '16/Marcella Appliances) and Mike Wynn (Albany CBA '17/Marcella Appliances) play host to a Troy team with All-EST Honorable Mention Anthony DeBonis (Troy '16/Rising Stars) and Darius Holmes-Hines (Troy '16/Rising Stars) at 7:00.
- Chris Boucher (Fort Edward '16/Rising Stars) plays host to Corinth tonight at 7:00.
- EST all-stars and teammates duke it out tonight as All-EST 1st Team Joseph Girard III (Glens Falls '19/Rising Stars) plays host to All-EST 2nd Team Matthew Higgins (South Glens Falls '16/Rising Stars) at 7:30.
- All-EST Honorable Mention Kobe Lufkin (Argyle '17/Rising Stars) hosts Hadley-Luzerne, 7:00 tip.
- Looks like All-EST Honorable Mention Kaden Baugh (Vermont Academy '16/Team 518) is north of the border, taking on Vaughan in Montreal, QC tonight at 8:30.
- Ryan Blair (Ballston Spa '18/Team 518) plays host to Averill Park at 7:00 tonight.
- Colby Fancher (Stamford '17/Team 518) takes on Walton in the championship game of their own holiday tournament tonight at 7:00.
- Kevin Murray (Plattsburgh Seton Catholic '17/Team 518) heads to Schroon Lake for a 6:00 tip.
- Upstate Select teammates take the court on opposite sides tonight, as Derek Newman (Herkimer '17) and Andrew Mason (Herkimer '17) host All-EST Honorable Mention Tyler Bertram (Cooperstown '18).
- Patrick Garey (Johnson City '17/Upstate Select) heads to Susquehanna Valley for a 7:30 start.
- Anthony Zotto (Tamarac '16/Upstate Select) hosts Hoosic Valley, start time at 7:30.
- 7:00 tip-off for Gavin Giroux (Sherburne-Earlville '16/Upstate Select) as they take on Holland Patent at home.
- Josh Gregory (Whitesboro '16/Upstate Select) heads up Route 49 tonight to take on Rome Free Academy at 7:00. Remember, it's at Strough.. you know, not at their high school gym, perhaps the most beautiful high school facility in the greater Utica/Rome area.
- Last but not least, Albert Odero (Saint John's Catholic Prep (MD) 2016/Upstate Select) hits the road to Annapolis Area Christian School for a 7:00 start tonight.
- All-EST 1st Team Bryce Allen (The Hill School (PA) '16/Bellevue) has a 3:00 tip at home in the opener of their Mercer Tournament against The Masters School.
- All-EST 1st Team Zac O'Dell (Schalmont '16/Team 518), along with Matt Bird (Schalmont '16/Bellevue), Tyler Mattice (Schalmont '17/Bellevue), and Jesse O'Dell (Schalmont '18/Team 518) are in action against Voorheesville.
- Coppin State commit Dyaire Holt (Life Prep (KS) '16/Bellevue) plays at Classical this evening.
- All-EST Honorable Mention Keenan Loder (Cobleskill-Richmondville '16/Bellevue) has a home tip at 6:30, where they take on All-EST 2nd Team Ty'Jon Gilmore (Watervliet '16/Upstate Select).
- Danny Reidell (Northville '17/Bellevue) takes the court tonight against Fort Plain.
- Andrew Platek (Northfield Mount Hermon '17/Bellevue) heads to Holyoke CC for a BasketBull showcase, where they play Barking Abbey out of England at 4:30.
- Scott Voelker (Mekeel Christian Academy '16/Bellevue) has a home game against Duanesburg tonight at 7:00.
- Luke Hicks (Shenendehowa '17/Man Up) has a home game at 7:00 tonight against Saratoga Springs. The Blue Streaks feature All-EST 2nd Team Alex Skaine (Saratoga Springs '16/Team 518), All-EST Honorable Mention Adam Anderson (Saratoga Springs '17/Team 518), and Darius Wicks (Saratoga Springs '17/Upstate Select).
- Man Up teammates Justin Houck (Berne-Knox-Westerlo '16) and Zach Hilton (Berne-Knox-Westerlo '17) head to Bishop Maginn for a 7:00 tip.
- All-EST Honorable Mention Connor McCart (Hoosick Falls '16/Man Up) takes on Stillwater at home tonight at 7:30. The visiting Indians feature All-EST Honorable Mention Mitchel Wayand (Stillwater '16/Marcella Appliances) along with Jared D'Aloia (Stillwater '17/Rising Stars) and Zack Travis (Stillwater '17/Marcella Appliances).
- Kevin Townes Jr. (Our Lady of Lourdes '17/Man Up) heads to Hendrick Hudson for a 7:00 tip.
- All-EST 1st Team Mike Wine (Guilderland '17/Man Up) and 2015 EST MVP & Daemen commit Andrew Sischo (Guilderland '16/Team 518) host Colonie at 7:00.
- Kory Bergh (Amsterdam '16/Marcella Appliances) heads up the road to Gloversville tonight for a 7:30 start.
- All-EST 2nd Team Devin Boyle (Johnstown '16/Marcella Appliances) also hits the road, Scotia bound for a 7:30 tip.
- Shaker takes on Niskayuna - unfortunately without the services of an injured Ben Diamond (Shaker '16/Marcella Appliances).
- According to the schedule on his school's website, Rory Flaherty (Deerfield Academy (MA) '16/Marcella Appliances) heads to St. Sebastian's School to take on the host at 2:00, with a 4:30 tip there against Avon Old Farms as well. Assuming something's gotta give!
- Penn commit Ray Jerome (Cheshire Academy '16/Marcella Appliances) has an early one - 12:00 tip at St. Andrew's against Brimmer & May.
- 7:00 tip for Evan Pescetti (Saratoga Catholic '16/Marcella Appliances) as they host Mayfield.
- Ian Schultz (Albany CBA '16/Marcella Appliances) and Mike Wynn (Albany CBA '17/Marcella Appliances) play host to a Troy team with All-EST Honorable Mention Anthony DeBonis (Troy '16/Rising Stars) and Darius Holmes-Hines (Troy '16/Rising Stars) at 7:00.
- Chris Boucher (Fort Edward '16/Rising Stars) plays host to Corinth tonight at 7:00.
- EST all-stars and teammates duke it out tonight as All-EST 1st Team Joseph Girard III (Glens Falls '19/Rising Stars) plays host to All-EST 2nd Team Matthew Higgins (South Glens Falls '16/Rising Stars) at 7:30.
- All-EST Honorable Mention Kobe Lufkin (Argyle '17/Rising Stars) hosts Hadley-Luzerne, 7:00 tip.
- Looks like All-EST Honorable Mention Kaden Baugh (Vermont Academy '16/Team 518) is north of the border, taking on Vaughan in Montreal, QC tonight at 8:30.
- Ryan Blair (Ballston Spa '18/Team 518) plays host to Averill Park at 7:00 tonight.
- Colby Fancher (Stamford '17/Team 518) takes on Walton in the championship game of their own holiday tournament tonight at 7:00.
- Kevin Murray (Plattsburgh Seton Catholic '17/Team 518) heads to Schroon Lake for a 6:00 tip.
- Upstate Select teammates take the court on opposite sides tonight, as Derek Newman (Herkimer '17) and Andrew Mason (Herkimer '17) host All-EST Honorable Mention Tyler Bertram (Cooperstown '18).
- Patrick Garey (Johnson City '17/Upstate Select) heads to Susquehanna Valley for a 7:30 start.
- Anthony Zotto (Tamarac '16/Upstate Select) hosts Hoosic Valley, start time at 7:30.
- 7:00 tip-off for Gavin Giroux (Sherburne-Earlville '16/Upstate Select) as they take on Holland Patent at home.
- Josh Gregory (Whitesboro '16/Upstate Select) heads up Route 49 tonight to take on Rome Free Academy at 7:00. Remember, it's at Strough.. you know, not at their high school gym, perhaps the most beautiful high school facility in the greater Utica/Rome area.
- Last but not least, Albert Odero (Saint John's Catholic Prep (MD) 2016/Upstate Select) hits the road to Annapolis Area Christian School for a 7:00 start tonight.
Monday, December 14, 2015
Showing Out: Boys League Top Performers
Andrew Sischo - The 2015 EST MVP has been a double-double machine to start the season for 3-1 Guilderland. He's currently averaging 17.5 points per game while consistently putting up double digits in the rebounding column, and the Daemen commit has commanded enough attention for Shenendehowa to resort to a diamond & 1 against him in the post Friday night.
Bryce Allen - Earning an All-EST 1st team selection for his heady play at the point guard spot, he's doing much of the same running the show at The Hill School, a quality prep program in Pennsylvania. He has contributed double digits in the scoring column in 3 of 5 games for his 4-1 squad, along with averaging over 5 assists per game. He made the all-tournament team at the McBride Tournament at Haverford School over the weekend.
Zac O'Dell - O'Dell has also proven to be a double-double machine at Class B frontrunner Schalmont - much like he was last season, but with even stronger totals in his senior campaign. The All-EST 1st team selection is averaging 19.2 points per game for a 4-2 Sabre squad that has beefed up their non-league schedule with current Section III Class A contender New Hartford, perennial Section III Class A contender Cortland, and downstate Class AA power Kennedy Catholic.
Joe Girard III - Girard, perhaps the youngest All-EST 1st team pick we'll ever see, has started off the season putting up about as gaudy of numbers as you could ever hope for out of a freshman. He's sitting at #2 in Section II in points per game (34.3), three pointers made (27 through 4 games), and his 45 point opening night performance is tied for the 2nd highest in Section II this year. He hit 10 threes in that game, which is tied for the highest number made in a game on the young season.
Mike Wine - Wine, another underclassman who earned an All-EST 1st team selection, is starting off the season strong running the show for Guilderland. Although not dominating the box scores (averaging 8 per game with a season high of 12), he's leading an offense that is averaging over 60 points per game despite losing last year's leading scorer in Andrew Platek. He has been the straw that stirs the drink - 'the drink' being a group with 8 players averaging 4+ points per game.
Matt Higgins - The All-EST 2nd team pick has taken his production to another level for Foothills contender South Glens Falls. The top senior on a senior-laden group, he has dropped 20+ in 4 of his team's 5 games with a season high of 32, and he's currently 9th in Section II with an average of 23.4 points per game. After going 12/16 from the free throw line in their 1st game, he's connected on 21 consecutive attempts over the last 4 games.
Devin Boyle - Boyle started off the season with a bang, including a 6 three-pointer, 26 point performance against South Glens Falls. The All-EST 2nd team pick is currently averaging 15 points per game on a Johnstown team that generally likes to keep it balanced, while connecting on 16 threes in the process.
Tyler Lamport - Another All-EST pick that hasn't hit senior year yet (although the only non-senior 2nd teamer), he has been the catalyst for a South Kortright squad that is aiming to be a state contender in Class D. He's averaging 20.8 points per game on the young season, and occasionally in limited minutes due to a couple blowouts. He started off the season with a 27 point, 10 rebound night, and added 28 in a game last week.
Ty'Jon Gilmore - He's pretty much all Watervliet has. Everyone knows it, and they still can't contain him. The All-EST 2nd team selection is having another banner year, averaging 20.5 per game to start the season, including a season high of 26. A natural leader and the only holdover from Watervliet's state championship run 3 years ago, he's putting forth a solid early season effort leading a relatively inexperienced squad.
Alex Skaine - Despite being around 6'4", the All-EST 2nd team pick is his Saratoga Springs team's tallest player, so he has to do the dirty work for the Blue Streaks. He's doing an admirable job thus far, averaging 10 PPG while battling opponents 2-3 inches taller on any given night, along with consistently putting out strong rebounding totals. He tallied a season high 21 in a W over Ballston Spa.
Adam Anderson - Skaine's teammate at Saratoga Springs, the All-EST honorable mention pick has come into his own at the varsity level this season. The junior started the season pumping in 21 points and has finished in double digits in all 4 of their games this season, currently averaging 15 per game.
Tyler Bertram - In Section III, not many people can keep with the sophomore on the offensive end. The All-EST honorable mention selection is averaging 27.7 per game to start the season for Cooperstown, which is good for 4th in the section. He connected for an early season high of 34 last Wednesday while assisting on 8 of the 11 field goals scored by the rest of the team.
Adam Jaquish - The All-EST honorable mention pick is putting up strong numbers for his Moriah squad, and he's doing so in generally limited action. An early favorite to take home the state title this season in Class D, they haven't bumped into anything too challenging this season, even disposing of perennial powerhouse New York Mills with relative ease. Jaquish is leading his team in points per game (16.5), rebounds (11.0), and blocks (1.7), along with a 3.7 assists per game average which is good for 2nd on the team. He boasts season highs of 20 points (twice), 16 rebounds, and 6 assists (3 times).
Kobe Lufkin - One of three Class D standouts to make an All-EST list (Lamport & Jaquish the others), the honorable mention pick is putting his stamp on this season, much like he has the last two at Argyle. The junior is 3rd in Section II in points per game (30.5) and three pointers made (24 through 4 games), and his 43 point outburst against Salem is the 4th highest total in Section II so far. He is rapidly approaching 200 made threes in his career with close to 2 full varsity seasons left.
Mitchel Wayand - Right behind Lufkin on the scoring list is Wayand, another All-EST honorable mention selection. The Stillwater senior is pumping in 27.4 per game on average, and has been a model of consistency - he has scored between 24 and 34 points in all 5 of Stillwater's games to date. He's not far off the pace of the 3 point leaders, having connected on 19 from long range.
Keenan Loder - The Cobleskill-Richmondville standout senior is putting up strong numbers with limited assistance, a calling card of the Bulldogs of late. The All-EST honorable mention selection is averaging 19.7 points per game and has finished with 20+ in 4 of their 6 games. His 118 points on the season accounts for a whopping 47.6% of their total as a team so far, and he's scored over half of his team's points on 3 separate occasions.
Tyler Champagne - Champagne, an All-EST honorable mention pick, looks to be one of the leading guns on what will be a balanced Mount Anthony squad. They have added firepower thanks to the transfer of former Middletown starting big Jonas Parker, but Champagne is still the top perimeter option and finished in double digits in each of MAU's first 2 games.
Chris Boucher - Boucher's out here trying to get his 2K rating up. The Fort Edward standout senior has put up video game numbers to start the season, and he's currently leading Section II with a 36 PPG average. He started off the season by pumping in 55 points, and followed it 3 days later with 45 and a game-winning bucket in overtime. He's also leading Section II with 28 three pointers made. In 4 of Fort Edward's 6 games (their first 4), he accounted for over 50% of the Flying Forts' scoring, and has accounted for 54.3% of the scoring so far.
Danny Reidell - The junior standout at Northville - perhaps their only real offensive option - has put them on his back to start the season, and is 5th in Section II with a 24.7 PPG average. They are 2-1, and in both of the wins, he has scored over 50% of the team's points, including a season high 33 to start the campaign. He's accounted for 52.7% of his team's points through the first three games.
Kory Bergh - Bergh has started off his senior season on a tear, leading Amsterdam to an early 3-0 mark. He's tied for 6th in Section II, averaging 24.3 PPG while knocking down 13 threes and hitting 88.9% of his free throws. He netted a season high 36 in an exciting W over South Glens Falls Friday.
Zach Hilton - The junior standout at Berne-Knox-Westerlo is tied with Bergh for 6th in Section II with 24.3 PPG. An off-guard with a scorer's mentality, he has been aggressive offensively for a team that figures to be in the mix for the WAC title. He's scored 20+ in all 6 of his team's games, with a season high of 30 coming early in the season.
Justin Houck - Hilton's running mate, a pass first PG with the ability to score in bunches if necessary, Houck has done a solid job manning the troops to start the season. He's averaging 15.2 points per game thus far, and he came through with a season high of 20 points on Saturday.
Jared D'Aloia - Another floor general that can score in bunches if called upon, D'Aloia has been the point guard and strong secondary scoring option behind a 5-0 Stillwater team. While consistently racking up assists, he's averaging 14.2 PPG while knocking down 14 threes. He netted a season high of 21 last Tuesday.
Taylor Slattery - Jaquish's running mate at Moriah has been doing much of the same - strong numbers in relatively limited action. He's right behind Jaquish with 16.2 PPG, and is also averaging 3.2 APG and a team high 2.7 SPG. He pumped in a season high 21 points in an early W over AuSable Valley, and his most recent game boasted a stat line of 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists.
Josh Gregory - The Whitesboro senior has been lighting up the Tri-Valley League to start the season. He's averaging 18.2 PPG and has been getting to the line constantly for someone known more of as a shooter. The 6'4" wing dropped a season high 29 in a statement victory over Proctor, hitting 15/16 from the charity stripe.
Gavin Giroux - The Sherburne-Earlville senior has been good for a double-double every time out to start the season on a group that will be a tough out in Section III Class B. He's scored double figures in each of their 4 games, including a season high of 16 in their most recent game, a 60-58 W over Cooperstown.
Bryce Allen - Earning an All-EST 1st team selection for his heady play at the point guard spot, he's doing much of the same running the show at The Hill School, a quality prep program in Pennsylvania. He has contributed double digits in the scoring column in 3 of 5 games for his 4-1 squad, along with averaging over 5 assists per game. He made the all-tournament team at the McBride Tournament at Haverford School over the weekend.
Zac O'Dell - O'Dell has also proven to be a double-double machine at Class B frontrunner Schalmont - much like he was last season, but with even stronger totals in his senior campaign. The All-EST 1st team selection is averaging 19.2 points per game for a 4-2 Sabre squad that has beefed up their non-league schedule with current Section III Class A contender New Hartford, perennial Section III Class A contender Cortland, and downstate Class AA power Kennedy Catholic.
Joe Girard III - Girard, perhaps the youngest All-EST 1st team pick we'll ever see, has started off the season putting up about as gaudy of numbers as you could ever hope for out of a freshman. He's sitting at #2 in Section II in points per game (34.3), three pointers made (27 through 4 games), and his 45 point opening night performance is tied for the 2nd highest in Section II this year. He hit 10 threes in that game, which is tied for the highest number made in a game on the young season.
Mike Wine - Wine, another underclassman who earned an All-EST 1st team selection, is starting off the season strong running the show for Guilderland. Although not dominating the box scores (averaging 8 per game with a season high of 12), he's leading an offense that is averaging over 60 points per game despite losing last year's leading scorer in Andrew Platek. He has been the straw that stirs the drink - 'the drink' being a group with 8 players averaging 4+ points per game.
Matt Higgins - The All-EST 2nd team pick has taken his production to another level for Foothills contender South Glens Falls. The top senior on a senior-laden group, he has dropped 20+ in 4 of his team's 5 games with a season high of 32, and he's currently 9th in Section II with an average of 23.4 points per game. After going 12/16 from the free throw line in their 1st game, he's connected on 21 consecutive attempts over the last 4 games.
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| All-EST 2nd team Devin Boyle (Johnstown '16) from deep |
Tyler Lamport - Another All-EST pick that hasn't hit senior year yet (although the only non-senior 2nd teamer), he has been the catalyst for a South Kortright squad that is aiming to be a state contender in Class D. He's averaging 20.8 points per game on the young season, and occasionally in limited minutes due to a couple blowouts. He started off the season with a 27 point, 10 rebound night, and added 28 in a game last week.
Ty'Jon Gilmore - He's pretty much all Watervliet has. Everyone knows it, and they still can't contain him. The All-EST 2nd team selection is having another banner year, averaging 20.5 per game to start the season, including a season high of 26. A natural leader and the only holdover from Watervliet's state championship run 3 years ago, he's putting forth a solid early season effort leading a relatively inexperienced squad.
Alex Skaine - Despite being around 6'4", the All-EST 2nd team pick is his Saratoga Springs team's tallest player, so he has to do the dirty work for the Blue Streaks. He's doing an admirable job thus far, averaging 10 PPG while battling opponents 2-3 inches taller on any given night, along with consistently putting out strong rebounding totals. He tallied a season high 21 in a W over Ballston Spa.
Adam Anderson - Skaine's teammate at Saratoga Springs, the All-EST honorable mention pick has come into his own at the varsity level this season. The junior started the season pumping in 21 points and has finished in double digits in all 4 of their games this season, currently averaging 15 per game.
Tyler Bertram - In Section III, not many people can keep with the sophomore on the offensive end. The All-EST honorable mention selection is averaging 27.7 per game to start the season for Cooperstown, which is good for 4th in the section. He connected for an early season high of 34 last Wednesday while assisting on 8 of the 11 field goals scored by the rest of the team.
Adam Jaquish - The All-EST honorable mention pick is putting up strong numbers for his Moriah squad, and he's doing so in generally limited action. An early favorite to take home the state title this season in Class D, they haven't bumped into anything too challenging this season, even disposing of perennial powerhouse New York Mills with relative ease. Jaquish is leading his team in points per game (16.5), rebounds (11.0), and blocks (1.7), along with a 3.7 assists per game average which is good for 2nd on the team. He boasts season highs of 20 points (twice), 16 rebounds, and 6 assists (3 times).
Kobe Lufkin - One of three Class D standouts to make an All-EST list (Lamport & Jaquish the others), the honorable mention pick is putting his stamp on this season, much like he has the last two at Argyle. The junior is 3rd in Section II in points per game (30.5) and three pointers made (24 through 4 games), and his 43 point outburst against Salem is the 4th highest total in Section II so far. He is rapidly approaching 200 made threes in his career with close to 2 full varsity seasons left.
Mitchel Wayand - Right behind Lufkin on the scoring list is Wayand, another All-EST honorable mention selection. The Stillwater senior is pumping in 27.4 per game on average, and has been a model of consistency - he has scored between 24 and 34 points in all 5 of Stillwater's games to date. He's not far off the pace of the 3 point leaders, having connected on 19 from long range.
Keenan Loder - The Cobleskill-Richmondville standout senior is putting up strong numbers with limited assistance, a calling card of the Bulldogs of late. The All-EST honorable mention selection is averaging 19.7 points per game and has finished with 20+ in 4 of their 6 games. His 118 points on the season accounts for a whopping 47.6% of their total as a team so far, and he's scored over half of his team's points on 3 separate occasions.
Tyler Champagne - Champagne, an All-EST honorable mention pick, looks to be one of the leading guns on what will be a balanced Mount Anthony squad. They have added firepower thanks to the transfer of former Middletown starting big Jonas Parker, but Champagne is still the top perimeter option and finished in double digits in each of MAU's first 2 games.
Chris Boucher - Boucher's out here trying to get his 2K rating up. The Fort Edward standout senior has put up video game numbers to start the season, and he's currently leading Section II with a 36 PPG average. He started off the season by pumping in 55 points, and followed it 3 days later with 45 and a game-winning bucket in overtime. He's also leading Section II with 28 three pointers made. In 4 of Fort Edward's 6 games (their first 4), he accounted for over 50% of the Flying Forts' scoring, and has accounted for 54.3% of the scoring so far.
Danny Reidell - The junior standout at Northville - perhaps their only real offensive option - has put them on his back to start the season, and is 5th in Section II with a 24.7 PPG average. They are 2-1, and in both of the wins, he has scored over 50% of the team's points, including a season high 33 to start the campaign. He's accounted for 52.7% of his team's points through the first three games.
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| Kory Bergh (Amsterdam '16) on the break |
Zach Hilton - The junior standout at Berne-Knox-Westerlo is tied with Bergh for 6th in Section II with 24.3 PPG. An off-guard with a scorer's mentality, he has been aggressive offensively for a team that figures to be in the mix for the WAC title. He's scored 20+ in all 6 of his team's games, with a season high of 30 coming early in the season.
Justin Houck - Hilton's running mate, a pass first PG with the ability to score in bunches if necessary, Houck has done a solid job manning the troops to start the season. He's averaging 15.2 points per game thus far, and he came through with a season high of 20 points on Saturday.
Jared D'Aloia - Another floor general that can score in bunches if called upon, D'Aloia has been the point guard and strong secondary scoring option behind a 5-0 Stillwater team. While consistently racking up assists, he's averaging 14.2 PPG while knocking down 14 threes. He netted a season high of 21 last Tuesday.
Taylor Slattery - Jaquish's running mate at Moriah has been doing much of the same - strong numbers in relatively limited action. He's right behind Jaquish with 16.2 PPG, and is also averaging 3.2 APG and a team high 2.7 SPG. He pumped in a season high 21 points in an early W over AuSable Valley, and his most recent game boasted a stat line of 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists.
Josh Gregory - The Whitesboro senior has been lighting up the Tri-Valley League to start the season. He's averaging 18.2 PPG and has been getting to the line constantly for someone known more of as a shooter. The 6'4" wing dropped a season high 29 in a statement victory over Proctor, hitting 15/16 from the charity stripe.
Gavin Giroux - The Sherburne-Earlville senior has been good for a double-double every time out to start the season on a group that will be a tough out in Section III Class B. He's scored double figures in each of their 4 games, including a season high of 16 in their most recent game, a 60-58 W over Cooperstown.
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