STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Susan Wagner’s transition game gave it an early advantage and Casey McKinney scored 23 points and grabbed 20 rebounds as the Falcons recorded a 44-36 triumph over Poughkeepsie HS Saturday at the Rose Classic at the Post.
Jamielyn Chin added seven points and six assists and Danielle Harrell contributed nine points.
“Jamielyn spearheaded our defense forcing turnovers that led to some layups,” said Susan Wagner head coach Tom Rizzo. “She did a great job containing Mahogany Felix (sophomore point guard with over 1,000 points).
“Casey McKinney was phenomenal domimating the paint with two and three defenders on her. Every time we think we’ve seen Casey’s best, she turns it up another notch.”
Rizzo pointed to SW’s first half, one of its best of the season, as the difference in the game.
“I’d like to see us maintain those types of efforts more consistently for an entire game,” he said. “Today’s game was a step in the right direction. They’re a resilient group of girls who work hard and want to get better. We’re finishing a critical month of games. Our best collective efforts will be needed if we’re going to be successful.”
Moore Catholic’s Emma Costanzo had a team-high 17 points on Friday in a close win. Michael O’Brien
Moore Catholic 45, Holy Cross 41
QUEENS, N.Y. — The Mavericks came away with a hard-fought CHSAA AA League victory Friday, behind Emma Costanzo’s 17 points.
Mackenzie Felci had 13 points and a whopping 24 rebounds, while Emma Bruno-Dunn added nine points
“Emma Costanzo hit some big threes throughout the game when we needed them,” said Moore head coach Gene Henderson. “Mackenzie Felci was a monster on the boards, and Felci and Emma Bruno-Dunn hit some big foul shots at the end to seal the victory.”
Moore Catholic 66, Kennedy Catholic 34
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Mavs returned home Saturday and swamped their Somers, N.Y. opponent for the easy CHSAA AA League victory.
Felci led the way with a dominant all-around performance, finishing with 21 points, 10 rebounds, five blocks, two steals and two assists.
Costanzo continued to set the tone at point guard, tallying 10 points and six assists. Dunn added nine points, four rebounds and two blocks, while Alyssa Ragona chipped in eight points and seven rebounds. Allie Felci rounded out the balanced scoring with eight points, six rebounds and four assists.
“We did what we needed to do and got another league win,” said Henderson. “Mackenzie had another double-double, and Emma is doing a great job getting everyone involved — that’s what a good point guard does. Everyone else is contributing.”
With the win, the Mavericks improved to 11–2 overall and remained perfect in league play at 8–0.
Moore will head to Brooklyn on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to face St. Dominic’s in the Rose Classic Super Jam at Nazareth High School.