On Monday, Mar. 9, the Bethlehem Central varsity girls basketball team defeated Troy 58-56 to win the Section 2 Class AA Championship. Junior Ella McCarthy hit a last-second shot to secure the win for the Eagles.
It is the first conference championship for the team in 11 years.
Senior Makaya McCann was named the Section 2 Class AA tournament’s most valuable player and sophomore Elizabeth Kearney was named a tournament all-star.
On Friday, Mar. 13, the Bethlehem team will face Section 3 Champion Oswego in the New York State regional finals. The game will be played at Hudson Valley Community College at 6:30 p.m. Tickets to Friday’s game are $9.40 and are available online. Admission is free for children 12 and under (must be accompanied by an adult).
Congratulations and good luck to all!Â
Section 2 Class AA Championship Team
Sophie Bordell, Grade 12 (#21)
Katie Ryan, Grade 12 (#22)
Makaya McCann, Grade 12 (#33)
Lily Griesbach, Grade 11 (#11)
Ella McCarthy, Grade 11 (#10)
Natalie Sherman, Grade 11 (#34)
Elizabeth Kearney, Grade 10 (#12)
Eden Sanchez, Grade 10 (#2)
Abby Okeke-Kitchen, Grade 9 (#35)
Macy Young, Grade 9 (#30)
Niki Palas, Grade 9 (#40)
Brynn Elfeldt, Grade 8 (#23)
Trish Piccini, Head Coach
Hannah Mazzeo, Varsity Asst. Coach
Tim McDermott, JV Coach
Elizabeth Kearney (left) and Makaya McCann (right).