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New York Girls Basketball State Tournament Matchups and Schedule

ByCoach

The New York State girls basketball championships, organized by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA), are in full swing. These thrilling games are held at various locations and will culminate in the finals at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy. The tournament features fierce matchups across different classes, promising an exciting display of young talent and competitive spirit. Here’s a comprehensive look at the schedule and key matchups you won’t want to miss.

Regional Finals

The regional finals kicked off on Friday, March 14, setting the stage for the semifinals and finals. These games were crucial in determining which teams would advance to the next round of the tournament.

Friday, March 14

  • Monroe-Woodbury High School: Albertus Magnus vs. Middletown, 6:30 p.m.
  • Buffalo State: Fairport vs. Lancaster, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 15

  • SRC Arena, Onondaga CC: Colonie Central vs. Liverpool, 1 p.m.
  • Farmingdale State: Brentwood vs. Syosset, 6 p.m.

Additional Regional Finals

Other significant regional finals included matchups at Buffalo State, Yorktown High School, and SRC Arena, Onondaga CC, among others. These games were pivotal for teams aiming to secure their spots in the semifinals.

  • Buffalo State: Aquinas Institute vs. Starpoint, 7:45 p.m.
  • Yorktown High School: Rye vs. Baldwin, 11 a.m.
  • SRC Arena, Onondaga CC: Catholic Central vs. Nottingham, 5 p.m.
  • Kingston High School: Warwick vs. Horseheads, 3 p.m.

Semifinals

The semifinals, held at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, are where the competition heats up. Teams that have fought their way through the regional finals will face off, with the winners advancing to the championship games.

Saturday, March 22

  • 1:30 p.m.: Brentwood-Syosset winner vs. Colonie Central-Liverpool winner
  • 3:15 p.m.: Fairport-Lancaster winner vs. Albertus Magnus-Middletown winner

Additional Semifinals

Other semifinals are equally thrilling, with games spread across the day. These matchups promise to deliver high-intensity basketball action.

  • 10 a.m.: Rye-Baldwin winner vs. Catholic Central-Nottingham winner
  • 11:45 a.m.: Aquinas Institute-Starpoint winner vs. Warwick-Horseheads winner

Finals

The championship games, scheduled for Sunday, March 23, will determine the ultimate winners in each class. These games are the culmination of weeks of hard work, dedication, and competitive play.

Sunday, March 23

  • 10 a.m.: Semifinal winners (Rye-Baldwin vs. Catholic Central-Nottingham, Aquinas Institute-Starpoint vs. Warwick-Horseheads)
  • 11:45 a.m.: Semifinal winners (Brentwood-Syosset vs. Colonie Central-Liverpool, Fairport-Lancaster vs. Albertus Magnus-Middletown)

Other Key Matchups

The tournament also features other crucial games leading up to the semifinals and finals. These matchups are essential for teams looking to make a deep run in the tournament.

Saturday, March 15

  • Farmingdale State: Mount Sinai vs. Wantagh, 8 p.m.
  • Hudson Valley Community College, Troy: Frankin Academy vs. Albany Academy for Girls, 4:15 p.m.
  • Buffalo State: Sutherland vs. Williamsville South, noon

Sunday, March 16

  • Visions Veterans Memorial Arena, Binghamton: Ardsley vs. Johnson City, 5 p.m.

Upcoming Semifinals

As we look ahead, the upcoming semifinals promise to be just as exciting. These games will determine which teams get a shot at the championship titles.

Friday, March 21

  • 1:30 p.m.: Mount Sinai-Wantagh winner vs. Franklin Academy-Albany Academy winner
  • 3:15 p.m.: Sutherland-Williamsville South winner vs. Ardsley-Johnson City winner

Saturday, March 22

  • 7:45 p.m.: Semifinal winners (Mount Sinai-Wantagh vs. Franklin Academy-Albany Academy, Sutherland-Williamsville South vs. Ardsley-Johnson City)

Final Thoughts

The NYSPHSAA girls basketball championships are a showcase of the best high school talent in New York State. With intense matchups and high stakes, these games are a must-watch for any basketball enthusiast.

As the tournament progresses, be sure to follow along and support your local teams.

For more detailed information and updates, visit the official tournament page.

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