Blazers basketball teams clinch section title for Millbrook

Blazers basketball teams clinch section title for Millbrook

Natalie Fox of the Millbrook Blazers scored 29 points in the girls varsity basketball game against Burke Catholic Monday, Feb. 26, contributing to Millbrook’s 60-28 win. They advanced to finals Wednesday, Feb. 28, which they won against Pine Plains. Millbrook’s girls and boys varsity teams are off to the regionals.

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MILLBROOK — Both the Millbrook High School Blazers boys varsity and girls varsity basketball teams are on the track to go for the state championships in high school basketball.

Exciting plays, team effort and dedication to the game allowed both Blazers teams to claim victory for Class C Section 9 at games held Wednesday, Feb. 28, at Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh.

The girls beat the Pine Plains Bombers 63-54, gaining victory and the Class C Section 9 title, and are now on to the regional semifinals.

Coach Adam Peek and two assistant coaches were happy, but not surprised at the outcome. Peek has coached the Blazers teams to several championships, including state.

The boys played and hard and fast, overpowering the S.S. Seward Institute Spartans of Florida, New York, 60-34. The boys will next play Wednesday, March 6, at Yorktown High School.

Boys coach Brian Laffin was overjoyed and very proud of his team. Senior Andrew Szostak accumulated 17 points, 15 rebounds, four blocks, four assists and three steals.

The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) oversees the process; it is the governing body throughout the state, with the exception of New York City.

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