Good Teams Keep Getting Better

As we get closer to the playoffs, teams are shifting into another gear. The Proctor Raiders continue to impress improving to 12-1, 8-0 in the league. They hammered Nottingham and Liverpool. After this Fridays game they take a break like many teams do for regents week. We all know what Deandre Preaster can do, but not many realize what a strong supporting cast he has led by Desmond Tillery, Collis Maddox, Mike Scotellaro and Almir Gredelj. Their chemistry on the court is uncanny. If they continue to learn from coaches Norm Stamboly and Mark F. Joseph, this team will win another Section III title.

Another team that is like a fine wine...(getting better with age) is West Canada. At 13-0 the Indians hold on to their number one state ranking. While Sauquoit gave them a run last week, they seemed to shift into that other gear I was talking about to win. Steve Porter has a championship team he continues to mold. They want to avenge last years early playoff exit in the worst way.

While VVS continues to impress with the way they play basketball, watch out for Notre Dame. They are a team that just when you think they may have a down year, they start to gel. Jarrell Hunter and Matt Petrone have excelled this season along side potential all star Pat Moore. They are starting to click on offense and their defense, which is a Juggler staple, is nearing what many feel is where its expected to be. Can you ever count out a Mike Durr coached team? I think not.

How about Adirondack. I know I mentioned this last week, but they are on a roll. This week they beat Division rival Dolgeville in overtime. Nick Winters, Scott Dunlap, Cody Hitt are three solid players. The division title will go through Boonville this season.

Cooperstown was impressive this week in their win over Mt.Markham. They are state ranked and now have two wins over the Mustangs this season.

Division IV will come down to two teams. Richfield and NY Mills. Right now its a toss up as the teams have yet to play each other.

As for the ladies. Cream of the crop:

New Hartford, Nicole Karam is arguably the best player in the area. She's scored over 30 points in her last two games.

Little Falls rules the roost in CSC Division I. Terzi leads that team to another sectional title.

However, Cooperstown is still unbeaten. Their starting five is sharp led by Samantha Fox and Jen Wehner.

RCH and WCV will battle for supremecy in Divison III

NY Mills will win Division IV behind Sam Szkotak, and she certainly can lay claim to the areas top player title.

Your opinion is greatly appreciated...let me know what you think.