H.S. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL RANKINGS
Class AA
■ 1. Shenendehowa (18-2, last week No. 1): The Plainsmen, the No. 1 seed, look to register a third win this season against eighth-seeded Niskayuna on Thursday in the quarterfinals.
■ 2. Albany (18-2, LW No. 2): The second-seeded Falcons have connected on 117 3-pointers this season, paced by junior guard Ahniysha Jackson (60) and senior guard Jenna Citone (37).
■ 3. Saratoga (15-5, LW No. 3): Senior shooting guard Kerry Flaherty tops the team in scoring (18.2 points per game) and 3-pointers (39).
■ 4. Colonie (14-6, LW No. 4): The Garnet Raiders face fifth-seeded Guilderland, a team they scored a seasonhigh 86 points against on Jan. 8, on Thursday at Shenendehowa in the quarterfinals.
■ 5. Shaker (10-10, LW No. 5): Senior guard Maddy Malicki scored a season-high 20 points when the Blue Bison beat Guilderland 62-55 to conclude the regular-season schedule.
■ Teams to watch: Bethlehem (10-10), Guilderland (12-7)
Class A
■ 1. Averill Park (18-2, LW No. 1): The Warriors finished 14-2 in Suburban Council play, including a pair of victories against Thursday’s quarterfinal opponent Ballston Spa.
■ 2. Queensbury (19-1, LW No. 2): In her return from an ankle injury Feb. 11, junior guard Hope Sullivan scored 13 points to help the Spartans knock off Johnstown 79-46.
■ 3. Holy Names (19-1, LW No. 3): The next challenge for the Colonial Council champion comes Thursday in a quarterfinal contest against fifth-seeded Gloversville at Averill Park.
■ 4. Amsterdam (18-2, LW No. 4): The third-seeded Rams take on sixth-seeded Troy on Thursday at Queensbury in quarterfinal action.
■ 5. Gloversville (15-5, LW No. 5): Queens Collegebound senior guard Harmony Philo tops Section II in scoring (25.5 ppg) and 3-pointers (81).
Class B
■ 1. Tamarac (17-5, LW No. 1): The top-seeded Bengals held off a determined Hudson squad by posting a 51-47 quarterfinal win Wednesday.
■ 2. Mechanicville (15-7, LW No. 2): Amy Disiena finished with 14 points and Charli Goverski added 13 points, leading the Red Raiders to a 57-37 victory over Ichabod Crane.
■ 3. Mekeel Christian Academy (18-4, LW No. 3): Jillian Ballard pumped in 19 points and seventh-grade point guard Avery Mills tallied 14 points to lead the Lions to a 48-34 decision over Johnstown.
■ 4. Fonda (17-6, LW Not rated): The 11th-seeded Braves, paced by 27 points from Abigail Lombardoni, posted a 55-38 triumph over Schalmont.
■ 5. Johnstown (11-11, LW NR): Jaden Wilson led the way with 12 points, but the Lady Bills were outscored 19-3 in the fourth quarter in falling 48-34 against Mekeel Christian Academy.
Class C
■ 1. Cambridge (20-1, LW No. 1): The Indians advanced to the semifinals with 69-50 quarterfinal win Wednesday over Greenwich.
■ 2. Maple Hill (21-1, LW No. 3): Natasha Strock scored 13 points, Lydia Chittenden tallied 12 points and Jenna Hoffman added 11 points as the third-seeded Wildcats defeated Lake George 60-52 Wednesday.
■ 3. Warrensburg (20-2, LW No. 5): The fourthseeded Burghers slipped past fifth-seeded Berne-knoxwesterlo 57-56 to advance to the semifinals.
■ 4. Hoosick Falls (13-9, LW No. 4): Logan Thayne delivered 18 points, 12 rebounds and five blocked shots to help the seventhseeded Panthers rally for a 49-36 victory against Hoosic Valley.
■ 5. Hoosic Valley (16-6, LW No. 2): The second-seeded Indians built a 14-0 lead after one quarter Wednesday, but could not finish the job and dropped a 49-36 quarterfinal verdict at home against Hoosick Falls.
Class D
■ 1. Fort Edward (15-6, LW No. 1): Gaby Thomas led the way with 18 points, including a trio of 3-pointers, and nine rebounds as the Flying Forts downed Whitehall 38-27 in the quarterfinals.
■ 2. Hartford (14-7, LW No. 2): Karlee Nims produced 15 points and eight rebounds to power the second-seeded Tanagers to a 54-38 victory over Argyle.
■ 3. Bishop Gibbons (12-9, LW No. 3): The Golden Knights secured a semifinal berth Tuesday with a 39-31 decision over six-seeded Heatly.
■ 4. North Warren (12-9, LW No. 4): Jodi Bartlett led four players in double digits with 15 points as the Cougars, seeded fourth, breezed to a 61-44 quarterfinal win against Germantown.
■ 5. Germantown (12-8, LW No. 5): The Clippers were outscored 46-20 in the second half, dropping a 61-44 quarterfinal verdict against North Warren.