On To Glens Falls

In one of the most anticipated games of the year, Newburgh defeated Mount Vernon by a score of 62-53. Prior to the boys game, the Kingston girls played Mount Vernon as well but with a different outcome. Kingston suffered a 66-61 loss to Mount Vernon in the state Class AA quarterfinals at Christl Arena at West Point, putting an end to Racheal Coffey’s fantastic high school career. Newburgh (18-2) moves into the state semifinals, where it will play at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Glens Falls Civic Center. The Goldbacks will play Christian Brothers Academy from Albany. If Newburgh wins, it will play March 21 at 2:45 p.m. for the Championship. Three other section 9 teams will also be in Glens Falls for their chance to become section champions. Coleman Catholic (19-2) plays at 10 a.m. Friday against Germantown (19-4) in a Class D semifinal game. Burke Catholic (19-3) takes on Potsdam (21-2) at 6:45 p.m. Friday, and Red Hook (23-0) will play Jamesville-DeWitt (22-0) at 9 a.m. Saturday in the Class A semifinals.