Photos: Turnovers Caged Birds

On Tuesday evening, Dec. 6, the Voorheesville girls’ basketball team kicked off their 2022-23 home basketball season against the Albany Academy for Girls. The Bears’ full-court pressure and tight defense baffled the Birds in their 69 to 44 loss.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Looking to go: Voorheesville’s Grace Reeve looks to drive the lane in the first quarter. Reeve had six points.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Making contact: Voorheesville’s Mia Carmody attempts to make a layup as Albany Academy’s Alex Leonard tries to stop her. Carmody led the Blackbirds with 12 points.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Bumped: Voorheesville’s Ava Tabakian gets fouled as she puts up a shot in the first quarter. Tabakian had three points.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Avoiding the defense: Voorheesville’s Marleigh Delisle tries to take the ball away from the oncoming Bears defense.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Hot potato: Voorheesville’s Mia Carmody flies out of bounds to make a pass to a teammate as two Bears defenders watch.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Open look: Voorheesville’s Reese Hoenig drives to the basket for an easy layup. Hoenig had five points.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Looking for a teammate: Voorheesville’s Grace Reeve dribbles the ball as she looks around the court.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Lift off: Voorheesville’s Erin Owens leaps off the floor as she goes up for a layup. Owens had five points.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Block avoided: Voorheesville’s Ava Tabakian looks to take a shot as Bears’ Alex Leonard tries to get her hand on the ball.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Spin away: Voorheesville’s Hannah Woodworth gets free from the defense to put up a layup in the second half. Woodworth had seven points.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Stop and pop: Voorheesville’s Lillian Cramer takes a wide open jumper in the third quarter. Cramer had two points.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

You aint stopping me: Voorheesville’s Reese Hoenig drives to the basket with conviction.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

One on one: Voorheesville’s Jenna Romani looks to try to go up for a layup as Academy’s Stylianna Mantzouris defends.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Leaning in: Voorheesville’s Hannah Woodworth is able to go up freely to get a shot off in the fourth quarter.