It's clear the frigid temperatures, coupled with a lack of promotion of today's game, kept people away from Zotto Memorial Gym at Troy High. Had the snowstorm that hit the 518 been any worse than it was, chances are the game would've been cancelled.
But, play they did. Troy hosted the Academy of Holy Names, representing the Colonial Council, this afternoon before a sparse crowd, but followed a familiar script. Take an early lead, but watch the defense waste it away.
It didn't help that Troy dressed just 8 players this afternoon, and likely also last night in a blowout loss to Shenendehowa. Senior Makya Chapman was among those scratched, and you can guess what that could be about, be it injury or illness. Unlike in wins over other Suburban Council also-rans such as Schenectady and Ballston Spa, being short-handed wasn't going to carry Troy to victory.
After taking an 8-6 lead in the 1st quarter, Troy was outscored, 11-3, to trail by six at the break, 17-11. Holy Names led by as many as 13 points in the second half, and fended off a late Troy rally to win, 44-37. Solaris Nunez led Troy with 13 points, but also got in foul trouble late, and was left on the bench for the final 2 1/2 minutes.
Check the video:
No comments:
Post a Comment