The Waterloo Indians defeated the Putnam Valley Tigers, 61-39, in the Class B State Semifinal at Hudson Valley Community College on Saturday afternoon.
It was close game throughout the first half as Waterloo led 12-9 at the end of the first quarter and 24-23 at the break. However, it was a different story in the second half as Waterloo knocked down big shots and played aggressive, tight defense. The Indians outscored Putnam Valley 37-16 in the second half to pull away for the 22-point victory.
Listen to the Littlejohn & Barbi Orthodontics Smiles with Style Postgame Show on FingerLakes1.com Radio where Jazzmyn Lewis, Gio White-Principio and Coach Mike Bree joined Paul Russo & Nate Sharman following the game to talk about the win and what the plan is heading into Sunday’s state championship game.
Three Waterloo players finished in double figures. Jazzmyn Lewis scored a team-high 18 points while Morgan Carabello netted 16 and Macy Carr added 10. Adison Bree chipped in with six points.
Putnam Valley was led by Eva Dechent’s 18 points.
The Indians will advance to the Class B State Final on Sunday morning at Hudson Valley Community College for the first time since 2013. Opening tip is scheduled for 11:45 a.m.
You can listen to Sunday’s Championship Game live on FL1 Radio beginning at 11:30 a.m. Paul Russo & Nate Sharman will have the call for FingerLakes1.com.
FROM SOCIAL MEDIA:
Waterloo beats Putnam Valley 61-39 to advance to the Class B state final game! #NYSPHSAA pic.twitter.com/oCuZehster
— NYSPHSAA (@NYSPHSAA) March 19, 2022
?HEY WATERLOO YOUR GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM IS GOING TO THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!!?
Indians advance with a 61-39 win over Putnam Valley. Championship game is Sunday at 11:45 am. @WaterlooAD @SecVGBasketball
— Bob Chavez (@MPN_bchavez) March 19, 2022
Waterloo 61
Putnam Valley 39
FinalPV had it at 5 early q4, but they went scoreless from there & Waterloo broke Class B semi #1 open by scoring the final 17. Jazzmyn Lewis 18, @morgcaraballo 16, @0Giavanna 11, @macy__carr 10 for Waterloo. @EvaDeChent1221 18 for PV. Game 3 ✔️ pic.twitter.com/FZMc2HTtV6
— Empire State Takeover (@NYSTakeover) March 19, 2022
Waterloo advances!
A tremendous second half propels Waterloo into the Class B state championship game! They defeat Putnam Valley (I) by a final score of 61-39.
They will play at 11:45 AM tomorrow for the state championship!
— Section V Girls Basketball (@SecVGBasketball) March 19, 2022
Timeout pic.twitter.com/UrjotblFnF
— Waterloo Health, PE & Athletics (@WaterlooAD) March 19, 2022
Congratulations DiSanto on being named the NYSPHSAA Sportsmanship Award! pic.twitter.com/6vcWQl7jtt
— Waterloo Health, PE & Athletics (@WaterlooAD) March 19, 2022
Waterloo coach Mike Bree knows how special playing for a #NYSPHSAA class B girls basketball championship is going to be tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/fhSuFzq2bN
— NYSPHSAA (@NYSPHSAA) March 19, 2022
Jazzmyn Lewis with 18 points and 9 rebounds for Waterloo in their #NYSPHSAA class B state semifinal win pic.twitter.com/xIHc7khJHS
— NYSPHSAA (@NYSPHSAA) March 19, 2022
Gia White-Principio with 11 points and 15 rebounds for Waterloo in their #NYSPHSAA class B state semifinal win. pic.twitter.com/bXIYPloQKY
— NYSPHSAA (@NYSPHSAA) March 19, 2022
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