Above photo: #1 Emily Eklund finishing at the rim with a layup fueling Stamford with 18 points. 

Stamford Girls Varsity Basketball team beats South Kortright, claiming a high energy 55-41 win in the first round of sectionals on Friday February, 27. Photos by Lexi Rockfeller. Some standouts include:

South Kortright 

#2, Nora Trimbell, 4 points 

#5 Alyssa Tucker, 15 points 

#11 Alexis Hendrickson, 11 points 

#23 Carlee Propp, 11 points 

Stamford 

#1 Emily Eklund, 18 points 

#2 Tierney Turner, 6 points 

#11 Aubrey Merwin, 3 points 

#14 Lillin Eklund, 10 Points 

#23 Rose B, 2 points 

#34 Mckenna Hoyt, 16 points

# 14 Lillin Eklund rises in the paint and knocks down a jump shot. 

#1 Emily Eklund pressuring the ball and forcing the South Kortright offence to work together.

#11 Aubrey Merwin powers through contact at the block, contesting the shot from South Kortright. 

#14 Lillin Eklund reaches for the rebound, secures possession and brings in 10 points for Stamford.

#34 Mckenna Hoyt breaks through multiple South Kortright defenders in the paint and attacks the rim. 

SK #23 Carlee Dropp scanning for an open teammate as defence closes in. 

#5 Alyssa Tucker drives to the basket and scores a contested layup over Stamford's Mckenna Hoyt  

#23 Carlee Propp at the three point line bring in 11 points for the Rams on Friday Night 

South Kortright #5 Alyssa Tucker scores 15 points for the Rams, leading their offensive charge. 

Stamford #34 Mckenna Hoyt tracks the shot go up as her teammates defend at the three point line

Stamford Girls play defence against South Kortright in a rowdy Friday night matchup

Stamford players rise of the bench to celebrate their 55-41 win over South Kortright in the first round of sectionals