Seniors honored for leading girls' basketball team to success

The girls' basketball team poses before a game against South Colonie.

Family, friends and fans showed up Friday night to recognize the before their home game against South Colonie.

The powerful squad - and last year’s section 2, Class AA champions - said goodbye and good luck to the following members of the Class of 2023:

• Taliyha Braxton
• Paige Cartwright
• Shonyae Edmonds
• Nevaeh House
• Zyaira Scott
• Amari Scott-Star

After an amazing run in the first half, the Falcons ultimately lost 54-61, with seniors Shonyae Edmonds scoring 13, Naveah House scoring 11 and sophomore guard, Azera Gates, sinking an impressive 17 points.


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