BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Section championship play came to a close for boys' basketball teams at Buffalo State College today. The Allegany-Limestone Gators, Olean Huskies, and Lancaster Legends were among today's winners.
The first game of the day saw the Gators beat Newfane 54-45. Ben Giardini led the way for Allegany-Limestone with 13 points. They'll play Olean on Tuesday in the Class B crossover game.
Olean's key to victory was three-point shooting. They won 67-32 behind 18 points apiece from Covi James and Zion James.
Lancaster's 49-40 win over Orchard Park saw a 61-year Section VI title drought snapped for the Legends. Gianluca Fulciniti chipped in 18 points in the victory.
The late games settled the Class A crossover game. Health Sciences hung on to beat top seeded Amherst 53-49 in a close game that came down to fouls and free throws.
The Lumberjacks of North Tonawanda await them after NT's 64-56 win over West Seneca West.
