New York State Public High School Athletic Association girls championships

Chapel Field loses in the final

By RICHARD A. ROSS

TROY, NY — Chapel Field’s glorious quest for a state title in basketball ended on March 19 with a 72-50 loss to Section 4’s South Kortright. After a magical run, including a stunning last-second shot by Grace Hodges that propelled the Lady Lions past Hammond 39-38 in the semifinals, Chapel Field finally met its match. Despite late rallies, Chapel Field (18-6) could never really make up a big early deficit. They’d get close but then South Kortright pulled away. Chapel Field was Section 9’s only team (girls or boys) to get past their opening- round game.

Other state winners

Class C: Elmira-Notre Dame (Section 4) defeated East Rockaway (Section 8) 44-37
Class B: South Jefferson (Section 3) defeated Nazareth (Section 5) 48-41
Class A: Sutherland (Section 5) defeated Lourdes (Section 1) 62-49
Class AA: Rush-Henrietta (Section 5) defeated White Plains (Section 1) 56-48

For a complete look at how the tournament went, visit newyork.ihigh.com and click on winter championships.