Photo by Richard A. Ross, sportsinsightsny.com Burke’s Jeff Cochi scores against Section 10 champion Potsdam in a fiercely contested semifinal won by the Eagles by dint of their depth. Cochi sparked the win with 19 points, 13 of which came in the second half.

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Four Section Nine teams reach hallowed Civic Center but none prevail as state champs

By RICHARD A. ROSS

GLENS FALLS, NY—It is impossible to describe the aura and allure of the greatest high school sporting event of the year, the NYPHSAA boys basketball championships in brief terms. The tournament is now in its 30th year at the Glens Falls Civic Center. For years, I tried to create a virtual tour in my stories about the storied event and reading those archived tales on rivereportersports.com will avail one of all the color, history and regalia of the tournament that never changes with successive years, whether teams are returning or making their first trip.

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Western winter winners

By RICHARD A. ROSS

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY—Winter is rarely missed as it finally gives way to spring. But the season, which tests our resilience, is one that can bring out our best as we are challenged by forces beyond our control.

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