Herkimer Falls in Region III Semi-Finals

Syracuse NY-. The Onondaga Lazers jumped out ahead in the first quarter leading the Generals 16-9. Herkimer cut the lead to 5 points on Ajla Sedjic’s (Utica, NY) buzzer beater to end the half. The Generals fired back in the third quarter to tie the game up at 44 going into the fourth, but Onondaga caught fire in the fourth quarter scoring 25 points to down the Generals 69-61.

Herkimer was led by Kapri Bradshaw (Uniondale, NY), Jenna Faulkner (Otego, NY) and Dinah Harris (Niagara, NY). Bradshaw was the leading scorer on the night, finishing with 24 points (5-10 from the three point line) and 4 rebounds. Jenna Faulkner had 13 points (7-8 from the free-throw line), 9 rebounds and 3 blocks. Harris finished the night with 8 points and 8 rebounds.

First year head coach Matt Hazzard said, “I’m really proud of our team. It was a great game to end our season. We battled with one of the top teams in the country and had them on the ropes. This year was a growing experience for all of us and I feel so strong about where this program is heading. We won the conference championship for the first time in 24 years, how can we be upset about that?”

Onondaga went on to win the Region III title, downing the North Country Saints 57-45. The Generals finish the season 18-8 and will return four starters of the five starters for 2022-2023 season.