Hamilton and West Canada Valley Set to Clash in Section III Class C Girls Basketball Final

MORRISVILLE – The Hamilton Emerald Knights and the West Canada Valley Nighthawks are set to compete for the Section III Class C girls basketball championship on Saturday, March 7, at 11 a.m. At SRC Arena on the Syracuse campus of Onondaga Community College. This highly anticipated matchup features two teams that have dominated their competition throughout the season.

Hamilton Advances After Upset Victory

Hamilton (20-3), the No. 4 seed, secured their spot in the final with a decisive 60-37 victory over top-seeded Frankfort-Schuyler on Tuesday, March 3. This win avenged an earlier regular-season loss to Frankfort-Schuyler. Logan Langel led Hamilton with 18 points and seven assists, while Pyper McEwan added 14 points, and Rihana Dye and Abbey Hope each scored 10. Cameron Cleveland contributed eight points and 12 rebounds.

West Canada Valley Overcomes Weedsport

West Canada Valley (22-1) advanced to the championship game after defeating Weedsport 58-37 on Tuesday. Brooke Reddington was a dominant force for the Nighthawks, scoring 33 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Katy Michael added 10 points and 12 rebounds, while Aubree Keiffer contributed four points, eight assists, and six rebounds.

Recent Head-to-Head History

Hamilton and West Canada Valley have a recent history of competitive matchups. Here’s a gaze at their last five games:

• March 1, 2024: Hamilton 55, West Canada Valley 50
• February 25, 2023: Hamilton 58, West Canada Valley 55
• January 27, 2023: West Canada Valley 56, Hamilton 47
• December 9, 2022: West Canada Valley 50, Hamilton 36
• January 19, 2022: Hamilton 52, West Canada Valley 41

Hamilton’s Tournament Journey

Hamilton’s path to the final included a 60-37 win against Frankfort-Schuyler and a 40-30 victory over Tully on February 26. They also defeated Altmar-Parish-Williamstown 65-37 on February 20 and Tully again 62-48 on February 13.

West Canada Valley’s Tournament Journey

West Canada Valley’s road to the championship included their win over Weedsport 58-37 on March 3, a 52-33 victory against Onondaga on February 24, a 60-34 win over Cato-Meridian on February 21, and an 81-37 win over Adirondack on February 12.

Looking Ahead

This Saturday’s game promises to be a thrilling contest between two of Section III’s top Class C teams. Hamilton will be seeking their first sectional title since 2024, while West Canada Valley aims to reclaim the championship after a heartbreaking loss in last year’s semifinal.