What a comeback! Haldane wins 43-38
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A few seconds after the game ended, a few players went up to Brittany Shields and started grabbing and hugging her. Honestly, she actually looked a little embarrassed. That’s how much shed turned this game on its head tonight, as she rallied from an ankle injury to score 21 of her 25 points in the second half to lead the Blue Devils to another Class C final.
You just had to see it to believe it. Shields went to the ground in the first quarter right in front of me. She was crying – crying hard – and she needed to be carried from the court. It didn’t look possible for her to get back in there in play, but that’s exactly what she did and now Haldane advanced to Saturday’s championship game, its 15th gold ball well within reach.
This has to be an absolute heartbreaker for Dobbs, which saw itself one decent half from knocking off the one team it never seems to beat, at least not in the playoffs. Now, with their enrollment expanding, the Eagles won’t have another chance next season when they move to Class B. Plus, this was the last game in the career of Carey Hickey, Lauren Emerson and Susie DiLauria, who were a large chunk of the core of this team for quite a while.
It’s a shame really, but you have to trust me: What a game by Shields.
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(UPDATE 10:58 P.M.)
Amazing. Not only has Haldane come back from down 11, and not only is Shields playing, but Shields looks no worse for the wear. She had four points at halftime, but has now scored 15 of the Blue Devils’ 23 second-half points.
If this holds up, it may be the performance of the year.
More later…
(UPDATE 10:30 PM)
Looks like Shields is going to try and play. She is warming up right now and looks pretty good. I’ll let you know how good in a few…
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But that’s not the big news. Brittany Shields just went down with either a foot or ankle injury. There’s no reason to think Haldane won’t win now, but it doesn’t look good for Shields, who is over on a training table by the stage. I’ll have more later…
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on Tuesday, February 27th, 2007 at 7:02 pm by Josh Thomson. 
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Josh Thomson has done some of everything since joining The Journal News in March 2003. He began working for the Gannett weeklies during the winter of 2002 as a freelance writer. He joined the daily staff soon after and has since covered various high school and pro sports. Away from sportswriting, Josh lives in Westchester and spends his free time either with his fiancee, Sarah, or expertly managing his various championship-winning fantasy sports teams. He's visited 21 major-league baseball stadiums and insists that Fenway Park and Wrigley Field are the best by far. Josh graduated from Carmel High School in 1998, then went to Boston University, where, in 2002, he received a degree in communications with a minor in history.
Dobbs ferry always finds a way to Win! THE BIG GAMES
NOT !!!!
Shields was unbelievable as always. The officiating was extremely poor against Dobbs Ferry. Good luck to Haldane in the championship
There are no words that can do justice to the performance Shields put on tonight but the performance by her teammates was awesome as well. Emily Marsh locked up Carey Hickey in the second half which is no easy feat. Brittney Fleming held Kristen Ritch, who is Dobbs’ best outside shooter, completely in check. Liz Skrelja and Avery Zuvic held Giuliano in check. And how about Kylie McConville at point guard? Shields can’t pass the ball to herself and McConville was simply stunning at the point! I thought the Haldane coach was out of his mind putting her there but that’s why coaches coach and spectators spectate. My hats off to Coach Desiderio…
I have to agree… Great defensive performances by: Emily MARSH & FLEMING. I like the aggressive FLEMING much better on the court.
MARSH kept HICKEY under control & that was a key element for Haldane.
Haldane kept up their intense Defense keeping Dobbs Ferry out of the paint ultimately chipping away at the score with Dobbs Ferry up by 11 points.
As for SHIELDS…. Big time players shine during the playoffs & that performance will be hard to beat!
It may be true…. “YOU CAN�T STOP HER�
Does anyone still think Shields and company are “overrated”?
RYE BROOK – Blind Brook coach Manny Martinez called Haldane’s Brittany Shields a “silent assassin.” He said she just quietly goes about her business.
Random Spectator—You were right on your first point, Shields was unstoppable, but what makes you say the refs were “extremely poor against Dobbs Ferry”? Haldane got no calls in the first half when they drove to the basket and got hit so if anything they were “extremely poor” both ways.
The refs didn’t decide the game, the players did. The refs were consistent (which is all you can ask for)—be it consistently good or bad—for both teams.
Congrats to Haldane and bring home #15….
SHIELDSY MUST HAVE BIONIC ANKLES. i GUESS THE DOBBS FERRY
STUDENT BODY CAN THROW OUT THOSE SIGNS THAT SAY “HALDANE
SUCKS” ALL KIDDING ASIDE I TAKE MY HAT OFF TO THE ENTIRE
DOBBS FERRY GIRLS BASKETBALL PROGRAM. THEIR COACHES &
PLAYERS HAVE ALOT OF CLASS. I WILL MISS CAREY HICKEYS
SPEED ON THE FLOOR & LIGHTNING QUICK PASSES. GOOD LUCK
IN CLASS B.
Where did all of the Dobbs Ferry Fans go?
what a game, its to bad to see DF loose because ivwe been follwing them all year andthey have 3 terrific seniors that will be missed, buw WOW Shields is incredible, she plays with so much heart and determination, what an atlhlete, good luck in th finals
Hey I am a Dobbs Ferry Fan, and would just like to congratulate Haldane on their well earned win and Good luck next week
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