By Grady Thompson

Sun Sports Contributor

SHERBURNE - The Marauder men came up short in the Section III Class B tournament quarterfinals in a 64-48 loss at home to Skaneateles.

Sherburne-Earlville came out of the gate hot, scoring 21 points in the first quarter to take a six point lead over the Lakers. Things changed in the second quarter where their offense cooled off entirely and they would not convert a field goal attempt.

Sherburne-Earlville Head Coach Kevin Vibbard said, “We turned the ball over too much in the second and fourth quarters.”

Despite a third quarter where the Marauder offense began to rekindle, the Lakers continued to produce points until they were out of reach. Justin McClanahan sank four three-points for Skaneateles in the final quarter which would seal the deal and keep Sherburne-Earlville at bay.

The Marauders were led by senior Gavin Giroux, who scored 11 of his team high 18 points during the Sherburne-Earlville’s hot streak that started the game.

“I’m proud of the way [our seniors] performed this season,” said Coach Vibbard. “They stepped up as leaders and helped us win many games including the division championship. I’m proud of the men that they have become.”

Sherburne-Earlville will graduate seniors Gavin Giroux, Ian Fleming, Dylan Seymour, Tyler Rodriguez, and Keegan and Ian Fredricks. They finish the season with an overall record of 15-7.