SARATOGA CENTRAL CATHOLIC FALLS IN CLASS D FINAL

March 11, 2025 at 11:57 a.m.

Saratoga Catholic’s Eva Nucera (r.) celebrates when teammate Grace Schaefer makes a basket and draws a foul during the Saints' 68-38 loss to Northville in the Section II Class D final basketball game on March 8 at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) — Saratoga Catholic’s Eva Nucera (r.) celebrates when teammate Grace Schaefer makes a basket and draws a foul during the Saints' 68-38 loss to Northville in the Section II Class D final basketball game on March 8 at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) (CINDY SCHULTZ)

Saratoga Catholic’s Saratoga Catholic’s Sophia Ryan (l.) looks to pass as Northville’s Hailey Monroe defends during the Saints' 68-38 loss to Northville in the Section II Class D final basketball game on March 8 at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) — Saratoga Catholic’s Saratoga Catholic’s Sophia Ryan (l.) looks to pass as Northville’s Hailey Monroe defends during the Saints' 68-38 loss to Northville in the Section II Class D final basketball game on March 8 at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) (CINDY SCHULTZ)

Saratoga Catholic’s Addison Whitbeck (c.) looks to the hoop as Northville’s Lily Klippel defends during the Saints' 68-38 loss to Northville in the Section II Class D final basketball game on March 8 at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) — Saratoga Catholic’s Addison Whitbeck (c.) looks to the hoop as Northville’s Lily Klippel defends during the Saints' 68-38 loss to Northville in the Section II Class D final basketball game on March 8 at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) (CINDY SCHULTZ)

Saratoga Catholic’s Sophia Ryan, left, and Addison Whitbeck are recognized as members of the all-tournament team after the Saints' 68-38 loss to Northville in the Section II Class D final basketball game on March 8 at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) — Saratoga Catholic’s Sophia Ryan, left, and Addison Whitbeck are recognized as members of the all-tournament team after the Saints' 68-38 loss to Northville in the Section II Class D final basketball game on March 8 at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) (CINDY SCHULTZ)

Saratoga Catholic’s Grace Schaefer controls the ball after the Saints' 68-38 loss to Northville in the Section II Class D final basketball game on March 8 at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) — Saratoga Catholic’s Grace Schaefer controls the ball after the Saints' 68-38 loss to Northville in the Section II Class D final basketball game on March 8 at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) (CINDY SCHULTZ)

Saratoga Catholic’s fans cheer for their team during their Section II Class D final basketball game against Northville on March 8 t Hudson Valley Community College in Troy. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) — Saratoga Catholic’s fans cheer for their team during their Section II Class D final basketball game against Northville on March 8 t Hudson Valley Community College in Troy. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) (CINDY SCHULTZ)

Saratoga Catholic’s Grace Schaefer hugs head coach Athena DiLorenzo after the Saints' 68-38 loss to Northville in the Section II Class D final basketball game on March 8 at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) — Saratoga Catholic’s Grace Schaefer hugs head coach Athena DiLorenzo after the Saints' 68-38 loss to Northville in the Section II Class D final basketball game on March 8 at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) (CINDY SCHULTZ)

Saratoga Catholic’s Sophia Ryan (l.) chases down a loose ball during the Saints' 68-38 loss to Northville in the Section II Class D final basketball game on March 8 at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) — Saratoga Catholic’s Sophia Ryan (l.) chases down a loose ball during the Saints' 68-38 loss to Northville in the Section II Class D final basketball game on March 8 at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy. (Cindy Schultz photo for The Evangelist) (CINDY SCHULTZ)

Saratoga Central Catholic girls’ basketball team lost to Northville, 68-38, in the Section II Class D final at Hudson Valley Community College on March 8. Despite the loss, the Saints’ Sophia Ryan and Addison Whitbeck were named to the all-tournament team. In