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Sachem East passes a tough test
Quick ReadSachem East overcame its biggest postseason deficit in beating Shenendehowa in the state final.
Photo credit: Pat Orr Photography | Sachem East's girls basketball team holds up their Class AA state championship trophy after beating Shenendehowa in the final. (Mar. 20, 2010)
Sachem East: 2010 Class AA state champs
Sachem East 50, Shenendehowa 44
Class AA state semis: Sachem East 58, Mount Vernon 49
There haven't been too many pressure spots for the Sachem East girls basketball team this season. But when the Flaming Arrows have faced a tough situation in a tight game, they've responded every time.
Their biggest postseason deficit came Saturday night in the state Class AA championship game against Shenendehowa in Troy. Sachem East trailed 28-18 at halftime of what became a 50-44 victory.
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