WPCNR TIGER TICKER. March 18, 2006: The Royal Comets of Rush-Henrietta High School of Rochester defeated the White Plains Tigers, 56-48 moments ago  at the Hudson Valley College Center in Troy denying the Tigers the Class AA New York State Girls Basketball Championship.  More details as they become available. They were lead by BRIA JACKSON, and their sophomore star,  SHENISE JOHNSON who was named Most Valuable Player of the Tournament. 

Johnson turned in a Michael Jordanesque performance pouring in 30 points in three quarters, and was unstoppable playing the three periods with 2 fouls. Hitting from outside and getting inside, the Lady Comets with Johnson creating havoc and hitting, overcame an early White Plains lead in the third quarter and held on to win.

The Tigers were lead by Liz Flooks with 24 points and Angelei Aguirre and Elise Bronzo with 8 points each.  The Comets blocked 8 Tiger shots and created 13 steals disrupting the Tiger offense. Though the Tigers outrebounded and outshot the Comets 40-34, the rims were not friendly last night and shots would not fall. The Tigers were also called for 20 personal fouls to 12 by the Comets, resulting in 18 free throw points for the Comets to 7 for the Tigers.

The Tigers finish another season to remember, going 24-3, and making it into the State Class AA Finals for the second straight year.