The 16-1 freshmen Bulldogs took on the 14-3 Fitch Falcons for the All American Conference championship on Wednesday, Feb. 6. Poland’s Anthony Calcagni rips the ball away from Fitch during the second period. With only a slight edge at halftime, the Dogs pulled off a 63-36 beating of the Falcons, capturing the AAC title.
Unguarded at the three-point range, Poland’s Tyler Smith sinks the triple.
Poland cheerleaders Gabi Carbon, Abby Masluk, Nicole Phillips, Kirsten Appel, Marissa Melillo, Marsia Manna, Mackenzie Malmer, and Kristyn Svetlak are the freshman squad for the 2012-13 season. They are advised by Julie Rinehart.
Jared Burkert makes a lay up as his team goes past Fitch, 63-36 to win the All American Conference tournament freshmen championship. The home opener Dec. 3 was the only loss the Poland Bulldogs experienced this year.
All American Conference tournament champions, include Poland freshmen team manager Ridge Awadallah, Eric White, Anthony Calcagni, Mike Gajdos, Jacob Buccieri; in back, assistant coach John Price, Will Chammas, Tyler Smith, Nick Buccieri, Jacob Burns, Jared Burkert, Matt Baker and head coach Niko Fatimus.