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Yonkers Today
By the People, for the People
Chenango Forks Falls in Overtime in Class B State Championship
Blue Devils come up short in tight battle against Yonkers Montessori Academy
Mar. 22, 2026 at 2:06am
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The Chenango Forks Blue Devils fought hard but ultimately fell 65-60 in overtime to Yonkers Montessori Academy in the Class B New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) girls' basketball championship game. The game was a back-and-forth battle, with both teams making runs, but Yonkers Montessori pulled out the victory in the extra period.
Why it matters
Chenango Forks had an impressive season to reach the state championship game, but coming up just short of the title is a tough end to the year for the Blue Devils. The loss is especially difficult for the team's seven graduating seniors, who were hoping to cap off their high school careers with a state championship.
The details
Chenango Forks trailed by two points with under 20 seconds left in regulation, but Maggie Warpus made a clutch steal and hit two free throws to force overtime. In the extra period, Yonkers Montessori was able to pull away for the 65-60 victory. Warpus led the Blue Devils with 20 points and 15 rebounds, while Mari Pourby added 11 points and Jordyn Ericksen-Hrehor chipped in 10.
- The Class B NYSPHSAA girls' basketball championship game was played on March 22, 2026.
The players
Maggie Warpus
A standout player for Chenango Forks, Warpus led the team with 20 points and 15 rebounds in the championship game.
Mari Pourby
A key contributor for Chenango Forks, Pourby scored 11 points in the title game.
Jordyn Ericksen-Hrehor
Ericksen-Hrehor added 10 points for Chenango Forks in the championship matchup.
Yonkers Montessori Academy
The Section I champion that defeated Chenango Forks in overtime to win the Class B NYSPHSAA girls' basketball title.
Chenango Forks Blue Devils
The Section IV champion that reached the Class B NYSPHSAA girls' basketball championship game before falling in overtime.
The takeaway
Despite the heartbreaking overtime loss in the state championship game, the Chenango Forks girls' basketball team can be proud of their impressive run to the title game. The Blue Devils overcame a lot to reach that point, and this experience will only make them hungrier to return to the championship stage in the future.
