Amherst pulled off a shocking upset by defeating top-seeded Williamsville South 72-69 in the Section VI Class A1 girls basketball quarterfinals, with four players in double figures.

The Big Picture

Amherst's victory over Williamsville South marked a significant upset in the high school girls' basketball playoffs.

By the Numbers
  • Amherst defeated Williamsville South 72-69 in the Section VI Class A1 girls basketball quarterfinals.
  • Amherst had four players score in double figures: Taryn Ashley (21 points), Ada Radomski (17 points), Lucy Giordano (15 points), and Sage Sabatino (14 points).
State of Play
  • Amherst's next game is against No. 4 seed Riverside/Lafayette on Feb. 28 at Williamsville North.
  • Lake Shore will face Pioneer, while Iroquois will play Depew in the upcoming games.
What's Next

Amherst will face Riverside/Lafayette in their next game, looking to continue their surprising playoff run.

Bottom Line

Amherst's unexpected victory against Williamsville South highlights the unpredictable and exciting nature of high school basketball playoffs.