Catholic Central's Mikayla Deguire is mobbed by Averill Park defenders Katie Hawes (rear), Katie Duma (13) and Brooke O'Shea (25) during Monday's game at South Colonie High School. Averill Park won, 57-29. (Photos by J.S. Carras - The Record).

Averill Park allowed just one field goal in the first half en route to the non-league victory.

Averill Park's Amanda Fitzgerald dribbles up the court as Catholic Central's Ashley Creighton (3) trails during Monday's game.

The Averill Park bench played a big role in this game, scoring 20 points and grabbing 16 rebounds.

Catholic Central's Hannah Kutny elevates for a shot attempt over Averill Park's Katie Duma. The Crusaders shot well from the free throw stripe but couldn't make up the difference from the floor.

It was an especially meaningful game for the Lady Warriors, many of whom play in the offseason under Catholic Central head coach Audra DiBacco for the Albany Capitals AAU club. For more on that story, check out the full game report in Tuesday's edition of The Record.

Averill Park's Michela Ottati prepares to leap for a layin attempt during Monday's game. Catholic Central players Ashley Creighton (3), Alexi Howland (32) and Mikayla Deguire (24) look on.

Action continues Tuesday, when Albany faces Averill Park at 6 p.m. and South Colonie hosts Catholic Central at 7:30 p.m. All games will be played at South Colonie High School.