SHERBURNE – The Sherburne-Earlville Marauders held their annual kick-off tournament in boys varsity basketball this past weekend to which a Vernon-Verona-Sherill team stole the show, defeating Unadilla Valley 77-63.

The two day tournament which started on Dec. 2, and finished in the evening on Dec. 3, featured four teams: host Sherburne-Earlville, fellow Chenango County team Unadilla Valley, as well as eventual champion VVS and Tully.

The tournament opener between Unadilla Valley and Sherburne-Earlville saw the Storm pull away in the first round for the 64-41 win on Friday.

A slow first period for the Marauders – only 8 points – would allow the Storm to gain a steady gap between host S-E and themselves – leading 17-8 after just one period, and 31-23 at the half. Leading the Storm to the finals was Andrew Jackson who netted a game high 18 points for UV in the first round, while also recording a triple double in the game with 18 points, 10 assists and 13 rebounds.

Following the half, S-E would sink back into their game opening slump as they would only manage 8 points in the third as the effort for the comeback fell flat.

This loss for S-E would drop them to the consolation game where they faced off against Tully for the third place spot. While Unadilla Valley would then advance to the finals to be played Saturday evening against Vernon-Verona-Sherill.