From the perspective of a parent, at least. Because when Simone Pelish raced up court in transition and flipped a shovel pass inside to Sofia Pelish for a layup, Adam Pelish was overcome with emotion.

Sofi Pelish can smile about it now, remembering how uneasy she felt at times when contemplating an open shot. “I’d get a little stressed,” said Pelish, who was known for her defensive prowess.

When Our Lady of Lourdes had last beaten Ursuline, Simone Pelish was in the sixth grade. The Poughkeepsie native already was a standout on the youth basketball circuit who had observers projecting ...

The improvisational skills were on display, as was a rhythmic rapport. Without a detailed script to follow, the group created their own concepts in the moment and adjusted as they went along.

Simone Pelish prepared herself last offseason to do some heavy sledding. Her girls basketball team was expected to begin a rebuilding phase, with a roster comprised heavily of inexperienced ...