By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The Rochester Americans modest three-game winning streak came to an abrupt end on Friday night when they were shut out 4-0 by goalie Isaac Poulter and the Utica Comets. The Comets ramped up the physicality and the Amerks weren’t able to counter, and when Ryan Scmeltzer and Joe Gambardella scored in a nine-minute stretch of the first and second periods, … [Read more...] about Offense sputters as Amerks blanked by Utica
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Avon pulls away late for road win; Holly breaks Le Roy program scoring record
By PAUL GOTHAM LE ROY, N.Y. -- With Le Roy's Merritt Holly, Jr. ready to become the program's all-time leading scorer, the Avon boys' basketball team set out to keep the celebrations in check Friday night. A second-half defensive stand did just that. The Braves held Le Roy scoreless for 10 straight possessions - a stretch of five-plus minutes - and turned a … [Read more...] about Avon pulls away late for road win; Holly breaks Le Roy program scoring record
Robb Delisanti APG/American Portfolios Friday Boys’ Basketball Wrap: Leonardo’s hot second-quarter leads Irondequoit; Picco’s 40 lifts Hornell out of 12-point deficit
HILTON (10-5) 64FAIRPORT (11-4) 67 (OT)LaShard Lowry, Jr. scored 21 points, making eight of his nine baskets inside the arc, as Fairport pulled out the overtime win. Aiden White added 15 points, making six shots from the floor, including a three-pointer and three free throws. Alex Grejda led the scoring for the Red Raiders in the extra frame, knocking down a pair inside the arc … [Read more...] about Robb Delisanti APG/American Portfolios Friday Boys’ Basketball Wrap: Leonardo’s hot second-quarter leads Irondequoit; Picco’s 40 lifts Hornell out of 12-point deficit
Friday Girls’ Basketball Wrap: Stone wins it for Victor; Childs posts double-double for Brockport
WEBSTER SCHROEDER (10-5) 48VICTOR (14-1) 49 Hope Stone grabbed an offensive rebound and scored the game winner as Victor extended its win streak to five in a row. Rhylin Fehrenbach scored a game-high 16 points in the win. Devin Livingston added 16 points. Bria Watkins paced Webster Schroeder with 18 points. CANANDAIGUA (9-5) 60 PENFIELD (7-7) 58 HILTON (11-3) 69 BRIGHTON … [Read more...] about Friday Girls’ Basketball Wrap: Stone wins it for Victor; Childs posts double-double for Brockport
State-ranked matchup between Avon and Le Roy highlights weekend action in Section V Boys’ Basketball
By PAUL GOTHAM This week's rankings from the New York State Sportswriters Association include 17 Section V squads. Of those, 11 will take the court this weekend including one head-to-head matchup and an inter-sectional tilt featuring teams numbered among the best in the state. Le Roy (No. 22 NYSSWA Class B) welcomes Livingston County Athletic Association (LCAA) rival … [Read more...] about State-ranked matchup between Avon and Le Roy highlights weekend action in Section V Boys’ Basketball