HENRIETTA, N.Y. – With the Wayne boys basketball team leading Williamsville South by nine points at halftime of Saturday’s Class A Far West Regional, coach Bill Thomson delivered a few words of encouragement to Richie Miles. “I told him to keep shooting and to trust himself,” Thomson said. Miles listened. The sophomore guard scored 13 of his 16 points in the third … [Read more...] about Wayne defeats Williamsville South to earn return trip to state Class A semifinals
Roberts Wesleyan’s Brynn King captures third NCAA pole vault title
INDIANAPOLIS – While Brynn King's first indoor track and field season at Roberts Wesleyan University could only be described as fairy tale, her 2024-25 campaign was more of a lesson in perseverance. Regardless of the route, King ended both in the same place – as the NCAA Division II women's pole vault champion - and the 2024 U.S. Olympian did it in record-breaking … [Read more...] about Roberts Wesleyan’s Brynn King captures third NCAA pole vault title
Antonie Pieterse becomes Redhawks’ first All-American in swimming
INDIANAPOLIS – Antonie Pieterse became the first Roberts Wesleyan University swimmer to earn All-American status by finishing sixth in the men's 100-yard butterfly at the NCAA Division II Swimming and Diving Championships on Thursday evening. Pieterse, a freshman from Pretoria, South Africa, touched the wall in 46.74 seconds at the Indiana University … [Read more...] about Antonie Pieterse becomes Redhawks’ first All-American in swimming
MVP I’zick Reaves powers Athena to Class AA2 crown
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Mike Setzer shared one thought with the Greece Athena boys' basketball team as they wrapped up their Saturday afternoon shoot-around and prepared to head downtown to face Canandaigua for the Section V Class AA2 championship. “The only moment that I want tonight is to sit down and watch you guys celebrate,” Setzer, the Trojans’ ninth-year coach told his … [Read more...] about MVP I’zick Reaves powers Athena to Class AA2 crown
Stroud, Harter lead Avon past Lyons in OT
PITTSFORD, N.Y. – As Josh Harter walked toward the Avon bench at the end of regulation time on Tuesday night, the senior guard gave himself a pep talk. “I just told myself, ‘Don’t be afraid to fail,’” Harter said. “I didn’t want to have any regrets and once we got going in overtime something just took over.” Make that two somethings. Harter and fellow senior Trevor … [Read more...] about Stroud, Harter lead Avon past Lyons in OT