By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Jalen Taggart scored 26 points and Avery Council added 21 to lead top-seeded Rush-Henrietta past No. 5 McQuaid, 65-57 in Section V Class AAA action from Gates Chili High School, Monday night. The duo combined for 15 points in the first quarter when the Royal Comets grabbed a lead they did not surrender. “At this point, it’s whoever … [Read more...] about Council and Taggart lead R-H into AAA final
Mynderse leaves no doubt in quarterfinal win
By PAUL GOTHAM LE ROY, N.Y. -- Little more than a month ago, Mynderse boys' basketball found itself below .500. After losing five of six, the Blue Devils were staring at a record of 6 wins and 8 losses. Saturday night, the denizens of Seneca Falls walked off the court having won their eighth straight and clinching a spot in the Section V Class B1 semifinals. "It … [Read more...] about Mynderse leaves no doubt in quarterfinal win
Top-seeded East erases halftime deficit, advances to Class A semifinals
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- A halftime adjustment served its purpose. And East High girls' basketball rediscovered its shooting touch just in time. Darianna Weathers scored 10 of her 17 points in the third quarter when the No. 1 Eagles (17-4) rallied from 10 down to defeat No. 8 Honeoye Falls-Lima, 53-51 in Section V Class A action, Saturday afternoon. … [Read more...] about Top-seeded East erases halftime deficit, advances to Class A semifinals
Mendon starts strong, holds off No. 2 Penfield to advance
By PAUL GOTHAM PENFIELD, N.Y. -- A 9-2 run to close the third quarter gave No. 7 Pittsford Mendon the separation it needed, and the Vikings went on to knock off No. 2 Penfield, 52-36 in Section V Class AA action, Friday night. Eva Dixon scored five points while Sarah Hanfland and Kate Crowley added a basket apiece as Mendon opened a 42-29 advantage heading into the final … [Read more...] about Mendon starts strong, holds off No. 2 Penfield to advance
Arcadia rallies, edges Wilson in overtime
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Xavier Smith scored 19 of his game-high 28 points after halftime, and No. 8 Greece Arcadia rallied to defeat No. 9 Wilson Magnet, 75-71 in overtime in Section V Class AA2 first-round action, Wednesday night. After connecting from the floor three times over the first two quarters, Smith hit on three consecutive possessions early in the … [Read more...] about Arcadia rallies, edges Wilson in overtime