By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- It was all worth it. The Canisius Crusaders (VI) traveled the thruway, stayed a night in a hotel and even endured a passing storm. In return they brought home a championship to Buffalo. John Paul Bobak and Max Montante sparked a second-half outburst as the Crusaders dispatched the Bishop Kearney Kings, 7-0 to claim the 2016 Catholic Cup … [Read more...] about Bobak, Montante lead Canisius past Kearney
Awuok delivers; Kearney edges Aquinas in PKs
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Deu Awuok converted the decisive penalty kick as the Bishop Kearney Kings edged the Aquinas Institute Li'l Irish, 5-4 in opening round action of the 2016 Catholic Cup at Wegmans Field, Friday night. It was fitting the senior midfielder scored the game-winner. It was Awuok's effort which put Kearney in position to win. Awuok set up … [Read more...] about Awuok delivers; Kearney edges Aquinas in PKs
Canisius hands McQuaid its first loss
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- John Paul Bobak broke a scoreless tie in the 49th minute, and the Canisius Crusaders (VI) held on to defeat the McQuaid Jesuit Knights in opening round action of the Catholic Cup Friday night at Wegmans Stadium. Bobak and teammate Vincent Cancilla combined on a 1-2 sequence on the right side with Bobak finishing in the box. "They’re … [Read more...] about Canisius hands McQuaid its first loss
Former Griff Malcolm McMillan Signs Pro Contract in Greece
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Former Canisius men’s basketball player Malcolm McMillan MS ‘16 has signed to play professionally for Aries Trikala in the Greek Men’s Basketball A1 League. McMillan is the second former Golden Griffin player to sign a pro contract in Greece this offseason, joining former center Kevin Bleeker, who signed to play with Holargos in the Greek B League … [Read more...] about Former Griff Malcolm McMillan Signs Pro Contract in Greece
Sam Stith ’60 Inducted Into New York City Basketball Hall of Fame
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com St. Bonaventure basketball legend Sam Stith '60 was among the nine new members inducted into the New York City Basketball Hall of Fame on Sept. 14. Stith joined the Hall along with fellow players Steve Burtt, Olden Polynice, Jayson Williams and Willie Worsley. Gus Alfieri was the coach inductee while Jim Couch and Jerry Reinsdorf were inducted in … [Read more...] about Sam Stith ’60 Inducted Into New York City Basketball Hall of Fame