By PAUL GOTHAM HAMBURG, N.Y. — It was a well-kept secret. The message on the back of the Kendall baseball hats was motivation for the 2026 season. After Saturday’s result in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Class C quarterfinal, Vinnie D’Agostino was happy to share the meaning with everyone in attendance. “Binghamton or Bust,” … [Read more...] about ‘Binghamton or Bust’; Colucci’s walk-off sends Kendall to state semifinal
Big fourth clinches back-to-back state semifinal trips for Fillmore
By PAUL GOTHAM HOUGHTON, N.Y. -- Kaiden Bowers pointed toward the fence along the right-field line of Houghton University's baseball field. There, clad in shirts of green, grey and white stood the fans of the Fillmore Eagles, still smiling, still cheering. "This is unbelievable," the third-year coach said of the number of fans in attendance. "You don't see this at … [Read more...] about Big fourth clinches back-to-back state semifinal trips for Fillmore
Penfield falls to Orchard Park in NYS Class AA sub-regional
By PAUL GOTHAM RIGA, N.Y. — A 3-2 lead in the fourth inning wasn’t enough, and the Penfield Patriots (21-3) saw their season with a 5-3 loss to Orchard Park of Section VI in NYS Class AA sub-regional action from Churchville-Chili High School. Mackenzie Whitehead staked the Patriots to a 2-0 lead in the first with a one-out single that brought home Ella Maley and Vivian … [Read more...] about Penfield falls to Orchard Park in NYS Class AA sub-regional
LaRocco’s late hit lifts Webster Schroeder in Class AA
By PAUL GOTHAM Ryan LaRocco had been a similar spot earlier this season, and he didn't want to let his team down a second time. Trailing by one with runners on second and third in the top of the seventh inning, the sophomore shortstop connected on a two-out hit to drive in the tying and go-ahead runs as Webster Schroeder (12-11) advanced to the state tournament with a … [Read more...] about LaRocco’s late hit lifts Webster Schroeder in Class AA
Haverling holds off late rally, advances to Class B sub-regional
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. — As the postseason continues and teams look ahead to advancing in the state tournament, secondary pitchers become as important as the ace of a staff. With pitch-count rules in effect, Haverling’s Gage Thomas played shortstop Monday night at ESL Ballpark. Enter Dylan Wenban with the Rams playoff lives on the line. Wenban hurled … [Read more...] about Haverling holds off late rally, advances to Class B sub-regional