By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- It was a highlight dunk that never happened. Late in the first half of Saturday's non-league matchup, UPrep's Keone Manigault stepped into a passing lane for a steal. The senior broke into the open court and started to prepare his ascent. A six-point Griffins' lead was about to become eight...maybe nine if a foul occurred. And the … [Read more...] about Johnson’s putback seals Athena comeback; Trojans stay unbeaten
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
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
McQuaid uses third-quarter run to pull away from Wilson
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Isaiah Anderson scored seven of his 17 points during a 12-3 third-quarter run as host McQuaid Jesuit pulled away from a single-possession game and went on to defeat Wilson Magnet, 75-53 in Rochester City Athletic Conference (RCAC) action Thursday night. Coming out of a timeout leading 38-36, Jaiyden Jones started the decisive run with a … [Read more...] about McQuaid uses third-quarter run to pull away from Wilson
Habecker’s late basket lifts Wayne
By PAUL GOTHAM WAYNE, N.Y. -- A blown transformer delayed the conclusion of Newark and Wayne's Finger Lakes East matchup two weeks ago. An unlikely source provided electricity when play resumed Wednesday evening. Stephen Habecker delivered the game winner in the closing seconds as host Wayne defeated Newark, 64-62. Coming out of a timeout with 18.8 remaining in … [Read more...] about Habecker’s late basket lifts Wayne