By PAUL GOTHAM Winners of 15 and 19 games respectively a season ago, Franklin (Division I) and Monroe (Division II) grabbed the top spots in the Rochester City Athletic Conference (RCAC) Preseason Boys' Basketball Coaches' poll for the 2023-24 season. Led by twin brothers Clarence and Terence Thompson, Franklin made an 11-win improvement from 2021-22 to 2022-23. The … [Read more...] about Franklin, Monroe grab top spots in preseason RCAC coaches’ poll
Schroeder standout Watkins to miss season
By PAUL GOTHAM If Webster Schroder girls' basketball is to repeat as sectional and state champions, the Warriors will have to do so without senior leader Mariah Watkins. Watkins will miss the 2023-24 High School Basketball season due to an ACL injury, the team announced. "We're so bummed about it," said Schroeder head coach Codi Battaglia-Mrozek. "It stinks for any … [Read more...] about Schroeder standout Watkins to miss season
Late drive stalls; Monroe falls in Class B semifinal
By PAUL GOTHAM CICERO, N.Y. -- Senior end Robert Arnold pounced on his second fumble recovery of the fourth quarter, and Monroe took possession with 3 minutes and 54 seconds remaining in Saturday's NYSPHSAA Class B semifinal. Trailing by five points, the Redjackets needed to go 64 yards. Seven plays later, Terrell Cunningham's squad faced a fourth-and-six at the … [Read more...] about Late drive stalls; Monroe falls in Class B semifinal
East/WOIS falls in NYS Class A semifinal
By PAUL GOTHAM CICERO, N.Y. -- One week after using a big third quarter to clinch a regional title, the East/World of Inquiry football team had the tables turned in a 43-20 loss to Section III champion, Whitesboro in the NYSPHSAA Class A semi-final at Cicero-North Syracuse High School, Friday night. Kyle Meier threw for one touchdown and scored another coming out of … [Read more...] about East/WOIS falls in NYS Class A semifinal
Bennett edges McQuaid at the buzzer
By PAUL GOTHAM WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. — With the game and regional championship on the line, Bennett High head coach Steven McDuffie deferred to his team for the final play call. The decision paid dividends. E’Ryan Lawrence scored the winning touchdown as time expired, and Bennett claimed a third straight New York State Class AA Far West Regional championship with a 26-21 … [Read more...] about Bennett edges McQuaid at the buzzer