By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO — A mid-March snow storm greeted the bus transporting the Fairport boys’ basketball team Friday afternoon as it traveled along New York State thruway. Not much else slowed the Red Raiders on this day. Fairport (22-1) sprinted out to a 23-8 advantage, led by 12 at half and didn’t allow the game to become a single-possession affair over the final … [Read more...] about Dergham and Roessel lead as Fairport cruises into state semis
State Quarterfinal Schedule: Boys’ Basketball
Section V Boys' Basketball continues this weekend with state quarter-final action. Four games will be played over two days at Buffalo State College. FRIDAY, MARCH 13TH -- BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE 5:00 PM -- CLASS AAA: Fairport (21-1/No. 6 NYSSWA) vs. Jamestown (18-4/No. 16 NYSSWA) 6:30 PM -- CLASS AA: Penfield (22-1/No. 1 NYSSWA) vs. North Tonawanda (17-7/No. 30 … [Read more...] about State Quarterfinal Schedule: Boys’ Basketball
Late rally falls short; Andover-Whitesville’s season ends in state quarterfinal
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Brody Vance scored 12 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, but it wasn't enough as Andover-Whitesville (21-3) fell to Section VI champion Clymer (17-6), 63-49 in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Class D quarterfinals, Friday at Buffalo State College. With the defeat, Andover-Whitesville's season … [Read more...] about Late rally falls short; Andover-Whitesville’s season ends in state quarterfinal
Fresh from sick bay, Mercy beats Lake Shore to secure spot in state quarterfinals
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- When Tom McDonough went to sleep on Tuesday, he wasn't sure what his lineup would look like the next night. Over the previous 24 hours or so, the Our Lady of Mercy coach received a series of text messages from players and parents all mentioning flu and cold symptoms: high fever and upset stomach to name a couple. Instead of their … [Read more...] about Fresh from sick bay, Mercy beats Lake Shore to secure spot in state quarterfinals
Bree and Panek lead; Waterloo returns to the state quarterfinals
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. — For what was the span of about six possessions Wednesday evening, the Waterloo girls’ basketball team looked out of sync. A trio of second-chance baskets along with a couple turnovers starting late in the first quarter into the second and the Tigers found themselves clinging to a four-point lead. Waterloo, though, squashed any chance of … [Read more...] about Bree and Panek lead; Waterloo returns to the state quarterfinals