By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Greece Athena Baseball enjoyed success near the turn of the century. Starting in 1999, the Trojans won sectional titles in three of four years. Another championship came in 2007. Then there were near misses in 2013 and ‘14 along with three straight championship game losses heading into the 2023 season. Fourteen years had passed since … [Read more...] about Athena starts fast, claims A1 title
Rush-Henrietta walks off with program-first title
By PAUL GOTHAM WEBSTER, N.Y. -- Olivia Sheffer doesn't recall any thoughts as she rounded third base. The fifth-year varsity performer carried history as she raced toward home plate. Sheffer scored from first on an Elizabeth Gleghorn double to complete a late-inning rally as top-seeded Rush-Henrietta defeated No. 3 Victor, 6-5 in nine innings to clinch the 2023 … [Read more...] about Rush-Henrietta walks off with program-first title
Reina’s walk-off blast sends Churchville-Chili to A1 championship game
By PAUL GOTHAM RIGA, N.Y. -- The United States of America flag, perched above the fence in centerfield of the Churchville-Chili High School baseball diamond, didn't get much rest Wednesday afternoon. A breeze kept the Red, White and Blue fluttering atop its pole. Wind direction varied, but for the most part, the stars and stripes extended toward home plate with an occasional … [Read more...] about Reina’s walk-off blast sends Churchville-Chili to A1 championship game
McNaughton, Phelan lead Kearney into A1 semis
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Ava McNaughton paced the offense while Carmella Phelan hurled a complete game, and Bishop Kearney softball shrugged off early struggles on Tuesday afternoon to secure a spot in the Class A1 semifinals. "Definitely a little nerve-racking," McNaughton said after No. 3 Kearney defeated No. 6 Churchville-Chili, 15-3. "They came out strong. … [Read more...] about McNaughton, Phelan lead Kearney into A1 semis
Downing, Lerner-Morelle carry Mendon into A2 semis
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Pittsford Mendon head coach Shaun Caveny took one of his two timeouts with two-on and two outs in the fifth inning of Monday's Section V Class A2 quarter-final. Noah Lerner-Morelle took advantage of the break in the action. Trailing 2-1, Lerner-Morelle drove in two including the go-ahead run with a double, and the No. 9 Vikings went … [Read more...] about Downing, Lerner-Morelle carry Mendon into A2 semis