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Monroe CC continues to roll

April 26, 2026 by Paul Gotham 1 Comment

By PAUL GOTHAM CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. -- It was a play that led to an otherwise meaningless run. With one out in the fifth inning of a seven-run game, Braedon Reina (Rochester, N.Y./Churchville-Chili) watched four pitches sail past him outside the strike zone. When the final offering of the at-bat went to the backstop, Reina alertly took advantage, rounded the bag at first … [Read more...] about Monroe CC continues to roll

Hilton’s Prince grabs No. 1 spot on SportsCenter’s Top 10

April 25, 2026 by Paul Gotham Leave a Comment

By PAUL GOTHAM There wasn't a phone booth for Preston Prince to change into a cape. That didn't keep the former Hilton Cadet standout from making a play worthy of comparison to the Man of Steel. With one out and runners on the corners in the fifth inning of a one-run game, Dallas Baptist's Brooks Sartain popped a bunt to the right side of the infield. Prince made … [Read more...] about Hilton’s Prince grabs No. 1 spot on SportsCenter’s Top 10

Lopez shines in return to the mound; East defeats SOTA to claim City Cup

April 24, 2026 by Paul Gotham Leave a Comment

By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Yandiel Lopez posted a record of 2 wins and 2 losses in 2025. Then a sophomore, the right-hander struck out 30 batters over 24 innings of work and finished with an ERA of 4.89. A promising 2026 campaign was within reach as he would be expected to play a more prominent role in the East High rotation. A sprained UCL to his throwing arm … [Read more...] about Lopez shines in return to the mound; East defeats SOTA to claim City Cup

Imagine RIT Thursday Flag Football Wrap: East hands Padilla first loss of the season; Rascoe and Schroeder rebound

April 23, 2026 by Paul Gotham Leave a Comment

WEDNESDAY'S GAMES CANISTEO-GREENWOOD (4-2-0) 21LIVONIA (1-3-0) 7Livonia's Blair Maxwell rushed the ball 12 times for 168 yards and one touchdown. Maxwell also caught two passes for 19 yards. Teammate Emily Lippert gained 48 yards and converted a point-after touchdown (PAT). Lippert completed four passes for 27 yards. Natalie Gause led the Livonia defense with six flag pulls … [Read more...] about Imagine RIT Thursday Flag Football Wrap: East hands Padilla first loss of the season; Rascoe and Schroeder rebound

Johnson, Vance and Washburn highlight Section V Small School All-State selections

April 22, 2026 by Paul Gotham Leave a Comment

By PAUL GOTHAM JJ Johnson led Lyons to a state semifinal appearance. Brody Vance carried Andover-Whitesville to program-first regional final, and Landon Washburn played the lead role as Honeoye claimed a second straight sectional title. The trio highlighted a list of more than two dozen Section V student-athletes who garnered 2025-26 Small School All-State honors as … [Read more...] about Johnson, Vance and Washburn highlight Section V Small School All-State selections

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