By PAUL GOTHAM Dominic Kurmis wanted to see a pitch out of the strike zone. The Northstar Christian catcher received just that. With a runner on third and clinging to a two-run lead in the fifth inning of the New York State Class D semifinal, Micah Schwaderer spiked a curveball in the dirt and induced a swing and miss. The play that ensued represented the growth of a … [Read more...] about Northstar Christian’s Kurmis named Section V Class D2 Player of the Year
Denver Nuggets select former Aquinas standout Jalen Pickett
By PAUL GOTHAM With the 32nd overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft, the champion Denver Nuggets selected former Aquinas Li'l Irish star, Jalen Pickett. Pickett, a Consensus All-American at Penn State University, scored 2,207 points over his five-year collegiate career. He became the first player since at least the 1992-93 to average better than 17 points, seven rebounds and … [Read more...] about Denver Nuggets select former Aquinas standout Jalen Pickett
Section V Baseball inducts 2023 Hall of Fame class
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Section V Baseball inducted its 2023 Hall of Fame Class on Sunday afternoon during a pre-game ceremony at Innovative Field. Dave Brust (Cardinal Mooney/Monroe Community College/Ball State University), Rich Gill (Andover High School), the late Ed LaRock (Sodus High School) and Pete Palermo (McQuaid Jesuit/Monroe Community College/Jacksonville … [Read more...] about Section V Baseball inducts 2023 Hall of Fame class
Northstar Christian falls in Class D Championship game
By PAUL GOTHAM ENDWELL, N.Y. -- A third straight attempt at a come-from-behind victory fell short as Northstar Christian baseball saw its dreams of a state championship end in defeat Saturday afternoon. The Knights erased an early two-run deficit, but a late score proved to be the difference as Northstar fell to Chapel Field (IX), 3-2 in the NYS Class D Championship game … [Read more...] about Northstar Christian falls in Class D Championship game
Northstar Christian clinches spot in NYS Class D championship game
Knights to make first state championship game appearance since 2004. By PAUL GOTHAM BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Dom Kurmis was in seventh grade when current head coach Dave Valle took over the Northstar Christian Academy baseball program. At that time, the Knights had 10 players on a varsity team. No junior varsity squad existed. Kurmis, the lone holdover from that team, … [Read more...] about Northstar Christian clinches spot in NYS Class D championship game