By PAUL GOTHAM HENRIETTA, N.Y. -- A week ago, the Victor boys' basketball team wanted to get a quick start on the way to winning a first sectional title in more than four decades. On Saturday night at Rush-Henrietta High School, the Blue Devils needed to absorb a late rally in order to clinch a regional championship. Griffen Hopkins led three in double figures with a … [Read more...] about Victor holds off Niagara Falls for program-first regional title
Lyons falls in Class C regional
By PAUL GOTHAM GATES, N.Y. — Jacob Sides and JC Walker combined for 27 points, but it wasn’t enough as the Lyons boys’ basketball team fell to Section VI champion, Randolph, 57-47 in the New York State Class C Far West Regional, early Saturday afternoon at Gates Chili High School. Sides connected on a trio of 3-pointers in the first quarter. The senior guard’s second shot … [Read more...] about Lyons falls in Class C regional
Lyons rides Walker into state quarterfinals
By PAUL GOTHAM AVON, N.Y. -- Less than seven minutes had elapsed in Thursday's New York State Class C regional qualifier at Avon High School, and JC Walker had already picked up a pair of player-control fouls. The Lyons senior went to the bench with his team tangled in a one-possession game. Dean Schott II didn't flinch. The fifth-year head coach of the Lyons boys' … [Read more...] about Lyons rides Walker into state quarterfinals
Jack Leasure Shooting and Skills Camp Regional Qualifier Preview: Lyons and Pembroke clash for spot in state quarterfinal
One team is looking to make its 11th appearance in regionals. The other is coming off its first sectional championship in program history. The Lyons Lions and Pembroke Dragons tip-off Thursday night with a spot in the New York State Class C quarterfinals on the line. Here's the breakdown: PEMBROKE DRAGONS (22-1/ Genesee Region I)vs.LYONS LIONS (23-1/Wayne County) Current … [Read more...] about Jack Leasure Shooting and Skills Camp Regional Qualifier Preview: Lyons and Pembroke clash for spot in state quarterfinal
Avoca/Prattsburgh clinches regional return
By PAUL GOTHAM DANSVILLE, N.Y. -- Macoy Putnam finished with a double-double and led three in double figures as the Avoca/Prattsburgh boys' basketball team clinched a second straight appearance in the New York State Class D Far West Regional with a 75-56 victory over Mount Morris, Wednesday night at Dansville High School. Putnam connected on a 3-pointer and handed out a … [Read more...] about Avoca/Prattsburgh clinches regional return