By PAUL GOTHAM BINGHAMTON, N.Y. - In a second half that contained two ties and 10 lead changes, the last swing of momentum came as the final horn sounded. Jackson Crisman connected on his third 3-pointer of the game as time expired, and Cooperstown (26-0) advanced to the NYS Class C championship game with a 66-64 victory over Lyons (24-3). The loss brought an end to … [Read more...] about Lyons has season end in heart-breaking fashion
Fairport rallies to clinch spot in AAA championship game
By PAUL GOTHAM BINGHAMTON, N.Y. -- Less than 12 minutes had elapsed in Friday's NYSPHSAA Class AAA semifinal, and Fairport boys' basketball already committed 10 turnovers on the day. A pair of Red Raider starters had drawn two fouls apiece. To try and get his squad through the rough patch, Fairport head coach Scott Fitch burned three timeouts. The deficit was 19 … [Read more...] about Fairport rallies to clinch spot in AAA championship game
Penfield outlasts Seton Catholic in overtime, advances to NYS Class AA final
By PAUL GOTHAM BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Jackson Green started his scoring on Friday with a 3-pointer. His last make of the day came from distance as well. The second shot will go down in Penfield boys’ basketball lore. Green’s triple with 39.3 seconds remaining in overtime proved to be the game winner as Penfield (24-1) clinched a spot in the NYSPHSAA Class AA championship … [Read more...] about Penfield outlasts Seton Catholic in overtime, advances to NYS Class AA final
Kenneth Blakeney keeps building “The Dream Factory” at Howard University
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO — There was Kenneth Blakeney standing along the sideline clapping as Cam Gillis sank the second of his two free-throw attempts. Never mind that less than two minutes remained in what would be a 21-point game. Blakeney, as he had been the entire contest, was a source of encouragement along the sideline for his 16th-seeded Howard Bison. The … [Read more...] about Kenneth Blakeney keeps building “The Dream Factory” at Howard University
Conwell keys winning run to start second half; Louisville advances in East Region
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO — The 22 turnovers Louisville men’s basketball committed on Thursday will be the statistic that stands out among others. That the sixth-seeded Cardinals were able to survive despite those miscues, can be attributed to a run to start the second half. Leading by 10 at the break, Louisville (24-10) scored on seven of its next nine … [Read more...] about Conwell keys winning run to start second half; Louisville advances in East Region