By PAUL GOTHAM FAIRPORT, N.Y. -- What started as a run became a deluge and less than two minutes into the second quarter, Rush-Henrietta (No. 22 NYSSWA Class AAA) found itself staring at a 20-point deficit. By halftime, the Royal Comets had trimmed the margin to nine. Five possessions into the fourth quarter, R-H had a lead it did not surrender. "In my head. I was … [Read more...] about Rush-Henrietta rallies to remain unbeaten
Rush-Henrietta visit to Fairport highlights weekend’s state-ranked matchups
By PAUL GOTHAM In what will be the first of two regular season meetings, Fairport (HM NYSSWA Class AAA) welcomes Rush-Henrietta (No. 22 NYSSWA Class AAA), Friday night. Fairport is coming off a 20-point win over Webster Thomas, Wednesday night. R-H went on the road last Saturday and knocked off reigning NYSPHSAA Class AAA champ, Green Tech (II). Fairport (8-0) will … [Read more...] about Rush-Henrietta visit to Fairport highlights weekend’s state-ranked matchups
Fairport’s defense sparks big second half in victory over Webster Thomas
By PAUL GOTHAM FAIRPORT, N.Y. -- Scott Fitch had different plans for his Fairport boys' basketball team as he looked ahead to the 2024-25 season. The 24th-year head coach figured his squad would run half-court sets and look to establish the low post. From there, guards would fan out on the perimeter and create either inside-out passes or space for cuts off the ball. … [Read more...] about Fairport’s defense sparks big second half in victory over Webster Thomas
Green hits 1,000th career point in Aquinas comeback
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- By the time Loren Green connected for her 1,000th career point, the outcome of Tuesday's non-league matchup at Wegman-Napier Gymnasium had already been decided. This after Green and the Aquinas girls' basketball faced a five-point deficit midway through the third quarter. The sophomore guard accounted for 11 of her 15 points in the … [Read more...] about Green hits 1,000th career point in Aquinas comeback
Kearney rallies to beat Mercy; Goode reaches career milestone
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Kevan Sheppard didn't need a fiery halftime speech. The 18th-year coach simply reminded his Bishop Kearney girls' basketball team of what they needed to do in order to pull out a win. Consider the message well-received. Kearney (No. 5 NYSSWA Class AA) scored the first nine points of the third quarter to take a lead on the way to a … [Read more...] about Kearney rallies to beat Mercy; Goode reaches career milestone