By PAUL GOTHAM With the 2021 High School Soccer season in the past, here's a look at the top performers in Section V. Presenting the 2021 Pickin' Splinters Sophomore Boys' Starting XI: ELIJAH BAILEY Defender, Churchville-Chili Saints (Monroe County II) All-County performer: Steadying backline presence, Bailey makes sure contact on first touch and makes sound decisions when to … [Read more...] about 2021 Splinters Starting XI: Sophomore Boys
Four in double figures, McQuaid outlasts Aquinas
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Using a 13-7 run midway through the third quarter, the McQuaid Jesuit Knights took a lead they did not surrender and defeated longtime rival Aquinas 66-63 in non-league action, Monday night from the John H. Ryan Memorial Gymnasium. Ian Florence and Casey Montesano combined for three 3-pointers during a six-possession sequence in which the … [Read more...] about Four in double figures, McQuaid outlasts Aquinas
Gibbs, Lewis, Nwugwo and Wester earn Monroe County weekly honors
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Jason Gibbs (Churchville-Chili) averaged 22 points seven assists in a pair of games last week. Phil Nwugwo (Victor) connected on 78 percent of his attempts from the floor over two wins. Caleb Lewis (Pittsford Mendon) connected on 57 percent of his attempts from the field in a pair of victories while Caquan Wester (Eastridge) posted a … [Read more...] about Gibbs, Lewis, Nwugwo and Wester earn Monroe County weekly honors
Council and Warren pace Monroe College rally
By PAUL GOTHAM Melvin Council, Jr. (UPrep) and Keith Warren, Jr. (McQuaid Jesuit) scored 30 points apiece to lead the Monroe College Mustangs past Cape Fear Community College, 85-77 in the consolation game of the Brunswick CC 11th Annual Holiday Classic. Council converted 14 of 16 free throws and connected eight times from floor to go with 18 rebounds, seven assists three … [Read more...] about Council and Warren pace Monroe College rally
Barley nets 33; East cruises past Elmira
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Damani Barley poured in a game-high 33 points including four during a decisive second-quarter run as the East High boys' basketball team defeated the Elmira Express (IV), 73-51 in non-league action Sunday from Ed Nietopski Gymnasium. Trailing 15-11, Barley sparked the Eagles with a pair of free throws. The junior guard capped the run 12 … [Read more...] about Barley nets 33; East cruises past Elmira