Paul Gotham

GIRLS MIDLAKES (1-1) 38 MYNDERSE (2-0) 43 Mackenzie Higby and Halley Mosch scored 14 points apiece to lead Mynderse in the championship game of the Red Jacket Thanksgiving Tip-Off Tournament. The duo combined to score 10 points in the first quarter when the Blue Devils grabbed a 13-7 lead. Bridget Miller scored six for Mynderse while Kelly Kohberger (3), Bella Ferrara (2), … [Read more...] about Saturday Wrap: Higby and Mosch pace Midlakes to tip-off title; Edison’s Morgan finishes two assists shy of a triple-double

GIRLS  Red Jacket Tournament MIDLAKES (1-0) 82 ALEXANDER (0-1) 34 Eight players scored seven points or more to pace Midlakes in the opener. Grace Murphy led the way with 14 points and six rebounds. The junior connected once from long range and scored 10 in the first quarter when the Screaming Eagles opened a 33-5 lead. Camryn Ford added 13 points and six assists … [Read more...] about Friday Wrap: Murphy paces Midlakes girls; Edison falls in opener of Nottingham Tournament

By PAUL GOTHAM Brian Touranjoe understands the test his ER/Gananda football team will face when taking the field Saturday in the New York State Class C semi-finals. The fourth-year coach also knows his Bombers are ready to embrace the opportunity. "It’s a great challenge," Tournajoe said of the matchup with Chenango Forks (IV). "Obviously, they've got a great program. We … [Read more...] about ER/Gananda looking forward to challenge of state semifinal

By PAUL GOTHAM WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. -- Glancing quickly at the statistics of the Bennett High (VI) football team, one might think the Tigers' offense is methodical by nature. Entering Tuesday's NYS Class AA Regional matchup, Bennett had averaged better than 370 of its 449 total yards per game on the ground. The Tigers showed their ability to strike quickly against Section V … [Read more...] about Bennett leaves no doubt in victory over McQuaid

By PAUL GOTHAM WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. -- The original play called for a run to the right side of the line. Addison Copeland didn't follow the script. Caught in the backfield, Copeland reversed directions and eventually found a crease on the opposite sideline. When it was over, the 6-foot-2 wide receiver had rushed for more than the 22 yards indicated in the box score and … [Read more...] about Batavia undone by Copeland, WNY Maritime/Health Sciences