By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- In a season which the Aquinas baseball team won 15 games, it was a loss that stood out to Tyler Szalkowski. The Li'l Irish (7-0 at the time) were undefeated entering play when they fell to McQuaid Jesuit, 14-6 on May 17th. At first glance, the final score represented a shellacking at the hands of a longtime rival. To Szalkowski, it was an … [Read more...] about From gridiron to diamond, Szalkowski thrived
Haverling’s Brotz named Class B2 Player of the Year
By PAUL GOTHAM Success on the gridiron slowed AJ Brotz and his Haverling teammates at the start of baseball season. Once they found their stride, the Rams made up for lost time. And Brotz led the way. The Section V Class B2 Player of the Year paced the offense and topped the Haveling pitching staff in wins. "If there was one person you always wanted to have at the plate or … [Read more...] about Haverling’s Brotz named Class B2 Player of the Year
Oakfield-Alabama’s Yasses took full advantage of senior year
By PAUL GOTHAM Three sports wasn't enough for Peyton Yasses as the Oakfield-Alabama ace made sure to leave his mark on the school's athletic program. The senior right-hander got the decision in half of the Hornets' wins on the way to clinching a No.1 seed. That was just part of the reason Yasses earned the 2021 Section V Class C2 Player of the Year. "It definitely feels … [Read more...] about Oakfield-Alabama’s Yasses took full advantage of senior year
Curtis, O’Mara nab weekly ICBL honors
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Tyler Curtis had three multi-hit games, and Ryan O'Mara hurled five shutout innings. The pair were named Interstate Collegiate Baseball League Player and Pitcher of the Week (June 21-27) as announced by the league on Monday. PLAYER OF THE WEEK (6/21-6/27)Tyler Curtis, Blue JaysCurtis finished the week with six hits in 10 at-bats to help the … [Read more...] about Curtis, O’Mara nab weekly ICBL honors
Rease and Keshequa made winning a habit
By PAUL GOTHAM When Abijah Gath considers the turning point to the 2021 season, the Keshequa head baseball coach recalls his squad's game at Le Roy on May 17th. Trailing 5-1 heading into the sixth inning, the Indians' then undefeated record (5-0) looked in jeopardy. "We had done everything we could to mess it up," Gath said referring to an interference call and a handful of … [Read more...] about Rease and Keshequa made winning a habit