By PAUL GOTHAM WEBSTER, N.Y. -- A three-run third inning proved to be the difference as top-seeded Webster Thomas defeated No. 8 Geneva, 9-3 in Class A action from Basket Road, Wednesday night. Trailing 2-1, the Titans sent eight to the plate to take a lead they did not surrender. "The best part was watching the kids respond," Thomas head coach Kevin Neenan said. "We scored … [Read more...] about Webster Thomas rolls into Class A semis
Salina and Schroeder get past Rush-Henrietta
By PAUL GOTHAM WEBSTER, N.Y. -- Michael Salina hurled a complete game and delivered a key hit in the first inning as the top-seeded Webster Schroeder Warriors advanced to the Section V Class AA semi-finals with a 4-2 win over Rush-Henrietta, Wednesday. Salina struck out five while allowing six hits and two walks for the win. "He’s a horse," Schroeder head coach Matt Knight … [Read more...] about Salina and Schroeder get past Rush-Henrietta
Calkins, Domm and Rice highlight local All-State selections
By PAUL GOTHAM Keefer Calkins led Bath-Haverling to its third straight sectional title. Chuck Domm (East Rochester) topped Section V's scoring chart. Dylan Rice (Greece Athena) finished one of the most decorated careers in local history. The trio headed a list of 20 Section V student-athletes named to Boys' All-State teams as announced by the United Soccer Coaches on … [Read more...] about Calkins, Domm and Rice highlight local All-State selections
Verdi and Mercy coast into A1 quarters
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Freshman Ava Verdi hurled a complete game, and the Our Lady of Mercy softball team advanced to the Section V Class A1 quarter-finals where the Monarchs will get a rematch with Brighton. Getting just her third varsity start, Verdi struck out 10 and walked four. "She isn’t over-powering, but she spins it so the ball moves enough to where they … [Read more...] about Verdi and Mercy coast into A1 quarters
Austin and SOTA claim RCAC title
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Looking to gain a competitive edge heading into Friday's RCAC Championship game, School of the Arts/Monroe starting pitcher Abel Austin found an ally in one of his classroom teachers. And the "Red Hawks" reaped the benefits. Austin hurled six-plus innings and his offense sent eight to the plate in a decisive four-run third as SOTA/Monroe … [Read more...] about Austin and SOTA claim RCAC title