Paul Gotham

BY PAUL GOTHAM WEBSTER, N.Y. -- A six-run second inning proved to be the difference as the Webster Thomas softball team defeated Our Lady of Mercy, 13-5 on Thursday afternoon. Alanna Cavicchioli brought home the first two runs with a double to center that scored Emma Bello and Mary Marrapese. The Titans sent 11 to the plate in the inning with Izzy Giorgione and Maddie Hicks … [Read more...] about Sweeney pitches Thomas to victory over Mercy

By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Two days after dropping an 8-5 decision to Monroe County Division I rival Gates-Chili, Fairport took the field on Wednesday against those same Spartans. Red Raiders head coach Tom Caputo had one message for his pitcher: throw strikes. Matt Terzo obliged. The senior right-hander allowed one hit in a complete-game effort as Fairport defeated … [Read more...] about Terzo hurls 1-hitter in Fairport win over Gates-Chili

By PAUL GOTHAM  PENFIELD, N.Y. -- Nick Ianniello was (as his teammates said) "in his element." Fifteen minutes or so after the final pitch had been thrown, Ianniello was going through the daily routine of pulling a steel mat drag over the infield of the Penfield High School diamond. A young man taking the time to prepare the field for the next day while collecting his … [Read more...] about Ianniello connects on game winner; Penfield rallies to beat McQuaid

By PAUL GOTHAM MENDON, N.Y. -- With a four-run lead in hand before having toed the rubber, Tyler Henshaw went to work, Monday afternoon. The senior southpaw went on to hurl five-and-a-third innings to lead Brockport past host Pittsford Mendon, 9-3 in Monroe County Division III action. "You’re stepping out on the mound with a great mindset," he said of the first-inning … [Read more...] about Henshaw takes advantage of big first; Brockport wins third straight