By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- That Trevor Gineau (Henrietta, N.Y./Rush-Henrietta) occupied a spot in the Monroe Community College baseball team's lineup on Sunday came as a matter of chance. The freshman second baseman, though, is the reason the Tribunes will have an opportunity to claim their 11th district title in program history. Gineau scampered home from second on a … [Read more...] about Walk on the Wild Side: MCC advances to District Championship
Clark pitches Hilton to fourth straight win
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Bending but not breaking, Carter Clark picked up his first varsity win in a 6-1 Hilton victory over Greece Athena, Saturday afternoon. The 6-foot-5-inch right-hander struck out six over six and two-thirds innings as the Cadets won their fourth straight game. "It feels amazing," the Siena College commit said. "I couldn’t have asked for anything … [Read more...] about Clark pitches Hilton to fourth straight win
Lessard registers first varsity win; Irondequoit runs record to 7-0
By PAUL GOTHAM IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. -- Through their first six games of the 2021 season, Joey Kuhn's Irondequoit Eagles had yet to face a deficit. That trend continued Friday afternoon. Though the means by which it was accomplished took on a slightly different appearance. Brian Tisa plated two with a double as part of five-run third inning, and a trio of pitchers had more than … [Read more...] about Lessard registers first varsity win; Irondequoit runs record to 7-0
Ziehl and Josephson combine on 1-hitter; Ianniello paces Penfield offense
By PAUL GOTHAM PENFIELD, N.Y. -- It was a matchup that featured a pair of future Division I performers. Rush-Henrietta's Chris Sleeper (West Virginia University) and Penfield's Gage Ziehl (University of Miami) faced off under the lights at Bachman Field on the Penfield Town Hall grounds. An estimated 20 major-league scouts with radar guns in tow occupied a roped-off area … [Read more...] about Ziehl and Josephson combine on 1-hitter; Ianniello paces Penfield offense
DiFranco shines in Penfield win
By PAUL GOTHAM Tommy DiFranco followed his usual routine during Tuesday's team practice. That is until the Penfield junior found out about a late change of plans. With teammate Gage Ziehl needing another day to recover from being hit by a pitch, DiFranco was moved into the starter's role for Wednesday's Monroe County Division II matchup with Brighton. The 5-foot-10-inch … [Read more...] about DiFranco shines in Penfield win