By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Mariah Watkins once scored in a varsity summer league game during the months after her fifth-grade year, so it should come as no surprise that she is currently the leading scorer with that same program. What might raise an eyebrow or two is that Mariah Watkins is still just a freshman. Watkins scored 25 points Friday night, and the Webster … [Read more...] about Mariah Watkins thrives in Schroeder’s system
Lewis and Zutes lead East Rochester girls to Wayne County title
By PAUL GOTHAM EAST ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The East Rochester girls' basketball team claimed one title Thursday night. Now the Bombers will turn their attention to the next prize. Sam Lewis and Zoe Zutes combined for 34 points to lead East Rochester past North Rose-Wolcott, 57-29 in the 2021 Wayne County Athletic Association girls championship. The Bombers raced … [Read more...] about Lewis and Zutes lead East Rochester girls to Wayne County title
East Rochester boys close regular season with win
BY PAUL GOTHAM EAST ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- It served the purpose of a consolation game, but the East Rochester boys' basketball kept their season alive, Thursday night. Clinging to the eighth and final seed in the upcoming Section V Class C1 tournament, the Bombers downed North Rose-Wolcott, 65-48 in the de facto third place game of the Wayne County Athletic Association … [Read more...] about East Rochester boys close regular season with win
Faville keys late run; Avon storms past Livonia
By PAUL GOTHAM LIVONIA, N.Y. -- With a chance to improve their seeding position in next week's sectional tournament, the Avon girls' basketball team needed to stop a recent trend. And senior captain Alicia Faville led the way. Faville scored 16 of her game-high 20 points in the second half, and Avon secured a 53-42 road victory over Livonia, Wednesday night. "She was a … [Read more...] about Faville keys late run; Avon storms past Livonia
Heath steadies Irondequoit attack
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Chris Cardon enjoys practice the most. In 34 years on the bench, the head coach of Irondequoit boys' basketball has guided the Eagles to 480 wins, three sectional championships and one New York State title. But it's the time spent preparing for those victories that he finds rewarding. Like everyone else during this pandemic-shortened … [Read more...] about Heath steadies Irondequoit attack