By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Zach Gilebarto might have chosen to spend endless hours in front of the television when the COVID-19 pandemic slowed the world to a crawl. He could have honed his video skills on NBA 2K or binge-watched programs. Instead the Batavia senior opted to put his hands around a basketball as often as he could. And Tuesday night those efforts paid … [Read more...] about Gilebarto nets career-high 34 points; Batavia takes opener
Warren steps into lead role, helps McQuaid get past Schroeder
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Keith Warren took advantage of the opportunity to clean out his locker. With limited access to the team room since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic last March, Warren didn't get a chance to go through his usual end-of-the-season routine. On Monday night with one week of practice and the home opener behind, the senior guard left McQuaid … [Read more...] about Warren steps into lead role, helps McQuaid get past Schroeder
Stewart registers second double-double of the season in Detroit loss
By PAUL GOTHAM For the second time this season, Isaiah Stewart (McQuaid Jesuit) posted a double-double. Stewart finished with 10 rebounds and 10 points in NBA action, Friday night. The 6-foot-8 rookie center connected on a 5-of-6 shots from the floor and also handed out one assist as the Detroit Pistons lost at Phoenix, 109-92. Stewart grabbed five offensive rebounds and … [Read more...] about Stewart registers second double-double of the season in Detroit loss
Embracing his past, Luke Pavone takes life head on
By PAUL GOTHAM Luke Pavone carries the mental image with him wherever he goes. He needed some fresh air, a break from the condolences, from the hugs, from the tears, from the prayers being offered up for his family. He exited the funeral home through a side door and made his way to the parking lot. There he caught a glimpse of the impact that his late father had on the lives … [Read more...] about Embracing his past, Luke Pavone takes life head on
Top 25 Wrap: Pickett and Scantlebury contribute to wins; Houston win eighth in a row
SMU (9-4) 48NO. 6 HOUSTON (15-1) 70 Houston opened the second half on a 14-3 run to pull away from a four-point game at the break and go on to its eighth straight win. Justin Graham led the Cougars with 17 rebounds and nine points. Marcus Sasser paced the offense with 19 points. Reggie Chaney scored 10 points off the bench. The Cougars limited SMU to 32 percent shooting … [Read more...] about Top 25 Wrap: Pickett and Scantlebury contribute to wins; Houston win eighth in a row