ORIOLES (1-6) 3 MONARCHS (5-3) 5 Ray Specht (Niagara County CC) finished 2-for-3 and drove in a pair of runs including the eventual game-winner as the Monarchs rallied to grab their fifth victory in the past six games. Specht plated Nick Serce (Alfred State) with a two-out single in the fifth to snap a three-all tie. Trailing 2-0 heading into the bottom of the third, Gavin … [Read more...] about ICBL Monday: Specht and Monarchs get back to winning ways; Consaul fans 12 in DP Orange victory
This Date in Red Wings History: Smith and Tyler slug Wings to series sweep
By PAUL GOTHAM Series sweeps occurred with little frequency for the 1994 Rochester Red Wings, a squad which finished fourth in the International League East with a record of 67-74. That didn't stop the home nine from taking three straight on the road against eventual IL West champ, Richmond. Mark Smith and Brad Tyler combined to drive in five runs, and the Wings capped a … [Read more...] about This Date in Red Wings History: Smith and Tyler slug Wings to series sweep
RCSD coaches want resolution to lack of equity
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Like their colleagues from across the country, Rochester City School District (RCSD) coaches were faced with the task of trying to help student-athletes cope with a lost season this past spring. Added to those challenges, RCSD coaches found more obstacles that came from within their district. On May 20th, an email from central office informed … [Read more...] about RCSD coaches want resolution to lack of equity
ICBL Monday: Ferranti leads Orioles to first win; Monarchs score four in final at-bat
ORIOLES (1-4) 5 BLUE JAYS (3-1) 3 Phil Ferranti (Mercyhurst) finished 4-for-4 and scored the game-winning run as the Orioles outlasted the Blue Jays in extra innings. Ferranti singled to lead the eighth inning and eventually crossed home when Jorge Oropeza (Alfred State) reached on an error. Ferranti, who was hitless in his first seven at bats of the season, doubled in a run in … [Read more...] about ICBL Monday: Ferranti leads Orioles to first win; Monarchs score four in final at-bat
East High’s Barley named to MAAC 40th Anniversary Team
By PAUL GOTHAM East High's Darrell Barley was among the players honored when the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) announced its 40th Anniversary Team on Tuesday. The 1996 MAAC Player of the Year, Barley averaged 16.9 points and 7.3 rebounds during his four-year career with the Golden Griffins. He earned three All-Conference selections and is one of four players in … [Read more...] about East High’s Barley named to MAAC 40th Anniversary Team