By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- A quick glance at the statistics Earnest Edwards compiled this past season at the University of Maine might lead one to think the receiver/ kick returner survives with speed. It's an easy mistake to make. With returns of 100 and 95 yards along with nine touchdown receptions of 40 yards or more on the season, the casual observer may attribute … [Read more...] about Edwards ready for next chapter of his career
With NFL in his sights, Gerbino sets out on new path
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. – In the fall of 2015, Jared Gerbino (Rush-Henrietta) and Jake Zembiec (Aquinas) lined up on opposites side of the ball with a Section V Class AA title there for the taking. It was the second time in three years the two schools had met in the postseason. Four-plus years later, the former opponents have combined efforts. If all goes as planned, … [Read more...] about With NFL in his sights, Gerbino sets out on new path
“If you had a Mount Rushmore of MCC baseball, he’s on there.” Longtime assistant Jack Christensen passes away
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Longtime assistant coach Jack Christensen, widely considered as one of the pillars of Monroe Community College baseball and an inductee to the school's athletics' hall of fame, passed away in late March. He was 90 years old. A graduate of SUNY Brockport and member of the U.S. Army, Christensen started as an assistant with the MCC program … [Read more...] about “If you had a Mount Rushmore of MCC baseball, he’s on there.” Longtime assistant Jack Christensen passes away
Molisani and Putnam garner first team All-State honors
By PAUL GOTHAM Vinny Molisani led Caledonia-Mumford to consecutive sectional titles. Mason Putnam eclipsed the the 2,000-point individual scoring mark. The pair earned first team All-State honors as announced by the New York State Sportswriters' Association on Thursday. Molisani averaged 21.9 points with 6.4 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game in leading the Raiders to the … [Read more...] about Molisani and Putnam garner first team All-State honors
Benchmarks: Rochester-Area Baseball All-Decade Team 2010-2019
By PAUL GOTHAM and CARSON WERNER More than 20 former Section V baseball players were either selected in the Major League Baseball draft or signed free agent deals during the 10-year span from 2010-19. Countless others continued their careers at the collegiate level. From All-League to All-State, All-America and pro All-Stars, Rochester-area players have made their mark on … [Read more...] about Benchmarks: Rochester-Area Baseball All-Decade Team 2010-2019