By PAUL GOTHAM Ted Woods, Section V’s original Executive Director and lifelong champion of local high school athletics, passed away earlier this week. He was 88 years old. North Rose-Wolcott’s first Athletic Director, Woods started his teaching career in 1956 at North Rose. He later served as a key cog to help the merger of the two districts. His work still carries a … [Read more...] about Section V mourns the loss of Ted Woods
Canandaigua’s Cooper learning from experience of others during layoff
By PAUL GOTHAM Tanner Cooper needs to refine a pitch. Adam Scott wants to put in some extra work, and Logan Darnell has wisdom to share. Two former Canandaigua Braves and an ex-Rochester Red Wing are making the most of the situation as pro baseball is put on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic. "It’s easier to stay positive being able to work with guys like them," Cooper said … [Read more...] about Canandaigua’s Cooper learning from experience of others during layoff
Fairport boys soccer rolls out its “Stay-At-Home Challenge”
By PAUL GOTHAM It starts with a ring tone. Gianni Bussani answers a call from Jude Rouhana. A former player reaching out to his coach with a request. A request, that if anyone has visited a local retail store of late, appears to be on many a shopping list. The Fairport Boys' Soccer "Stay-At-Home Challenge" ensues: From Bussani to Rouhana who passes off to teammate … [Read more...] about Fairport boys soccer rolls out its “Stay-At-Home Challenge”
Mendon girls taking season’s end in stride
By PAUL GOTHAM Not many teams can boast the ending of a season with a win. Fewer still can achieve such a feat in consecutive years. Ending with a win means claiming a state title, or in New York for basketball teams Class B and larger it takes a successful run in the Federation Tournament. As of Monday, Todd Julien's Pittsford Mendon girls' basketball team can claim the … [Read more...] about Mendon girls taking season’s end in stride
Cardon: “I live to go to practice. That’s the part I enjoy the most.”
By PAUL GOTHAM Coaching in now his fifth decade, Irondequoit's Chris Cardon was to be among those inducted to the New York State Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend. Circumstances surrounding the coronavirus outbreak have forced organizers to postpone the event. Earlier this week, Cardon spoke about his career, the changes he has made in his approach and why he is looking … [Read more...] about Cardon: “I live to go to practice. That’s the part I enjoy the most.”