By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Mike Stowe had no plans of changing his team’s identity Saturday afternoon. Faced with the prospect of matching up against a Genesee Valley squad which stands, 6-foot-2, 6-foot-2 and 6-foot-3 across its front line, the Avoca Tigers ran, but they did not hide. Tournament MVP Tristian Stark led five in double figures, and Avoca claimed the … [Read more...] about Run, run, run: Avoca claims first title in 30 years
Geneva holds off late rally to claim B1 championship
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The challenge was to beat an opponent for the third time in one season. With that opponent swinging momentum in their direction. The Geneva Panthers took the floor Saturday morning at Blue Cross Arena against Finger Lakes East foe Waterloo with the Section V Class B1 title on the line. Tournament MVP Devon Martin scored 12 including a pair of … [Read more...] about Geneva holds off late rally to claim B1 championship
Marcus Whitman claims C1 title
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The combination will need changing on the lock that secures the ball cage at Marcus Whitman High School. After Friday night's dominant showing in the Section V Class C1 title game at Blue Cross Arena, the Wildcats won't need the daily reminder provided by the four digits. Looking to motivate his players, head coach Greg O'Connor used the … [Read more...] about Marcus Whitman claims C1 title
Molisani and Cal-Mum go back-to-back
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Late in the second quarter of the Section V Class C3 final, a loose ball carried out of bounds at the north end of Blue Cross Arena. After game officials conferred, the original call was changed and the Caledonia-Mumford Raiders retained possession of the ball. Seconds later, Vin Molisani measured up a 3-pointer from the left side of floor and … [Read more...] about Molisani and Cal-Mum go back-to-back
Kearney and Penfield meet in AA rematch
For the second straight year Bishop Kearney and Penfield will meet in the Section V Girls' Class AA championship. Here's the breakdown: No. 1 PENFIELD PATRIOTS (20-2/Monroe County Division I) vs. No. 3 BISHOP KEARNEY KINGS (19-3/Independent) When: Friday, March 6, 8 p.m. Where: Gates-Chili High School When they last met: Behind a 14-point, 12-rebound double-double from … [Read more...] about Kearney and Penfield meet in AA rematch