By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Jevonte Williams wasn't sure if he had just registered a career-high efforts for points. In the locker room moments after Rush-Henrietta's 94-80 win over Leadership Academy, all the Royal Comets' senior could think about was the magnitude of a win. "It was a great win," Williams said after his 32-point performance. "That’s a good team. They … [Read more...] about Jevonte Williams lifts R-H with career day
Rayshawn Boyd, Anaya Coleman and the Starting Five
By PAUL GOTHAM Taking a look at some of the top hardwood performers from January 28-February 8. RAYSHAWN BOYD 6-foot-3-inch Jr. G/F Leadership Academy Lions (Rochester City Athletic Conference Upper Division) -- Sturdily-built player who is at his best in the paint; Boyd plays with an impressive motor, catches the ball well in traffic, uses disciplined footwork to finish on … [Read more...] about Rayshawn Boyd, Anaya Coleman and the Starting Five
Barley and Brock pace East
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The opportunity for a letdown stared the East High boys' basketball team in the face. Less than 24 hours after knocking off Leadership Academy, ranked eighth in New York State, the Eagles took the court against another RCAC foe, Wilson Magnet. Having lost four straight and seven of eight, Wilson came into the game with a record of 4-12. … [Read more...] about Barley and Brock pace East
Tahjir King, Shamir McCullough and the Starting Five
By PAUL GOTHAM Taking a look at some of the top hardwood performers from January 14-27. Tahjir King 5-foot-11-inch Sr. F Franklin Quakers (RCAC) -- Slashing guard with an impressive mid-range game; King is at his best catching the ball in transition and finding the smallest of openings to get to the rim where he finish with either hand, deceptively quick first step he … [Read more...] about Tahjir King, Shamir McCullough and the Starting Five
Leaving it to Chance: Clyde-Savannah runs win streak to nine
By PAUL GOTHAM MACEDON, N.Y. -- Earlier this season, the boys' basketball team at Clyde-Savannah dropped four of five games. The experience placed a chip on the collective shoulders of Darren Preston's squad. Wednesday night, the Golden Eagles turned the tables on the second of those setbacks with an opportunity to make good on a third when they take the court Friday … [Read more...] about Leaving it to Chance: Clyde-Savannah runs win streak to nine