By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The threat of playing time or lack thereof can be a valuable tool. The starting five of the East High boys’ basketball got the message early in the third quarter of Saturday afternoon’s non-league matchup. Clinging to a one-point lead, the Eagles rattled off 19 straight points, a stretch in which they did not allow a point for 11 consecutive … [Read more...] about East rides third-quarter run to victory at BK Showcase
Deep breaths: Aquinas outlasts McQuaid
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- With 6:32 remaining in the fourth quarter of Friday's matchup of longtime rivals, Aquinas head coach John McCauley signaled for a timeout. In less than two minutes of game time, the Li'l Irish's largest lead of the second half (eight points) had been turned into a deficit. McCauley gathered his players in a huddle and reminded them of … [Read more...] about Deep breaths: Aquinas outlasts McQuaid
Kearney’s Carter signs NLI, will enroll early at UConn
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- It was a matter of formality. Thursday afternoon in front of family, friends, faculty, staff and fellow students, Bishop Kearney senior Nathan Carter signed his National Letter of Intent to continue his academic and athletic careers at the University of Connecticut. "It felt like a weight coming off my shoulders a little bit, just being able … [Read more...] about Kearney’s Carter signs NLI, will enroll early at UConn
Gritty Penfield stays undefeated with win over Webster Thomas
By PAUL GOTHAM WEBSTER, N.Y. -- Penfield boys' basketball coach Jason Ellis is a fan of the Buffalo Bills, but he doesn't mind that his team possesses the mental approach of Bill Belichik's New England Patriots. And the Penfield Patriots play defense like the New York Giants circa 1990 when Belichick was the coordinator for a pair of Big Blue Super Bowl champions. RJ Green … [Read more...] about Gritty Penfield stays undefeated with win over Webster Thomas
Quick start: Mendon girls roll to fifth win
By PAUL GOTHAM HILTON, N.Y. -- Slow starts have been a matter of concern for Todd Julien and his Pittsford Mendon girls' basketball team. After Tuesday's performance those sluggish openings might be a thing of the past. Katie Bischoping and Sydney Gordon combined for 10 points in a first quarter in which Mendon jumped to an 11-0 lead. "It was good to see," Julien said after … [Read more...] about Quick start: Mendon girls roll to fifth win