By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Dan Tirabassi (Rush-Henrietta) earned 2019 Upstate Baseball League DI Most Valuable Player. Chris Sleeper (Rush-Henrietta) was named DI Pitcher of the Year while Korey Canton (Greece Odyssey) grabbed the DI Gold Glove award. Tommy Derleth (Fairport) garnered DII MVP while Zach Merlo (Fairport) and Jackson Rucker (Fairport) rounded out the … [Read more...] about Tirabassi named Upstate League MVP; Sleeper earns top pitcher and Canton receives Gold Glove
Pittsford Mendon’s Troiani named to Cape Cod All-League team
By PAUL GOTHAM Pittsford Mendon alum Max Troiani garnered 2019 Cape Cod All-League honors as announced earlier this month. Troiani finished third in the CCBL hitting .345. In 41 games, he drove in 19 runs and scored another 17. His on-base percentage (OBP) of .427 was good for fourth in the league. Originally signed to a temporary contract with the Orleans Firebirds, … [Read more...] about Pittsford Mendon’s Troiani named to Cape Cod All-League team
DeHond scores twice in Spencerport victory
By PAUL GOTHAM IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. -- Bre DeHond netted a pair of goals, and the Spencerport girls soccer team downed Irondequoit 5-0 in Monroe County Division II action, Wednesday night. DeHond converted on a corner kick opportunity late in the first half. The sophomore forward then delivered early in the second. "It was great to win that game," she said. "We all worked … [Read more...] about DeHond scores twice in Spencerport victory
Hilton strikes early and often, downs Rush-Henrietta
By PAUL GOTHAM HILTON, N.Y. -- For Mike Ellicott and his Hilton Cadets it was a matter of accountability. An emphasis on finding the back of the net in a recent practice session served that point. Less than one week after being shutout in their season opener, Hilton tallied twice in the opening eight minutes and didn't stop there. Hector Puente scored two of Hilton's four … [Read more...] about Hilton strikes early and often, downs Rush-Henrietta
Talsania leads McQuaid past Aquinas
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Senior Brad Talsania collected two goals and an assist, and the McQuaid Jesuit Knights downed host Aquinas, 6-1 to claim the 2019 Catholic Cup. Talsania connected from 30 yards less than two minutes into the match. The midfielder set up Elliott Aguirre two minutes later and McQuaid was off to a commanding lead. "We knew if we scored … [Read more...] about Talsania leads McQuaid past Aquinas