Oatkan Knights win first sectional title since 2003. By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. — They had faced double-digit deficits during the course of the regular season. So what’s a nine-point hole in the third quarter? Even if it’s in a sectional championship. At the Big House. Tournament MVP Aidan Weaver scored 17 of his 24 points in the second half, and the … [Read more...] about Le Roy rallies to claim B1 title
Jack Leasure Shooting and Skills Camp Sectional Final Preview: Elba and Notre Dame-Batavia to decide Class D championship
One team is looking to win its second title in three years and 13th overall in program history. The other wants to make it a three-peat and become the all-time leader in Section V Girls' Basketball championships. League rivals collide when Notre Dame-Batavia and Elba meet in the Class D championship. Here's the breakdown: NO. 3 NOTRE DAME-BATAVIA FIGHTING IRISH/NO. 7 … [Read more...] about Jack Leasure Shooting and Skills Camp Sectional Final Preview: Elba and Notre Dame-Batavia to decide Class D championship
Wayne closes out Geneva, clinches spot in A final
By PAUL GOTHAM GATES, N.Y. -- Coming out of a fourth-quarter timeout trailing by six points, the No. 3 Wayne Eagles (19-3) closed on an 18-5 run to clinch a spot in the Section V Class A final with a 52-45 victory over No. 2 Geneva (19-3), Wednesday night at Gates Chili High School. Richie Miles sparked the decisive run with his second 3-pointer of the night. "We ran a … [Read more...] about Wayne closes out Geneva, clinches spot in A final
Monroe uses third-quarter run to clinch spot in Class A final
By PAUL GOTHAM GATES, N.Y. — Terrell Cunningham will have to change his plans. The Monroe High basketball coach, who also led the school’s football team to the NYS Class B title last fall, was due to receive Coach of the Year honors at a banquet in Oneida, New York this Friday. After Wednesday’s Class A semifinal, Cunningham will now have a practice to run in … [Read more...] about Monroe uses third-quarter run to clinch spot in Class A final
Athena rallies to clinch spot in AA2 final
By PAUL GOTHAM WEBSTER, N.Y. -- Russell Ellis, Jr. led four in double figures, and No. 3 Greece Athena (17-5) erased a halftime deficit and went on to defeat No. 2 Pittsford Sutherland (19-3), 71-65 in Section V Class AA2 semifinal action from Webster Schroeder High School, Tuesday night. With the win, the Trojans clinched a spot in Saturday's championship game and will … [Read more...] about Athena rallies to clinch spot in AA2 final