By PAUL GOTHAM Cierra Dillard's dream continued Wednesday night when the former Gates-Chili standout was chosen by the Minnesota Lynx with the 20th overall selection in the 2019 WNBA Draft. "It’s amazing," Dillard said at a gathering in her honor at McGregor's Restaurant. "I can only take in the moment right now." Dillard averaged more than 20 per points per game … [Read more...] about Minnesota Lynx select GC’s Dillard in WNBA Draft
Fitch and Stewart to lead USA Junior National Team in 2019 Nike Hoop Summit
By PAUL GOTHAM Scott Fitch spent the better part of four months preparing his Fairport Red Raiders for the 2019 Section V Class AA playoffs. He will condense that approach into three days as head coach of the USA Basketball Junior National Select Team that will compete in the 2019 Nike Hoop Summit. "Definitely excited for the challenge of it," Fitch said earlier this week … [Read more...] about Fitch and Stewart to lead USA Junior National Team in 2019 Nike Hoop Summit
Athena rides big first to victory
BROCKPORT, N.Y. -- Ryan Dineen allowed one unearned run over four innings, and the Greece Athena baseball team jumped to an early lead and never looked back in an 11-3 victory over the Brockport Blue Devils, Tuesday. Dineen allowed three hits, struck out two and did not surrender a walk. The junior right-hander needed just 53 pitches (31 for strikes) to pick up his varsity … [Read more...] about Athena rides big first to victory
Bonnies blast four homers in doubleheader split at Niagara
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. – St. Bonaventure brought the bats in the nightcap of a doubleheader against Little Three rival Niagara, earning a 10-6 win after suffering a 9-4 setback in the opener Tuesday afternoon at Bobo Field. Sam Fuller went 5-for-9 with four runs scored out of the leadoff spot and the Bonnies blasted four homers on the … [Read more...] about Bonnies blast four homers in doubleheader split at Niagara
Jerry Stackhouse eager to start coaching tenure at Vanderbilt University
By JOHN LIKANJE NASHVILLE, T.N. - Vanderbilt University is most known for its academic excellence. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, the private institution is ranked No. 14 on the U.S. News And World Report National Universities Rankings. However, Vanderbilt was also home to notable professional athletes and sports personalities who we watch on television today. Skip … [Read more...] about Jerry Stackhouse eager to start coaching tenure at Vanderbilt University