Courtesy of GoBonnies.com After helping St. Bonaventure to two wins last week, freshman point guard Kyle Lofton has been named the Atlantic 10 Conference Rookie of the Week. It is his second such honor this season. In wins at Saint Joseph's and at home against George Mason, Lofton averaged 20 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game. He made 50 percent of his shots … [Read more...] about St. Bonaventure’s Kyle Lofton named A-10 Rookie of the Week
Balanced Hilton advances to set up rematch with Edison Tech
By PAUL GOTHAM HILTON, N.Y. -- Four different players scored during a 10-1 run to close the third quarter as the Hilton girls' basketball team grabbed a commanding lead en route to a 57-39 victory over Gates-Chili in first-round action of the 2019 Section V Class AA tournament. With the Cadets holding a five-point edge, Meghan Schiano nailed a 3-pointer from the top of … [Read more...] about Balanced Hilton advances to set up rematch with Edison Tech
Blocker beats buzzer; East girls outlast SOTA
ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Shariona Blocker connected on a 3-pointer at the final horn as the East High girls' basketball team defeated School of the Arts (SOTA), 64-61 in opening round action of the 2019 Section V Class AA tournament. Daniqua Spann deflected an inbound pass near midcourt with :03 remaining on the game clock, and Blocker gathered the loose ball before hitting the … [Read more...] about Blocker beats buzzer; East girls outlast SOTA
Fair scores 32; Edison Tech breezes to opening round win
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Edison Tech senior Dyaisha Fair scored 32 points, and the Inventors downed RCAC rival Wilson Magnet, 80-36 in the opening round of the 2019 Section V Class AA tournament. In a game in which they never trailed, Fair connected four times from the floor during the first quarter as Edison jumped to a 20-4 lead. She hit one of her three … [Read more...] about Fair scores 32; Edison Tech breezes to opening round win
Kearney uses strong fourth to close regular season with win over Finney
ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Kidtrell Blocker and Antwan Williams combined for 16 fourth-quarter points as the Bishop Kearney boys' basketball team pulled away from C.G. Finney 77-63 in non-league action Friday night at Ed Nietopski Gymnasium. Blocker scored 10 of his 16 points during the fourth quarter. The junior guard connected twice from 3-point land as the Kings (8-12) doubled up … [Read more...] about Kearney uses strong fourth to close regular season with win over Finney