Jalen Pickett (Aquinas) garnered Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Rookie of the Week as announced by the league, Monday. Pickett (Siena College) averaged 23 points, eight assists and 5.5 rebounds in a pair of games last week. The 6-foot-4 guard connected on 10 of 19 from the floor including four of eight from long range to finish with 25 points in a … [Read more...] about Pickett named MAAC Rookie of the Week
Rochester Amerks partner with UR Golisano Children’s Hospital for Honorary Captain of the Game program
Courtesy of Amerks.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The Rochester Americans announced today a new season-long partnership with UR Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital to present the Honorary Captain of the Game program for the 2018-19 season. “The measurement of a true, thriving community is reflected by how we care for our community members most at risk,” said Dr. Patrick Brophy, … [Read more...] about Rochester Amerks partner with UR Golisano Children’s Hospital for Honorary Captain of the Game program
Aquinas Li’l Irish reign in Class AA
By PAUL GOTHAM SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- For the eighth time in as many tries, the Aquinas football team claimed the New York State championship. Unlike 2015, though, when the Li'l Irish dominated Saratoga Springs 44-19 or 2013 when they ran roughshod over Monroe-Woodbury 48-13, this effort required late-game heroics. And the ability to finish. "It’s just hard work," … [Read more...] about Aquinas Li’l Irish reign in Class AA
Batavia falls in state final to Glens Falls, Joe Girard III
By PAUL GOTHAM SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- In a game containing more than 70 points of combined offense, it's hard to look at one play as the tipping point. But a pass from Glens Falls quarterback Joe Girard III on the first drive of the second half proved to be just that. Facing fourth down and 13 from the 33 yard line, Girard found David Barclay in the end zone. With the point … [Read more...] about Batavia falls in state final to Glens Falls, Joe Girard III
Miles Brown, Robert Davis and the Senior Starting Five
By PAUL GOTHAM With the Section V boys' basketball season set to tip off, a survey of the top performers from the 2019 class. Logan Blankenberg 6-foot-4 Sr. G/F Wayne Eagles (Finger Lakes East) - Main cog in the two-time Class A2 champion Eagles, uses height and length on release point to create a difficult matchup for opposing defenders, smaller guards struggle to stop … [Read more...] about Miles Brown, Robert Davis and the Senior Starting Five