By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. — Three years ago, a promising Wayne boys’ basketball team had its season cut short because of precautions surrounding Covid-19. Saturday afternoon at Buffalo State College, the current Eagles took advantage of what its predecessors couldn’t. Cam Blankenberg scored 18 of his game-high 30 points in the second half, and Wayne defeated Section … [Read more...] about Wayne claims program-first regional championship
Victor’s run ends with loss in regional
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Victor boys' basketball used a 15-2 run to take a double-digit lead late in the second quarter, but the Blue Devils could not keep pace with Section VI champion Jamestown. Bishop Butts scored 16, and Jaydian Johnson added 15 as the Red Raiders (20-4) knocked off the reigning state champions, 51-45 in the NYS Class AA Far West Regional, … [Read more...] about Victor’s run ends with loss in regional
Avoca-Prattsburgh rolls to third straight regional title
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. — Freshman JJ Crowder led four in double figures with 21 points as Avoca-Prattsburgh (15-9) shrugged off some early foul trouble and rolled to a third straight Far West Regional championship with a 75-45 victory over Section VI champion Pine Valley (11-12), Saturday at Buffalo State College. Crowder connected four times from the floor for … [Read more...] about Avoca-Prattsburgh rolls to third straight regional title
Late rally falls short, Avon’s season ends in loss to Salamanca
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Avon boys' basketball erased a seven-point deficit late in the fourth quarter, but the Braves could not regain the lead in a 56-52 loss to Section VI champion Salamanca in the NYSPHSAA Class B Far West Regional, Saturday at Buffalo State College. Coming out of a timeout with 3:25 remaining in the game and trailing 50-43, senior Michael … [Read more...] about Late rally falls short, Avon’s season ends in loss to Salamanca
Sweet revenge: Lyons tops Randolph to claim regional championship
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y — Less than 48 hours after clinching a spot in the state tournament, the Lyons boys’ basketball team took the court Friday night at Buffalo State College having to face the same team that ended their season a year ago. Stephen LeBrecht scored all 10 of his points during a decisive 15-0 run, JJ Johnson registered a double-double, and the Lions … [Read more...] about Sweet revenge: Lyons tops Randolph to claim regional championship