BY PAUL GOTHAM One team is competing for a third straight championship while the other is looking to win its first title in nearly a decade. The girls' and boys' teams from Rochester will take the court this weekend at the Basketball Coaches Association of New York (BCANY) Summer Hoops Festival. "This might be the deepest team we’ve ever had," said Jeff Parizek who … [Read more...] about Local squads ready for annual BCANY Summer Hoops Festival
Greece Post 468 rallies, walks off with NYS Legion title
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Imagine a swimming pool toy after it's been handled by a doberman pinscher. Deflated. That's the best way to describe Greece Post 468 for the better part of action at Rochester Institute of Technology on Wednesday. Greece had steamrolled its first four opponents in the tournament by a combined score of 40-5 to move within one win … [Read more...] about Greece Post 468 rallies, walks off with NYS Legion title
Allen hurls shutout; Greece Post 468 continues to roll
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Last summer, Derrick Allen was part of a team looking to etch its name in the record book with a third straight New York State American Legion Baseball title. That squad's season ended in the semifinals, and perhaps provided just enough motivation for this year's run. Allen hurled a shutout as Greece Post 468 rolled to a third … [Read more...] about Allen hurls shutout; Greece Post 468 continues to roll
Cottreall-Warner outlasts Chili Post to take American Legion District 7 championship
By PAUL GOTHAM PENFIELD, N.Y. -- Both regular season meetings between Cottreall-Warner Post 942 and Chili Post 1830 were decided with late-inning runs, so it was only fitting that the two teams needed a deciding Game 3 in the championship. That the tying and go-ahead runs were on base when the final out was made only added to the script. Chase Sackett turned in his … [Read more...] about Cottreall-Warner outlasts Chili Post to take American Legion District 7 championship
Monday American Legion Wrap: Chili Post rallies for walk-off win; Ely Fagan Post uses extras to edge James Cooke Post
NO. 7 IRONDEQUOIT POST 134 (5-12) 0NO. 6 RAYSON MILLER 899 (8-9) 1In the completion of a suspended game, John Pierson and Josh Pearson combined a one-hitter as Rayson Miller advanced to the District 7 quarterfinals. Pierson started, struck out one and pitched to two batters over the minimum in three shutout innings of work. The right-hander surrendered a single to leadoff the … [Read more...] about Monday American Legion Wrap: Chili Post rallies for walk-off win; Ely Fagan Post uses extras to edge James Cooke Post