Paul Gotham

Section V Girls' Basketball action continues with semifinals and finals action over the next three days. As always, check with schools before heading to a game. MONDAY, MARCH 2ND CLASS AA1 No. 3 Hilton vs. No. 2 Webster Schroeder at Gates Chili 6:00 p.m. No. 3 Victor vs. No. 1 Penfield at Gates Chili 7:45 p.m. CLASS AA2 No. 3 Canandaigua vs. No. 2 Pittsford … [Read more...] about Section V Girls’ Basketball Playoff Schedule: Monday, March 2nd – Wednesday, March 4th

By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- After his Irondequoit Eagles took a 20-point lead only to find themselves clinging to a one-possession edge in the final moments, head coach Kyle Trevas best summed up the evening's events with references to a 70s sitcom and an 80s pop song. "I feel like Redd Foxx from 'Sanford and Son' when we play," the third-year head coach said. "I … [Read more...] about Irondequoit holds off late rally to beat Padilla in AA1

By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Russell Ellis Jr. poured in 16 of his game-high 27 points in the second quarter when No. 3 Greece Athena (16-5) turned a one-possession game into double-digit lead and went on to defeat No. 6 Vertus (10-12), 89-72 in Section Class AA2 action, Saturday afternoon. Ellis connected on a pull-jumper in the lane to make it a 22-14 game. His … [Read more...] about Ellis highlights big second quarter; Athena rolls into AA1 semis

By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Claire Spears scored on back-to-back possessions to close the third quarter as No. 5 Bishop Kearney pulled away from a single-digit game to defeat No. 4 Greece Athena-Odyssey, 80-51 in Section V Class AAA action on Saturday. Spears took a lead pass from teammate Tamia McCadney and finished a layup. She then grabbed a defensive rebound and … [Read more...] about Balanced Kearney pulls away late to advance in AAA

By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Kenya Scott posted a double-double and led four in double figures with 14 points as No. 4 Eastridge girls' basketball used a dominant defensive effort in the second quarter to pull away for a 55-42 victory over No. 5 Churchville-Chili in Section V Class AA2 quarterfinal action, Friday night on Al Masino Court. Scott was one of five … [Read more...] about Eastridge advances in AA2