By PAUL GOTHAM A first-inning defensive gem in the outfield was just what Eric Jones and his East High teammates needed. Justus Robinson tracked a ball off the bat of Henry Hawkinson and took away an extra-base hit. With that went any scoring possibilities for School of the Arts (SOTA). Jones responded with a complete-game effort on the mound, and host East High … [Read more...] about East breezes past SOTA, claims City Cup
Davey and Rush-Henrietta take second straight from Schroeder
By PAUL GOTHAM WEBSTER, N.Y. -- Field conditions forced Rush-Henrietta to give up home-field advantage for Wednesday's game. That didn't stop the Royal Comets from winning a third straight even if their starting pitcher wasn't at the top of his game. Mason Davey hurled five-plus innings, and Rush-Henrietta defeated Webster Schroeder, 6-4. "He didn't have his best … [Read more...] about Davey and Rush-Henrietta take second straight from Schroeder
Penfield hands Webster Schroeder first loss of the season
By PAUL GOTHAM WEBSTER, N.Y. -- Clare Magee hurled a three-hit shutout, and Penfield avenged an earlier loss with a 9-0 victory over previously unbeaten Webster Schroeder (No. 2 NYSSWA Class AA). Magee struck out three without issuing a walk, and the Patriots (10-5), a seven-seed a year ago that lost in the first round of sectionals, won their third straight and eighth … [Read more...] about Penfield hands Webster Schroeder first loss of the season
Brighton-Gates Chili extra-inning duel conjures memories of 2001 AA semifinal classic
By PAUL GOTHAM Matt Knight had more mane to tuck under his helmet when he stood in the third-base coach's box. John Guarino hurled seven shutout innings and came away without a decision. Tony Fuller played 19 innings without getting to the plate. Fate kept Jeff Eckler from playing the hero on two separate occasions. Section V Baseball's 2001 Class AA semifinal had a … [Read more...] about Brighton-Gates Chili extra-inning duel conjures memories of 2001 AA semifinal classic
Rush-Henrietta outlasts Spencerport
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Elizabeth Gleghorn knows she won't have much down time this week. With five Advanced Placement (AP) exams and four softball games, Rush-Henrietta's senior catcher is getting a preview of what life will be next year when she's playing at Le Moyne College. Gleghorn and her Royal Comet teammates passed their test on the diamond, Tuesday … [Read more...] about Rush-Henrietta outlasts Spencerport