By PAUL GOTHAM Rochester native Jalen Pickett (Aquinas) scored 13 points and handed out seven assists, and the Denver Nuggets held off a late rally to defeat the host Milwaukee Bucks, 102-100 in NBA action, Friday night. Making his ninth straight start and 13th overall of the season, Pickett connected five times from the floor including twice from behind the 3-point arc … [Read more...] about Pickett finishes with 13 points in Denver win over Milwaukee
Lyons flexes muscles in win over Monroe
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The drive between Monroe High and the Lyons Central School District is roughly 55 minutes. Given Thursday night's forecast with the possibility of snow squalls and the stretch of Route 104 through Wayne County may add a little more time to that trek. It doesn't matter. Zac Young and the Lyons boys' basketball squad will enjoy the … [Read more...] about Lyons flexes muscles in win over Monroe
UPrep holds off late rally to beat East
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Rayvon Higdon understood what was at stake. The University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men (UPrep) basketball coach knew that in order for his squad to avenge an earlier loss, they would have to do that on the road at East High School - a place where few visitors escape with a win. So when the Griffins built a double-digit … [Read more...] about UPrep holds off late rally to beat East
Jenkins beats the buzzer; SOTA edges Padilla
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Jordan Jenkins thought about making a pass. Kyle Crandall considered calling a timeout. Neither player nor coach followed their gut. And School of the Arts (SOTA) boys’ basketball benefited. Jenkins hit a jumper as time expired and the Silverhawks (6-6) defeated Padilla High School at the Franklin Campus (3-8), 50-49 in Rochester … [Read more...] about Jenkins beats the buzzer; SOTA edges Padilla
Sutherland continues to roll
By PAUL GOTHAM FAIRPORT, N.Y. — The starting five of Pittsford Sutherland girls’ basketball needs little introduction. Lucy Bush, Kenzie Dermody, Taylor Hamilton, Petra Hunt and Maddie Littlefield all were on the court last March when the Knights advanced to the state quarterfinals. Ten months later, Dan Judd’s squad looks ready to make another postseason run. “We … [Read more...] about Sutherland continues to roll