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
UPrep’s season ends with loss in state quarterfinal
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFAL, N.Y. -- A third-quarter rally wasn't enough as the University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men (UPrep) saw its season end with a 54-48 loss to Section VI champion Niagara Falls in the New York State Class AAA Far West Regional, Friday at Buffalo State College. With the loss, UPrep finishes the season with a record of 14-10. Trailing … [Read more...] about UPrep’s season ends with loss in state quarterfinal
Lyons makes late run, clinches back-to-back regional berths
By PAUL GOTHAM BLOOMFIELD, N.Y. -- Little more than three minutes had elapsed in Wednesday's Class C regional qualifier at Bloomfield High School, and Lyons coach Dean Schott II had two starters on the bench. Senior point guard Mikey Briggs was sidelined with an injury. Sophomore big man JJ Johnson joined his teammate "on the pine" after picking up his second foul. … [Read more...] about Lyons makes late run, clinches back-to-back regional berths
Avon cruises into regional
By PAUL GOTHAM CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. -- Less than six minutes had elapsed in Tuesday's Class B regional qualifier at Canandaigua Academy and a pair of timeouts had already been used by the Mynderse Blue Devils. The stoppages in time did nothing in an effort to disrupt the offensive rhythm of Avon. Michael Rowland finished with a double-double, and Trevor Stroud, the … [Read more...] about Avon cruises into regional
Jack Leasure Shooting and Skills Camp Preview: Lyons and Byron-Bergen to battle for regional spot
By PAUL GOTHAM One team is looking to make its 11th trip to the state quarterfinals. The other seeks to clinch a program-first. Lyons and Byron-Bergen tip off Wednesday with a spot in the New York State Class C Far West Regional on the line. Here's the breakdown: LYONS LIONS (21-2/Section V Independent)vs. BYRON-BERGEN BEES (20-4/Genesee Region Division I)Wednesday, … [Read more...] about Jack Leasure Shooting and Skills Camp Preview: Lyons and Byron-Bergen to battle for regional spot