By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Brody Vance scored 12 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, but it wasn't enough as Andover-Whitesville (21-3) fell to Section VI champion Clymer (17-6), 63-49 in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Class D quarterfinals, Friday at Buffalo State College. With the defeat, Andover-Whitesville's season … [Read more...] about Late rally falls short; Andover-Whitesville’s season ends in state quarterfinal
Fresh from sick bay, Mercy beats Lake Shore to secure spot in state quarterfinals
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- When Tom McDonough went to sleep on Tuesday, he wasn't sure what his lineup would look like the next night. Over the previous 24 hours or so, the Our Lady of Mercy coach received a series of text messages from players and parents all mentioning flu and cold symptoms: high fever and upset stomach to name a couple. Instead of their … [Read more...] about Fresh from sick bay, Mercy beats Lake Shore to secure spot in state quarterfinals
Bree and Panek lead; Waterloo returns to the state quarterfinals
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. — For what was the span of about six possessions Wednesday evening, the Waterloo girls’ basketball team looked out of sync. A trio of second-chance baskets along with a couple turnovers starting late in the first quarter into the second and the Tigers found themselves clinging to a four-point lead. Waterloo, though, squashed any chance of … [Read more...] about Bree and Panek lead; Waterloo returns to the state quarterfinals
Penfield gets redemption, moves on to state tournament
By PAUL GOTHAM HENRIETTA, N.Y. -- Jason Ellis hasn't let the memory fade. Moments after Penfield boys' basketball clinched a spot in the state quarterfinals, the 11th-year coach was talking about how last season came to an end for his Patriots. "This was the game we lost last year," Ellis said after Penfield (22-1) dispatched of Pittsford Mendon (22-2), 63-48 in the NYS … [Read more...] about Penfield gets redemption, moves on to state tournament
Schroeder holds off late push to clinch spot in state quarterfinals
Warriors to make second trip to regionals in four years. By PAUL GOTHAM HENRIETTA, N.Y. — Less than two minutes remained in Tuesday’s Class AA state qualifier. A nine-point lead had been reduced to four. Webster Schroeder’s Warriors were in search of a bucket, any bucket. A full-court press from the Canandaigua Gray Wolves had forced seven turnovers over eight … [Read more...] about Schroeder holds off late push to clinch spot in state quarterfinals