By PAUL GOTHAM BATAVIA, N.Y. -- Sammy Conte is only a ninth-grader, but he has already established himself as an old hand when it comes to delivering in late-game situations. The Kendall third baseman, who provided the game winner in the Eagles' semifinal victory over Oakfield-Alabama, was at it again, Tuesday night. This time he helped clinch the program's second … [Read more...] about Conte’s walk-off sends Kendall to state quarterfinal
Bloomfield uses big sixth to clinch return to state quarterfinals
By PAUL GOTHAM LIVONIA, N.Y. — Calla McCombs nearly broke into a home run trot before she realized her celebration was a little premature. It didn’t matter, though, the junior catcher and her Bloomfield teammates took another step Monday night toward their ultimate goal. McCombs highlighted a four-run sixth inning with an RBI double, and the Bombers went on to defeat … [Read more...] about Bloomfield uses big sixth to clinch return to state quarterfinals
Barbulean, Forney lead Mendon to Class A title
By PAUL GOTHAM BATAVIA, N.Y. — Tournament MVP Cameron Barbulean struck out 16 and hurled a three-hitter to lead top-seeded Pittsford Mendon (17-6) to the 2025 Section V Class A title with a 7-1 victory No. 7 Eastridge (14-10), Sunday at Dwyer Stadium. The senior left-hander retired the side on strikes in each of the first four innings and improved to 5-2 on the … [Read more...] about Barbulean, Forney lead Mendon to Class A title
Braun leads Kendall to C2 title
By PAUL GOTHAM LIVONIA, N.Y. -- Kendall baseball had waited more than two decades for a sectional title, so what was a few more hours. Leading 5-0 when rain caused the suspension of play Friday night at Dwyer Stadium in Batavia, the Eagles made sure to keep their momentum when the contest resumed on Saturday. And Tournament MVP Gavin Braun didn't allow Genesee … [Read more...] about Braun leads Kendall to C2 title
Championship Schedule: Baseball
By PAUL GOTHAM As it has for much of the season, weather will play a role in Section V Baseball schedule this weekend. The Class A title game, between Pittsford Mendon and Eastridge, originally scheduled for Saturday (5/31) has been moved to Sunday (6/1). A 10 a.m. first pitch is planned at Dwyer Stadium. The Class C2 game, suspended in the top of third Friday night, … [Read more...] about Championship Schedule: Baseball