By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Replacing a two-time sectional champion quarterback is an arduous task. When Joe Cairns graduated from McQuaid Jesuit, the Knights needed a new leader. Senior John Mahar spent last season preparing for the opportunity. Mahar spent Friday night throwing for 300 yards and four touchdowns, completing 75 percent of his passes and driving McQuaid to a third … [Read more...] about Mahar throws for 300 yards, four touchdowns in McQuaid’s road win over Victor
RIT women’s hockey enters Year 2 with Brown at helm
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The CHA women’s hockey conference is one of the most challenging leagues in the nation, especially for a rebuilding program. Neither of the top seeds in last year’s league tournament, who earned byes to the semifinal round, made the title game despite No. 1 seed Penn State losing just two contests all regular season. Four of the conference’s six teams … [Read more...] about RIT women’s hockey enters Year 2 with Brown at helm
Marchese thrilled to captain young Tigers in final RIT go-around
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Jordan Marchese didn’t feel her fourth year at Rochester Institute of Technology provided a satisfying conclusion to her college experience. The Tigers played a shortened 16-game season after previously facing a cancellation. Marchese’s family in Mississauga, Ontario couldn’t attend games, nor could any spectators. Marchese eagerly took advantage of the … [Read more...] about Marchese thrilled to captain young Tigers in final RIT go-around
Thundering Herd: Bisons score 20 on Red Wings Wednesday night
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Steven Fuentes’s throw took Mike Ford off first base and into an inadvertent tackle from 6-foot-5, 240-pound runner Gregory Polanco. Ford somersaulted from the impact while Polanco attended to his wrist, wincing. Cavan Biggio, meanwhile, took advantage of the miscue and crossed home plate. Of the 20 runs the Buffalo Bisons posted on Wednesday night, that … [Read more...] about Thundering Herd: Bisons score 20 on Red Wings Wednesday night
Noll and Read homers not enough for Red Wings to beat Buffalo
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Gregory Polanco took an extended look at his handiwork before breaking into a deliberate home run trot, fist-pumping to his team’s bullpen as he rounded third base. Kevin Smith’s two-out walk kept Buffalo at bat in the eighth inning of a tie game. Polanco’s line drive to left recovered the lead they’d lost two frames earlier. The Rochester Red Wings slugged … [Read more...] about Noll and Read homers not enough for Red Wings to beat Buffalo