By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The Avon Braves' road to the program's first sectional championship since 2009 began with an admonition from coach Rob Fries over the spring and summer months. "In spring league (Fries) was getting on us about how, we're not good, we don't have chemistry," Zach Colvin recalled, beaming. "But in summer league we got it and I was feeling really good about it at … [Read more...] about Avon shines in third quarter for Class B2 crown
Double-bye on the line as Bonnies visit Saint Louis
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO And now, we see if the St. Bonaventure Bonnies can avoid meeting expectations. The Bonnies’ fifth place ranking in the team losing two cornerstone starters and featuring just one upperclassman with experience Atlantic 10 preseason poll was logical, maybe even a bit high, for a talented but young in a Bona uniform. A 4-0 start to league play, albeit against … [Read more...] about Double-bye on the line as Bonnies visit Saint Louis
Three-peat complete: Lyons outlasts Perry to claim Class C2
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO When Dean Schott II gathered his Lyons Lions during the final timeout of Friday's Class C2 final, he didn't want the prospect of missing the front end of a one-and-one to cross Ahmir James's mind. The Lions prepared for made free throws and the set defense that would follow to prevent Perry from tying the game on a three-pointer. The Lions' best-case … [Read more...] about Three-peat complete: Lyons outlasts Perry to claim Class C2
Bonnies dispatch Hawks in home finale, maintain double-bye destiny
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO ST. BONAVENTURE -- Meet the new Bonnies, same as the old (2018-19) Bonnies. Just like last season, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team is a victory over the Saint Louis Billikens away from receiving a double-bye to the quarterfinals of next week’s Atlantic 10 Tournament. First, however, came the home half of the season series against St. … [Read more...] about Bonnies dispatch Hawks in home finale, maintain double-bye destiny
Irondequoit defense, Paige’s 27 land place in Class A final
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Alahna Paige fired off a fist pump and exclaimed in her teammates' direction, the significance of the 9-0 run Irondequoit was on not lost on the senior guard. Offense was at a premium all night on Tuesday, highlighted by the Eagles' six-point third quarter that saw them go 5:40 without a field goal. Despite scoring its fewest points since a Jan. 4 victory … [Read more...] about Irondequoit defense, Paige’s 27 land place in Class A final