By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The Pittsford Panthers had several opportunities to close the gap in Friday's Section V Class AA football semifinal, but getting the ball back on a muffed punt may have been the biggest. McQuaid dropped and lost the punt around midfield with 10:36 left in the game. The Jesuit Knights' formidable offense did not score in the third quarter and the defense was … [Read more...] about Second-half shutout leads McQuaid to Class AA final
Takeaways: Bonnies find bearings in exhibition rout
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Alejandro Vasquez offered the most accurate representation of St. Bonaventure's newcomers' collective performance during Wednesday night's 90-45 exhibition win over Alfred. The Queens, N.Y. native got the start in his first appearance in front of the Reilly Center faithful and fired away, leading the Bonnies with six shot attempts in the first half. He … [Read more...] about Takeaways: Bonnies find bearings in exhibition rout
McGlade: A-10 is “set up for greatness”
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- Atlantic 10 commissioner Bernadette McGlade is entering her 12th year overseeing the conference and her second season in another dream role: a member of the NCAA men's basketball selection committee. As much as McGlade enjoys deliberating in the room on Selection Sunday as the NCAA Tournament's field of 68 is decided, however, she hopes to … [Read more...] about McGlade: A-10 is “set up for greatness”
Eastridge survives Brighton upset bid to advance to semifinals
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO With fewer than two minutes to play and his team's unblemished season in unexpected limbo, Eastridge coach Jasson Jobson remained confident. "Plenty of time!" Jobson yelled to his offensive unit, which faced a 35-32 deficit to Brighton with the scoreboard reading 1:55 in the opening round of the Section V Class A playoffs. "We have plenty of time!" Kick … [Read more...] about Eastridge survives Brighton upset bid to advance to semifinals
St. Bonaventure picked fifth in Atlantic 10 preseason poll; Lofton, Osunniyi earn awards
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- St. Bonaventure men's basketball coach Mark Schmidt didn't know where his Bonnies were picked in the Atlantic 10 preseason poll before he began speaking to the media at the Barclays Center on Thursday afternoon. He didn't have a chance to catch a full glimpse of the ranking and awards until he was slid the A-10's official release from across … [Read more...] about St. Bonaventure picked fifth in Atlantic 10 preseason poll; Lofton, Osunniyi earn awards