By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Randy Mearns made a strong declaration in 2018, a statement that matched his new boss's vision for the new program but did not inspire any advance Memorial Day Weekend planning. The St. Bonaventure Bonnies, Mearns said, "can really build something special here." He went as far to tell The Intrepid that the program could one day win a national championship. … [Read more...] about Bonnies already contending for lacrosse title in “Wacky MAAC”
Infield is main attraction as Red Wings open season
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The left side of the Rochester Red Wings infield will be closely monitored by fans and Washington Nationals executives alike this summer. The Nationals released their minor league Opening Day rosters on Monday, with 2016 first round pick Carter Kieboom and fast-rising 20-year-old Luis García headlining Rochester's 33-man group. The third base-shortstop … [Read more...] about Infield is main attraction as Red Wings open season
Linton Brown commits to St. Bonaventure
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Linton Brown will be wearing the brown and white this fall. The Floridian committed to play for the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team on Sunday evening, Bona’s second pledge in three days. Brown, a 6-foot-5 junior college product who played two seasons at Indian River State College, was named the Florida College System Activities Association (FCSAA) … [Read more...] about Linton Brown commits to St. Bonaventure
McQuaid wins thriller, captures Class AA crown
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Bobby Bates didn't say a word, not out of anger or frustration but because he trusted the assistants who helped guide McQuaid this far to find the right words. The end of the third quarter had swung momentum in the Class AA final. First, Knights quarterback Joe Cairns was stopped short on a fourth down keeper that required a measurement. Two plays later, … [Read more...] about McQuaid wins thriller, captures Class AA crown
Canandaigua runs past East for 10th sectional title
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The Section V Class A Championship Game featured the type of ghastly, Rochesterian weather conditions- pellets of wintry mix morphing into snow showers as an unrelenting wind spurred the unseasonable cold- made for a ground-and-pound football contest. The Canandaigua Braves, powered by durable running back Dom Comella and a sturdy offensive line, embraced that … [Read more...] about Canandaigua runs past East for 10th sectional title