By MIKE DeSANTO Slotted behind seniors Anthony Roides and Josh Van Bramer in the Fairport rotation, Jake Conklin posted a 2.46 ERA in 31 1/3 innings in 2019. Conklin ranked second on the staff in batters faced (151) and earned runs allowed (11). He was third in appearances (eight) and strikeouts (22) as well. Conklin's 19 walks allowed translated to a 1.15 strikeout-to-walk … [Read more...] about The Fairport Ace who never had his chance: Jake Conklin
Section V Boys’ Basketball Finals Preview: Class D2
After blowouts, nail-biters and the spoiling of a magical run, No.1 meets No. 3 in the finals of the Section V Class D2 Boys' Basketball sectional tournament. The matchup is set to take place at Blue Cross Arena on Saturday at 1 PM. Here’s the breakdown: No. 1 ELBA (19-3/Genesee Region Division II) vs. No. 3 PRATTSBURGH (17-5/Steuben County) When: 1 PM Saturday, Blue Cross … [Read more...] about Section V Boys’ Basketball Finals Preview: Class D2
Section V Playoff Preview: Boys’ Basketball Class D1
The Section V Class D1 boys' basketball playoffs open Tuesday night with five games. Quarterfinal games follow Friday, February 28 with semifinal games scheduled for Monday, March 2. The championship game will be held on Saturday, March 7 at the Blue Cross Arena. No. 1 seed AVOCA TIGERS (Steuben County) Record: 19-1 Coach: Michael Stowe Streak: Won 19 Scoring offense: … [Read more...] about Section V Playoff Preview: Boys’ Basketball Class D1
Section V Playoff Preview: Boys’ Basketball Class D2
The Section V Class D2 boys basketball playoffs open Wednesday night with five games. Quarterfinal games follow Saturday, February 29 with semifinal games scheduled for Tuesday, March 3. The championship game will be held on Saturday, March 7 at the Blue Cross Arena. No. 1 seed ELBA LANCERS (Genesee Region Division II) Record: 17-3 Coach: Ciaci Zambito Streak: Won 7 Scoring … [Read more...] about Section V Playoff Preview: Boys’ Basketball Class D2
Semifinal Preview: Class D1 Boys Soccer
By MIKE DESANTO The 2019 Class D1 semifinals will see a battle of two Eagles and the rematch of 2018's Class D state qualifier, featuring both of Section V's state-ranked teams in the class. Here's the breakdown: No. 1 seed FILLMORE EAGLES (15-1-1/Allegany County Division I) vs. No. 4 seed KENDALL EAGLES (8-6-2/Genesee Region) How they got here: Fillmore (No. 5 NYSSWA) … [Read more...] about Semifinal Preview: Class D1 Boys Soccer