By NIC ROHLOFF Cary VanNewkirk paced the offense of a Honeoye Falls-Lima squad which won 14 games and finished as the top seed in Class A2. The 6-foot senior collected 24 hits in 65 at-bats (.369 batting average) last season, including six doubles, three triples and three home runs. VanNewkirk led the Cougars in RBI (27) and was third in runs scored (21). He posted a .414 … [Read more...] about Cary VanNewkirk provided HF-L’s power
U of R coach Reina continues to nurture coaching tree
By JOHN LIKANJE University of Rochester (U of R) head coach Joe Reina's coaching tree spans from Cambridge, Massachusetts down to Richmond, Virginia. His multitude of connections within the industry have aided eight of his former Rochester apprentices to seven different programs on the East Coast. Reina's proteges are David Brust (Monroe Community College), Blayne Fuke … [Read more...] about U of R coach Reina continues to nurture coaching tree
UPrep’s Ross commits to Niagara County Community College
By JOHN LIKANJE UPrep senior Kayshawn Ross will continue his basketball career at the collegiate level. The 6-foot-3 forward committed to Niagara County Community College on Thursday. Happy to announce All-Greater Rochester Team @RossKayshawn has Committed to the Wolf Pack! And will attend @NiagaraCCC pic.twitter.com/w7TTkKyx3d — Niagara CCC Basketball (@niagaracccMBB) June … [Read more...] about UPrep’s Ross commits to Niagara County Community College
Quinton Rose and Isaiah Stewart to host ‘Don’t Shut Up and Dribble’ event
By JOHN LIKANJE Section V basketball alumni Quinton Rose and Isaiah Stewart are inviting all basketball players from the Rochester area to their "Don't Shut Up and Dribble" event. #DontShutUpAndDribble ???????? pic.twitter.com/J8sEy6E4Vl — IsaiahStewart.II (@Dreamville_33) June 26, 2020 The event is scheduled for July 6th at 6 p.m. at the Edgerton R. Center basketball … [Read more...] about Quinton Rose and Isaiah Stewart to host ‘Don’t Shut Up and Dribble’ event
This Date in Red Wings History: Billy Short records shutout, fourth straight win
By IAIN HIGGINS June 26, 1965 MLB journeyman and future International League Hall of Fame pitcher Billy Short was Rochester’s lifeblood that Saturday night. He blanked the Atlanta Crackers on the mound and finished his 22nd scoreless inning, completed his fifth game in a row and picked up his fourth straight win, a 2-0 victory, in front of a crowd of 1,340. Short gave … [Read more...] about This Date in Red Wings History: Billy Short records shutout, fourth straight win