By BILL COLLMER CANISTEO -- There’s a youth movement taking place with the girls' basketball program at Canisteo-Greenwood that has locals excited about the future. This past season Canisteo-Greenwood won their first 14 games before suffering a setback at the hands of sectional finalist Fillmore in the Dan Barkley Showcase at Alfred-State College. In the Steuben County League … [Read more...] about Youth movement at Canisteo-Greenwood
Private-Parochial announces 2020 Athletes of the Year
By JOHN LIKANJE The Private-Parochial League honored 23 student-athletes from 11 schools during the 17th annual Athletes of the Year Luncheon. Athletic directors from the league started the function in 2004 with the purpose of honoring senior athletes and rewarding them for their commitment to athletics. "On behalf of all the athletic directors, congratulations to all the … [Read more...] about Private-Parochial announces 2020 Athletes of the Year
Versatile Canton provided leadership for Odyssey
By JOHN LIKANJE Greece Odyssey senior Korey Canton increased his batting average, runs scored, hits total and RBI last season. The SUNY Fredonia commit went 20-of-57 (.351 batting average) from the dish with eight RBI. Seven of the 20 hits accounted for extra bases (six doubles and a triple). Canton scored 11 runs and stole a pair of bases last year as well. With seven seven … [Read more...] about Versatile Canton provided leadership for Odyssey
Batavia’s Siverling will step into larger role next season
By NIC ROHLOFF Stone Siverling averaged 9.5 points per game this year for the Batavia Blue Devils. The junior shot 46.9 percent (69-of-147) from the field, 31.6 percent (6-of-19) from three, and 68 percent (34-of-50) from the free-throw line. The 6-foot-2-inch forward helped all over the floor for the 14-7 Blue Devils. Siverling averaged 8.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.0 … [Read more...] about Batavia’s Siverling will step into larger role next season
Vigneri solidified Canandaigua’s infield
By JOHN LIKANJE Canandaigua senior Seth Vigneri was part of the core of a Braves squad that won their fourth consecutive sectional title and the NYS Far West Regionals. The 5-foot-10 catcher hit .364 (28-of-77) in 2019 including nine extra-base hits (three doubles, three triples and three home runs). Vigneri scored nine runs and collected 12 RBI. In six postseason games, … [Read more...] about Vigneri solidified Canandaigua’s infield