By JOHN LIKANJE Greece Athena senior Jagger Nucci contributed to a Trojans squad that nabbed the top spot in Class A1 last season and advanced to the sectional final. The 6-foot infielder doubled his extra-base hit total from two to four in 2019 (three doubles and a triple). Nucci collected 13 base knocks, crossed the plate 11 times and drove in five runs as well. The senior … [Read more...] about Nucci and Athena looked to build on success of 2019
Shaheem Ellis, Jr. and Edison finished strong
By JOHN LIKANJE Edison Tech junior Shaheem Ellis, Jr. led the Inventors to a seven-win improvement and the Class AA sectional quarterfinals as the No. 10 seed. The 5-foot-10 guard scored 282 points (12.8 PPG), shot 34 percent (90-of-266) from the field, 35 percent (38-of-110) from long range and 85 percent (56-of-66) from the free throw line. Ellis collected four rebounds, … [Read more...] about Shaheem Ellis, Jr. and Edison finished strong
Uebelacker and Spencerport look to continue climb
By NIC ROHLOFF Spencerport's Patrick Uebelacker averaged 15.3 points per game shooting 56.7 percent (135-of-238) from the field and 69.8 percent (60-of-86) from the free-throw line. Uebelacker led the Rangers in field goals made and free throws made. The junior made a jump from his sophomore season by increasing his shooting percentage by seven percent and doubling the … [Read more...] about Uebelacker and Spencerport look to continue climb
Breaking down James Harden’s postseason inefficiency
By JOHN LIKANJE On October 27, 2012, the Oklahoma City Thunder traded reigning Sixth Man of the Year James Harden to the Houston Rockets as part of a nine-player trade. In eight seasons with the Rockets, Harden has led the National Basketball Association (NBA) in assists once (2016-17), field goals made once (2018-19), three-pointers made twice (2017-2019), points scored three … [Read more...] about Breaking down James Harden’s postseason inefficiency
Section V stars raise $11,000 to Ronald McDonald House
By JOHN LIKANJE The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the cancellation of most sporting events, including the 35th annual Ronald McDonald House All-Star Basketball Games. The event was originally scheduled for March 28 at Rush-Henrietta High School with the girls tipping off at 1 p.m. and the boys at 3 p.m. Despite the unexpected circumstances, Section V was determined … [Read more...] about Section V stars raise $11,000 to Ronald McDonald House