By JOHN LIKANJE Justin Morales paced the Leadership Academy Lions in every offensive statistical category this season. The senior was named the Player of the Year as announced by the Rochester City Athletic Conference (RCAC). Morales compiled a .566 batting average in 17 games for the Lions. The senior also hit one home run, three triples, nine doubles, stole 18 bases, had … [Read more...] about Justin Morales named RCAC Player of the Year
ICBL Monday Wrap: Moffat strikes out 11; Wings relievers close out Lake Monsters
FLYIN' FISH 4 MONARCHS 1 Donovan Moffat (St. Bonaventure University) fanned 11 batters - six looking and five swinging - in six innings of work to earn the victory for the Flyin' Fish (6-2). The senior pitcher allowed one run, four hits and two walks. Moffat retired six of the first seven batters he faced. The senior left-hander struck out a hitter in every inning he pitched … [Read more...] about ICBL Monday Wrap: Moffat strikes out 11; Wings relievers close out Lake Monsters
Ben Beauchamp thrives on emotion and leadership in McQuaid’s redemption
By JOHN LIKANJE ENDICOTT, N.Y. - During McQuaid's 5-0 victory over Shenendehowa in the NYSPHSAA Class AA final, senior catcher Ben Beauchamp screamed, "Two strikes!" every time he received a pitch and the umpire called strike two. "One of the reasons I do it is because with two strikes, coach (Tony Fuller) tells our players to make a two-strike adjustment," Beauchamp … [Read more...] about Ben Beauchamp thrives on emotion and leadership in McQuaid’s redemption
Gananda battles, but watches historic run end in state semifinals
By JOHN LIKANJE BINGHAMTON, N.Y. - In January, Bill McClare was unsure as to whether he would have a team to coach from March until June. Five months later, the Gananda head coach and his squad found themselves participating in the state semifinals in Binghamton. "Our senior class carried us to this spot, where we are right now," coach McClare said. "I wouldn't say we … [Read more...] about Gananda battles, but watches historic run end in state semifinals
Three Section V teams set to compete in the NYSPHSAA semifinals on Friday
Three Section V teams won their Far West Regional game on Saturday. Now, they will be competing for a state title this upcoming weekend. Here is the breakdown of each NYSPHSAA semifinal contest: CLASS AA MCQUAID (22-2/Independent) vs. SUFFERN (22-5-1/Conference 1-C) 2:00 PM at BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY How they got here: McQuaid beat Fairport (1-0), Hilton (5-2) and Penfield … [Read more...] about Three Section V teams set to compete in the NYSPHSAA semifinals on Friday