By IAIN HIGGINS Sam Velletri anchored the lineup of a Brockport squad which won eight games and advanced to the Class A1 sectional quarterfinals as the No. 8 seed. The 6-foot senior recorded 26 hits in 72 at-bats (.361 batting average) in 2019, including seven doubles and a triple. Velletri's batting average, base knocks and doubles all paced the Blue Devils. He led the team … [Read more...] about Sam Velletri produced from the middle of Brockport’s lineup
Kevyn Adams replaces Jason Botterill as Buffalo Sabres GM
By IAIN HIGGINS Weeks after Buffalo Sabres owners Kim and Terry Pegula publicly backed General Manager Jason Botterill for another season, an announcement was made this morning confirming his firing. The news contradicted what the Pegulas had previously posited for Botterill's future with the organization. In an interview with the Associated Press in May, Kim Pegula … [Read more...] about Kevyn Adams replaces Jason Botterill as Buffalo Sabres GM
Angel Silva starred as a two-way player at East High
By IAIN HIGGINS Angel Silva emerged as a two-way threat for an East High squad which tallied 13 victories, won the Rochester City Athletic Conference (RCAC) title and advanced to the sectional semifinals as the No. 2 seed last season. On the mound, the 5-foot-7 senior posted a 5-4 record and led the rotation in complete games (three), innings (58 1/3) and strikeouts (59). … [Read more...] about Angel Silva starred as a two-way player at East High
Jason Story became Hilton’s offensive backbone
By IAIN HIGGINS Jason Story's plate production boosted Hilton to nine victories and a sectional semifinals berth as the No. 4 seed in Class AA. The 5-foot-11 senior hit .318 (21-of-66) in 2019, including two doubles and a triple. Story's batting average and base knocks were team highs. He also paced the Cadets in singles (18) and tied with Kyle Douglas in batting average with … [Read more...] about Jason Story became Hilton’s offensive backbone
Frankie Fernandes was poised to lead Irondequoit in 2020
By IAIN HIGGINS Frankie Fernandes was a big addition to an Irondequoit squad which compiled a 16-5 record and advanced to the 2019 Class A1 sectional semifinals as the No. 2 seed. The senior infielder hit .339 (21-of-62) in 2019, including three doubles and a home run. Fernandes scored six runs and collected 12 RBI. The senior switch-hitter produced 12 walks and a .440 … [Read more...] about Frankie Fernandes was poised to lead Irondequoit in 2020