Tim Irving

By TIM IRVING “We’re lucky,” says Brighton football coach Steve Lian when you ask him about his running game. The ground and pound Bruins ran over Webster Thomas on Friday, 38-0. Brighton ran for 347 yards and four touchdowns and added two defensive returns in the victory. “We’ve got an extremely well-coached offensive line, a special offensive tackle in Alex … [Read more...] about Brighton speeds past Webster Thomas to improve to 2-0

By TIM IRVING When Rush-Henrietta junior Jayden Scott took a hand-off on the first play from scrimmage 70 yards for a touchdown, it looked like it might be an easy day for the Royal Comets against Fairport. Instead, the Royal Comets had to hold off a Red Raiders rally and won 27-24 in the football season opener for both teams. Scott, a four-time defending Section V … [Read more...] about Rush-Henrietta holds off Fairport rally

By TIM IRVING Greece Athena senior Nick Marciano doesn’t say much, he doesn’t need to. Trojan’s coach Mike Husdan showed his faith in him, “He’s solid, he works hard, he doesn’t say a word, just gets the job done.” Husdan left Marciano in single coverage against East’s Todd Gillam and the senior broke up a potential game-tying touchdown to leave Athena with a 13-7 … [Read more...] about Athena’s defense stops East’s comeback attempt in season-opener

By TIM IRVING No. 2 seed Gates-Chili knocked off McQuaid Jesuit and Aquinas Institute before outlasting Monroe County Division I rival Victor in overtime to claim the 2021 Section V Class AA crown. Circumstances surrounding COVID-19 prevented Section V from selecting all-tournament teams. This is the 2021 Pickin' Splinters Class AA Boys' All-Tournament Team. Phil … [Read more...] about Section V Class AA Boys’ All-Tournament Team 2021

By TIM IRVING The East Rochester girls compiled three double-digit wins in rolling to their first sectional title in 29 years. Circumstances surrounding COVID-19 prevented Section V from selecting all-tournament teams. This is the 2021 Pickin' Splinters Class C1 Girls' All-Tournament Team. Sarina McDowell, Avon Sophomore center scored 51 points and grabbed 26 … [Read more...] about Section V Class C1 Girls’ All-Tournament Team 202