By TIM IRVING Gates Chili boys basketball team lost their final two regular season games, the second one, after giving up a 12-point lead with five minutes to play against Rush-Henrietta. That loss knocked the Spartans out of the number one seed. “That loss was the best thing that could’ve happened to us, it catapulted us in the semifinals and it helped us again tonight,” … [Read more...] about ‘Blue Collar’ Spartans Outlast Victor for Class AA Championship
Defense leads East Rochester to first girls basketball sectional title in 29 years
By TIM IRVING East Rochester’s girls basketball team used 21 steals and allowed just three Avon players to score in winning the Class C1 Championship, 54-26. Junior guard Sam Lewis leading the way with 14 points, 11 rebounds and five steals for the Bombers. Right off the opening tip, Lewis made a lay-up to set the tone. Zoe Zutes made two baskets inside before getting … [Read more...] about Defense leads East Rochester to first girls basketball sectional title in 29 years
Third quarter run leads Victor past Rush-Henrietta and into Class AA final
By TIM IRVING Class AA number one seed Victor went on a 15-2 run to end the third quarter and stopped fourth-seed Rush-Henrietta, 67-49 and advanced to host the Class AA Final on Saturday. Chase Dickens led the run with three three-pointers on his way to a game-high 19 points. The Blue Devils got out to a 10-4 lead before the Royal Comets ran off seven straight points … [Read more...] about Third quarter run leads Victor past Rush-Henrietta and into Class AA final
Zutes’ triple-double leads East Rochester to the Class C1 Final
By TIM IRVING East Rochester senior Zoe Zutes wasn’t always a great shot blocker. “I used to foul out all the time. I think I realized how valuable I was and that I’d rather player her straight up than have her on the free throw line and me on the bench.” Zutes was the most valuable player for the Bombers in a 63-34 victory over Alexander in the Class C1 semifinals, … [Read more...] about Zutes’ triple-double leads East Rochester to the Class C1 Final
Rush-Henrietta streaks past Webster Schroeder in AA Quarterfinals
By TIM IRVING Fourth-seeded Rush-Henrietta started their Class AA Sectional game against fifth-seeded Webster Schroeder on a 13-0 run and won 71-57 to advance to Thursday’s semifinals. The Royal Comets had five players in double figures, led by Mason Giorgione with 18 points. “It’s what we are and that’s what we have to do to win because we can’t win with just one … [Read more...] about Rush-Henrietta streaks past Webster Schroeder in AA Quarterfinals