By TIM IRVING “We were planning on not playing with her but she returned to practice two days ago.” Bishop Kearney head coach Kevan Sheppard figured Sectional MVP Aniya Rowe wouldn’t be a factor against Lancaster in the Class AA Far West Regional at Rush-Henrietta but the sophomore fought off illness to score 13 first half points and lead the Kings to a 64-55 victory and … [Read more...] about Goodes too good as Bishop Kearney advances to state semifinals
East Rochester’s second quarter run tops Pavilion in Class C Girls
By TIM IRVING East Rochester’s girls basketball team graduated their only true center last year when Zoe Zutes moved on to SUNY Brockport. So, matched up with Pavilion’s 6-foot-2 junior Lauren Kingsley, the Bombers had some figuring out to do. “The big girls are a challenge because they’ve got a high-low game, “ East Rochester coach Mark Florack said. “Credit to their … [Read more...] about East Rochester’s second quarter run tops Pavilion in Class C Girls
Bishop Kearney outlasts Fairport for fourth Class AA title
SEE MORE PHOTOS BY DENNIS JOYCE HERE By TIM IRVING Bishop Kearney’s girls basketball team’s quest to win the Sectional Class AA title began last year after a loss to Penfield in the finals. “All of these girls told all the seniors from last year’s team we’re gonna win it next year, we’re taking it back, they took it personally,” coach Kevan Sheppard said after the … [Read more...] about Bishop Kearney outlasts Fairport for fourth Class AA title
Lewis scores 34 points, leads East Rochester to repeat Class C1 titles
By TIM IRVING East Rochester’s girls basketball team won the 2021 Class C1 girls basketball title on their home floor, something that may never be done again. And yet, there was still something missing. The opportunity to make a State run. They took the first step, beating Alexander 61-37 behind their only senior, Sam Lewis, who scored 34 points, 17 in each half, to … [Read more...] about Lewis scores 34 points, leads East Rochester to repeat Class C1 titles
Waterloo remains unbeaten en route to Class B1 championship
By TIM IRVING In the Class B1 girls' basketball final, top seed Waterloo found themselves giving up a 9-0 run to second seeded Hornell and trailed 13-12. Indians senior Giavanna White-Principio, and her teammates heard something that spurred a 29-0 run and Waterloo cruised to their second straight Section V title, 59-38 over the Red Raiders. “Coach always gives that … [Read more...] about Waterloo remains unbeaten en route to Class B1 championship