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By JOHN LIKANJE Mya Herman unloaded all 22 of her points in the second half, but her eruption wasn't enough as Canandaigua's late rally fell short in a 61-51 setback to Walter Panas (I) in the New York State Public High Schools Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) class A final. After garnering a team-high 14 points in each of the Braves' first two state tournament contests, the … [Read more...] about Herman’s big half not enough as Canandaigua falls short in state final

By JOHN LIKANJE After winning the program's first sectional title in 47 years last Saturday, Webster Schroeder head coach Codi Mrozek explained how her squad is having fun and enjoying the moment. One week later, the second-year coach and her players extended their fun and enjoyable season one more game thanks to their captain, Mariah Watkins. Watkins exploded for 22 of her … [Read more...] about More Mariah: Watkins’ big second half caps Webster Schroeder rally; Warriors win regionals, advance to state semifinals

Class A PITTSFORD SUTHERLAND (16-8) 51 IRONDEQUOIT (20-4) 69 Cardon decided it was time to ditch the shirt and tie ensemble he has worn for his 37 years on the sideline in favor of an Irondequoit basketball quarter zip pullover.  This decision has continued to pay dividends as the Eagles raced out to a 13-2 first quarter lead and never trailed in a 69-51 victory over Pittsford … [Read more...] about Robb Delisanti APG/American Portfolios Wednesday Boys’ Basketball Wrap: Foster leads Newark to regionals

One team is seeking its ninth regionals appearance in program history. The other is looking for its fourth state quarterfinals appearance. Section V Class B1 champion Newark and Class B2 champion Wellsville will meet Wednesday to decide a spot in the 2023 New York State Far West Class B Regional. Here’s the breakdown: Class B1 champion NEWARK REDS (19-4/Finger Lakes East) vs. … [Read more...] about Jack Leasure Shooting and Skills Camp Regional Qualifier Preview: Newark and Wellsville meet for spot in state quarterfinals

By JOHN LIKANJE Webster Schroeder knocked down 11 three-pointers and held Penfield to single-digit points in two of four quarters in a 58-46 victory to win the 2023 Section V class AA title at Rush-Henrietta High School. It's the Warriors' second sectional title in program history and first since 1976 when they won the Class A championship. "We laugh and say that the first … [Read more...] about Three-and-D: Webster Schroeder wins first sectional title in 47 years