By JOHN LIKANJE Eric Hillsman led Bishop Kearney to the sectional semifinals. Mykel White guided Aquinas to the sectional quarterfinals. Andrew Eschner ushered Northstar Christian to its fourth sectional title in the last seven years. The pair of seniors and freshman forward were named the Players of the Year as announced by the Private/Parochial League coaches. White's … [Read more...] about Eschner, Hillsman and White earn Private-Parochial Player of the Year honors
Garwood, Hadley and Hintz named Private-Parochial Players of the Year
By JOHN LIKANJE Caydence Hadley finished sixth in the entire Rochester area in rebounding and was an integral cog of a Bishop Kearney core which advanced to the sectional semifinals. Audrey Hintz paced the division in scoring and ignited Our Lady Of Mercy to the semis as well. Alayna Garwood sparked Northstar Christian to the No. 2 seed in sectionals. The pair of senior … [Read more...] about Garwood, Hadley and Hintz named Private-Parochial Players of the Year
Freeman, Shears garner RCAC Player of the Year honors
By JOHN LIKANJE Sha’mere Freeman ignited Franklin to its best season in 11 years. Jaquan Shears led Monroe to its most single-season victories in program history. The pair of seniors were named the 2023 Players of the Year as announced by Rochester City Athletic Conference (RCAC) coaches. Freeman amassed 24.7 points, six rebounds, six assists and four steals per game to earn … [Read more...] about Freeman, Shears garner RCAC Player of the Year honors
Herman’s big half not enough as Canandaigua falls short in state final
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
More Mariah: Watkins’ big second half caps Webster Schroeder rally; Warriors win regionals, advance to state semifinals
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