Patrick Walsh

One squad is coming off its fourth sectional title in the past five seasons. Another is making its second regional appearance in program history. For the second time in three years, Avon and Salamanca clash in the New York State Far West Regional. Here's the breakdown: AVON BRAVES (23-1/Livingston County Division II)vs.SALAMANCA WARRIORS (19-5 / Chautauqua-Cattaraugus … [Read more...] about Jack Leasure Shooting and Skills Camp Regional Preview: Avon, Salamanca to match-up in Boys’ Class B Far West Regional

For the second time in as many years, Lyons and Randolph will clash in the Boys' Class C Far West Regional. One team is the defending state champion. Another is making its 12th trip to regionals. Here's the breakdown: LYONS LIONS (22-2 / Wayne County)vs.RANDOLPH CARDINALS (21-2 / Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association)Friday, Buffalo State, 6:30 p.m. How they arrived … [Read more...] about Jack Leasure Shooting and Skills Camp Regional Preview: Lyons, Randolph to meet in rematch of 2023 Boys’ Class C Far West Regional

One squad looks to continue its quest for a third straight NYS title. Another is making its sixth regional appearance since 2004. Steuben County meets Chautauqua Cattaraugus Athletic Association in the Boys' Class D Far West Regional. Here's the breakdown: AVOCA-PRATTSBURGH TITANS (14-9 / Steuben County)vs.PINE VALLEY PANTHERS (11-11 / Chautauqua Cattaraugus Athletic … [Read more...] about Jack Leasure Shooting and Skills Camp Regional Preview: Avoca-Prattsburgh, Pine Valley set to matchup in Boys’ Class D Far West Regional

CLASS C1No. 4 EAST ROCHESTER (17-7) 39No. 2 BLOOMFIELD (22-2) 49The Bloomfield Bombers lead that was once 20 had been cut to just five with 2:24 to play in the fourth quarter until tournament MVP Annie Dodge stepped up and drilled a three-pointer to put the game out of reach and clinch the first title for Bloomfield since 2007. The No. 2 Bombers ultimately knocked off No. 4 … [Read more...] about West Herr Friday Girls’ Basketball Wrap: Crespo powers Dundee/Bradford to C2 title; Bloomfield ends 17-year sectional title drought

CLASS AAANo. 4 UPREP (14-9) 83No. 3 FRANKLIN (15-7) 65 CLASS B1No. 2 MYNDERSE (15-8) 68No. 1 HORNELL (19-4) 59Second-seeded Mynderse Academy got double-digit scoring production from four of its starters and held off a late rally by top-seeded Hornell to take the 2024 Section V B1 Boys’ Basketball title, 68-59 at Blue Cross Arena on Friday night.  It was the first title for … [Read more...] about Robb Delisanti APG/American Portfolios Friday Boys’ Basketball Wrap: Stroud catapults Avon in B2 final; Mynderse wins first title since 2017