BRIGHTON 7WESTLAKE (I) 4Brighton used a three-run sixth inning to pull away for its second win of the season. Wes Sturrup reached base in all four at-bats, including an RBI double in the top of the sixth. Sturrup also started on the mound and went 3.1 innings allowing two hits and an earned run alongside three strikeouts. Grady Hopkin relieved Sturrup, striking out five over … [Read more...] about Fusion Digital Tuesday Baseball Wrap: Four Section V teams deliver walk-offs; Schalberg drives in four for Victor
Rochester native Williams signs with NBA’s Trail Blazers
By PATRICK WALSH Jeenathan Williams (UPrep) is getting his chance to break into the NBA, signing a two-year deal to join the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday. Williams, a Rochester native, spent his college career at Buffalo, before joining the NBA G League's Salt Lake City Stars after going undrafted in the 2022 NBA draft. He has averaged 14.4 points in G League … [Read more...] about Rochester native Williams signs with NBA’s Trail Blazers
Clar shines, Victor boys’ basketball advances to first state final in program history
By PATRICK WALSH Garrett Clar scored eight of his 19 points in the first quarter, as Victor used a 10-0 run to begin the game and eventually advanced to the NYS final on Saturday, beating Brentwood (XI) 56-41. Clar converted eight layups and one three in the winning effort. Cam Ryan followed Clar up with 16 points of his own via three layups, one three-pointer and seven … [Read more...] about Clar shines, Victor boys’ basketball advances to first state final in program history
West Virginia falls in Round of 64
By PATRICK WALSH Kedrian Johnson had a career-high 27 points including 10 straight points after a Tre Mitchell free throw to start the second half, but it wasn't enough as West Virginia fell to Maryland 67-65 in the Round of 64 on Thursday. Jim Nantz called it "a game of runs" and that was exactly the difference maker in the game. West Virginia got off to a hot start … [Read more...] about West Virginia falls in Round of 64
Jack Leasure Shooting and Skills Camp State Semifinal Preview: Pairings set for Boys’ Basketball
For the second time since New York State expanded its Boys' Basketball championships in 2004 to five classifications, Section V will send four teams to the semifinals. One squad is looking to repeat, while two others go for a first title in program history. Another school will have a chance for a second championship. Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls is the setting this Friday … [Read more...] about Jack Leasure Shooting and Skills Camp State Semifinal Preview: Pairings set for Boys’ Basketball