By PAUL CIFONELLI SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- When Bishop Grimes scored 11 straight points to cut a Fairport lead to 29-28, senior Stefan Milinkovic knew his team needed to end the run and regain control of the game. The response by his team was enough to do just that and lead to a dominant second half that ended in a 72-50 win for the Red Raiders. "I was just telling them we need to … [Read more...] about Fairport survives early comeback attempt; finish MTAG Tournament 1-1
Fairport girls fall to Norwich in consolation game
By PAUL CIFONELLI SYRACUSE, N.Y. - At the end of the first quarter, the Fairport girls' basketball team looked as though it was going to be in another fast-paced, back and forth game. However, when the final buzzer sounded, it dropped its second game in two days, this time to Norwich. The Purple Tornadoes came away with a 67-51 win. In the consolation game of the More Than A … [Read more...] about Fairport girls fall to Norwich in consolation game
Nottingham girls never trail in win over Webster Thomas
By PAUL CIFONELLI SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Junior Amaya Williams hit a three pointer on Nottingham's first possession and the Bulldogs did not surrender that lead as they knocked off Webster Thomas 64-46 in More Than A Game Tournament action from Onondaga Community College. Once Nottingham opened up a double-digit lead in the second quarter, Webster Thomas was only able to cut the … [Read more...] about Nottingham girls never trail in win over Webster Thomas
Big third quarter leads West Genesee past Fairport
By PAUL CIFONELLI SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The Fairport Red Raiders outplayed the reigning NYS AA champions for 24 of 32 minutes. However, the other eight minutes were the difference in a 57-51 loss to the West Genesee Wildcats (III) in the More Than A Game Foundation Tournament, Friday afternoon. Trailing 46-33 going into the fourth quarter, Maxwell Molisani led an attempted rally … [Read more...] about Big third quarter leads West Genesee past Fairport
Fairport girls drops back and forth game to West Genesee
By PAUL CIFONELLI SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Basketball is said to be a game of runs. The West Genesee Lady Wildcats (III) proved that to be true with an 11-0 spurt to secure a 59-46 win over Fairport in the More Than A Game Tournament at West Genesee High School. The Lady Red Raiders pressed all game and created most of their scoring opportunities in transition, causing West Genesee … [Read more...] about Fairport girls drops back and forth game to West Genesee