By STEPHEN BRICKLER ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Sophomores CJ Johnson and Jackson Green scored 28 and 20 points respectively to lead top-seeded Penfield over No. 4 Irondequoit, 77-55 in Section V Class AA1 semifinal action at Gates-Chili High School, Tuesday night. The Patriots have the opportunity to bring home the school's first boys’ basketball title since 1953. The Patriots … [Read more...] about Penfield cruises into AA1 final
Cowburn and Wellsville clinch second straight spot in state semifinals
By STEVE BRICKLER WEBSTER, N.Y. -- Senior pitcher Makenzie Cowburn threw her second straight one-hitter and junior second baseman Natalie Adams had two doubles and three RBI to lead Wellsville (21-1) to a 5-0 victory in the Far West Regional over previously undefeated Fredonia (20-1) at Webster Schroeder High School. The Lions scored all the runs they needed in the bottom … [Read more...] about Cowburn and Wellsville clinch second straight spot in state semifinals
Cowburn leads Wellsville to Class B championship
By STEVE BRICKLER CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. -- Senior Makenzie Cowburn pitched a one hitter (a single to lead off the game) and faced only 22 batters as second seeded Wellsville (20-1) claimed its fourth straight Class B softball title with a 4-0 win over top seeded Haverling (19-2) at Finger Lakes Community College. Asked about what was different this year as opposed to the … [Read more...] about Cowburn leads Wellsville to Class B championship
Hornell falls in state quarterfinal
By STEVE BRICKLER HOPEWELL, N.Y. -- Senior Reece Beaver hit a short jumper from the baseline with 2.2 seconds left in regulation to send Southwestern of Section VI to the state semifinals with a win over Hornell, 63-61 in the Class B Far West Regional at Finger Lakes Community College on Saturday. The late heroics capped off a 42-point effort by Beaver on the … [Read more...] about Hornell falls in state quarterfinal
Wayne climbs to the top of Class A mountain
By STEVE BRICKLER ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Tournament MVP Cam Blankenberg and PJ Ostrowski combined for 35 points to lead No. 2 Wayne past top-seeded East High, 48-42 for the Section V Class A title at Blue Cross Arena on Saturday. Wayne's most recent title came in 2021. The Eagles also won titles in 2017 and 2018. The game was a defensive struggle throughout as Wayne's … [Read more...] about Wayne climbs to the top of Class A mountain