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
Mynderse outlasts Hornell for B1 title
By STEVE BRICKLER ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Second-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 the Blue Devils since 2017. The game featured a number of runs that … [Read more...] about Mynderse outlasts Hornell for B1 title
Victor leaves no doubt, cruises into Class AA final
By STEVE BRICKLER ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- All five Victor starters reached double figures in points as the No. 7 seed Blue Devils posted a convincing 86-56 win over No. 6 Irondequoit in the Class AA semi-finals at Gates-Chili High School, Tuesday night. The defending Class AA State Champions move on to play undefeated and No. 1 seed Greece Athena which is also currently ranked … [Read more...] about Victor leaves no doubt, cruises into Class AA final