Steve Brickler

By STEVE BRICKLER GLENS FALLS, N.Y. -- Eight points allowed in the second half.  That's a solid defensive effort in a half of football.  Maybe you would see that occasionally in the pre shot clock era or if the game was pitting two very mismatched teams.  But a NYS Class A semi-final basketball game?  That's exactly the gem that Irondequoit produced … [Read more...] about Defensive masterpiece sends Irondequoit to state final

By STEVE BRICKLER GATES, N.Y. -- Over the years, Irondequoit basketball has been known for its stingy defense.  The Eagles defense lived up to their reputation in the waning moments of Saturday’s Class A Far West Regional. Chris Cardon’s squad prevented visiting Amherst of Section VI from scoring on its last four possessions, while getting single free throws from Ryan … [Read more...] about Irondequoit outlasts Amherst, advances to state semis

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. -- Faced with a three-game losing streak to end the regular season, Irondequoit Coach Chris Cardon realized that something needed to change.  Shake up the starting lineup?  Tweak the offensive or defensive philosophies?  No, this required something more drastic.  Cardon decided it was time to ditch the shirt and tie ensemble he has worn for … [Read more...] about Gissendanner tops three in double figures; Irondequoit moves on to regional

ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Quinn VanKerkhove and Xavier Gissendanner each scored 23 points to lead second-seeded Irondequoit to its third sectional title in seven years with 76-59 victory over No. 1 Greece Athena in Section V Class A1 action at Blue Cross Arena, Saturday evening. The title was the fourth in Coach Chris Cardon’s 37-year career at the helm of the Eagles.   VIEW … [Read more...] about Gissendanner and VanKerkhove lead Irondequoit to A1 title

WEBSTER, N.Y. -- Ryan Heath scored a game-high 21 points and reached a career milestone as No. 2 Irondequoit pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat No. 3 Webster Thomas, 67-52 in the Section V Class A1 semifinals action, Wednesday night. The win sets up the fourth meeting of the season between Irondequoit and top-seeded Greece Athena when the Monroe County Division III … [Read more...] about Heath reaches career milestone, propels Irondequoit to A1 final