By STEVE BRICKLER GLENS FALLS, N.Y. -- A balanced scoring attack prevents defenses from taking away a player or two as everyone on the floor represents a potential threat to score on any given possession. Victor boys’ basketball used its balanced scoring attack to methodically pull away from North Rockland of Section I to claim the first NYSPHSAA title in program … [Read more...] about State Champs: Victor rolls to Class AA title
Irondequoit falls in NYSPHSAA Class A final
By STEVE BRICKLER GLENS FALLS, N.Y.-- When you get far into a sectional or state tournament bracket, you tend to run into teams that are very similar to yourself. Any variation from the usual flow of how you play the game can be a major disruption. Irondequoit collided with that disruption when star guard Ryan Heath ran into foul trouble, changing the tenor of … [Read more...] about Irondequoit falls in NYSPHSAA Class A final
Defensive masterpiece sends Irondequoit to state final
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
Irondequoit outlasts Amherst, advances to state semis
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
Gissendanner tops three in double figures; Irondequoit moves on to regional
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