AUSTIN, Texas – The saying “everything is bigger in Texas,” certainly applies to Roberts Wesleyan University pole vault standout Brynn King. One year after setting the Division II women’s outdoor pole vault record in her home state, King broke the all-time collegiate outdoor record in women’s pole vault by soaring over the 4.75-meter bar (15-feet, 7-inches) in front of a … [Read more...] about Roberts Wesleyan’s Brynn King Sets NCAA All-Time Outdoor Record For Women’s Pole Vault
‘Mike Madness’: Former basketball official steps up in fight against Parkinson’s
By STEVE BRADLEY PITTSFORD, N.Y. – Mike Mooney tried his best not to draw attention to himself during the decade he worked as a high school and college basketball referee. Now, Mooney, is stepping into the spotlight for “Mike Madness,” a campaign to fight Parkinson’s disease, the condition that sidelined his officiating career. “I'll be honest with you, it's a little … [Read more...] about ‘Mike Madness’: Former basketball official steps up in fight against Parkinson’s
Brighton rolls past Sweet Home to continue historic run
BY STEVE BRADLEY BROCKPORT, N.Y. – The Brighton offense may not have played a perfect game of football on Saturday night, but it came pretty darn close to it. The Bruins scored touchdowns on their first six possessions, including four in the first half while building a 28-0 lead, en route to a 48-14 victory over Sweet Home-VI in the Class A Far West Regional on Bob Boozer … [Read more...] about Brighton rolls past Sweet Home to continue historic run
Unbeaten Avon claims Class D football crown
By STEVE BRADLEY HENRIETTA, N.Y. – Earlier this week Avon football coach Andy Englert offered the following insight when asked what it takes to win games during the postseason. “Teams are successful when you have guys in the trenches that buy in,” he said. Consider the Avon River Hawks fully invested. Buoyed by a senior-laden offensive line and the dynamic running … [Read more...] about Unbeaten Avon claims Class D football crown
‘The latest one is always the greatest one’: B-B extends title streak to four on Gray’s late goal
BY STEVE BRADLEY GATES, N.Y. – Byron-Bergen girls soccer coach Wayne Hill didn’t hesitate when asked to rank where his team’s latest championship ranked in the Bees’ run of four straight Section V titles. “The latest one is always the greatest one,” Hill said after the Bees’ 1-0 victory over Genesee Region rival Kendall in the Class C2 final at Gates Chili High … [Read more...] about ‘The latest one is always the greatest one’: B-B extends title streak to four on Gray’s late goal