BY STEVE BRADLEY WEBSTER, N.Y. – Those who have had the opportunity to watch the Webster Schroeder softball team play the past two seasons probably noticed the contributions of Ava West. A sure-handed centerfielder with good speed, West could cover gap-to-gap on defense and ignite the Warriors’ offense as a second lead-off hitter batting in the No. 9 spot. Steady, if … [Read more...] about ‘We just felt the love’: Ava West overcomes three heart surgeries to become key contributor for Webster Schroeder softball
He’s no Steve Bartman: Penfield man receives memorable Father’s Day gift from New York Mets’ Brandon Nimmo
BY STEVE BRADLEY A Penfield man’s perfect Father’s Day weekend got even better, thanks to New York Mets left fielder Brandon Nimmo. Andrew Solomon and his son Jordan, 25, left town to see comedian Tom Segura perform at Turning Stone Casino on Friday night and drove to Albany after the show. The two avid Mets fans woke up on Saturday morning and drove to Citi Field in … [Read more...] about He’s no Steve Bartman: Penfield man receives memorable Father’s Day gift from New York Mets’ Brandon Nimmo
LeRoy/Cal-Mum football program to be known as Rivals
By STEVE BRADLEY The Caledonia-Mumford and LeRoy high school teams began competing against each other in 1900, forming one of the best rivalries in New York state. The two programs agreed to merge in February, bringing together two of the most storied programs in Section V. On Tuesday night, after months of collaboration the schools announced that they will still be … [Read more...] about LeRoy/Cal-Mum football program to be known as Rivals
Fairport falls to Corning-Painted Post in state Class AAA final
By STEVE BRADLEY BELLPORT, N.Y. – With a roster made up of eight seniors, including two players with five years of varsity experience, the Fairport softball team hoped to make a deep postseason run this spring. “We knew that we had the talent and, sure enough, we made it to the last day of the season and the last game of the season,” Fairport coach Curt Johnson … [Read more...] about Fairport falls to Corning-Painted Post in state Class AAA final
Pittsford Sutherland outlasts Amherst in 13-inning marathon
By STEVE BRADLEY GRAND ISLAND – As soon as the ball left the bat of Adam Sarzynski with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 11th inning on Saturday, Sammy Renica knew that the future of Pittsford Sutherland’s baseball season was in his hands and – eventually – his glove. Renica, a senior left fielder, ran full speed and made an acrobatic catch just before the ball found … [Read more...] about Pittsford Sutherland outlasts Amherst in 13-inning marathon