By BILLY HEYEN Penfield claimed the Section V Class AA girls' basketball championship behind a solid mix of experience and youth. The Patriots weren't regarded as the favorite, but the play of Haley Emmick, Elisa Faklaris, Emma Blumenstock and the rest of Mark Vogt's bunch overcame that anyway. Due to COVID-19, Section V couldn't name all-tournament teams for sectionals. … [Read more...] about Section V Class AA Girls’ Basketball All-Tournament Team 2021
Section V Class A1 Boys’ Basketball All-Tournament Team 2021
By BILLY HEYEN Pittsford Mendon capped an undefeated, 15-0 regular season by defeating Irondequoit on Saturday to claim the Section V Class A1 boys basketball championship. The Vikings were led by Charleston Southern-bound Jacob Shadders along with Jackson Green and Luke Hoyser. Due to COVID-19, Section V couldn't name all-tournament teams for sectionals. Instead, this is the … [Read more...] about Section V Class A1 Boys’ Basketball All-Tournament Team 2021
‘Nothing that turned into something’: Pittsford Mendon completes undefeated season with sectional title
By BILLY HEYEN PITTSFORD, N.Y. — For months, Pittsford Mendon didn’t know whether it’d have a season to cash in on its promise. But that didn’t stop the Vikings from working toward their goal, even in a COVID-impacted world when it wasn’t always as simple as showing up at a gym. They arrived at outdoor courts, played pickup games, did sprint workouts and spoke honestly with … [Read more...] about ‘Nothing that turned into something’: Pittsford Mendon completes undefeated season with sectional title
Jacob Shadders caps historic Pittsford Mendon career with 2nd sectional title
By BILLY HEYEN PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Jacob Shadders was 14, a high-school freshman, when in his words, Pittsford Mendon “gave him the keys to the car.” Vikings head coach Bob Nally said he would’ve given Shadders the keys when he was 12, if he could’ve. “I knew (at 12) he was gonna be really, really special,” Nally said. “Honestly, before that. He’s mature beyond his years. He’s a … [Read more...] about Jacob Shadders caps historic Pittsford Mendon career with 2nd sectional title
Haley Emmick keys Penfield’s Class AA sectional title in final game
By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Nothing about Haley Emmick is loud. Her head coach, Mark Vogt, called her quiet. She doesn’t barrel through defenders or swing elbows or scream at her teammates. Well, there is one thing — Emmick’s performance in big games. That’s hard to miss. “She’s so competitive and so driven and so focused,” Vogt said. Emmick capped her Penfield … [Read more...] about Haley Emmick keys Penfield’s Class AA sectional title in final game