By BILLY HEYEN The remainder of New York’s winter sports championships have been canceled due to COVID-19, the New York State Public High School Athletic Association announced Monday morning. This means that the boys basketball, girls basketball, ice hockey and bowling postseasons will not reach a conclusion. The state is developing plans to honor and formally recognize the … [Read more...] about NYSPHSAA cancels remainder of 2020 winter championships
Rochester basketball at the Division I level: Season in review
By BILLY HEYEN The college basketball season ended before anyone expected it to, but before its conclusion, former Section V stars were having big years at the Division I level. From Isaiah Stewart and Anthony Lamb on the men's side to Dyaisha Fair and Emma Guy on the women's, along with about 20 others, Rochester was well represented at the highest level of college … [Read more...] about Rochester basketball at the Division I level: Season in review
Heyen: Memories of 3 game-winning buzzer beaters
By BILLY HEYEN There are few things more exciting in sports than when a basketball shot is in the air, to win the game, while the buzzer goes off. If it falls through, the kinetic flow of energy on the floor moves quickly from the shooter, who sprints off in some direction, to his teammates, who all take off after him, to the winning fans who jump up and down. This season, … [Read more...] about Heyen: Memories of 3 game-winning buzzer beaters
Heyen: Reflecting on what might’ve been in Far West Regional games
By BILLY HEYEN There was supposed to be basketball played today. This isn’t an attack at the decision that had to be made by the NYSPHSAA to indefinitely postpone the remaining winter sports and their championships. It’s just an attempt to reflect on what we’re missing while the U.S. tries to handle the coronavirus without our trusty sidekick ‘sports’ by our side. MORE: … [Read more...] about Heyen: Reflecting on what might’ve been in Far West Regional games
New York’s remaining winter championships postponed indefinitely
By BILLY HEYEN The remaining postseason for winter sports governed by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association has been postponed indefinitely, the governing body announced Thursday afternoon. This follows prior announcements of postponed games downstate earlier in the week and upcoming games that would feature no spectators. This news means that the … [Read more...] about New York’s remaining winter championships postponed indefinitely