By BILLY HEYEN UPDATE: The NYSPHSAA has postponed the remaining winter sports championships indefinitely. As of Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m., East High School and the rest of Section V's boys basketball teams playing in the Far West Regional on Saturday will do so in front of no fans due to concerns with the coronavirus. East head coach Darrell Barley provided his thoughts on … [Read more...] about ‘Bigger than basketball’: East’s Darrell Barley provides thoughts on playing with no fans due to coronavirus
Section VI announces fans not permitted at Far West Regional
By BILLY HEYEN UPDATED: Thursday, March 12 at 12:48 p.m. UPDATE: The NYSPHSAA has postponed the remaining winter sports championships indefinitely. This weekend’s Far West Regional boys basketball games at Buffalo State will be held without spectators in attendance due to uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, Section VI announced Thursday. This news follows Wednesday’s … [Read more...] about Section VI announces fans not permitted at Far West Regional
McCullough, Harris-Scott lead East past Eastridge, 71-64
By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Wednesday’s fourth quarter began with a two-handed slam from East’s Damani Barley. There wasn’t anything remarkable about the play, but his father and head coach, Darrell, knows that his Eagles team plays better once it starts dunking. Minutes later, Damani proved his father right. First, Damani Barley stepped back on the left wing to nail a … [Read more...] about McCullough, Harris-Scott lead East past Eastridge, 71-64
Siena’s Jalen Pickett named MAAC Player of the Year
By BILLY HEYEN Siena sophomore Jalen Pickett was named the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference's men's basketball Player of the Year on Wednesday. The Aquinas alumnus earns the honor a year after being named the MAAC's Rookie of the Year last season. https://twitter.com/ByMichaelKelly/status/1237762279145340931 Pickett has averaged 15.3 points, 6.0 assists, 4.5 rebounds, 1.1 … [Read more...] about Siena’s Jalen Pickett named MAAC Player of the Year
UPrep Griffins soar to Class AA sectional title
By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — UPrep’s Na’Zea Fowlks didn’t consider what he was going to do, the ferocity with which he was about to throw the ball through the rim with his left hand. He was just energized. He’d soaked up the Blue Cross Arena atmosphere throughout pregame warmups, dancing and smiling and clapping his hands. It built up inside of him. So midway through the … [Read more...] about UPrep Griffins soar to Class AA sectional title