By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — As Maurice McKinney dribbled the ball up the court late in Thursday’s game, he leaned over to Kennyh Hardeman on his left and spoke two words: “Baseline oop.” McKinney crossed halfcourt and drove right. Hardeman ran to the left side of the floor before cutting along the baseline. The pair had failed to connect on an alley-oop in the first … [Read more...] about McKinney, Hardeman secure A1’s No. 2 seed for Leadership in win at Franklin
‘Gave us back our swagger’: Aquinas comes back to beat UPrep, 68-66
By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Wesley Henderson’s desperation heave at the shot clock buzzer with about a minute remaining Wednesday could’ve spelled disaster for Aquinas. It could’ve led to a run-out and layup or dunk for UPrep which would’ve tied the game. It could’ve been the tipping point to a fifth-straight Li’l Irish loss. Instead, Myles Blackwood crashed toward the … [Read more...] about ‘Gave us back our swagger’: Aquinas comes back to beat UPrep, 68-66
How the final days of the regular season will affect Section V boys’ basketball seeding
By BILLY HEYEN The Section V basketball regular season has nearly reached its conclusion. Wednesday and Thursday are the last two days of game action, with the majority of teams having one game remaining, most of which will happen Wednesday night. Sectionals get underway next week, with first round games taking place on Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 25 and 26. That means the … [Read more...] about How the final days of the regular season will affect Section V boys’ basketball seeding
Edison’s season-best defensive outing leads to 87-48 win over Monroe
By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — During Monday’s second quarter, Edison’s Shaheem Ellis Jr. and Chaheim Fowlks trapped Monroe’s dribbler near halfcourt. Fowlks tipped the ball away, leading Ellis on a breakaway. Ellis couldn’t quite finish the layup, but his teammate Mike Morgan followed up for the bucket. It was just one play in a wide margin of victory for the Inventors, … [Read more...] about Edison’s season-best defensive outing leads to 87-48 win over Monroe
Victor escapes Brockport’s upset bid in 71-67 win to stay undefeated
By BILLY HEYEN VICTOR, N.Y. — With about two and a half minutes to play Monday night, CJ James drove right along the baseline. He spotted Victor center Connor Williams open on the left wing and whipped a right-handed chest pass to the 7-footer. Williams consistently shoots better than 50 percent from 3-point range when Victor charts its shots in practice, head coach Tyler … [Read more...] about Victor escapes Brockport’s upset bid in 71-67 win to stay undefeated