By BILLY HEYEN WEBSTER, N.Y. — Luke Melidona wasn’t the first option on Irondequoit’s last-ditch play to win Saturday, but he was the player who got open. The senior point guard cut from his right to left, facing the inbounder Connor Shafer and away from the basket he had 2.7 seconds to attempt a shot at. On the catch, Melidona took one dribble as he turned upcourt before … [Read more...] about Luke Melidona’s beyond halfcourt heave extends Irondequoit’s streak
Pittsford Mendon pulls away on Senior Night to beat Odyssey, 75-61
By BILLY HEYEN PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Late in Wednesday’s third quarter, Pittsford Mendon senior Caleb Arena grabbed an offensive rebound on the weak side. He turned toward the perimeter and kicked out to Kyle Hennessey, another senior. Hennessey rose up and knocked down the triple, his second from the left wing of the ballgame, to put Mendon up nine. The Vikings’ student section … [Read more...] about Pittsford Mendon pulls away on Senior Night to beat Odyssey, 75-61
Penfield extends win streak to 10-straight in 67-61 win at Irondequoit
By BILLY HEYEN IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. — Baylee Teal pulled up from the right wing midway through Tuesday’s fourth quarter. She’d just nailed a 3 from that spot a few possessions earlier. This time, Teal needed help from the glass, but the shot again fell through. As she ran back down the floor, Teal covered her face in her right hand. It was her third triple in about four minutes … [Read more...] about Penfield extends win streak to 10-straight in 67-61 win at Irondequoit
Chris Reed wins 400th game as Rush-Henrietta beats Penfield, 75-72
By BILLY HEYEN PENFIELD, N.Y. — Rush-Henrietta’s Eddie Beverly conducted his postgame interview Friday with R-H head coach Chris Reed nearby. So when Beverly was asked about the win milestones that Reed has reached in back-to-back games, Reed couldn’t help but chime in. “It means he’s got an old coach,” Reed interjected. Reed won his 400th game as a varsity head coach Friday … [Read more...] about Chris Reed wins 400th game as Rush-Henrietta beats Penfield, 75-72
Leonardo’s shooting sparks Irondequoit in 75-59 win over rivals Eastridge
By BILLY HEYEN IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. — As the third quarter clock ran down, the basketball found its way to Nick Leonardo. He’d started the game hot but hadn’t scored in approximately an hour of real time and more than two quarters of game action. He wasn’t sure exactly how much time was on the clock, either. All Leonardo knew was that he had to shoot. So from just inside the … [Read more...] about Leonardo’s shooting sparks Irondequoit in 75-59 win over rivals Eastridge