By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Jack Bleier pulled up and drained a 3-pointer from the right wing in Saturday’s second quarter, his fourth of the contest already. As the Aquinas wing turned to head back down the court, he flashed a small smile. Less than half an hour earlier, his head coach had yelled at him for shooting and missing a 3. Bleier had responded. “I just got in … [Read more...] about ‘Long overdue’: Jack Bleier’s 3-point shooting leads Aquinas to win
‘We’re like a family’: Inside Victor’s 12-0 start to the season
UPDATED: Jan. 18, 2020 at 10:20 a.m. By BILLY HEYEN VICTOR, N.Y. — Victor continued its undefeated start to the season Friday night with a 77-55 win over Penfield. The Blue Devils moved to 12-0 on the season behind 20 points from Matt Caggiano, 16 from CJ James and 13 from Connor Williams. The last time Victor won 12 or more games in an entire season was 2016-17, when the … [Read more...] about ‘We’re like a family’: Inside Victor’s 12-0 start to the season
Irondequoit defense helps snap home losing streak in 57-51 win over Hilton
By BILLY HEYEN IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. — When Keenan Robertson approached the foul line late in Wednesday’s game, he initially didn’t show any expression on his face, since his free throws could still affect the outcome. But before shooting the first one, Robertson flashed a small smile. And between shots, hearing someone yelling from the stands, Robertson smiled … [Read more...] about Irondequoit defense helps snap home losing streak in 57-51 win over Hilton
‘Third quarter’s our quarter’: Second-half run leads BK to win over Mercy
By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — When Camille Wright found Kaia Goode for a 3-pointer to open the second half, it seemed like just another basketball play for Bishop Kearney. But for the past few weeks, BK has dominated third quarters. After a low-scoring, even first half, Goode’s 3 was the start of a second-half onslaught. “Third quarter’s our quarter,” BK’s Saniaa Wilson … [Read more...] about ‘Third quarter’s our quarter’: Second-half run leads BK to win over Mercy
Aquinas falls, 78-59, to Class A No. 1 Park
By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — In the final seconds of Monday’s game, Aquinas’ Myles Blackwood covered his face in his jersey. Multiple Li’l Irish players on the bench hung their heads. Unlike their last five games, they wouldn’t finish on the right side of the scoreboard against Park. “I just didn’t like our overall body language today,” Aquinas head coach John McCauley … [Read more...] about Aquinas falls, 78-59, to Class A No. 1 Park