By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — UPrep head coach Demond Stewart has tried to instill a three-word mantra in his team this season: “Sharing is caring.” He figures it translates everywhere — dishing the ball to your teammates leads them to do the same for you, and it pushes the Griffins to pick each other up defensively, too. “I know it sounds corny, but hey, it’s just the … [Read more...] about ‘Sharing is caring’: Selfless UPrep blows out Bishop Kearney, 71-47
A bucket-by-bucket breakdown of Mason Putnam’s milestone night
By BILLY HEYEN ARKPORT, N.Y. — Mason Putnam needed five points to become the first Steuben County and ninth Section V player to reach the 2,000-point mark. He stormed past that Monday night with 25 points in Prattsburgh's 96-33 win over Arkport-Canaseraga. Putnam's output pushes his career total to 2,020 points, eighth in Section V history. Read the full story of Putnam's … [Read more...] about A bucket-by-bucket breakdown of Mason Putnam’s milestone night
Mason Putnam scores 2,000th career point in Prattsburgh win
By BILLY HEYEN ARKPORT, N.Y. — Mason Putnam spent much of warmups Monday night shooting from the left wing. He considers the wing his favorite spot on the floor. Entering the evening just five points shy of 2,000, he relied on his favored location to reach that milestone. On the game’s first possession, Putnam cashed from the left wing. Then a few trips later, the Prattsburgh … [Read more...] about Mason Putnam scores 2,000th career point in Prattsburgh win
‘Surreal’: Selects Academy at BK teammates celebrate gold medal
By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — As Caroline “KK” Harvey, Haley Winn and Kirsten Simms put on their USA jerseys Monday afternoon, they discussed whether each had washed them. After all, they were the jerseys the trio wore in Slovakia in a celebratory dogpile and when gold medals were placed around their necks. The answers on washing were mixed, but what was more lasting came … [Read more...] about ‘Surreal’: Selects Academy at BK teammates celebrate gold medal
Joe Girard III falls just short of signature moment in Syracuse loss to Notre Dame
By BILLY HEYEN In an alternate universe, one where the referee's whistle blows once more and sends Joe Girard III to the foul line with a chance to tie the game, Syracuse might've opened the new year with a memorable win. It would've been a signature moment for the freshman point guard from Glens Falls. Instead, the whistle didn't blow and the final buzzer sounded. Syracuse's … [Read more...] about Joe Girard III falls just short of signature moment in Syracuse loss to Notre Dame