By BILLY HEYEN PITTSFORD, N.Y. — At the end of Tuesday’s third quarter, Pittsford Mendon called a last-second play. Its individual outcome wouldn’t affect the Vikings’ sectional quarterfinal contest, which was well in hand. But it gave the Mendon starters a chance to stay sharp with another win-or-go home game in less than 48 hours. Jacob Shadders dribbled left toward Jackson … [Read more...] about Pittsford Mendon takes care of business in quarterfinal win
Lill Northrup sparks Webster Schroeder quarterfinal comeback over Mercy
By BILLY HEYEN WEBSTER, N.Y. — At 6:38 p.m., Webster Schroeder’s Lill Northrup lay sprawled in a corner of the Warriors’ home court. The senior point guard had just taken a blow to the right eye while picking up her second early foul. Temporarily, Northrup couldn’t see out of that eye. “I was rolling around,” Northrup said. “I knew right away, I look like a fool probably. But … [Read more...] about Lill Northrup sparks Webster Schroeder quarterfinal comeback over Mercy
Victor claims No. 1 seed, home-court advantage with win at Schroeder
By BILLY HEYEN WEBSTER, N.Y. — The road to the Section V Class AA crown runs through Victor. The Blue Devils (9-1) claimed the No. 1 seed and home-court advantage throughout the sectional tournament by virtue of a win at Webster Schroeder (6-6) on Saturday night, 71-52. Victor was led by 18 points from Chase Dickens and 17 from Will Tehan. The Blue Devils will begin their … [Read more...] about Victor claims No. 1 seed, home-court advantage with win at Schroeder
Churchville-Chili edges Penfield, sets up coin flip for sectional spot
By BILLY HEYEN PENFIELD, N.Y. — As Churchville-Chili rode its bus to Penfield High School on Saturday, the Saints watched the Spencerport-Brighton game. For Churchville-Chili’s game at 3 p.m. to be for anything more than pride, Brighton needed to win. Across town, the Bruins came back from eight down with 50 seconds left to force overtime before winning in the extra period. … [Read more...] about Churchville-Chili edges Penfield, sets up coin flip for sectional spot
Elisa Faklaris secures Penfield’s double overtime win
By BILLY HEYEN PENFIELD, N.Y. — Penfield girls basketball has a saying: “The ball will find the energy.” In overtime and double overtime, Elisa Faklaris was the energy, the ball found her, and she delivered. “If you’re constantly moving, good things happen,” Penfield head coach Mark Vogt said. “And she’s constantly moving.” Thanks to three clutch plays from Faklaris, … [Read more...] about Elisa Faklaris secures Penfield’s double overtime win