By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Aquinas was ready to take it easy on Friday night’s final defensive possession, but not Damarius Owens. The Li’l Irish center had already blocked three shots and been the stopper at the back of Aquinas’ zone, but he saw the chance for one more. As a layup was scooped toward the backboard, Owens got there first and smacked it off the glass — an … [Read more...] about Aquinas sweeps season series with McQuaid behind Bleier, Owens
Victor avenges loss to Gates Chili in potential sectional final preview
By BILLY HEYEN VICTOR, N.Y. — Victor’s players and coaches recite a consistent message: They’re focused on themselves. They take things one day at a time. They’re not too focused on any particular opponent. To understand the magnitude of Thursday night’s game, those in attendance had to listen elsewhere — to the photographer who called it “the place to be”; to the public … [Read more...] about Victor avenges loss to Gates Chili in potential sectional final preview
Leadership’s seniors outscore McQuaid in Lions’ Senior Night win
By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — As the Leadership Academy gym emptied Wednesday night, some of the Lions ate cake. Others scrambled up the bleachers to take the blown-up photos of themselves off the wall. And a few made sure to hold on to their bouquet of balloons lest they float to the ceiling. Senior Night was over, but Leadership’s players, coaches and families wanted to … [Read more...] about Leadership’s seniors outscore McQuaid in Lions’ Senior Night win
Canandaigua clinches league title with 63-57 win over Brockport
By BILLY HEYEN CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. — Mike Brennan turned 40 on Tuesday. Because his Canandaigua team had a night game on the schedule, there were basically two ways the day could end for the Braves’ head coach — one happy, one not so much. After Brennan’s Canandaigua squad nearly blew a big lead to ruin his birthday, the Braves composed themselves just in time to come out on … [Read more...] about Canandaigua clinches league title with 63-57 win over Brockport
Rush-Henrietta withstands Webster Schroeder comeback in 65-62 win
By BILLY HEYEN WEBSTER, N.Y. — It’s March and Section V basketball is filled with bubble talk. Normally, the sectional tournaments begin in late February with every team making the field. That’s not the case in this pandemic-shortened 2021 season. It’s for that reason that Rush-Henrietta coach Chris Reed used words Monday not often needed by local basketball coaches in the … [Read more...] about Rush-Henrietta withstands Webster Schroeder comeback in 65-62 win