By BILLY HEYEN Former Fairport and UMass star running back Marquis Young was selected by the Dallas Renegades in the open phase of the inaugural XFL Draft on Wednesday. Young becomes the second Section V alumni drafted after Jarron Jones was picked by the New York Guardians on Tuesday. Young spent time in training camp with the Indianapolis Colts earlier this year. He'd … [Read more...] about Marquis Young selected by Dallas Renegades in XFL Draft
Jarron Jones selected by New York Guardians in XFL Draft
By BILLY HEYEN Former Aquinas and Notre Dame lineman Jarron Jones was selected by the New York Guardians in the inaugural draft of the new XFL. Jones was the sixth offensive lineman taken in the offensive line phase of the draft. Jones was a defensive lineman throughout high school and college. At Aquinas, Jones was a two-time all-state first-team selection. He started 12 … [Read more...] about Jarron Jones selected by New York Guardians in XFL Draft
Earnest Edwards continues standout senior year for Maine with 2 more scores
By BILLY HEYEN After a 15-yard gain on a trick play in the second quarter, Earnest Edwards put his hands on his hips and looked back at the defender he'd just sprinted by. It was if Edwards was saying, Is anyone going to stop me? Maine lost Saturday to Villanova, but that didn't stop Edwards from having another standout performance. The Aquinas alumnus caught one … [Read more...] about Earnest Edwards continues standout senior year for Maine with 2 more scores
Birthday bash: Danny Mendick homers for White Sox on his 26th birthday
By BILLY HEYEN Danny Mendick may have provided himself the best present he receives for his 26th birthday Saturday. On a 3-2 fastball from MLB veteran Edwin Jackson, Mendick drove a flyball to left field and out of the ballpark for a two-run home run. It's Mendick's second MLB home run since the White Sox called him up earlier in September. Mendick, the former star … [Read more...] about Birthday bash: Danny Mendick homers for White Sox on his 26th birthday
Section V runs well at 55th-annual McQuaid Invitational
By BILLY HEYEN The McQuaid Invitational, one of the biggest high school cross country meets in the country, took place Saturday at Genesee Valley Park in Rochester on Saturday. It was the 55th annual running of the event. Section V's day was highlighted by varsity race wins from Pittsford Mendon's Sam Lawler and Marion's Mack Brewington, along with a varsity team win by … [Read more...] about Section V runs well at 55th-annual McQuaid Invitational