By BILLY HEYEN IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. — Keenan Robertson dinged up his left leg at Monday’s practice and wore a wrap on it during Irondequoit’s game Tuesday night. So when the senior got an opportunity at his first dunk of the year, it was less than perfect. But the ball went through the rim for two of Robertson’s 16 points, and it was that kind of everything-goes-right sort of … [Read more...] about Robertson, Heath lead Irondequoit to season-opening win over Spencerport
Watkins sisters power Webster Schroeder past Gates Chili, 60-57
By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Bria Watkins had spent much of her first varsity basketball game on the bench. When on the floor, the eighth grader’s shots had been off target aside from a lone free throw. But when Webster Schroeder needed a play, after Bria’s senior sister Anya had fouled out and a lead had all but disappeared, Bria made one. Gates Chili lobbed the ball … [Read more...] about Watkins sisters power Webster Schroeder past Gates Chili, 60-57
Heyen: A letter to Section V basketball
By BILLY HEYEN Dear Section V basketball, We missed you. It’s sure been a while since we saw you last. Remember that packed gym at Edison Tech on the night of March 11? Where were you when the ESPN notification popped up on your phone that Rudy Gobert had tested positive for COVID-19? Did you know what that would mean for us? One sportswriter wrote of two seniors that … [Read more...] about Heyen: A letter to Section V basketball
‘A blessing to be out here’: McQuaid opens season with 6-1 win over Aquinas
By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — McQuaid’s campus hosted a varsity athletic home game for the first time in more than seven months when its soccer team took the field Wednesday night. “You know, just a blessing to be out here,” McQuaid head coach Nino Pilato said. The Knights (1-0-0) made their return to the pitch count, winning 6-1 over Aquinas (0-1-1) on Wednesday night … [Read more...] about ‘A blessing to be out here’: McQuaid opens season with 6-1 win over Aquinas
Rochester’s Thomas Bryant finishes 3rd NBA season as proven starter
By BILLY HEYEN The Washington Wizards had nothing to play for in the standings Thursday afternoon, but someone wouldn’t have known that based on how Thomas Bryant competed. Just as he’s done since he was a Bishop Kearney teenager bursting into Rochester’s consciousness, Bryant ran the floor, shot 3-pointers and finished at the basket. Bryant finished with 26 points, nine … [Read more...] about Rochester’s Thomas Bryant finishes 3rd NBA season as proven starter