MONARCHS 0BLUE JAYS 9With a 2-0 lead from the inning prior, the Blue Jays exploded for six runs in the third to put the game out of reach for the Monarchs. Noah Campanelli (St. John Fisher) and DJ Berry connected on back-to-back singles to open the inning . Tyler Holmes (Hartford) followed with a two-run double. After an error and a seven-pitch walk to load the bases, Patrick … [Read more...] about ICBL Opening Day: Bigham propels Blue Jays; DP Orange uses big first and holds on for win
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U of R coach Reina continues to nurture coaching tree
By JOHN LIKANJE University of Rochester (U of R) head coach Joe Reina's coaching tree spans from Cambridge, Massachusetts down to Richmond, Virginia. His multitude of connections within the industry have aided eight of his former Rochester apprentices to seven different programs on the East Coast. Reina's proteges are David Brust (Monroe Community College), Blayne Fuke … [Read more...] about U of R coach Reina continues to nurture coaching tree
Athena alum Stark thriving in role at Harvard
By PAUL GOTHAM That Bryan Stark has found success as a coach should come as no surprise. Growing up in a family with a pair of hall-of-famers, the former Greece Athena Trojan learned first-hand the role athletics plays in building relationships and developing leaders. He needed help finding his path, though. A conversation in the middle school gymnasium at Athena served that … [Read more...] about Athena alum Stark thriving in role at Harvard
Ben Beauchamp, Tyler Griggs take Junior College detour to get back on track
By BILLY HEYEN In the 2019 state semifinal, Tyler Griggs stole second base and distracted the defense long enough for Ben Beauchamp to scamper home from third. It was the type of aggressive base-running maneuver that led the Knights to their first-ever state title. Now, both Griggs and Beauchamp will be hoping that their next move, transferring from a Division I program … [Read more...] about Ben Beauchamp, Tyler Griggs take Junior College detour to get back on track
RIT’s Stevie Branche signs undrafted deal with Cincinnati Reds
By BILLY HEYEN Rochester Institute of Technology pitcher Stevie Branche signed an undrafted free agent contact with the Cincinnati Reds on Monday morning, according to the RIT baseball Twitter account. The right-handed pitcher from New Paltz, N.Y. becomes the first Rochester-area player acquired by an MLB team during 2020’s altered draft cycle. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, … [Read more...] about RIT’s Stevie Branche signs undrafted deal with Cincinnati Reds