By PATRICK WALSH Garrett Clar scored eight of his 19 points in the first quarter, as Victor used a 10-0 run to begin the game and eventually advanced to the NYS final on Saturday, beating Brentwood (XI) 56-41. Clar converted eight layups and one three in the winning effort. Cam Ryan followed Clar up with 16 points of his own via three layups, one three-pointer and seven … [Read more...] about Clar shines, Victor boys’ basketball advances to first state final in program history
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Pitts, Masaschi, and Farnham highlight All-State selections
BY JONATHAN SKUZA Parker Farnham guided Churchville-Chili to the top seed in Class B while leading Section V in points. Max Pitts led all Section V goalies in shutouts, goals against average, and save percentage to help Victor register the No. 2 seed in Class A. Will Masaschi spearheaded the Pittsford offense to a No. 4 seed in the Section V Class A playoffs. Pitts and … [Read more...] about Pitts, Masaschi, and Farnham highlight All-State selections
Jack Leasure Shooting and Skills Camp State Semifinal Preview: Pairings set for Girls’ Basketball
by TYLER HATHAWAY Since 2010, Section V Girls' Basketball has sent three or more teams to the NYS semifinals on 10 of 12 occasions with 12 state titles clinched during that time including a three-year stretch from 2012 to 2014 when Section V teams combined to win two championships in each of those years. The 2023 NYSPHSAA semifinals tip off on Friday with Webster … [Read more...] about Jack Leasure Shooting and Skills Camp State Semifinal Preview: Pairings set for Girls’ Basketball
Jack Leasure Shooting and Skills Camp State Semifinal Preview: Pairings set for Boys’ Basketball
For the second time since New York State expanded its Boys' Basketball championships in 2004 to five classifications, Section V will send four teams to the semifinals. One squad is looking to repeat, while two others go for a first title in program history. Another school will have a chance for a second championship. Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls is the setting this Friday … [Read more...] about Jack Leasure Shooting and Skills Camp State Semifinal Preview: Pairings set for Boys’ Basketball
Irondequoit outlasts Amherst, advances to state semis
By STEVE BRICKLER GATES, N.Y. -- Over the years, Irondequoit basketball has been known for its stingy defense. The Eagles defense lived up to their reputation in the waning moments of Saturday’s Class A Far West Regional. Chris Cardon’s squad prevented visiting Amherst of Section VI from scoring on its last four possessions, while getting single free throws from Ryan … [Read more...] about Irondequoit outlasts Amherst, advances to state semis