By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Colin Norton contends he’s not accustomed to performing heroics on the big stage of playoff overtime. He played the part of hero perfectly on Sunday afternoon, however. Norton’s goal 4:31 into the second overtime gave fourth-seeded Pittsford a 2-1 victory over No. 2 Victor at SUNY Brockport and its third Section V Class A championship in the past … [Read more...] about Norton the OT hero as Pittsford upends Victor in Class A hockey title game
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Smith’s 45 saves seal Class B title for Webster Schroeder
BY JONATHAN SKUZA BROCKPORT, N.Y.-- Colin Smith is like all seniors and doesn't want his season to end. He made sure his team's 2022-23 campaign didn't end on Sunday evening. Smith's 45-save performance helped No. 3 seed Webster Schroeder win its first Class B sectional title since 2014 with a 2-1 victory over top-seeded Churchville-Chili. "It was kind of lose and … [Read more...] about Smith’s 45 saves seal Class B title for Webster Schroeder
Business-like Thomas moves on in A1
By PAUL GOTHAM WEBSTER, N.Y. -- Webster Thomas boys' basketball entered the postseason holding opponents to a Class A1-best 46.9 points per game. The Titans looked the part Saturday night in their sectional opener. Thomas limited No. 6 Spencerport to a season-low offensive output in a 58-34 victory. "They handled business especially on the defensive end," said … [Read more...] about Business-like Thomas moves on in A1
Holly nets 33; Le Roy advances in B2
By PAUL GOTHAM LE ROY, N.Y. -- Merritt Holly, Jr. highlighted a 15-0 first-half run with 13 of his game-high 33 points, and the No. 3 Le Roy boys' basketball team advanced to the Section V Class B2 semifinals with a decisive 77-47 victory over the No. 6 Haverling Rams, Saturday. With the game tied at 14 late in the first quarter, Holly scored five points including an and-one … [Read more...] about Holly nets 33; Le Roy advances in B2
Robb Delisanti APG/American Portfolios Saturday Boys’ Basketball Wrap: Nwokonko’s late bucket lifts Brockport; Foster and Howard lead Newark’s second-half rally
CLASS A1 No. 8 GATES-CHILI (7-15) 51No. 1 GREECE ATHENA (17-4) 81I'Zick Reaves scored a team-high 17 points in addition to grabbing six rebounds and piling up four assists to help guide Athena. Zee Johnson knocked down two three-pointers and finished with 15 points. I'zayah Reaves also scored 15 points, in addition to swiping four steals. Khorie Reaves tallied 14 points and six … [Read more...] about Robb Delisanti APG/American Portfolios Saturday Boys’ Basketball Wrap: Nwokonko’s late bucket lifts Brockport; Foster and Howard lead Newark’s second-half rally