By JOHN LIKANJE ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Lyons overwhelmed Pembroke with its size on defense, catapulting its offense en route to a 71-53 victory to win back-to-back sectional blocks. It's the Lions' fifth championship in the last eight years and 22nd in program history. "It feels amazing," Lyons head coach Dean Schott II said after the game. "No matter how many more times you do … [Read more...] about Lyons leaves no doubt, pulls away in second half to win C1 title
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Maldonado powers Hornell to Class B title
BY MIKE ROSE Only one member of the Hornell Red Raiders starting five entering championship Saturday averaging less than 10 points per game. It was that player, Selena Maldonado, who shined when the lights were brightest, scoring 25 points as the Red Raiders defeated Dansville to win their second straight sectional title, 44-36. The tournament MVP was thrilled her team's … [Read more...] about Maldonado powers Hornell to Class B title
Motyka’s hat trick lifts BND in overtime
BY JONATHAN SKUZA HENRIETTA, N.Y.- -Your best players shine when you need them the most. Jameson Motyka shined the brightest for Batavia Notre Dame as he tallied a hat trick and the overtime game-winner for the United as they defeated Kenmore East in the New York State Western Reginal round, 3-2. Batavia Notre Dame had many scoring chances throughout the contest as … [Read more...] about Motyka’s hat trick lifts BND in overtime
West Herr Section V Ice Hockey State Wrap: Motyka tallies a hat trick for United; Plamer scores game-deciding goal for McQuaid
DIVISION I ITHACA (IV) 1MCQUAID (19-5-0) 2 Liam Palmer scored a right-place, right-time goal to break a scoreless tie early in the third period and Lou Zaari extended the lead 5:27 later as McQuaid knocked off Ithaca 2-1 in the state regionals at Rochester Institute of Technology’s Gene Polisseni Center… READ MORE DIVISION II KENMORE EAST (VI) 2 BATAVIA NOTRE DAME … [Read more...] about West Herr Section V Ice Hockey State Wrap: Motyka tallies a hat trick for United; Plamer scores game-deciding goal for McQuaid
UPrep reigns in AAA
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- They wear shooting shirts during pregame warmups with "We Over Me" blazoned across the front. Friday night at the Blue Cross Arena, the University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men (UPrep) proved those words are more than a catchy slogan. Tournament MVP Jermelle Cotton led four in double figures as fourth-seeded UPrep (14-9) … [Read more...] about UPrep reigns in AAA