By PATRICK WALSH One year ago, Connor Gresens skipped his junior football season to focus on the upcoming baseball season. A decision that would pay off and lead him to the 2022 Class A1 Player of the Year award. This year, Gresens repeated that feat, being named to his second straight Class A1 Player of the Year award. "The most important thing for me was to stay … [Read more...] about Irondequoit’s Gresens garners second straight Class A1 Player of the Year honor
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Sutherland’s Byrne named Class A2 Player of the Year
By PATRICK WALSH In late October of 2022, Paul Byrne had knee surgery that left him in crutches for 10 weeks. He was unable to start baseball activities until January and was worried about falling behind the competition. Coming to present day, Byrne tore up the Monroe County Division IV competition on the mound, posting a 5-0 record and earning the junior Class A2 Player … [Read more...] about Sutherland’s Byrne named Class A2 Player of the Year
Palmyra-Macedon’s Goodness named Class B1 Player of the Year
By JOHN LIKANJE At the start of the calendar year, Ian Goodness had a daily routine that consisted of baseball practice from 6:00 a.m. until 7:45 a.m., school until 3 p.m. and basketball practice from 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. This epitomized his success on the diamond by leading Palmyra-Macedon to the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Far West … [Read more...] about Palmyra-Macedon’s Goodness named Class B1 Player of the Year
Wayland-Cohocton’s Brehm takes home B2 Player of the Year
By TYLER HATHAWAY Wayland-Cohocton head coach Steve Wager had one way to describe the 2023 Section V Class B2 Player of the Year Markus Brehm. "He's someone you'd consider to be a five-tool kid," said Wager. Wager used this phrase because to him, Brehm did it all. "He hits for power, he hits for contact, has an excellent arm. With his speed. The kid can do it all." Brehm, a … [Read more...] about Wayland-Cohocton’s Brehm takes home B2 Player of the Year
Sodus junior Bulman earns C1 Player of the Year honors
by TYLER HATHAWAY Sodus Spartan Logan Bulman came into his junior year after a disappointing end to his sophomore campaign, when the Spartans lost in the C1 sectional championship. However, according to Sodus head coach Alva English, the eventual 2023 Section V Class C1 Player of the Year came back filled with energy and drive. "Logan went out there this year with a very strong … [Read more...] about Sodus junior Bulman earns C1 Player of the Year honors