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By PATRICK WALSH GATES, N.Y. — Brayden Steve unloaded a deep three-pointer as time expired to force overtime and scored six points in the extra stanza as Newark claimed its spot in the Class B state semifinal with a 66-58 victory over Fredonia (VI) in NYS Far West Regional action Saturday at Gates Chili High School. "I worked all my life for this," Steve said. "I went in … [Read more...] about Steve’s 25 leads Newark to Class B state semifinal

By PAUL GOTHAM GATES, N.Y. — Jacob Sides and JC Walker combined for 27 points, but it wasn’t enough as the Lyons boys’ basketball team fell to Section VI champion, Randolph, 57-47 in the New York State Class C Far West Regional, early Saturday afternoon at Gates Chili High School. Sides connected on a trio of 3-pointers in the first quarter. The senior guard’s second shot … [Read more...] about Lyons falls in Class C regional

By JOHN LIKANJE After winning the program's first sectional title in 47 years last Saturday, Webster Schroeder head coach Codi Mrozek explained how her squad is having fun and enjoying the moment. One week later, the second-year coach and her players extended their fun and enjoyable season one more game thanks to their captain, Mariah Watkins. Watkins exploded for 22 of her … [Read more...] about More Mariah: Watkins’ big second half caps Webster Schroeder rally; Warriors win regionals, advance to state semifinals

by TYLER HATHAWAY Five spots across five classifications in the upcoming NYSPHSAA Girls’ Basketball semifinals will be up for grabs at Buffalo State College when Section VI hosts Section V on Saturday. First game tips off at 11:00 AM. Here is the breakdown of each contest: CLASS AAWEBSTER SCHROEDER WARRIORS (22-1/Monroe County I)vs.LANCASTER LEGENDS (20-1/Erie County … [Read more...] about Jack Leasure Shooting and Skills Camp Regional Preview: Pairings set for Girls’ Basketball

Five spots in the NYSPHSAA Boys' Basketball semifinals will be decided when Section V hosts Section VI on Saturday. First game tips off at 11:00 AM. Here is the breakdown of each contest. CLASS AAVICTOR BLUE DEVILS (20-3/ Monroe County I)vs.NIAGARA FALLS WOLVERINES (21-2/Niagara-Frontier) How they arrived here: Victor beat McQuaid (51-44) to open the postseason, then … [Read more...] about Jack Leasure Shooting and Skills Camp Regional Preview: Pairings set for Boys’ Basketball