By PAUL GOTHAM BINGHAMTON, N.Y. -- Matt Wilmarth slept well Friday night. This despite the possibility that the McQuaid hurler might take the mound in the biggest game of his young career the next morning. When circumstances forced head coach Tony Fuller to change the script, Wilmarth got his chance. And the sophomore hurler matched his longest outing in the final game of … [Read more...] about McQuaid reclaims state title
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Grounded: Broccolo pitches two complete games; Webster Schroeder wins first-ever state title
By JOHN LIKANJE MORICHES, N.Y. - Before Saturday, Molly Broccolo had only pitched two complete games in one day once in her entire life for a combined 12 innings. Not only did she do it for 14 innings, she did so on the biggest stage: the state tournament. Broccolo went the distance on 91 pitches and led Webster Schroeder to a 5-1 victory over Section IV champion Vestal in … [Read more...] about Grounded: Broccolo pitches two complete games; Webster Schroeder wins first-ever state title
McQuaid outlasts Massapequa, advances to NYS AA title game
By PAUL GOTHAM BINGHAMTON, N.Y. -- McQuaid Jesuit scored four runs in the fourth and held off a late rally to defeat Massapequa (VIII), 7-6 in the NYS Class AA semifinals Friday at SUNY Binghamton. With the win, McQuaid advances to Saturday's championship game. Edward Hall sparked a two-out rally in the fourth when the senior outfielder tripled and scored Daniel McAliney … [Read more...] about McQuaid outlasts Massapequa, advances to NYS AA title game
McQuaid will battle Massapequa (VIII) in state semis
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- A mid-season change to the top of the batting order paid dividends and has the McQuaid Jesuit baseball team in position to win a second NYS title. Between ends of a doubleheader in early May, Tony Fuller moved Aiden Stewart from the three-hole to leadoff. The Knights' offense hasn't looked back. "That’s when our offense turned," Fuller said … [Read more...] about McQuaid will battle Massapequa (VIII) in state semis
Palmyra-Macedon to face Spackenkill (IX) in state semifinal
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Five years ago, Palmyra-Macedon baseball saw its season end with an opening-round loss in the Section V Class B playoffs. On Friday, the Red Raiders will take the field at Maine-Endwell High School in the NYSPHSAA Class B semifinals looking to add to a list of program firsts. "Everything has worked out," said seventh-year head coach Bryan … [Read more...] about Palmyra-Macedon to face Spackenkill (IX) in state semifinal