Five spots across five classifications in the upcoming NYSPHSAA boys’ basketball semifinals will be up for grabs at Buffalo State College when the NYS Far West Regionals take place on Saturday. First game tips off at noon. Here is the breakdown of each contest: CLASS D AVOCA/PRATTSBURGH VIKINGS (24-0/Steuben County) vs. WESTFIELD WOLVERINES (22-1/Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic … [Read more...] about The Men’s Room Postseason Preview: Boys’ Basketball NYS Far West Regionals set for Saturday
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Vikes’ night: Mendon holds East to 37 points, advances to regionals
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The Pittsford Mendon Vikings hadn’t scored in the second quarter and Robert Nally called timeout with 3:14 remaining until halftime. In a win-or-go-home regional qualifier against East High, Nally did not see enough aggressiveness out of his offensive attack. “For the first five minutes, we were trying to be too patient and sit with the ball,” Nally … [Read more...] about Vikes’ night: Mendon holds East to 37 points, advances to regionals
East Rochester’s second quarter run tops Pavilion in Class C Girls
By TIM IRVING East Rochester’s girls basketball team graduated their only true center last year when Zoe Zutes moved on to SUNY Brockport. So, matched up with Pavilion’s 6-foot-2 junior Lauren Kingsley, the Bombers had some figuring out to do. “The big girls are a challenge because they’ve got a high-low game, “ East Rochester coach Mark Florack said. “Credit to their … [Read more...] about East Rochester’s second quarter run tops Pavilion in Class C Girls
Avon charges into regional
By PAUL GOTHAM LETCHWORTH, N.Y. -- Coming out of a timeout midway through the second quarter of Wednesday's Class C Boys' Regional Qualifier, Avon's Jack Browne found Zach Colvin for a bucket in the lane and a 16-6 Braves' lead. Two points were recorded in the scorebook. An assist added to the stat sheet. And an understanding of what the Braves could do with the ball was … [Read more...] about Avon charges into regional
East looks to continue historical season
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- East High head coach Darrell Barley choked back tears when he recalled the game four years ago. Barley's Eagles entered the 2019 post-season as the top seed in the Class A2. Then winners of seven straight, East brought a 21-1 record to the Blue Cross Arena for a meeting with No. 6 Pittsford Sutherland (15-8) in the sectional championship. … [Read more...] about East looks to continue historical season