By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Jeff LaFave didn't want his second-seeded Aquinas boys' basketball team to be the next in line. Preparing to face No. 8 Rush-Henrietta in the Section V Class AA final, the first-year coach delivered a clear message to his squad: "They’re either going to be Cinderella and make our lives miserable, or we’re going to be midnight." The Li'l … [Read more...] about Aquinas reigns in AA
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Bishop Kearney outlasts Fairport for fourth Class AA title
SEE MORE PHOTOS BY DENNIS JOYCE HERE By TIM IRVING Bishop Kearney’s girls basketball team’s quest to win the Sectional Class AA title began last year after a loss to Penfield in the finals. “All of these girls told all the seniors from last year’s team we’re gonna win it next year, we’re taking it back, they took it personally,” coach Kevan Sheppard said after the … [Read more...] about Bishop Kearney outlasts Fairport for fourth Class AA title
Giant-slaying Victor advances in hockey’s state tournament
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The hockey coaching staff at Victor High School has preached a culture of family for years. Be fully invested in one another and good things will happen; the five Section V championship blocks from the past eight years – along with a state championship in 2018 – are proof. “Our kids care so much for each other,” coach Mike Ferreri said. “They care … [Read more...] about Giant-slaying Victor advances in hockey’s state tournament
Defense, third quarter propel Mendon to sixth consecutive sectional title
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Todd Julien felt a sense of pride during halftime of the Section V Class A girls title game on Saturday. His Pittsford Mendon Vikings were held to just 10 points in each of the first two quarters but still led by nine. “I was so proud of our kids defensively,” Julien remarked. “We had a lot of good shots in the first half that didn’t go, but you look up, … [Read more...] about Defense, third quarter propel Mendon to sixth consecutive sectional title
Lewis scores 34 points, leads East Rochester to repeat Class C1 titles
By TIM IRVING East Rochester’s girls basketball team won the 2021 Class C1 girls basketball title on their home floor, something that may never be done again. And yet, there was still something missing. The opportunity to make a State run. They took the first step, beating Alexander 61-37 behind their only senior, Sam Lewis, who scored 34 points, 17 in each half, to … [Read more...] about Lewis scores 34 points, leads East Rochester to repeat Class C1 titles