By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Some traditions in sports never fade away, carried on through the years even as players move on. Like the tradition of the Webster Thomas Titans hockey team gathering at T’s Family Restaurant in Webster for breakfast. And like that same Thomas hockey program winning sectional championships. Powered by goals from Ethan Stappenbeck, Michael Dowden, … [Read more...] about Thomas holds off Aquinas to win yet another sectional hockey title
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Titans join Li’l Irish in one last on-ice remembrance for Mr. Nuch
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA For 51 minutes on Sunday afternoon, Aquinas Institute and Webster Thomas battled for every inch of ice, every loose puck and every hard-to-come-by goal, with the Titans finally prevailing 4-2 in the Section V Class B championship game. And then, after the trophy presentation, Li’l Irish players maintained what has become post-game tradition since the … [Read more...] about Titans join Li’l Irish in one last on-ice remembrance for Mr. Nuch
Kulik leads Webster Thomas past Brighton
By PAUL GOTHAM WEBSTER, N.Y. -- Jackson Kulik finished with a game-high 19 points, and No. 2 Webster Thomas defeated No. 7 Brighton, 61-40 in Section V Class A1 quarter-final action, Saturday. Kulik connected eight times from the floor and converted 3-of-4 free throw attempts in the win. For head coach Griffin Coles, it wasn't so much that Kulik produced on the offensive end … [Read more...] about Kulik leads Webster Thomas past Brighton
DeRosa’s putback at the buzzer lifts Webster Schroeder
WEBSTER , N.Y. -- Alex DeRosa’s putback at the buzzer lifted Webster Schroeder over Greece Athena, 49-48 in Section V Class A1 action Saturday night. DeRosa grabbed a rebound and finished in the lane as the Warriors held off a late Athena rally and advanced to the semi-finals. Schroeder will play cross-town rival Webster Thomas on Tuesday with a spot in the finals at … [Read more...] about DeRosa’s putback at the buzzer lifts Webster Schroeder
Saving Grace; Alexander and Penfield advance to Class AA semis
By PAUL GOTHAM PENFIELD, N.Y. -- Grace Alexander scored five points and handed out two assists during a decisive 13-0 second-half run as the No. 3 Penfield girls' basketball team defeated No. 6 Our Lady of Mercy, 56-45 in Section V Class AA action, Saturday afternoon. Trailing 36-34, Alexander drove the lane, drew the defense and dished off to teammate Kennedy Cone for two … [Read more...] about Saving Grace; Alexander and Penfield advance to Class AA semis