By PAUL GOTHAM One play, among the many, stands out to Nick Marcin. When discussing Gage Ziehl, the seventh-year Penfield Patriots head coach naturally focuses on his senior right-hander's exploits on the mound. But it was a sequence that occurred during the 2021 Class AA sectional semifinals that Marcin emphasizes when noting what separates Ziehl from other players. With a … [Read more...] about Ziehl makes last stand one to remember
High School
Saucke delivered on lofty expectations
By PAUL GOTHAM An early season special request became the routine. When a Major League Baseball scout asked Jason Bunting if there was enough time for Casey Saucke II to get an extra round of pre-game batting practice, the Greece Athena head coach accommodated without hesitation. By season's end, Saucke's extended pre-game sessions became the norm for MLB Scouts in … [Read more...] about Saucke delivered on lofty expectations
From gridiron to diamond, Szalkowski thrived
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- In a season which the Aquinas baseball team won 15 games, it was a loss that stood out to Tyler Szalkowski. The Li'l Irish (7-0 at the time) were undefeated entering play when they fell to McQuaid Jesuit, 14-6 on May 17th. At first glance, the final score represented a shellacking at the hands of a longtime rival. To Szalkowski, it was an … [Read more...] about From gridiron to diamond, Szalkowski thrived
Haverling’s Brotz named Class B2 Player of the Year
By PAUL GOTHAM Success on the gridiron slowed AJ Brotz and his Haverling teammates at the start of baseball season. Once they found their stride, the Rams made up for lost time. And Brotz led the way. The Section V Class B2 Player of the Year paced the offense and topped the Haveling pitching staff in wins. "If there was one person you always wanted to have at the plate or … [Read more...] about Haverling’s Brotz named Class B2 Player of the Year
Oakfield-Alabama’s Yasses took full advantage of senior year
By PAUL GOTHAM Three sports wasn't enough for Peyton Yasses as the Oakfield-Alabama ace made sure to leave his mark on the school's athletic program. The senior right-hander got the decision in half of the Hornets' wins on the way to clinching a No.1 seed. That was just part of the reason Yasses earned the 2021 Section V Class C2 Player of the Year. "It definitely feels … [Read more...] about Oakfield-Alabama’s Yasses took full advantage of senior year