High School

By NIC ROHLOFF Toughness and determination. Two words that perfectly describe Patrick Walsh's season for the Gananda Blue Panthers. In his sophomore season (2019), the left-hander had a 3-1 record and an earned run average of .92. Walsh was slotted to be the ace for Gananda, and set the tone on the mound. After three pitches in the season opener, Walsh looked at Coach Bill … [Read more...] about Gananda’s Walsh named Class C1 Player of the Year

By PAUL GOTHAM When Abijah Gath considers the turning point to the 2021 season, the Keshequa head baseball coach recalls his squad's game at Le Roy on May 17th. Trailing 5-1 heading into the sixth inning, the Indians' then undefeated record (5-0) looked in jeopardy. "We had done everything we could to mess it up," Gath said referring to an interference call and a handful of … [Read more...] about Rease and Keshequa made winning a habit

By PAUL GOTHAM  Caleb Clements led a pitching staff which posted a team ERA under 1.00 and shared the team lead in batting average for a top-seeded squad. And the Avoca/Prattsburgh senior garnered 2021 Section V Baseball's Class D2 Player of the Year. "I’m pretty stoked about it," Clements said of the honor. "I’ve worked for it for so long. I’m proud of being able to top off … [Read more...] about Avoca/Prattsburgh’s Clements caps senior year with Class D2 honor

By JOHN LIKANJE Victor Arroyo led East High to a Rochester City Athletic Conference (RCAC) Tournament title berth and the No. 5 seed in Class A sectionals. The junior infielder was named Player of the Year as announced by RCAC coaches. Arroyo paced a Eagles squad which exploded for 11.3 runs per game with five doubles and three triples as part of his .404 batting average. … [Read more...] about Arroyo named RCAC Player of the Year

By JOHN LIKANJE Casey Saucke II and Gage Ziehl both led their teams to the sectional final. Ziehl lifted Penfield to the Class AA sectional title. Christopher Sleeper led Rush-Henrietta in all major offensive and pitching statistical categories. Joe Wintermute was the leader of an Irondequoit squad which advanced to the sectional semifinals. The four seniors were named the … [Read more...] about Saucke, Sleeper, Wintermute and Ziehl earn top Monroe County honors