By BILLY HEYEN Rayson Miller Post 899 heads to the American Legion baseball state tournament in Utica this weekend. It’s the second-straight year at states for RM. As the prominence of Legion ball in Rochester has declined, Rayson Miller has remained a beacon of what it’s all about. Last year, I was able to go and cover states, and I followed RM for much of the last two … [Read more...] about Heyen: 9 lessons I’ve learned from two seasons of covering Rayson Miller
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Twice as nice: Rayson Miller sweeps James Cooke to repeat as district champs
By JOHN LIKANJE HONEOYE FALLS, N.Y. - The Rayson Miller baseball team was brimming with determination to go back to Utica for the New York State (NYS) tournament. When Owen VanNewkirk crossed the plate and the umpire called the game due to mercy rule, Tom Sapienza's squad ran out of the dugout and celebrated on the field in jubilant fashion. "We're chasing a gold ring, … [Read more...] about Twice as nice: Rayson Miller sweeps James Cooke to repeat as district champs
Ray of sunshine: Haefner, Rayson Miller light up James Cooke in Game 1
By JOHN LIKANJE VICTOR, N.Y. - After two consecutive days of rain, Rayson Miller was itching to play baseball. With the sun shining down on the Victor High School diamond and not a cloud in sight, the players energized each other and walked out of the dugout for Game 1 of the district final. "We were all just sitting home, wishing to play baseball, so once the … [Read more...] about Ray of sunshine: Haefner, Rayson Miller light up James Cooke in Game 1
Rayson Miller advances to American Legion District 7 Championship Series
By PAUL GOTHAM VICTOR, N.Y. -- Hayden Smith worked out of a fifth-inning jam, and Rayson Miller downed Greece Post 7-3 to advance to the American Legion District 7 Championship Series. Staked to a 6-0 lead, Smith wiggled out of a bases-loaded no-out situation in the fifth. "I was just focused on getting an out at that point," the 6-foot right-hander said. "My team … [Read more...] about Rayson Miller advances to American Legion District 7 Championship Series
Comeback season: James Cooke rallies again to sweep Irondequoit Post
By JOHN LIKANJE VICTOR, N.Y. - James Cooke starter Owen Delforte (Monroe Community College) was locked in a 1-0 pitching duel with Irondequoit Post ace, Jackson DeJohn (Irondequoit), for five innings. Delforte had only given up two hits - both of which came in the fourth. DeJohn had fanned 11 batters and pitched out of multiple jams. It was only natural that when Delforte … [Read more...] about Comeback season: James Cooke rallies again to sweep Irondequoit Post