By PAUL GOTHAM Nelson Cupello caught a glimpse of Tribune magic past. With the seconds ticking down in Saturday's NJCAA match, freshman goalkeeper Michael Hunter sprinted the length of the field. Along the right wing, Sulamane Sey hurriedly grabbed the ball and launched a corner kick. Hunter flashed into the opposing 18-yard box and redirected the cross with a header that … [Read more...] about Hunter shines in Tribune setback
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Tribune 11 play to draw in opener
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- An early opener mixed with an inexperienced lineup and a scattering of injuries and Monroe Community College men's soccer coach was happy to take home a draw in Friday's season opener. Anthony Paris (Greece Athena) converted a first half penalty kick, and the Tribunes held on for a 1-1 finish with the Harford Community College Fighting … [Read more...] about Tribune 11 play to draw in opener
Mendick connects for home run in first Double-A appearance
By PAUL GOTHAM That didn't take long. Tuesday Danny Mendick loaded up his Jeep Grand Cherokee and travelled from Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Birmingham, Alabama. Wednesday night the former Pittsford-Mendon and Monroe Community College star sent a fifth-inning pitch packing. Mendick made his Double-A debut in style with a two-out, two-run home run to pace the … [Read more...] about Mendick connects for home run in first Double-A appearance
Mendick gets promotion to Double-A
By PAUL GOTHAM Danny Mendick wasn't satisfied. A mid-season all-star nomination during his first full year as a minor leaguer didn't seem like enough. He had questions. The best answers he received came from the reflection in a plate-glass window. "I got to a point in the off-season and sat down, looked in the mirror and asked: 'Do you want to do this?'" Mendick said … [Read more...] about Mendick gets promotion to Double-A
Ricotta named first team All-American
Courtesy of MCCTribunes.com COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado - After a historic season that saw him shatter a few storied MCC records, sophomore first baseman John Ricotta has been named an NJCAA first team All-American. Ricotta led Monroe (22-28) in a number of offensive categories, including the three triple crown categories. He batted .410 with 15 home runs and 61 RBI on the … [Read more...] about Ricotta named first team All-American