by TYLER HATHAWAY Leading 2-1 in the third inning, facing an 0-2 count with two outs and the bases loaded, Maddie Hicks delivered the biggest swing of the Webster Thomas season to date. The junior pitcher connected on a fastball and drove it over the fence in center field, increasing the Titans lead to five runs. "It was so incredible and amazing," said Webster Thomas head … [Read more...] about Webster Thomas clinches program-first trip to the NYS semi-finals
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Kurmis, Schwaderer lead Northstar Christian to first NYS semifinal berth since 2004
By PATRICK WALSH BATAVIA, N.Y. — Micah Schwaderer does not let anything faze him. After two North Collins Eagles reached base in the top of the seventh, Schwaderer induced two pop-outs, then forced a groundout after a walk to load the bases, sending Northstar Christian to the NYS semifinals for the first time since 2004 with a 3-1 win over North Collins in Class D Far … [Read more...] about Kurmis, Schwaderer lead Northstar Christian to first NYS semifinal berth since 2004
Walks haunt Red Wings bullpen in 10-5 loss to Syracuse
By Dan Glickman ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Red Wings had a chance to reach .500 for the first time all season on Saturday, only to see the chance walk away in a disastrous five-walk, five-run eighth inning as the Wings fell to the Syracuse Mets, 10-5. “It just was a tough night,” said Red Wings manager Matt LeCroy. “These guys have been pretty good, but [tonight] … [Read more...] about Walks haunt Red Wings bullpen in 10-5 loss to Syracuse
Constantino Financial Weekend Softball Wrap: Scio/Friendship, Wester Thomas and Wellsville advance
SATURDAY CLASS AA CLARENCE (15-6) 6RUSH-HENRIETTA (19-5) 12Sami Williams tripled in the fourth inning and scored Rush-Henrietta's first run when she came home off a passed ball. Olivia Sheffer doubled, singled, and had two RBI for the Royal Comets. Katelyn Militello had a pair of singles, an RBI, and scored a run. Audrey Gleghorn had a pair of singles and drew a walk. … [Read more...] about Constantino Financial Weekend Softball Wrap: Scio/Friendship, Wester Thomas and Wellsville advance
Rush-Henrietta’s historic season ends in Far West Regional
by TYLER HATHAWAY Rush-Henrietta's season came to a close on Saturday, falling 12-6 to Clarence (VI) in the Class AA Far West Regional at Webster Schroeder High School. A season headlined by the Royal Comets claiming their first ever sectional championship, which was a walkoff comeback win in storybook fashion, Rush-Henrietta finished with the best record in Class AA, entering … [Read more...] about Rush-Henrietta’s historic season ends in Far West Regional