By PAUL GOTHAM Nearly a decade separated their high school careers, but Jori Davis (Greece Athena) and Emma Guy (Penfield) will get the chance to face each other this upcoming season in the Greek Women's Basketball League. Davis, a former Indiana Hoosier, continues her professional career with Olympiacos of the Greek A1 League while Guy, who recently starred at Boston … [Read more...] about Davis and Guy to continue careers overseas
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East’s Barley recalls the late Clifford Robinson
By PAUL GOTHAM More than two decades have passed since Darrell Barley played on the same courts as NBA veteran Clifford Robinson. The memories haven't faded. "He could put it on the floor; you couldn’t guard him inside," Barley said Tuesday by phone. "He could shoot better than you, so you just had a hope he had a long night. Most evenings, he didn’t miss." Robinson … [Read more...] about East’s Barley recalls the late Clifford Robinson
Former AQ stars Hawkes and Pickett to reunite at Siena
By PAUL GOTHAM At first glance, the photo appears to be a tangle of hands and arms reaching for a ball. Taken in 2007 during a youth basketball tournament at Monroe Community College, the image represents one of the earliest pictures of Jason Hawkes and Jalen Pickett playing on a basketball court together. More than a decade later the paths of the former Aquinas duo will … [Read more...] about Former AQ stars Hawkes and Pickett to reunite at Siena
Gartland “let it fly” during ICBL season
By PAUL GOTHAM By limiting himself the first time he faced a lineup, Geneva Snow Cats starter AJ Gartland (Alfred State) found success later. And the numbers back him up. Over seven appearances (six starts) on the mound this summer, Gartland put together a record of five wins without a loss. That merely scratches the surface of the left-hander's impact during the 2020 … [Read more...] about Gartland “let it fly” during ICBL season
Early or late, Ferranti delivers
By PAUL GOTHAM Phil Ferranti (Mercyhurst University) opened the 2020 Interstate Collegiate Baseball League (ICBL) season hitless in his first 11 at-bats. That stretch over four games is worth noting because the former Webster Schroeder and Monroe Community College standout collected 24 hits over his remaining 14 contests. Once in rhythm, Ferranti didn't look back. Early or … [Read more...] about Early or late, Ferranti delivers