By PAUL CIFONELLI Greece Olympia junior Taylor Jung led the Spartans to their first sectional victory in 10 years. Jung averaged 12.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.8 blocks and racked up 0.9 steals per game for the Spartans. Jung scored 265 points on 49 percent (84-for-172) shooting from the field and 68 percent (81-for-120) from the free throw line. The 5-foot-9 forward … [Read more...] about Jung and Olympia look to build upon success
Pine Pieces
“If you had a Mount Rushmore of MCC baseball, he’s on there.” Longtime assistant Jack Christensen passes away
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Longtime assistant coach Jack Christensen, widely considered as one of the pillars of Monroe Community College baseball and an inductee to the school's athletics' hall of fame, passed away in late March. He was 90 years old. A graduate of SUNY Brockport and member of the U.S. Army, Christensen started as an assistant with the MCC program … [Read more...] about “If you had a Mount Rushmore of MCC baseball, he’s on there.” Longtime assistant Jack Christensen passes away
Collin Cantrell makes name for himself drawing fellow Section V athletes
By BILLY HEYEN The night Eastridge won its first sectional title in 56 years, @CollinCantrellArt posted a drawing on Instagram. It depicted the Lancers’ sectional MVP, Tony Arnold, surrounded by his name and an Eastridge logo. At all levels of sports, graphic designers and artists have gained prominence in recent years as athletes and schools look to expand their brand … [Read more...] about Collin Cantrell makes name for himself drawing fellow Section V athletes
A look back at McQuaid vs. East in the 1991 Section V Class A final
By BILLY HEYEN Much of sports television during the coronavirus pandemic has been centered on replaying classic games from the past. There’s plenty of history to draw from at the professional and collegiate levels, as many of their big games have been televised for decades. But at the high school level, if there was ever footage to begin with, it has often been lost to … [Read more...] about A look back at McQuaid vs. East in the 1991 Section V Class A final
Blocker provides production for East girls
By PAUL CIFONELLI East High junior Shariona Blocker led her team in points, assists and blocked shots en route to the Eagles 12-11 record and a spot in the Section V Class A semifinals. Blocker averaged 18.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 2.9 steals and 0.8 blocks without missing a game. The 5-foot-10 forward scored her 18.1 points per game (416 total) on 45 percent … [Read more...] about Blocker provides production for East girls