By CHUCKIE MAGGIO When the son he called a “mama’s boy” became one of basketball’s greatest centers, Robert Lanier Sr. imparted a nugget of off-court advice. “I told (Bob) never to refuse to give a kid an autograph,” Lanier Sr. told La Crosse Tribune sportswriter Jay Loeffler in 1980. “Once during an autograph session there were about 300 kids waiting for an autograph. His … [Read more...] about Lanier Sr. made sure “The Dobber” didn’t leave school early
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Leibert settled in at top of Brockport rotation
By CARSON WERNER Two-year varsity starter, Troy Leibert found himself leading a young Brockport squad after just one year at the varsity level. In the 2017 season, the right-hander struck out 22 over 24 innings of work and finished with a 2.92 earned run average. He had three outings with two or more innings of no-hit ball, including two-innings against four-year Class A … [Read more...] about Leibert settled in at top of Brockport rotation
Perales part of strong returning Schroeder GBB group
By PAUL CIFONELLI Webster Schroeder sophomore Julia Perales took on some point guard duties this season and helped the Warriors to a six-win improvement. In 28 minutes per game, Perales averaged 9.0 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.8 steals for Webster Schroeder. Perales improved her efficiency this year and her scoring averaged jumped from 4.8 to 9.0 as a result. Her … [Read more...] about Perales part of strong returning Schroeder GBB group
Tim Redding enjoyed pitching on May 19
By BILLY HEYEN Former Churchville-Chili and MCC star Tim Redding pitched twice in the major leagues on May 19. On both occasions, in 2004 and 2008, Redding won. Those wins accounted for two of Redding's 37 MLB wins across eight seasons at the highest level of professional baseball. On the anniversary of those two wins, it's worth taking a look back at Redding's MLB longevity … [Read more...] about Tim Redding enjoyed pitching on May 19
GM Mason hasn’t heard updates on minor league season
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Rochester Red Wings General Manager Dan Mason wishes he had more concrete answers about when baseball will return to Frontier Field. Mason said on News 10 NBC's "Coronavirus: Your Good Questions" segment Monday evening that the Red Wings have not heard any updates about their season, adding that Major League Baseball will likely turn its attention to the … [Read more...] about GM Mason hasn’t heard updates on minor league season