By JOHN LIKANJE Edison Tech junior Shaheem Ellis, Jr. led the Inventors to a seven-win improvement and the Class AA sectional quarterfinals as the No. 10 seed. The 5-foot-10 guard scored 282 points (12.8 PPG), shot 34 percent (90-of-266) from the field, 35 percent (38-of-110) from long range and 85 percent (56-of-66) from the free throw line. Ellis collected four rebounds, … [Read more...] about Shaheem Ellis, Jr. and Edison finished strong
Pine Pieces
Walker sets the standard at Midlakes
By PAUL CIFONELLI Midlakes junior Cara Walker finished in the top 10 in Section V in rebounding and assists while leading the Screaming Eagles to a 14-8 record. Walker averaged 17.6 points, 15 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 3.4 steals and a block en route to being named to the All-Finger Lakes East First-Team for the third season in a row. Walker topped the 20-point mark on seven … [Read more...] about Walker sets the standard at Midlakes
Uebelacker and Spencerport look to continue climb
By NIC ROHLOFF Spencerport's Patrick Uebelacker averaged 15.3 points per game shooting 56.7 percent (135-of-238) from the field and 69.8 percent (60-of-86) from the free-throw line. Uebelacker led the Rangers in field goals made and free throws made. The junior made a jump from his sophomore season by increasing his shooting percentage by seven percent and doubling the … [Read more...] about Uebelacker and Spencerport look to continue climb
Marshall High-alum Bob Keegan surprised at the plate on May 14, 1954
By BILLY HEYEN Note: Biographical information comes from the Society of American Baseball Research’s comprehensive biography of Rochester-native Bob Keegan, and statistical information comes from Baseball Reference. Bob Keegan was a professional pitcher, not a hitter. In 1954, for example, he batted .120 in 75 at bats. But on May 14 of that year, Keegan was called upon to … [Read more...] about Marshall High-alum Bob Keegan surprised at the plate on May 14, 1954
Breaking down James Harden’s postseason inefficiency
By JOHN LIKANJE On October 27, 2012, the Oklahoma City Thunder traded reigning Sixth Man of the Year James Harden to the Houston Rockets as part of a nine-player trade. In eight seasons with the Rockets, Harden has led the National Basketball Association (NBA) in assists once (2016-17), field goals made once (2018-19), three-pointers made twice (2017-2019), points scored three … [Read more...] about Breaking down James Harden’s postseason inefficiency