By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Editor’s note: The Rochester Red Wings have 121 years of history and have welcomed many spectacular athletes into their clubhouse, whether it be Culver Field, the Bay Street Ball Grounds, Silver Stadium or Frontier Field. To pass the time until they’re playing ball again, we’re counting down the five best players at each position in club history in the “Red … [Read more...] about Red Wings Best Of: Right-Handers
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Sloane’s Squad: Churchville-Chili Middle School student runs to honor late mother
By PAUL GOTHAM Sunday's forecast called for clouds with occasional rain. The sun made an appearance in North Chili at 10:30 a.m. Its rays came right on time to cast a spotlight on young Sloane Miller. Running in honor of her late mother, the Churchville-Chili middle school student completed her second 5K race. "I keep running to remember that I fundraise to help people who … [Read more...] about Sloane’s Squad: Churchville-Chili Middle School student runs to honor late mother
Smith part of strong returning Northstar squad
By NIC ROHLOFF Sean Smith helped Northstar Christian Academy reached the 19-game win mark for the fifth straight time and set the stage for another big season from the Knights. The six-foot guard averaged 16.7 points per game, scoring nearly three points better than a year ago. Smith shot 50.5 percent (128-of-253) from the field, 40.7 percent (42-of-103) from deep, and 68.4 … [Read more...] about Smith part of strong returning Northstar squad
Tom Sapienza’s 48-year leadership of Rayson Miller put on hold
By BILLY HEYEN When Tom Sapienza hits warm-up ground balls, he won’t allow his Rayson Miller team to finish on an error. If the shortstop bobbles his last attempt, he can be sure the next grounder is coming his way. Sapienza doesn’t get mad at one of his players when they make a physical mistake. He gets angry when they allow that mishap to impact the ensuing attempt. In … [Read more...] about Tom Sapienza’s 48-year leadership of Rayson Miller put on hold
Carpenter is Hilton’s long-range threat
By PAUL CIFONELLI Hilton junior Sydney Carpenter finished top ten in Monroe County Division I scoring. Carpenter averaged 10.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.5 steals for the Cadets. The 5-foot-8 guard made 48 threes as opposed 28 twos, but shot both with similar efficiency. Carpenter went 27.7 percent (48-for-173) from behind the arc and 23.9 percent (28-for-117) … [Read more...] about Carpenter is Hilton’s long-range threat