By JOHN LIKANJE Avon's Zach Colvin averaged a double-double and led the Braves to their first sectional title in over a decade. The sophomore forward scored 13.1 points per game. He shot 59 percent (120-of-203) from inside the arc and 44 percent (8-of-18) from long range. Colvin corralled 10.9 boards and collected 1.9 assists as well. The 6-foot-2-inch forward increased all … [Read more...] about Avon and Colvin look to build upon this year’s success
Pine Pieces
Section V mourns the loss of Ted Woods
By PAUL GOTHAM Ted Woods, Section V’s original Executive Director and lifelong champion of local high school athletics, passed away earlier this week. He was 88 years old. North Rose-Wolcott’s first Athletic Director, Woods started his teaching career in 1956 at North Rose. He later served as a key cog to help the merger of the two districts. His work still carries a … [Read more...] about Section V mourns the loss of Ted Woods
Shadders continues as Mendon’s steadying force
By JOHN LIKANJE Pittsford Mendon junior Jacob Shadders led the reigning NYS runner-ups to 16 wins, the No. 4 seed in Class A1 sectionals and a semifinals berth. The Monroe County Division III Player of the Year averaged 21.8 points per game and shot 44 percent (170-of-390) from the field, 35 percent (55-of-159) from beyond the arc and 72.3 percent (94-of-130) from the free … [Read more...] about Shadders continues as Mendon’s steadying force
Irondequoit’s Keenan Robertson set for big senior season
By JOHN LIKANJE Irondequoit junior Keenan Robertson led an Eagles squad that won 19 games and made their third sectional final appearance in four years. The 6-foot-5 forward averaged a team-high 18.9 points and increased his percentages from both inside the arc and the free throw line. Robertson shot 60.4 percent (142-of-235) from within the arc compared to 52.4 last year and … [Read more...] about Irondequoit’s Keenan Robertson set for big senior season
Blocker and Jordan share top RCAC honors
By NIC ROHLOFF India Jordan led the league in scoring. Shariona Blocker did a little bit of everything. The two shared RCAC Player of the Year honors as announced by league coaches last week. Jordan, a senior from the School of the Arts, averaged 24.5 points and ranked third in Section V scoring. The 5-foot-6-inch guard also collected 6.2 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game. … [Read more...] about Blocker and Jordan share top RCAC honors