By JOHN LIKANJE Melvin Council, Jr. and Markus Robinson both led their respective divisions in scoring. Council lifted UPrep to its second sectional title in program history and first in seven years. Robinson was Section V's leading scorer this season. The freshman and senior guard were named the Players of the Year as announced by the Private-Parochial League. Council … [Read more...] about Council, Robinson earn Private-Parochial Player of the Year honors
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Canandaigua’s Cooper learning from experience of others during layoff
By PAUL GOTHAM Tanner Cooper needs to refine a pitch. Adam Scott wants to put in some extra work, and Logan Darnell has wisdom to share. Two former Canandaigua Braves and an ex-Rochester Red Wing are making the most of the situation as pro baseball is put on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic. "It’s easier to stay positive being able to work with guys like them," Cooper said … [Read more...] about Canandaigua’s Cooper learning from experience of others during layoff
NBA 2K19 simulation of Victor vs. Irondequoit: What we learned
By BILLY HEYEN Section V's top seeds in both Class AA and Class A1 boys basketball held control of that position well before the final days of the regular season. But Victor and Irondequoit didn't play this year, so how they compared on the court will remain a mystery. Pickin' Splinters looked to solve that on a virtual court Saturday night. To do so, Pickin' Splinters … [Read more...] about NBA 2K19 simulation of Victor vs. Irondequoit: What we learned
Fairport boys soccer rolls out its “Stay-At-Home Challenge”
By PAUL GOTHAM It starts with a ring tone. Gianni Bussani answers a call from Jude Rouhana. A former player reaching out to his coach with a request. A request, that if anyone has visited a local retail store of late, appears to be on many a shopping list. The Fairport Boys' Soccer "Stay-At-Home Challenge" ensues: From Bussani to Rouhana who passes off to teammate … [Read more...] about Fairport boys soccer rolls out its “Stay-At-Home Challenge”
Bonnies baseball history on what should have been Opening Day
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO For the first time since 1995, Major League Baseball's Opening Day is postponed, its start date in limbo due to the coronavirus pandemic. That season was delayed 23 days due to a players' strike that wiped out the 1994 World Series. The 2020 postponement threatens to loom longer. While MLB is paused, Mets and Red Sox fans commiserate over their ace pitchers … [Read more...] about Bonnies baseball history on what should have been Opening Day