By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The Rochester Red Wings are taking proactive measures against the coronavirus. The Red Wings donated 30,000 medical grade gloves from their food and beverage department to Monroe County, sending the materials in a truck on Monday morning. The Wings had the large shipment in storage after receiving a reduced rate from a distributor last year. The county will … [Read more...] about Red Wings donate 30,000 medical grade gloves to Monroe County
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Council, Robinson earn Private-Parochial Player of the Year honors
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
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”