By BILLY HEYEN East and UPrep didn't face off during the regular season, and because the two sectional champions were in different state classes, they weren't due to change that. But with the cancellation of the state tournament due to the coronavirus, both teams were left wondering what might've been. To come up with some hypothetical answers, Pickin' Splinters simulated a … [Read more...] about NBA 2K19 simulation of East vs. UPrep: What we learned
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McCandless and Ferreri earn HCANY accolades
Thirteen Section V players and one coach were selected by the Hockey Coaches Association of New York for 2019-2020 season accolades. Jack McCandless of Victor earned a Co-Player of the Year award and coach Mike Ferreri, also of Victor, earned Co-Coach of the Year. McCandless totaled 17 goals and nine assists in the regular season. In the postseason, the senior forward netted … [Read more...] about McCandless and Ferreri earn HCANY accolades
Heyen: Sports have proven to us, time and again, not to lose hope
By BILLY HEYEN Sports and hope often go hand in hand. You’ve heard the phrases before: “We’ll get ‘em next time.” “It ain’t over ‘till it’s over.” “There’s always next year.” Each of those sentences stems from the idea that whatever comes next will be better than what just happened. That’s why the cancellation of New York’s remaining winter state tournaments stung so … [Read more...] about Heyen: Sports have proven to us, time and again, not to lose hope
NYSPHSAA cancels remainder of 2020 winter championships
By BILLY HEYEN The remainder of New York’s winter sports championships have been canceled due to COVID-19, the New York State Public High School Athletic Association announced Monday morning. This means that the boys basketball, girls basketball, ice hockey and bowling postseasons will not reach a conclusion. The state is developing plans to honor and formally recognize the … [Read more...] about NYSPHSAA cancels remainder of 2020 winter championships
Battisti and Schmidt named Section V Hockey Players of the Year
McQuaid's David Battisti and Gates-Chili's Trevor Schmidt have been named Section V Hockey Players of the Year for Division I and II respectively, as announced by Monroe County coaches. Battisti inked a .934 save percentage for McQuaid this season, blocking 352 shots between the posts in 14 games played. He earned three shutouts, first at McQuaid's home opener against … [Read more...] about Battisti and Schmidt named Section V Hockey Players of the Year