By BILLY HEYEN VICTOR, N.Y. — With about two and a half minutes to play Monday night, CJ James drove right along the baseline. He spotted Victor center Connor Williams open on the left wing and whipped a right-handed chest pass to the 7-footer. Williams consistently shoots better than 50 percent from 3-point range when Victor charts its shots in practice, head coach Tyler … [Read more...] about Victor escapes Brockport’s upset bid in 71-67 win to stay undefeated
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Team of the Week: McQuaid Jesuit Knights
By JOHN LIKANJE The two-time class AA sectional champions are riding into the postseason with momentum. After three wins last week to close the regular season, McQuaid is on a five-game win streak with a 13-7 record. On Tuesday night, the Knights dismantled Franklin, 85-56, to sweep the regular season series with their division foes. McQuaid continued by defending home court … [Read more...] about Team of the Week: McQuaid Jesuit Knights
Seeding situation: Bonnies get help; still control double-bye destiny
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO St. Bonaventure basketball's weekend ended surprisingly well, considering the 29-point drubbing that started it. Bona's five-game win streak prior to Friday night's loss to Davidson had already given itself room to remain in the top four of the Atlantic 10 standings at 9-4. Richmond went a step further and defeated VCU 77-59, putting SBU two games ahead of … [Read more...] about Seeding situation: Bonnies get help; still control double-bye destiny
Luukkonen’s last-minute heroics save Amerks
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Of the 6,769 fans, 40 players, two referees, two linesmen, plus the dozens of support personnel in Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial on late Sunday afternoon, all but three no doubt thought the Rochester Americans had just bungled sure victory in the final minute. "I'm sure it went through everybody's mind," Amerks coach Chris Taylor admitted. … [Read more...] about Luukkonen’s last-minute heroics save Amerks
Bogosian is an Amerk, sort of but not really
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA On the day Zach Bogosian cleared waivers and was officially assigned to the Rochester Americans, it isn't known if the veteran defenseman ever will report. Amerks coach Chris Taylor offered no insight on the Bogosian's status on Sunday evening, saying only that "it's up to Buffalo. I'm just worried about our team now." Bogosian, 29, no longer fits into the … [Read more...] about Bogosian is an Amerk, sort of but not really