By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Nigel Scantlebury (Greece Athena) didn't get the start Wednesday night. For the first time this season the Niagara County Community College sophomore came off the bench. That this occurrence happened on the Thunderwolves' only trip to Scantlebury's hometown added a touch of irony. Any chance that the instance affected Scantlebury's play went … [Read more...] about Athena grad Scantlebury scores 14 in Niagara County CC win
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Thomas Bryant double-doubles in best game since return from injury
Thomas Bryant backs down Wesley Matthews on Tuesday night. (Jeff Hanisch | USA Today Sports) By BILLY HEYEN Late in Tuesday's game, Thomas Bryant received a dump-off pass from Bradley Beal. Brook Lopez chose to try and block Bryant's shot, but the Washington Wizards center wasn't having any of that. He threw it down on Lopez with two hands to punctuate Bryant's best game in a … [Read more...] about Thomas Bryant double-doubles in best game since return from injury
Bonnies remember Kobe
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Before Alejandro Vasquez left the St. Bonaventure locker room for practice on Monday, he inscribed a message on his shoes with a black Sharpie. "RIP Kobe," the freshman wrote, placing a heart in between, before snapping a pic for his Instagram story. Vasquez and his teammates were among the millions of people grieving the tragic loss of NBA legend Kobe … [Read more...] about Bonnies remember Kobe
Green, Keele, Arena, and Siverling garner Monroe County Player of the Week honors
By CAITLIN McCLARERJ Green's impenetrable defense was pivotal in Penfield's win this week. Despite two Churchville-Chili losses, John Keele posted 44 points and ten rebounds. Caleb Arena boosted Pittsford Mendon in two victories. Stone Siverling averaged double digits in Batavia's last two games, including a double-overtime win. Monroe County coaches named the four Player of … [Read more...] about Green, Keele, Arena, and Siverling garner Monroe County Player of the Week honors
Weekend Wrap: Spencerport takes two, Kaiser paces Fairport with four points
FRIDAY SPENCERPORT (12-2) 8SARANAC LAKE (VII) 5Spencerport’s Ryan Plouffe and Mark Neu both recorded hat tricks and combined for nine points to down Saranac Lake. Joey Cuzzupoli opened scoring for Spencerport three minutes in and was followed shortly after by a Plouffe power-play tally. Carter Sturgeon tied the game on consecutive power-play goals. 46 seconds remaining in the … [Read more...] about Weekend Wrap: Spencerport takes two, Kaiser paces Fairport with four points