By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Fairport boys' soccer coach Gianni Bussani doesn't easily forget a loss. When asked about the weather conditions of Thursday's Section V Class AA semi-final match, the 25th-year coach recalled a defeat from 2008. "We played Thomas in a qualifier to reach the (state) tournament," Bussani said after Thursday's match that was played in a … [Read more...] about Palmer delivers; Fairport advances to Class AA championship
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Gale force winds: McQuaid gusts into Class AA final
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The canopy tent used to shield the McQuaid bench players from the elements didn't make it through the game. The Jesuit Knights' soccer team, though, continued its season. McQuaid endured varying weather conditions and the Penfield XI to reach the Class AA finals for the second time in three years. Alex Klimowski scored his … [Read more...] about Gale force winds: McQuaid gusts into Class AA final
Sounds effects: Brongo hears a “ting;” Spencerport moves on to ‘A’ title game
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The recent history of Spencerport girls' soccer has known its share of great shots. Lily Brongo's game winner in Wednesday night's Section V Class A semi-final is the latest. Brongo connected in the 65th minute, and the Rangers advanced to Saturday's Class A title game with a 2-1 win over the Brockport Blue Devils. "We’ve gone through those … [Read more...] about Sounds effects: Brongo hears a “ting;” Spencerport moves on to ‘A’ title game
Wednesday Wrap: Fishback’s first goal lifts Geneva; Ceron’s heroics help Williamson make trip to finals
CLASS B1 No. 5 GREECE OLYMPIA 1 No. 1 PALMYRA-MACEDON 3 Palmyra Macedon advances to face No. 2 Geneva on Saturday, Nov. 2 in the Class B1 final. No 3. LIVONIA 0 No. 2 GENEVA 1 Ryan Fishback scored in the fourth minute of the game and Geneva its sixth consecutive victory. Fishback's tally was just the first of his senior season. There was no assist on the goal. Geneva moves on … [Read more...] about Wednesday Wrap: Fishback’s first goal lifts Geneva; Ceron’s heroics help Williamson make trip to finals
Thomas Bryant sets career-high with 4 blocks in Wizards’ home opener
By BILLY HEYEN The biggest questions asked of Thomas Bryant each and every night on an NBA court have to do with defense. Is he laterally quick enough? Can he defend the pick-and-roll well enough? Will he provide rim protection? Faced off with one of the best pick-and-roll guard tandems in basketball Wednesday, the Rockets' James Harden and Russell Westbrook, Bryant had … [Read more...] about Thomas Bryant sets career-high with 4 blocks in Wizards’ home opener