By JOHN LIKANJE After winning 11 Rookie of the Week awards last season, Jalen Pickett (Aquinas Institute) was named the MAAC Player of the Week for the second time in his career. The sophomore guard earned Lou Henson Award National Player of the Week honors as well. Pickett combined for 43 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists and 1 turnover in a pair of victories over Canisius … [Read more...] about Pickett garners second career MAAC Player of the Week honor
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Team of the Week: Aquinas L’il Irish
By JOHN LIKANJE The Aquinas L'il Irish struggled through the early portion of the season. Four of their first six games were against Regis (Catholic High School Athletic Association), Park School (Monsignor Martin), UPrep and McQuaid. The L'il Irish's schedule did not get any easier with Leadership Academy, UPrep and Webster Schroeder slated to participate in the Mike Dianetti … [Read more...] about Team of the Week: Aquinas L’il Irish
Hill drops 49, hits game-winning buzzer-beater in overtime for Hilton
By BILLY HEYEN HILTON, N.Y. — Everyone in the gym knew who was getting the ball for Hilton with the shot clock off and the game tied in overtime. Tahjae Hill won a game at the buzzer a season ago. He was called on for the game-winning attempt at the end of regulation Saturday. His coach thinks he’s the best player in Rochester. With the Cadets hosting their holiday tournament … [Read more...] about Hill drops 49, hits game-winning buzzer-beater in overtime for Hilton
Pilut’s poise (and talent) carries Amerks to buzzer-beating victory
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Sometimes, it's best to be a little a little crowd-deaf, to possess the ability to block out the frantic screams of "shoooooooot" and concentrate on what narrow passing or shooting lane may actually exist. Lawrence Pilut has that ability, and put it on display in scoring the tying goal with under seven minutes to play on Friday night. But sometimes, as … [Read more...] about Pilut’s poise (and talent) carries Amerks to buzzer-beating victory
Penfield embraces defense in 3rd quarter to pull away from Canandaigua
By BILLY HEYEN PENFIELD, N.Y. — At halftime Friday, Penfield head coach Jason Ellis asked his team to look in the mirror. “Who are we, and who have we tried to be all year?” Ellis said postgame he had proceeded to ask his players at the half. The Patriots remembered after the break, embracing their defensive identity to hold Canandaigua to six third-quarter points. That … [Read more...] about Penfield embraces defense in 3rd quarter to pull away from Canandaigua