By BILLY HEYEN Elijah Hughes had just swung his right hand for a monster block. Syracuse had pushed the ball in transition and found Joe Girard III wide open on the right wing. In his first career start for the college team he considered "home" in a first half in which he couldn't miss, Girard drained the triple. As he ran back down the floor, he stole Hughes' patented … [Read more...] about Joe Girard III shines in first start as Syracuse dominates Seattle, 89-67
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Clockwork: Livonia unable to catch up to Maritime
By JOHN LIKANJE BROCKPORT, N.Y. - "Yards and clock!" was the motto for the Livonia varsity football team throughout their postseason run. John Gammon's squad's offensive style has been to compile three to four yards a play and eat up as much of the clock as possible. If used correctly, the result is winning time of possession, which usually ends with victories on the … [Read more...] about Clockwork: Livonia unable to catch up to Maritime
Anthony Lamb hits game-winner for Vermont at St. John’s
By BILLY HEYEN Everyone knew the ball was going to Anthony Lamb. Vermont had already used one timeout ahead of its sideline out of bounds play with 10 seconds to play. The second time around, the bounce pass to Lamb was there. Lamb jab-stepped once as he looked up at the clock. He pump faked, took two dribbles right and rose up fading away from just beyond the foul … [Read more...] about Anthony Lamb hits game-winner for Vermont at St. John’s
5-star recruit Isaiah Jackson chooses Kentucky over Syracuse, Alabama
By BILLY HEYEN Five-star recruit Isaiah Jackson announced on Saturday he will continue his basketball career at Kentucky. Jackson’s final three choices also included Syracuse and Alabama. Syracuse’s 2020 class will remain a two-player class, featuring forward Woody Newton and guard Kadary Richmond. Both of those players rank in the Top 100 of 247Sports’ composite class … [Read more...] about 5-star recruit Isaiah Jackson chooses Kentucky over Syracuse, Alabama
Defense Wins Regionals: Braves march on after near-shutout of South Park
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The Canandaigua Academy Braves have been so talented offensively over a win streak that stretches all the way to game two, that the defensive performances they've compiled over that stretch can be easily overlooked. Save a defense-optional sectional semifinal against Eastridge, Canandaigua entered Friday night's Class A West Regional Final against Section 6 … [Read more...] about Defense Wins Regionals: Braves march on after near-shutout of South Park