By JOHN LIKANJE BROCKPORT, N.Y. - This was it: the matchup the entire Rochester area wanted to witness again this season. After a classic at Frontier Field nine weeks prior that saw McQuaid defeat Aquinas for the first time in 13 years, both teams hoped to see each other again in sectionals. Their wish was granted. It came as little to no surprise considering these squads … [Read more...] about The Dark Knights: McQuaid defeats Aquinas again to claim sectional title
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Buzzsaw: LetSaw cuts down LeRoy to win second straight sectional title
By JOHN LIKANJE BROCKPORT, N.Y. - The Letchworth/Warsaw (LetSaw) varsity football program's identity is centered around defense. Coming into Saturday's game, Justin Mann's squad had won 17 of their last 20 contests and allowed 8.8 points per game. LetSaw's identity shined under the bright lights of the sectional final, shutting down LeRoy for a 26-6 victory and a second … [Read more...] about Buzzsaw: LetSaw cuts down LeRoy to win second straight sectional title
Heyen: Rochester basketball put everyone on notice Friday night
By BILLY HEYEN Earlier on Friday, basketball analytics guru Ken Pomeroy tweeted out the highest scoring averages by listed hometown in college basketball. Rochester, N.Y. was third on the list. To anyone from Rochester and Section V, that's not that surprising. Back home, these players already receive one-name treatment. "Lamb." "Naz." "Q." But national recognition for … [Read more...] about Heyen: Rochester basketball put everyone on notice Friday night
Nahziah Carter, Isaiah Stewart lead Washington to upset of No. 16 Baylor
By BILLY HEYEN With less than a minute to go in Isaiah Stewart’s first collegiate game, Washington swung the ball around the perimeter before throwing the ball inside to its freshman center, who’d sealed off his defender in the lane. He turned quickly over his left shoulder and hooked the ball toward the basket with his right hand. It rolled around the rim and fell. A timeout … [Read more...] about Nahziah Carter, Isaiah Stewart lead Washington to upset of No. 16 Baylor
Three-point misses plague Bonnies; Lamb scores 15 in Vermont victory
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO ST. BONAVENTURE -- Dominick Welch rose and fired, hoping to bring the Reilly Center faithful to their feet and shave three points off St. Bonaventure's deficit. A swish from behind the arc would bring the Bonnies within a point with 1:46 remaining and mitigate a forgettable shooting night. The look was great, but the result summarized Bonaventure's entire … [Read more...] about Three-point misses plague Bonnies; Lamb scores 15 in Vermont victory