By JOHN LIKANJE PERRY, N.Y. - Gabe Macdonald has adjusted to the quarterback position and fitted it into his style of play. After throwing only seven passes in last weekend's victory, the 6-foot-3 senior slung five more from the pocket, Thursday night. That was more than enough as the Batavia-Notre Dame Fighting Irish offense exploded in a 64-3 victory over the Perry … [Read more...] about One Play Gabe: Macdonald, Batavia-Notre Dame stomp Perry
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Brighton girls rally for road win
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Rita Kladstrup is good for her word. So when the Brighton girls' soccer coach addressed her team at halftime on Thursday, the Barons knew what to expect. And the players didn't like the possibilities. Juliette Frischmann and Maggie Cregan netted second-half goals, and Brighton came from behind to beat Greece Athena, 2-1. "We’ve been … [Read more...] about Brighton girls rally for road win
Thursday Wrap: Northstar Christian wins fifth straight; Ferguson leads HAC
BLOOMFIELD 7 MIDLAKES/RED JACKET 1 Ryan Wollschleger registered a hat trick and an assist as Bloomfield picked up its third win by a margin of six goals or more. Adam Sheehan scored the first of seven a minute and thirty seconds in. Wollschleger and Sergio Dunn split the next four tallies to give Bloomfield a sizeable lead going into half. In the second, Simon Wille scored on a … [Read more...] about Thursday Wrap: Northstar Christian wins fifth straight; Ferguson leads HAC
Melander’s trotting stars headline NYSS Night of Champions at Batavia
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The winner's circle at Batavia Downs Gaming may very well turn into Marcus Melander's own little private party room on Saturday night. Hypnotic AM, the 2-year-old filly trotting sensation from the Melander stable, and Gimpanzee, the 3-year-old colt trotting star he trains, will be prohibitive favorites during the 30th annual New York Sire Stakes' Night of … [Read more...] about Melander’s trotting stars headline NYSS Night of Champions at Batavia
Mendon continues No. 9 tradition
By PAUL GOTHAM MENDON, N.Y. -- Ty Wilkes didn't live through the 9/11 attacks that occurred 18 years ago, but the Pittsford Mendon senior will carry on a tradition that honors the memory of former Vikings soccer player Todd Pelino who perished on that day in 2001. "This is amazing," Wilkes said after being selected to wear the No. 9 jersey worn by Pelino during his career at … [Read more...] about Mendon continues No. 9 tradition