By CHUCKIE MAGGIO BROOKLYN -- St. Bonaventure's players and coaching staff didn't react either way, especially since the Bonnies had lost at Rhode Island in mid-January and they had a game to win to make Semifinal Saturday possible anyhow. "No matter who we were gonna play, VCU or Rhode Island, (they're) physical," coach Mark Schmidt said. "They play very similar. For us, … [Read more...] about Bonnies manage Mason to set up A-10 semifinal with Rhody
Pine Pieces
Unsatisfied: Mendon’s championship vision comes into focus
By PAUL GOTHAM BINGHAMTON, N.Y. -- Twelve words told the story. When asked about his team's one-game-at-a-time approach with Satuday's state final in view, Pittsford Mendon head coach Bob Nally looked at the cameras and smiled. "There's a couple of games next weekend we've been looking forward to." Nally acknowledged for the first time, at least publicly, what … [Read more...] about Unsatisfied: Mendon’s championship vision comes into focus
Mendon girls look to end Jamesville-Dewitt’s streak
By PAUL GOTHAM MENDON, N.Y. -- Todd Julien and his Pittsford Mendon girls basketball team will not need any introductions to their opponent when they take the floor Saturday. The last time they played Hudson Valley Community College court, Mendon fell to Jamesville-Dewitt in the 2017 NYS Class A title game, 48-46. It was the Red Rams second of three straight … [Read more...] about Mendon girls look to end Jamesville-Dewitt’s streak
Cook gives Troy third-degree burns; Mendon trounces Flying Horses
By JOHN LIKANJE BINGHAMTON, N.Y. - Pittsford Mendon came out of the locker room during halftime and extended its double-digit lead in a 92-67 rout over Troy (II) in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) semifinals, Friday afternoon. Leading 42-31 at halftime, the Pittsford Mendon Vikings outscored the Troy Flying Horses, 26-16, in the third … [Read more...] about Cook gives Troy third-degree burns; Mendon trounces Flying Horses
Strauf thrives in role with Mendon
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Pittsford Mendon junior forward Nate Strauf has contributed five percent of the Vikings' scoring output during this season. Just don't try to minimize the impact Strauf has had on Bob Nally's squad. "Nate is an integral part to this starting five," Nally said earlier in the week. "We would not be able to be in this spot without him. He … [Read more...] about Strauf thrives in role with Mendon