By CHUCKIE MAGGIO WEBSTER, N.Y. -- McQuaid boys basketball coach Jack Leasure wasn't pleased with last Saturday's loss to Fairport, and not just because his team fell out of the state rankings. "I think that we played with very poor effort last game, which is disappointing because you can control that," Leasure commented. "So we've been focusing the last few … [Read more...] about Long scores 29 as McQuaid fends off Schroeder
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Balanced BK girls take Top 10 battle
By PAUL GOTHAM PENFIELD, N.Y. -- Kevan Sheppard didn't sugar coat his words when preparing his team for Tuesday's meeting of state-ranked squads. When looking at the matchup against Penfield, the Bishop Kearney girls' basketball coach knew his opponent would focus its efforts on stopping Toya Baker, Marianna Freeman and Saniaa Wilson. That left two players … [Read more...] about Balanced BK girls take Top 10 battle
Gates-Chili makes their debut in NYSSWA Class AA Top 25
By WOLVERIDGE LANGAN For the first time this season, a new Section V Class AA team made the NYSSWA Top 25. After winning eight in a row, the Gates-Chili Spartans (14-2/No. 5 PS LS Poll) claimed the No. 24 spot in this week’s rankings. The Spartans only played once last week, grabbing a close win over divisional opponent Irondequoit 62-59. Gates-Chili is led by a pair of … [Read more...] about Gates-Chili makes their debut in NYSSWA Class AA Top 25
Jayden Castrechini reaches 1,000 points in Gananda win
By JOHN LIKANJE ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Monday night, Gananda hosted Destiny Christian for its penultimate home game of the regular season. Jayden Castrechini poured in 31 points as the Gananda Blue Panthers secured the 99-58 win, their fourth in a row. However, two of the senior guard's points made history. "Jayden is very unselfish," Gananda head coach Jeff Thomson said. "I … [Read more...] about Jayden Castrechini reaches 1,000 points in Gananda win
Hayes and Mitchell pace SOTA to eighth straight win
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Less than a minute remained in the third quarter of Monday's non-league matchup at School No. 33. Ke'vion Mitchell forced a turnover at half-court. Instinctively, the School of the Arts (SOTA) guard fired a one-handed diagonal bounce pass that caught teammate Reggie Smith in full stride 25 feet ahead. Without hesitation, Smith shuttled the … [Read more...] about Hayes and Mitchell pace SOTA to eighth straight win