By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Freddie Brock finished with one point scored. One might have thought after listening to his coach, that the junior guard logged a triple-double. And why not? When the East High Eagles needed it most, there was Brock stepping in not just once but twice to take charges. These weren't just any charges. These were … [Read more...] about East improves to 12-0
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Miles Brown’s 44 lead Northstar to 76-74 win over UPrep to stay undefeated
By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Midway through Tuesday’s game between Northstar and University Prep, one fan shouted praise of Knights’ guard Miles Brown. “Miles is playing (NBA) 2K on rookie mode,” the spectator yelled in reference to playing a popular basketball video game on the lowest difficulty setting. So when Brown grabbed a rebound, dribbled up … [Read more...] about Miles Brown’s 44 lead Northstar to 76-74 win over UPrep to stay undefeated
Irondequoit defeats Hilton despite Hill’s 40
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- You could say Irondequoit spoiled the party on Tuesday night. You could also say the Eagles are just that good. When Hilton junior Tah'Jae Hill made two free throws just 58 seconds into the third quarter to reach 17 points for the game and 1,000 points for his career, the game was put on hold and a ceremony took place to commemorate … [Read more...] about Irondequoit defeats Hilton despite Hill’s 40
Fordham Prep comes alive in second half to take down All Hallows
By JOHN LIKANJE FORDHAM, N.Y. - Coming into Tuesday evening's matchup, the Fordham Prep Rams were looking for another signature win to catapult them into the last month of the regular season on a good note. Coach Brian Downey's squad had won their three previous games and had already taken down a state-ranked opponent in Iona Prep (No. 18 NYSSWA Class AA) on December 4 … [Read more...] about Fordham Prep comes alive in second half to take down All Hallows
Connor Taylor’s triple-double leads Avon over Mynderse
By DONOVAN MOFFAT AVON, N.Y. — Being down at the half and being beaten on the defensive end did not keep the Avon boys' basketball team from quitting. The Braves went on a 22-7 run in the third quarter to take the lead and put the game out of reach. After a slow start in the first half from Avon, Mynderse held senior Connor Taylor and junior Nick Rowland to five and … [Read more...] about Connor Taylor’s triple-double leads Avon over Mynderse