By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA It doesn’t seem all that long ago that the Rochester Americans were firmly in second place in the American Hockey League’s North Division and providing hints that they could at least make a little noise in the Calder Cup playoffs. Fast-forward to today and they’ve become a team that can no longer score goals or win games. Wednesday’s 4-1 loss to the … [Read more...] about Special teams flop as Amerks winless skid reaches nine
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Fresh from sick bay, Mercy beats Lake Shore to secure spot in state quarterfinals
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- When Tom McDonough went to sleep on Tuesday, he wasn't sure what his lineup would look like the next night. Over the previous 24 hours or so, the Our Lady of Mercy coach received a series of text messages from players and parents all mentioning flu and cold symptoms: high fever and upset stomach to name a couple. Instead of their … [Read more...] about Fresh from sick bay, Mercy beats Lake Shore to secure spot in state quarterfinals
Wednesday Girls’ Basketball Wrap: HF-L and Mercy set for rematch in state quarterfinals; Waterloo advances in Class B bracket
CLASS A NORWICH (IV) 34HONEOYE FALLS-LIMA (16-8) 43Alysa Richards connected on four 3-pointers as part of a 16-point effort to go with four assists as HF-L clinched a spot in the NYS Class A quarterfinals. Shaye Angelo had 13 points including going 6-of-6 from the free throw line in the final minute of the game. Sarah Smith added 10 points and 14 rebounds for HFL. The win … [Read more...] about Wednesday Girls’ Basketball Wrap: HF-L and Mercy set for rematch in state quarterfinals; Waterloo advances in Class B bracket
Delisanti Wealth Management Wednesday Boys’ Basketball Wrap: Lyons advances
CLASS A MONROE (17-5) 51GRAND ISLAND (VI) 77 Tah'Jier Holmes and Brien Walker each scored 11 points, but it wasn't enough as Grand Island took the Class A Sub-Regional win. Monroe trailed 14-11 after the first quarter. John Hardy also reached double-digits for the Red Jackets with 10, while Navareon Patton and Jordan Reis both had seven points. Jordan Thomas (3) and Anthony … [Read more...] about Delisanti Wealth Management Wednesday Boys’ Basketball Wrap: Lyons advances
Bree and Panek lead; Waterloo returns to the state quarterfinals
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. — For what was the span of about six possessions Wednesday evening, the Waterloo girls’ basketball team looked out of sync. A trio of second-chance baskets along with a couple turnovers starting late in the first quarter into the second and the Tigers found themselves clinging to a four-point lead. Waterloo, though, squashed any chance of … [Read more...] about Bree and Panek lead; Waterloo returns to the state quarterfinals