By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When you go 27 days without experiencing thrill of victory, when an entire month has been nothing but the agony of defeat, there’s good reason for a display of unbridled joy after an overtime victory. Which is why Trevor Kuntar went on a victory sprint – from the blue line at the Court Street end of Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial to the faceoff … [Read more...] about Kuntar’s OT goal allows Amerks to finally celebrate a victory
Pine Pieces
Green and Orr combine for 52; Aquinas three-peats as Far West Regional champs
By DYLAN O'LOUGHLIN CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. -- Down one coming out of halftime, junior Loren Green netted 19 of her game-high 30 points in the final 16 minutes to lead Aquinas over Section VI champs West Seneca 69-54 in the Class AAA Far West Regional. With the win, the Li'l Irish garner the three-peat as Far West champions, A in 2024, AA in 2025 and now AAA in 2026. Just last … [Read more...] about Green and Orr combine for 52; Aquinas three-peats as Far West Regional champs
Late run fuels Penfield win; Patriots clinch spot in semis
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y — Moments after securing a spot in the state semifinals, Jason Ellis said it best when he talked about what it means to be the last team from the winter season to be playing at Penfield High School. “Here’s what’s cool,” the ninth-year head coach said. “We get to practice until there’s no more time to practice. No one can tell us when we have … [Read more...] about Late run fuels Penfield win; Patriots clinch spot in semis
Dergham and Roessel lead as Fairport cruises into state semis
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO — A mid-March snow storm greeted the bus transporting the Fairport boys’ basketball team Friday afternoon as it traveled along New York State thruway. Not much else slowed the Red Raiders on this day. Fairport (22-1) sprinted out to a 23-8 advantage, led by 12 at half and didn’t allow the game to become a single-possession affair over the final … [Read more...] about Dergham and Roessel lead as Fairport cruises into state semis
State Quarterfinal Schedule: Boys’ Basketball
Section V Boys' Basketball continues this weekend with state quarter-final action. Four games will be played over two days at Buffalo State College. FRIDAY, MARCH 13TH -- BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE 5:00 PM -- CLASS AAA: Fairport (21-1/No. 6 NYSSWA) vs. Jamestown (18-4/No. 16 NYSSWA) 6:30 PM -- CLASS AA: Penfield (22-1/No. 1 NYSSWA) vs. North Tonawanda (17-7/No. 30 … [Read more...] about State Quarterfinal Schedule: Boys’ Basketball