By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA There’s no playbook for Rochester Americans coach Michael Leone and his staff to follow when dealing with this extended gap in their playoff season. Then again, how could there be? A break of 13 days between games – which is what the Amerks are dealing with – has never happened. In the 69 year history of the franchise, the longest stretch between … [Read more...] about Amerks trying to stay sharp during ‘weird’ 13-day break in playoff schedule
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Brighton-Gates Chili extra-inning duel conjures memories of 2001 AA semifinal classic
By PAUL GOTHAM Matt Knight had more mane to tuck under his helmet when he stood in the third-base coach's box. John Guarino hurled seven shutout innings and came away without a decision. Tony Fuller played 19 innings without getting to the plate. Fate kept Jeff Eckler from playing the hero on two separate occasions. Section V Baseball's 2001 Class AA semifinal had a … [Read more...] about Brighton-Gates Chili extra-inning duel conjures memories of 2001 AA semifinal classic
Rush-Henrietta outlasts Spencerport
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Elizabeth Gleghorn knows she won't have much down time this week. With five Advanced Placement (AP) exams and four softball games, Rush-Henrietta's senior catcher is getting a preview of what life will be next year when she's playing at Le Moyne College. Gleghorn and her Royal Comet teammates passed their test on the diamond, Tuesday … [Read more...] about Rush-Henrietta outlasts Spencerport
Constantino Financial Tuesday Baseball Wrap: Lennartz walks it off in extras for Brockport; Methe strikes out 14 for Finney
BRIGHTON (8-6) 2 FAIRPORT (8-5) 11 Owen Andreatta ended his day 3-for-3 at the plate with a double, three RBI, and two runs scored to power Fairport. Alexander Grejda singled twice, scored three times, and walked once. Patrick Lindquist paired two singles with two RBI. Sam Roselli tripled, scored, had an RBI, and walked. Tyler Gordner had an RBI double and scored. Dylan Nelson … [Read more...] about Constantino Financial Tuesday Baseball Wrap: Lennartz walks it off in extras for Brockport; Methe strikes out 14 for Finney
Tuesday Flag Football Wrap: Turner’s 2-way play keeps Arcadia unbeaten; Maxon scores twice
EASTRIDGE (4-4-2) 13GREECE ARCADIA (8-0) 45Aimee Turner starred on both sides as Greece Arcadia stayed perfect and clinched the Monroe County Division 2 title. Turner was 16-of-23 for 185 yards and four touchdowns passing. On defense, the senior totaled three interceptions, two returned for touchdowns, with eight flag pulls, two for loss. Maddy McNally ended with seven catches … [Read more...] about Tuesday Flag Football Wrap: Turner’s 2-way play keeps Arcadia unbeaten; Maxon scores twice