By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y — After graduating four starters from a state finalist a year ago, Wayne boys’ basketball coach, Bill Thomson had tempered expectations for his 2024-25 squad. Then again, that one returning starter? He’s pretty good. Tournament MVP Cameron Blankenberg poured in game-high 31 points, as the No. 2 Eagles knocked off top-seeded East, 61-55 … [Read more...] about Blankenberg and Wayne make it two straight Class A titles
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Keshequa girls hold off hard-charging York to win Class C2 title
The game was taking a familiar turn when Keshequa took an 11-point lead into halftime, then opened the third quarter with 10 unanswered points. But this is championship basketball, where the unexpected can happen. And dealing with the unexpected is what makes a champion, which is where the Keshequa girls are today. The Wildcats saw their 21-point lead slowly … [Read more...] about Keshequa girls hold off hard-charging York to win Class C2 title
Linder leads history-making World of Inquiry to program-first sectional title
By STEPHEN BRICKLER ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Tournament MVP Kanaz Linder scored 18 points to lead No. 1 World of Inquiry past No. 2 Waterloo, 62-53 to capture the Section V Class B1 title at Blue Cross Arena at the Rochester War Memorial on Saturday morning. The Griffins earned their first boys' basketball championship in school history. "Being the first is always good", … [Read more...] about Linder leads history-making World of Inquiry to program-first sectional title
Elba goes back-to-back behind Reilly’s 25
BY: DYLAN O'LOUGHLIN Canandaigua, NY --- Tournament MVP Sydney Reilly dropped a game-high 25 points to lead Elba to its second straight title and 17th in program history, tied for the most in Section V with Pittsford Mendon after a 54-36 victory over No. 2 Fillmore in the Section V Class D championship. Tied 10-10 at the end of one, the senior poured in seven of the … [Read more...] about Elba goes back-to-back behind Reilly’s 25
Bombers rally, bring sectional title back to East Rochester
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Eli Tanner wondered if he left behind his opportunity for a sectional championship on hardwood when he transferred in middle school. Jordan Koch was looking for redemption from his playing days. The star player and head coach had their wishes fulfilled Saturday morning on Les Harrison Court at Blue Cross Arena at the Rochester War … [Read more...] about Bombers rally, bring sectional title back to East Rochester