BY PAUL GOTHAM One team is competing for a third straight championship while the other is looking to win its first title in nearly a decade. The girls' and boys' teams from Rochester will take the court this weekend at the Basketball Coaches Association of New York (BCANY) Summer Hoops Festival. "This might be the deepest team we’ve ever had," said Jeff Parizek who … [Read more...] about Local squads ready for annual BCANY Summer Hoops Festival
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Greece Post 468 rallies, walks off with NYS Legion title
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Imagine a swimming pool toy after it's been handled by a doberman pinscher. Deflated. That's the best way to describe Greece Post 468 for the better part of action at Rochester Institute of Technology on Wednesday. Greece had steamrolled its first four opponents in the tournament by a combined score of 40-5 to move within one win … [Read more...] about Greece Post 468 rallies, walks off with NYS Legion title
Red Wings win second straight in Charlotte, 13-8; may gain new player from trade of Michael Soroka
BY DAN GLICKMAN The Rochester Red Wings won their second straight game at the Charlotte Knights on Wednesday, riding five home runs to a 13-8 victory. Meanwhile, the team may soon get a new player in the form of outfielder Christian Franklin, who the Nationals have acquired in a deal with the Chicago Cubs for pitcher Michael Soroka. On the field, the Red Wings (40-61, … [Read more...] about Red Wings win second straight in Charlotte, 13-8; may gain new player from trade of Michael Soroka
Yankees trade Penfield’s Ziehl to White Sox
by TYLER HATHAWAY The New York Yankees traded Penfield product and pitcher Gage Ziehl to the Chicago White Sox for outfielder Austin Slater on Wednesday morning. Ziehl was drafted by the Yankees in the fourth round in 2024 and has pitched 74.1 innings in 14 starts this year in the minor leagues, mostly at the Single-A level. Ziehl was previously drafted in the 2021 11th round … [Read more...] about Yankees trade Penfield’s Ziehl to White Sox
Red Wings trounce Charlotte Knights, 16-1, giving Alvarez first win of season
BY DAN GLICKMAN The Rochester Red Wings started their two-week southern road trip with a 16-1 win over the Charlotte Knights on Tuesday. The 15-run win is the largest Rochester (39-61, 12-16 in the second half) margin of victory against Charlotte (49-53, 13-14 in the second half) since a 15-0 victory on June 22, 1997, according to the team. The victory provided the first … [Read more...] about Red Wings trounce Charlotte Knights, 16-1, giving Alvarez first win of season