By CHUCKIE MAGGIO St. Bonaventure’s path to the NCAA Tournament often includes a maroon-and-orange obstacle along the way. Three of SBU’s last five March Madness squads have faced the Virginia Tech Hokies in the regular season, including 2011, when the programs last met. Seth Greenberg’s squad held Andrew Nicholson to 4-of-14 shooting that evening, taking a nine-point home … [Read more...] about Bonnies to meet Hokies for first time in a decade on Friday
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East girls cruise to second straight win
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Five players scored in double figures as the East High girls' basketball team took a double-digit lead into halftime and cruised to its second straight win with an 86-67 victory over the School of the Arts (SOTA) Silverhawks. Imani Oliver and Ali'Yana Robinson combined for 13 points in the first quarter when the Eagles outscored SOTA … [Read more...] about East girls cruise to second straight win
Montage Wealth Management Thursday Wrap: Marion’s Evans swipes six steals; Bell, Harder lead Lyons with triple-doubles
BOYS UPREP (2-1) 49 AQUINAS (3-1) 79 Mason and Myles Blackwood combined for 49 points to lead Aquinas to its second straight win. Mason Blackwood led with 27 points, including 16 in the second half. The sophomore forward converted nine field goals, including three from beyond the arc, and 6-of-6 free throws. Myles Blackwood followed up with 11 of his 22 points in the third … [Read more...] about Montage Wealth Management Thursday Wrap: Marion’s Evans swipes six steals; Bell, Harder lead Lyons with triple-doubles
Schroeder gets statement win at Irondequoit
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The significance of Wednesday's win wasn't lost on Rashaad Stokelin. "Getting an early win here says a lot," the third-year Webster Schroeder head coach said after his Warriors defeated host Irondequoit, 51-47, Wednesday night. "It is one hundred percent a statement win." Ben Carey and Nick Hauman scored 15 points apiece, and Schroeder … [Read more...] about Schroeder gets statement win at Irondequoit
Bishop Kearney and Goode steal a win over Bishop Ludden
SEE MORE PHOTOS BY CHRIS CECERE HERE By TIM IRVING Bishop Kearney graduated six players from the girls basketball team, including four starters, all of whom had been with the program for several years. That left senior Kaia Goode to lead the way for the rebuilding of the Kings’ program. “She’s been the engine for the team for a couple of years, a lot of people … [Read more...] about Bishop Kearney and Goode steal a win over Bishop Ludden