By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Eric Platten knew UPrep was going to attempt to “ice” him, to make him think about his go-ahead-or-go-home field goal a minute longer. “I wasn’t really unprepared for it,” Canandaigua’s senior kicker, who also plays running back and linebacker, remarked. “Our coaches do the same thing [in practice], so I just kept telling myself, ‘You’ve got this. You’ve got … [Read more...] about Platten’s field goal seals victory as Canandaigua sneaks past UPrep in state qualifier
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Quinn scores highlight goal but criticizes his defensive play in Amerks loss
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA With a dart up the ice, an acrobatic inside leap around a defenseman and a perfectly placed wicked wrist shot, Jack Quinn in four seconds showed why he’s on the fast track to the NHL. The Rochester Americans rookie winger electrified the crowd and his teammates with his SportsCenter Top 10 short-handed goal midway through the third period on Friday … [Read more...] about Quinn scores highlight goal but criticizes his defensive play in Amerks loss
Amerks remember Richard ‘Dick’ Mason
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA A moment of silence was held before Friday’s Rochester Americans game to honor Richard “Dick” Mason, who died Sunday after battling a lengthy illness. He was 64. Mr. Mason worked on the rink crew for more than 40 years, starting when he was a teenager, and learned all facets of the operation from his late father, Charlie, at what then was the known … [Read more...] about Amerks remember Richard ‘Dick’ Mason
Bath-Haverling, Fillmore and Hilton continue seasons in NYS semifinals
By PAUL GOTHAM Three Section V Boys' Soccer teams will look to bring home top honors this weekend when New York State's best convene in Middletown. Hilton (Class AA), Bath-Haverling (Class B) and Fillmore (Class D) will take the field Saturday in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) semi-finals looking to qualify for Sunday's championship … [Read more...] about Bath-Haverling, Fillmore and Hilton continue seasons in NYS semifinals
Four Section V Girls’ squads to take the pitch in NYS semi-finals
By PAUL GOTHAM The final weekend of the 2021 high school soccer season will see four Section V girls' teams competing in the New York State semi-finals. Penfield will take on Massapequa in Class AA. Spencerport will battle Southside in Class A while Byron-Bergen will face Carle Place in Class C, and Fillmore faces Mount Academy in Class D. Here is the breakdown: Class AA: … [Read more...] about Four Section V Girls’ squads to take the pitch in NYS semi-finals