By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA For Rochester Institute of Technology, it’s two down, one to go. The most important one. Last weekend the Tigers bounced Robert Morris out of the Atlantic Hockey tournament with 7-0 and 5-1 victories. This weekend they swept Niagara University, posting a 4-1 victory in Friday’s series opener before finishing off the Purple Eagles with a 5-2 victory … [Read more...] about Wilkie, Gonsalves power RIT into Atlantic Hockey’s title game
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Hilton’s season ends with loss to Albertus Magnus in state championship game
By PAUL GOTHAM TROY, N.Y. -- An early 14-point deficit proved to be too much as the Hilton girls' basketball team lost to Albertus Magnus, 67-50 in the NYS Class AA championship game, Saturday at Hudson Valley Community College. One night after a dramatic win in overtime, the Cadets found themselves on the wrong side of a 23-9 score after eight minutes of play. "We … [Read more...] about Hilton’s season ends with loss to Albertus Magnus in state championship game
Wayne suffocated in state final
BY MIKE ROSE GLENS FALLS, N.Y. – It was a big game feel inside a near-capacity Cool Insuring Arena for the NYSPHSAA Class A championship. In the end, the majority of the fans at Glens Falls left happy as the Glens Falls Black Bears knocked off the Wayne Eagles 50-37. The loss put a close on what was a historic season for Wayne basketball. "So proud of these kids," Wayne … [Read more...] about Wayne suffocated in state final
Late rally sinks Elba in state semis
By PAUL GOTHAM TROY, N.Y. — Elba girls’ basketball took a six-point lead early in the fourth quarter, but Charlie Pangrazio’s squad could not hold off a late rally as the Lancers fell to Section II champion, Northville 42-34 in the NYSPHSAA Class D semifinals Saturday at Hudson Valley Community College. Lydia Ross grabbed a loose ball and raced the length of the floor … [Read more...] about Late rally sinks Elba in state semis
Avoca-Prattsburgh’s reign ends in state semifinals
BY MIKE ROSE GLENS FALLS, N.Y. – In the last few years Avoca-Prattsbrugh has entered the state tournament with a target on its back in Class D. The two-time defending state champion's target was at its largest entering Saturday's state semifinal and the Section III champion Sackets Harbor Patriots hit the bullseye. Behind 12-for-28 shooting from distance and timely stops … [Read more...] about Avoca-Prattsburgh’s reign ends in state semifinals