By PAUL GOTHAM TROY, N.Y. — Elena Graziano didn’t feel comfortable with her shooting touch after pregame warmups, Friday night at Hudson Valley Community College’s McDonough Field House. Ah, but what can happen with that magical moment when a shooter sees the ball go through the twine for the first time in a game. Graziano connected on 4-of-4 attempts from long range … [Read more...] about Graziano’s buzzer beater sends Hilton to state final
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RIT relies on big saves, roster depth to win series opener vs. Niagara
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA A few things that were known to be strengths for the men’s hockey team at Rochester Institute of Technology were confirmed yet again in Friday night’s 4-1 victory over Niagara University. Like the fact their lineup is deep. Junior forward Evan Miller and sophomore winger Adam Jeffery went from the healthy scratch list to the third line because of an … [Read more...] about RIT relies on big saves, roster depth to win series opener vs. Niagara
Blankenberg, Ostrowski combine for 51, lead Wayne to Boys’ NYS Class A final
By PATRICK WALSH Cam Blankenberg and PJ Ostrowski tallied 51 of Wayne's 61 points, leading the Eagles into the Boys' NYS Class A final with a 61-48 win over Friends Academy (VIII) on Friday. Blankenberg tallied 30 points and converted 10 shots from the field, including going 3-for-6 from beyond the arc. The sophomore also brought down eight rebounds and dished out five … [Read more...] about Blankenberg, Ostrowski combine for 51, lead Wayne to Boys’ NYS Class A final
Lyons runs out of gas, drops state semifinals
BY MIKE ROSE GLENS FALLS, N.Y. – It was a night where seemingly nothing went right for the Lyons Lions. It ended with their season coming to a close as the Moravia Blue Devils advanced to the Class C State championship with a 56-45 win. "I'm sad to see my seniors go," Lyons head coach Dean Schott II said. "They're better people than they are players and they're great … [Read more...] about Lyons runs out of gas, drops state semifinals
Aquinas falls in NYS Girls’ Class A semifinal
By PATRICK WALSH Loren Green finished with 15 points and knocked down three jumpers from beyond the arc, but it was not enough as Aquinas fell to Catholic Central (II) 63-46 in the Girls’ NYS Class A semifinal on Friday. After falling behind 12-9 at the end of the first quarter, Green netted three baskets in the second, making a pair of three-pointers and scoring eight of … [Read more...] about Aquinas falls in NYS Girls’ Class A semifinal