By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. — Three years ago, a promising Wayne boys’ basketball team had its season cut short because of precautions surrounding Covid-19. Saturday afternoon at Buffalo State College, the current Eagles took advantage of what its predecessors couldn’t. Cam Blankenberg scored 18 of his game-high 30 points in the second half, and Wayne defeated Section … [Read more...] about Wayne claims program-first regional championship
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Halfcourt buzzer-beater sparks Frewsburg girls to Class C win over Dundee/Bradford
By BOB CHAVEZ HOPEWELL -- One shot does not win a basketball game, but Teghan Trocki’s half-court buzzer beater to end the third quarter pretty much did just that for the Frewsburg Bears. The prayer as the horn sounded tied the score of Saturday’s Class C state quarterfinal and sparked the Section VI champion to a thrilling 75-67 win over Dundee/Bradford on Putt Moore … [Read more...] about Halfcourt buzzer-beater sparks Frewsburg girls to Class C win over Dundee/Bradford
Elba holds on late, claims regional title
BY MIKE ROSE HOPEWELL, N.Y. — The Elba Lancers (21-4) went wire-to-wire Saturday to knock off the Panama Panthers, 58-47. Panama rallied to tie the game in the fourth quarter on two occasions after trailing by as many as 15, but the Lancers held firm. The win moves Elba to the New York State semifinals for the first time since 2012. "It's awesome, these young girls … [Read more...] about Elba holds on late, claims regional title
Victor’s run ends with loss in regional
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Victor boys' basketball used a 15-2 run to take a double-digit lead late in the second quarter, but the Blue Devils could not keep pace with Section VI champion Jamestown. Bishop Butts scored 16, and Jaydian Johnson added 15 as the Red Raiders (20-4) knocked off the reigning state champions, 51-45 in the NYS Class AA Far West Regional, … [Read more...] about Victor’s run ends with loss in regional
Hornell falls in state quarterfinal
By STEVE BRICKLER HOPEWELL, N.Y. -- Senior Reece Beaver hit a short jumper from the baseline with 2.2 seconds left in regulation to send Southwestern of Section VI to the state semifinals with a win over Hornell, 63-61 in the Class B Far West Regional at Finger Lakes Community College on Saturday. The late heroics capped off a 42-point effort by Beaver on the … [Read more...] about Hornell falls in state quarterfinal