Pine Pieces

In its third year since merging, Batavia Notre Dame is seeking its first NYSPHSAA Ice Hockey Division II title. The United are appearing in their first NYSPHSAA Ice Hockey Division II final four. Skaneateles is looking to repeat as Division II champions and win its fifth title in school history. Here's what you need to know: BATAVIA NOTRE DAME UNITED (22-2-0/Independent … [Read more...] about West Herr NYSPHSAA Ice Hockey Division II Final Four Preview: United seek first state title

By PAUL GOTHAM BLOOMFIELD, N.Y. -- Little more than three minutes had elapsed in Wednesday's Class C regional qualifier at Bloomfield High School, and Lyons coach Dean Schott II had two starters on the bench. Senior point guard Mikey Briggs was sidelined with an injury. Sophomore big man JJ Johnson joined his teammate "on the pine" after picking up his second foul. … [Read more...] about Lyons makes late run, clinches back-to-back regional berths

By PAUL GOTHAM CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. -- Less than six minutes had elapsed in Tuesday's Class B regional qualifier at Canandaigua Academy and a pair of timeouts had already been used by the Mynderse Blue Devils. The stoppages in time did nothing in an effort to disrupt the offensive rhythm of Avon. Michael Rowland finished with a double-double, and Trevor Stroud, the … [Read more...] about Avon cruises into regional

BY MIKE ROSE RUSHVILLE, N.Y. — It was standing room only for round three of the battle between Class C1 champion Bloomfield and Class C2 champion Dundee/Bradford and it was the BraveScots whose second-half rally propelled them to a 57-50 victory. With the game tied at 41, Kailey Yeoman connected on a three-pointer to give the BraveScots the lead for good. With the win, … [Read more...] about Dundee/Bradford rallies into Class C regionals

By PAUL GOTHAM One team is looking to make its 11th trip to the state quarterfinals. The other seeks to clinch a program-first. Lyons and Byron-Bergen tip off Wednesday with a spot in the New York State Class C Far West Regional on the line. Here's the breakdown: LYONS LIONS (21-2/Section V Independent)vs. BYRON-BERGEN BEES (20-4/Genesee Region Division I)Wednesday, … [Read more...] about Jack Leasure Shooting and Skills Camp Preview: Lyons and Byron-Bergen to battle for regional spot