By STEPHEN BRICKLER HENRIETTA, N.Y. — Sophomore Russell Ellis scored 17 points to lead Greece Athena (23-2) past Health Sciences (18-7), 56-55 of Section VI in the Class AA Far West Regional at Rush-Henrietta High School on Saturday afternoon in a game that was played within one possession for virtually the entire second half. "I feel that was a great game. All of … [Read more...] about Athena outlasts Health Sciences, advances to state semifinals
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Wayne defeats Williamsville South to earn return trip to state Class A semifinals
HENRIETTA, N.Y. – With the Wayne boys basketball team leading Williamsville South by nine points at halftime of Saturday’s Class A Far West Regional, coach Bill Thomson delivered a few words of encouragement to Richie Miles. “I told him to keep shooting and to trust himself,” Thomson said. Miles listened. The sophomore guard scored 13 of his 16 points in the third … [Read more...] about Wayne defeats Williamsville South to earn return trip to state Class A semifinals
Elba survives Sherman, clinches second straight trip to state semifinals
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. — With 1:04 left in the third quarter of Saturday’s New York State Public High School Athletic Association Class D quarterfinal, the undefeated Elba girls’ basketball team faced a 10-point deficit. Thirteen-plus minutes of game time later, the Lancers were celebrating consecutive regional titles. Brea Smith scored 13 of her game-high 20 … [Read more...] about Elba survives Sherman, clinches second straight trip to state semifinals
Honeoye captures second regional title in program history
BY ASHTON TOWNSEND HENRIETTA, N.Y.-- Honeoye topped Westfield 64-60 to win its second regional title in program history. The Bulldogs now move onto the NYS Class C final four. Honeoye grabbed an 21-18 lead early in the second quarter that they didn't relinquish until crunch time in the fourth quarter, which they would get back and seal the win. "I thought we executed … [Read more...] about Honeoye captures second regional title in program history
Roberts Wesleyan’s Brynn King captures third NCAA pole vault title
INDIANAPOLIS – While Brynn King's first indoor track and field season at Roberts Wesleyan University could only be described as fairy tale, her 2024-25 campaign was more of a lesson in perseverance. Regardless of the route, King ended both in the same place – as the NCAA Division II women's pole vault champion - and the 2024 U.S. Olympian did it in record-breaking … [Read more...] about Roberts Wesleyan’s Brynn King captures third NCAA pole vault title