As originally aired on The Rochester Press Box "It took me twenty years to become an overnight sensation." Singer/songwriter Bonnie Rait said that. It took her eighteen years actually, from the time of her first album release to reach commercial success. The same can be said of Joshua Dobbs. Not in years so much as the path he took. … [Read more...] about Pucko: The Unlikeliest Hero
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State Champs: Haverling claims program first with Class B title
By PAUL GOTHAM A year ago, an undefeated season ended with an overtime loss in the state championship game. Sunday morning on the field at Cortland High School, the Haverling girls' soccer team made program history. Keegan Smith scored the lone goal as the Rams defeated Babylon (XI), 1-0 in the 2023 NYSPHSAA Class B championship game. The title was a … [Read more...] about State Champs: Haverling claims program first with Class B title
State Champs: Unbeaten Spencerport claims Class AA title
By PAUL GOTHAM CORTLAND, N.Y. — Four years running Spencerport girls’ soccer saw its season end in Cortland without bringing home the top prize. On Sunday, that trend came to a screeching halt on the pitch at Tompkins-Cortland Community College. Emily Peacock and Emma Watson provided a goal apiece while Cate Burns and the Rangers’ defense registered their 20th shutout … [Read more...] about State Champs: Unbeaten Spencerport claims Class AA title
State Champs: Aquinas caps unbeaten season with Class A title
By PAUL GOTHAM MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. -- Members of the Aquinas boys' soccer team gathered on the track just off the turf of Middletown High School's Faller Field. Clad in identical tee-shirts with medals draped around their necks to signify the state championship they had just won, they were finishing their first of many celebrations. A smiling Alfonso Vito called out "What do … [Read more...] about State Champs: Aquinas caps unbeaten season with Class A title
Despite 51 shots, RIT falls to Mercyhurst
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA So much for the national ranking. Having moved into the last slot in the USCHO top 20 this week, Rochester Institute of Technology couldn’t complete the weekend sweep of still-finding-their-way Mercyhurst and will surely fall back into the realm of “others receiving votes” come Monday. Freshman goalie Simon Buchler stopped 51 shots in his second … [Read more...] about Despite 51 shots, RIT falls to Mercyhurst