By PAUL GOTHAM HOUGHTON, N.Y. -- Kaiden Bowers pointed toward the fence along the right-field line of Houghton University's baseball field. There, clad in shirts of green, grey and white stood the fans of the Fillmore Eagles, still smiling, still cheering. "This is unbelievable," the third-year coach said of the number of fans in attendance. "You don't see this at … [Read more...] about Big fourth clinches back-to-back state semifinal trips for Fillmore
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Denny blasts two homers; Oakfield-Alabama advances to Class D state semifinals
by TYLER HATHAWAY GATES, N.Y-- Raine Denny connected on two home runs as Oakfield-Alabama (No. 1 NYSSWA Class D) never trailed in a 6-1 win over Forestville (VI) in the NYS Class D Far West Regional at Gates Chili High School on Friday night. "I'm happy for the kids," said Oakfield-Alabama head coach Jeff Schlagenhauf. "They work really hard, they play a lot of ball in the … [Read more...] about Denny blasts two homers; Oakfield-Alabama advances to Class D state semifinals
Red Wings fall 4-2 in Lehigh Valley, but remain in first
BY DAN GLICKMAN The Rochester Red Wings' road winning streak came to an end on Friday night, as they fell to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, 4-2. The loss ended a three-game winning streak to open the series in Allentown, as well as an 11-game win streak on the road. However, the Red Wings remain in first place by a half-game in the International League first-half playoff … [Read more...] about Red Wings fall 4-2 in Lehigh Valley, but remain in first
Constantino Financial Regional Preview: Oakfield-Alabama and Forestville set to face off in Class D
One team is looking for its first regionals victory in the past 25 years. The other is looking to claim its second straight regionals victory. Oakfield-Alabama and Forestville will battle in the Class D Far West Regionals. Here’s the breakdown: CLASS DOAKFIELD-ALABAMA HORNETS (19-1 / Genesee County II)vs.FORESTVILLE HORNETS (13-3 / CCAA I East)Friday, Gates Chili High … [Read more...] about Constantino Financial Regional Preview: Oakfield-Alabama and Forestville set to face off in Class D
Red Wings beat Lehigh Valley again, 7-1; remain in first place
BY DAN GLICKMAN The Rochester Red Wings won their third straight game against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs on Thursday, scoring seven unanswered runs en route to a 7-1 victory in Allentown. The win ensures that even in a worst-case scenario, the Wings will split the six-game series. It also keeps the Red Wings – who at 37-22 are now a season-high 15 games over .500 – in … [Read more...] about Red Wings beat Lehigh Valley again, 7-1; remain in first place