By PAUL GOTHAM Section V Girls' Soccer will whittle its field over the next two nights as a dozen matches will take place with spots in finals up for grabs. Seven of those contests will feature head-to-head tilts between state-ranked sides. Classes C2 and D have all four remaining teams among the best in the state. Top-seeded and unbeaten Gananda (18-0-0/No. 4 … [Read more...] about Girls’ Soccer semifinals feature seven matchups pitting state-ranked sides
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HAC Girls’ Tennis advances to state semifinals
MENDON, N.Y. -- Harley Allendale-Columbia (HAC) defeated Lewiston-Porter (VI), 5-0 in the New York State Division 2 Far West Regionals, Saturday at the Mendon Racquet Club. Sophia Carling, Elie Swan, and Chloe Terio won straight-set decisions at first, second and third singles, as did first doubles’ partners Erica Liu and Sybille Michel. The only match requiring more than two … [Read more...] about HAC Girls’ Tennis advances to state semifinals
Rockets convert Jeenathan Williams to two-way deal
By KEVIN L. SMITH The Houston Rockets converted Rochester native Nate (Jeenathan) Williams to a two-way deal, according to NBA.com's transaction log. Williams' upgraded deal means he has a spot on Houston's roster and a guaranteed NBA salary. The former University at Buffalo standout will also split time between the Rockets and their G-League affiliate, the Rio Grande … [Read more...] about Rockets convert Jeenathan Williams to two-way deal
Pucko: A Moment in Time
As originally aired on The Rochester Press Box In 1988, Stan Cliburn began his managerial career with the Watertown Pirates of the New York-Penn League. I was there. The NYP was entry level, teams began their seasons in June. There were thirty under Cliburn's command and his first act as manager was to line up his players between home and third. He had … [Read more...] about Pucko: A Moment in Time
Marcell’s golden goal sends Webster Schroeder to AA semis
By PAUL GOTHAM WEBSTER, N.Y. -- Leah Marcell scored the game winner in the second overtime period, and No. 2 Webster Schroeder defeated No. 7 Greece Athena, 2-1 in Section V Class AA Girls' Soccer action on Saturday. With the win, the Warriors (16-2-0) advance to face crosstown rival Webster Thomas in the semifinals. "We’ve been working for this for months," Marcell … [Read more...] about Marcell’s golden goal sends Webster Schroeder to AA semis