By PAUL GOTHAM EAST ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Tony Piazza started his varsity football career as a tight end during his sophomore season. Later that year, he was slotted as a fullback where he stayed until a week ago when first-year head coach Mike Humphrey and his staff decided to move Piazza to tailback. Judging by Friday's results, the 5-foot-10, 190-pound senior has found … [Read more...] about Piazza scores four touchdowns; Le Roy runs record to 4-0
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Red Wings mourn passing of Hall of Fame pitcher Roric Harrison
Courtesy of RedWingsBaseball.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The Rochester Red Wings mourn the passing of Red Wings Hall of Famer Roric Harrison at the age of 76. The righty was inducted into the Red Wings Hall of Fame in 2001 and was best known for being the “ace” of the historic 1971 Red Wings team. Harrison spent one season with Rochester in 1971, which is regarded as the … [Read more...] about Red Wings mourn passing of Hall of Fame pitcher Roric Harrison
Tawaf explodes for four first-half goals, leads Olympia past Arcadia
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Greece Olympia girls' soccer coach Sal Butera wants to see Sarah Tawaf take more shots. For one game at least the Spartans junior midfielder accommodated her coach's request. Tawaf scored four goals, all in the first half, as host Olympia erased an early deficit to beat crosstown rival Greece Arcadia, 5-2 on Thursday. "I got set … [Read more...] about Tawaf explodes for four first-half goals, leads Olympia past Arcadia
Rochester Colonial Thursday Girls’ Soccer Wrap: Kearney stars for Northstar Christian, tallies four goals, four assists; Shamp posts hat trick to lead Batavia
GREECE ARCADIA (1-8) 2GREECE OLYMPIA (6-2) 5Greece Olympia girls' soccer coach Sal Butera wants to see Sarah Tawaf take more shots. For one game at least the Spartans junior midfielder accommodated her coach's request. Tawaf scored four goals, all in the first half, as host Olympia erased an early deficit to beat crosstown rival Greece Arcadia. READ MORE. BRIGHTON (3-5-1) … [Read more...] about Rochester Colonial Thursday Girls’ Soccer Wrap: Kearney stars for Northstar Christian, tallies four goals, four assists; Shamp posts hat trick to lead Batavia
Spinelli Dental Thursday Boys’ Soccer Wrap: Betrus, Naples extend shutout streak; Zwas paces Brighton
GATES-CHILI (2-6-0) 0 BRIGHTON (3-5-1) 3 Zachary Flores, Adam Mevs and Samuel Robertson all pitched in a goal as Brighton notched its second win in the last three games. Senior midfielder Daniel Zwas provided a pair of assists. Junior goalkeeper Evan Lohkamp only needed two saves for the shutout in his first start. PITTSFORD SUTHERLAND (3-4-1) 4 CANANDAIGUA (2-2-1) 1 For … [Read more...] about Spinelli Dental Thursday Boys’ Soccer Wrap: Betrus, Naples extend shutout streak; Zwas paces Brighton