Section V Boys’ Soccer gets into full swing this week. Here are the team previews for Batavia, Eastridge, Greece Odyssey, Greece Olympia and Honeoye Falls-Lima: BATAVIA BLUE DEVILS (Class A) Last season record and finish: 3-13-1, lost in Class B1 sectional quarterfinals to Hornell Coach: Graham Halpin (Second season, 3-13-1 career record) Top returners: Quintin Cummings Sr. … [Read more...] about High School Boys’ Soccer Preview: Monroe County Division IV
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Red Wings lose big in Worcester series finale, 12-1
BY DAN GLICKMAN ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Red Wings dropped their series finale with the Worcester Red Sox on Sunday, 12-1, as Worcester outhit Rochester 13-7. Although the game was close in the early innings, Worcester increased its lead throughout the game and took a double-digit lead after scoring multiple runs in the seventh and eighth. The loss was … [Read more...] about Red Wings lose big in Worcester series finale, 12-1
Pucko: Sauerkraut and Selfies
As originally aired on The Rochester Press Box Silver Stadium was the home to the Rochester Red Wings from 1929-1996. I spent sixteen years watching baseball there. Two things stood out. Because the crown on the field was so high, you couldn't see the left fielder from the Wings dugout on the first base side. You could barely see the third … [Read more...] about Pucko: Sauerkraut and Selfies
Newark’s Ben Cowles breaks on-base record with Class-A Hudson Valley
By KEVIN L. SMITH Newark native Ben Cowles broke a record that hasn't been reached in over 15 years. On Thursday, Cowles was issued a walk to extend his on-base streak to 36 games for the Hudson Valley Renegades, a Class-A affiliate of the New York Yankees. Cowles' streak, which dates back to July 4 of this season, broke the Renegades' franchise record that was … [Read more...] about Newark’s Ben Cowles breaks on-base record with Class-A Hudson Valley
Bills’ starters look sharp in preseason finale
By TYLER HATHAWAY After a sloppy display from Buffalo's starting units in last week's preseason loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Bills' top guys looked the part in Saturday's 24-21 win against the Chicago Bears. “Good to end the preseason off with a win," said head coach Sean McDermott. "I thought the guys came out ready to play. “ The Bills starting defense were on the … [Read more...] about Bills’ starters look sharp in preseason finale