By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Sam Miller shrugged off a rough first inning to toss a complete game, and No. 4 Fairport went on to defeat second-seeded Victor, 5-3 to clinch the 2023 Section V Class AA championship Saturday at Innovative Field. Miller gave up a base hit and issued a pair of walks to the first three batters he faced. An error on a groundball compounded … [Read more...] about Miller pitches Fairport to Class AA title
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Bears ‘tackle’ their way past Amerks for a 2-1 series lead
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA After making it look so easy to score goals in the opening game of the Calder Cup Eastern Conference finals, the Rochester Americans suddenly find themselves trailing the best-of-seven series. That’s because goals have suddenly become very difficult to produce. The Hershey Bears opened a 2-0 lead in the first 26 minutes on Saturday night and then … [Read more...] about Bears ‘tackle’ their way past Amerks for a 2-1 series lead
Webster Thomas mashes its way to first sectional title since ’09
by TJ HATHAWAY After their second straight sectional championship appearance last season ended with a second straight loss, Webster Thomas Head Coach Emily Castro had one core message she wanted to emphasize to her players heading forward. "Keep going." Those two words ended up evolving into so much more than just words for the Titans. They meant that no matter what the team … [Read more...] about Webster Thomas mashes its way to first sectional title since ’09
Constantino Financial Saturday Baseball Wrap: Palmyra-Macedon uses five-run rally to win third-straight title; Penn Yan erases 40-year title drought
CLASS AANO. 4 FAIRPORT (17-6) 5 NO. 2 VICTOR (17-6) 3 Sam Miller gave up a base hit and issued a pair of walks to the first three batters he faced. An error on a groundball compounded the problems as Victor took a 3-0 lead heading into the second inning. The junior right-hander scattered six hits and a walk for the remainder of the contest. READ MORE. CLASS A1NO. 2 GREECE … [Read more...] about Constantino Financial Saturday Baseball Wrap: Palmyra-Macedon uses five-run rally to win third-straight title; Penn Yan erases 40-year title drought
Constantino Financial Saturday Softball Wrap: Notre Dame-Batavia’s Sorochty named MVP; Ross hurls Scio/Friendship to a second-straight title
CLASS AANO. 3 VICTOR (16-7) 5NO. 1 RUSH-HENRIETTA (19-4) 6 nine inningsOlivia Sheffer doesn't recall any thoughts as she rounded third base. The fifth-year varsity performer carried history as she raced toward home plate. Sheffer scored from first on an Elizabeth Gleghorn double to complete a late-inning rally. READ MORE. CLASS A1NO. 2 WEBSTER THOMAS (15-7) 21NO. 1 IRONDEQUOIT … [Read more...] about Constantino Financial Saturday Softball Wrap: Notre Dame-Batavia’s Sorochty named MVP; Ross hurls Scio/Friendship to a second-straight title