By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Greece Athena Baseball enjoyed success near the turn of the century. Starting in 1999, the Trojans won sectional titles in three of four years. Another championship came in 2007. Then there were near misses in 2013 and ‘14 along with three straight championship game losses heading into the 2023 season. Fourteen years had passed since … [Read more...] about Athena starts fast, claims A1 title
Pine Pieces
Red Wings offense ties season-high for runs in 12-7 win over Toledo
By Dan Glickman Center fielder Derek Hill hit three doubles and knocked in three RBI as the Rochester Red Wings defeated the Toledo Mud Hens, 12-7, on Saturday. Rochester's 12 runs tied the team's high for the season, matching its 12-7 win against Worcester on May 11. Rochester scored all of its runs in the first six innings and held a 12-0 lead until the Mud Hens scored … [Read more...] about Red Wings offense ties season-high for runs in 12-7 win over Toledo
Rush-Henrietta walks off with program-first title
By PAUL GOTHAM WEBSTER, N.Y. -- Olivia 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 as top-seeded Rush-Henrietta defeated No. 3 Victor, 6-5 in nine innings to clinch the 2023 … [Read more...] about Rush-Henrietta walks off with program-first title
Fifth-inning hit parade gives HFL Section V A2 title
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA There was a time this season when playing for a Section V baseball championship was far more pipe dream than distinct possibility for Honeoye Falls-Lima. Oh, the Cougars’ pitching was very good. So was their fielding. “Phenomenal,” junior third baseman Landon Hammond went so far as to say. The hitting, however, was another story. And not a happy one. … [Read more...] about Fifth-inning hit parade gives HFL Section V A2 title
Rush-Henrietta, Victor to decide AA softball title
One squad is looking for its sixth sectional title since 2009 and to avenge a championship final defeat last season. Another is looking for its first in program history. Rush-Henrietta and Victor meet at Webster Schroeder High School on Saturday. Here's the breakdown: CLASS AANO. 1 RUSH-HENRIETTA ROYAL COMETS (18-4/Class AA)vs.NO. 3 VICTOR BLUE DEVILS (16-6/Class AA)11:00 AM … [Read more...] about Rush-Henrietta, Victor to decide AA softball title