By DAVID DOBRASZ Trailing 29-28 at half, Waterloo built up momentum and delivered the final blows in a lopsided third quarter, sending the Tigers to the NYS Class B Finals for the second-consecutive year. The Waterloo Tigers (25-1) took down the Cortland Purple Tigers (21-5), 73-50 on Friday afternoon thanks to a 30-8 onslaught after the break, which heavily featured the … [Read more...] about 30-point third quarter catapults Waterloo into the state finals
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Clar shines, Victor boys’ basketball advances to first state final in program history
By PATRICK WALSH Garrett Clar scored eight of his 19 points in the first quarter, as Victor used a 10-0 run to begin the game and eventually advanced to the NYS final on Saturday, beating Brentwood (XI) 56-41. Clar converted eight layups and one three in the winning effort. Cam Ryan followed Clar up with 16 points of his own via three layups, one three-pointer and seven … [Read more...] about Clar shines, Victor boys’ basketball advances to first state final in program history
Athena’s Lamb nets standard contract with Golden State
by TYLER HATHAWAY Former Greece Athena star Anthony Lamb has had his two-way contract with the Golden State Warriors converted into a standard contract, meaning he is eligible to play in the NBA playoffs, according to the Athletic's Shams Charania. The six foot six swingman has averaged 7.0 PPG, 3.4 RPG, and 1.7 APG in 50 appearances with the Warriors this season, with his … [Read more...] about Athena’s Lamb nets standard contract with Golden State
Pickett and Penn State cruise past Texas A&M
By PAUL GOTHAM Andrew Funk poured in a game-high 27 points, and Jalen Pickett (Aquinas Institute) finished two assists shy of a double-double to lead 10th-seeded Penn State past No. 7 seed Texas A&M, 76-59 in Midwest Region action o fthe NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, Thursday. Penn State (23-13) advanced to play No. 2 seed Texas (27-8), Saturday … [Read more...] about Pickett and Penn State cruise past Texas A&M
Pitts, Masaschi, and Farnham highlight All-State selections
BY JONATHAN SKUZA Parker Farnham guided Churchville-Chili to the top seed in Class B while leading Section V in points. Max Pitts led all Section V goalies in shutouts, goals against average, and save percentage to help Victor register the No. 2 seed in Class A. Will Masaschi spearheaded the Pittsford offense to a No. 4 seed in the Section V Class A playoffs. Pitts and … [Read more...] about Pitts, Masaschi, and Farnham highlight All-State selections