By PAUL GOTHAM Cierra Dillard's dream continued Wednesday night when the former Gates-Chili standout was chosen by the Minnesota Lynx with the 20th overall selection in the 2019 WNBA Draft. "It’s amazing," Dillard said at a gathering in her honor at McGregor's Restaurant. "I can only take in the moment right now." Dillard averaged more than 20 per points per game … [Read more...] about Minnesota Lynx select GC’s Dillard in WNBA Draft
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Red Wings open home slate Thursday
By JOHN LIKANJE ROCHESTER, N.Y. - After starting the season on a two-city, seven-game road trip to Lehigh Valley and Syracuse, the Rochester Red Wings are set for their home opener on Thursday, April 11, at 6:05 PM at Frontier Field. The home opener will be the first of a seven-game home stand against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs and the Syracuse Mets. The IronPigs feature … [Read more...] about Red Wings open home slate Thursday
Fitch and Stewart to lead USA Junior National Team in 2019 Nike Hoop Summit
By PAUL GOTHAM Scott Fitch spent the better part of four months preparing his Fairport Red Raiders for the 2019 Section V Class AA playoffs. He will condense that approach into three days as head coach of the USA Basketball Junior National Select Team that will compete in the 2019 Nike Hoop Summit. "Definitely excited for the challenge of it," Fitch said earlier this week … [Read more...] about Fitch and Stewart to lead USA Junior National Team in 2019 Nike Hoop Summit
Former Bonnie Drummond eyes pro ball
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The first glimpses of Miranda Drummond's professional basketball potential came in the Reilly Center in December 2015. St. Bonaventure was 4-2 with a three-game win streak entering a Dec. 5 matchup with Georgetown, but star forward Katie Healy was on the bench in a walking boot. Healy suffered an ankle injury the day before that sidelined her for four … [Read more...] about Former Bonnie Drummond eyes pro ball
Bonnies blast four homers in doubleheader split at Niagara
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. – St. Bonaventure brought the bats in the nightcap of a doubleheader against Little Three rival Niagara, earning a 10-6 win after suffering a 9-4 setback in the opener Tuesday afternoon at Bobo Field. Sam Fuller went 5-for-9 with four runs scored out of the leadoff spot and the Bonnies blasted four homers on the … [Read more...] about Bonnies blast four homers in doubleheader split at Niagara