By PAUL GOTHAM Committed to play at the University of Washington, Isaiah Stewart is a five-star recruit in the 2019 class. He garnered a spot on the 2019 McDonald's All American roster and played last weekend in the GEICO Nationals with runner-up La Lumiere. Just don't wait for the 6-foot-9 forward to rest on those accomplishments. "His energy and his passion for the game … [Read more...] about Despite accolades, Stewart continues to hone his game
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It’s always a good night when baseball is back in town
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The red LED lighting of the thermometer beyond the right field said 34 degrees. Across the way, the flags behind the left field wall whipped steadily inward, the 12 mph breeze putting an exclamation point on Thursday night's teeth-chattering chill. Baseball? Did someone say baseball? On an evening that would have been perfect for a Rochester … [Read more...] about It’s always a good night when baseball is back in town
Raley thrives in chilly opening night temperatures
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Temperatures stayed in the 30s throughout Thursday night's Rochester Red Wing home opener at Frontier Field. The chilly air didn't bother Luke Raley. "I went to a DII school in Cleveland where we played in snow all the time, so I’m kinda used to it," the Lake Erie College alum said. "It feels like I’m back home." It showed at the … [Read more...] about Raley thrives in chilly opening night temperatures
Amerks defenseman Zach Redmond named AHL First Team All-Star
Courtesy of Amerks.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The American Hockey League announced today that Rochester Americans defenseman Zach Redmond has been named to the 2018-19 AHL First All-Star Team. The 30-year-old Redmond earns year-end honors for the second straight season after being named to the AHL Second All-Star Team in 2017-18, becoming the first Amerks defenseman … [Read more...] about Amerks defenseman Zach Redmond named AHL First Team All-Star
Minnesota Lynx select GC’s Dillard in WNBA Draft
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