By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY – With a new field and a new lease on life, the Monroe Community College baseball team looks forward to the start of the 2013 season. The Tribunes will be on the tarmac Thursday morning heading to Arizona. There, three time zones away, the Tribs’ season will take flight. MCC opens against the Malone University JV team on Friday, March 8th. It … [Read more...] about Monroe nine eager for 2013 season to begin
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Walker’s Determination Leaves Lasting Legacy With The Bonnies
By Ryan Lazo ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — Alaina Walker stepped through the tunnel of the Reilly Center and onto the court for the last time as a member of St. Bonaventure Women’s Basketball team. Accompanied by her mother, Walker walked up to Bona coach Jim Crowley and embraced the man who she embodied through her play in each game — all out intensity, hustle and a … [Read more...] about Walker’s Determination Leaves Lasting Legacy With The Bonnies
Monroe uses long-range attack to claim Region III title
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY – Jonathon Velez-Rivera is no longer a secret. After spending much of the season in relative quiet on the bench, the sophomore guard has become the focus of the MCC Tribune offense. The challenge now for opponents is to keep Velez-Rivera’s teammates from getting him the ball. Velez-Rivera (Bayamon, Puerto Rico/Seneca Valley) paced a stout … [Read more...] about Monroe uses long-range attack to claim Region III title
Bona Surging After Third Straight Victory
By Ryan Lazo ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — It was around late February to early March of last season when the St. Bonaventure Bonnies finally hit their stride and lived up to their preseason billing and suddenly this years squad is beginning to revisit history. Facing a Charlotte team that was among the three teams tied with Bona for ninth place in the Atlantic 10 Conference … [Read more...] about Bona Surging After Third Straight Victory
Late three and Rider sink Canisius, 65-61
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY – Zedric Sadler drained a three-pointer with fifteen seconds remaining, and a rugged Rider Broncs (18-13/ 12-6) defense proved too much in a 65-61 victory over the Canisius Golden Griffins (18-12/ 11-7) in Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference action at the Koessler Athletic Center Saturday afternoon. Sadler’s three completed a second-half … [Read more...] about Late three and Rider sink Canisius, 65-61