By JOHN LIKANJE It was a long time coming. Former Bishop Kearney star Thomas Bryant made his return to the NBA. The 6-foot-10 center made his 2021-22 season debut Wednesday, recording six points, one rebound and an assist in 11 and a half minutes in the Washington Wizards' 112-106 victory over the Orlando Magic. This was Bryant's first appearance since January 10, 2021 … [Read more...] about Thomas Bryant makes long-awaited return for Washington Wizards
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Watkins sparks big second; Schroeder girls roll to third straight win
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Mariah Watkins scored eight points and handed out an assist in a 10-0 run early in the second quarter as the Webster Schroeder girls' basketball went on to defeat cross-town rival, Webster Thomas 48-28 Tuesday night. The sophomore guard forced six turnovers during a two-minute and 13-second stretch and converted two of those steals directly … [Read more...] about Watkins sparks big second; Schroeder girls roll to third straight win
Bonnies show rust, need overtime, but secure Atlantic 10 opener over La Salle
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO St. Bonaventure played more basketball than it bargained for after 25 days off. The Bonnies looked rusty in their first game since Dec. 17, trailing by as many as 12 points to the unremarkable La Salle Explorers. A 19-9 run over the final 8:57 of regulation was enough to force overtime at Tom Gola Arena, where Bona scored the first six points of the extra … [Read more...] about Bonnies show rust, need overtime, but secure Atlantic 10 opener over La Salle
RIT defeats Sacred Heart
Courtesy of RITAthletics.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. – RIT freshman forward Grady Hobbs logged a goal and an assist to lead the Tigers to a 3-2 victory over visiting Sacred Heart, Tuesday, in Atlantic Hockey action. HOW IT HAPPENED RIT opened a 2-0 first-period lead. RIT senior forward Jake Hamacher skated down the right-wing boards and centered a puck in the slot to Hobbs, who … [Read more...] about RIT defeats Sacred Heart
Pittsford Mendon improves to 8-1 with 67-45 victory over Fairport
By TIM IRVING Back in the 2018-2019 season, or the last girls basketball season pre-COVID, a freshman, Danielle Strauf, hit a three-pointer to force overtime for Pittsford Mendon in a come-from-behind victory over Lake Shore in the Far West Regionals, propelling the Vikings to the State and Federation Championships. Four seasons later, they are still the defending champs … [Read more...] about Pittsford Mendon improves to 8-1 with 67-45 victory over Fairport