By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Canandaigua point guard Bryce Ceravolo did not expect to return to the court on Thursday night. "I honestly did not think I was gonna be able to," Ceravolo recalled. Ceravolo, a senior captain who scored 17 points on an undefeated Victor team before Christmas, left the game early in the second quarter with an apparent lower leg injury. He returned after the … [Read more...] about Canandaigua outlasts Penfield in overtime thriller
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Platten’s field goal seals victory as Canandaigua sneaks past UPrep in state qualifier
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Eric Platten knew UPrep was going to attempt to “ice” him, to make him think about his go-ahead-or-go-home field goal a minute longer. “I wasn’t really unprepared for it,” Canandaigua’s senior kicker, who also plays running back and linebacker, remarked. “Our coaches do the same thing [in practice], so I just kept telling myself, ‘You’ve got this. You’ve got … [Read more...] about Platten’s field goal seals victory as Canandaigua sneaks past UPrep in state qualifier
Adam Scott’s quick rise through low minors sets up bright baseball future
By BILLY HEYEN BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Underneath the NYSEG Stadium concourse on Saturday, avoiding the pouring rain, Adam Scott leaned in to answer a question, as if to impart deeper knowledge. But then, before he got to the punchline, he admitted he was stating the obvious. “There’s a big picture, which is make it to the major leagues,” Scott said. “Obviously everybody would … [Read more...] about Adam Scott’s quick rise through low minors sets up bright baseball future
Michael Sculli and the ‘power curve’ lead Canandaigua to 7-1 win over Webster Thomas
By BILLY HEYEN WEBSTER, N.Y. — Michael Sculli has heard the two-word shout from behind the backstop many times. So has Seth Vigneri, the Canandaigua catcher. “Power curve!” That’s Sculli and Vigneri’s fathers, taking turns, imploring the Braves’ southpaw to break off his big hook. On Monday, Sculli’s curve may have been more inconsistent than it had been all season. … [Read more...] about Michael Sculli and the ‘power curve’ lead Canandaigua to 7-1 win over Webster Thomas
Team of the Week: Penfield Patriots
By PAUL GOTHAM Weather cut a swathe into the local high school (and Triple-A for that matter) baseball schedule over the past seven days. That didn't stop a few Section V squads from getting a jump start on the season while spending time south of the Mason-Dixon Line. The Penfield Patriots ended their spring break trip with a 3-1 mark including a dramatic win in extra … [Read more...] about Team of the Week: Penfield Patriots