By BILLY HEYEN PITTSFORD, N.Y. — At the end of Tuesday’s third quarter, Pittsford Mendon called a last-second play. Its individual outcome wouldn’t affect the Vikings’ sectional quarterfinal contest, which was well in hand. But it gave the Mendon starters a chance to stay sharp with another win-or-go home game in less than 48 hours. Jacob Shadders dribbled left toward Jackson … [Read more...] about Pittsford Mendon takes care of business in quarterfinal win
Churchville-Chili basketball
Churchville-Chili edges Penfield, sets up coin flip for sectional spot
By BILLY HEYEN PENFIELD, N.Y. — As Churchville-Chili rode its bus to Penfield High School on Saturday, the Saints watched the Spencerport-Brighton game. For Churchville-Chili’s game at 3 p.m. to be for anything more than pride, Brighton needed to win. Across town, the Bruins came back from eight down with 50 seconds left to force overtime before winning in the extra period. … [Read more...] about Churchville-Chili edges Penfield, sets up coin flip for sectional spot
Elisa Faklaris secures Penfield’s double overtime win
By BILLY HEYEN PENFIELD, N.Y. — Penfield girls basketball has a saying: “The ball will find the energy.” In overtime and double overtime, Elisa Faklaris was the energy, the ball found her, and she delivered. “If you’re constantly moving, good things happen,” Penfield head coach Mark Vogt said. “And she’s constantly moving.” Thanks to three clutch plays from Faklaris, … [Read more...] about Elisa Faklaris secures Penfield’s double overtime win
Collin Cantrell makes name for himself drawing fellow Section V athletes
By BILLY HEYEN The night Eastridge won its first sectional title in 56 years, @CollinCantrellArt posted a drawing on Instagram. It depicted the Lancers’ sectional MVP, Tony Arnold, surrounded by his name and an Eastridge logo. At all levels of sports, graphic designers and artists have gained prominence in recent years as athletes and schools look to expand their brand … [Read more...] about Collin Cantrell makes name for himself drawing fellow Section V athletes
Irondequoit overcomes Churchville comeback to avoid upset, advance to semis
By BILLY HEYEN IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. — Luke Melidona held the ball on the left wing late in the first quarter as Keenan Robertson cut backdoor from the other wing. Irondequoit’s Connor Shafer set a screen for Robertson, who rose up as Melidona lobbed the ball toward the rim. Minutes earlier, Robertson had leaped before smacking to the hardwood, hyper-extending his right knee. It … [Read more...] about Irondequoit overcomes Churchville comeback to avoid upset, advance to semis