By BILLY HEYEN PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Jackson Green trailed an Eastridge ball handler down the lane during Saturday’s first half. It looked for a moment like Green had been beaten as Mykael Miller scooped the ball up toward the backboard. But no, there was Green flying in to smash the ball off the board. It would’ve been the day’s standout play on its own, not to mention Green … [Read more...] about Jackson Green, the ‘future,’ flashes upside in Pittsford Mendon’s win over Eastridge
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Newly committed Jacob Shadders shines on Pittsford Mendon Senior Day
By BILLY HEYEN PITTSFORD, N.Y. — The last few days have provided plenty of reasons for Jacob Shadders to smile. He committed to play basketball at Division I Charleston Southern University on Friday, and he and his Pittsford Mendon teammates celebrated their Senior Day on Saturday. But the biggest grin on Shadders’ face Saturday came when his junior brother, Tyler, nailed a … [Read more...] about Newly committed Jacob Shadders shines on Pittsford Mendon Senior Day
McCullough, Harris-Scott lead East past Eastridge, 71-64
By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Wednesday’s fourth quarter began with a two-handed slam from East’s Damani Barley. There wasn’t anything remarkable about the play, but his father and head coach, Darrell, knows that his Eagles team plays better once it starts dunking. Minutes later, Damani proved his father right. First, Damani Barley stepped back on the left wing to nail a … [Read more...] about McCullough, Harris-Scott lead East past Eastridge, 71-64
Leonardo’s shooting sparks Irondequoit in 75-59 win over rivals Eastridge
By BILLY HEYEN IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. — As the third quarter clock ran down, the basketball found its way to Nick Leonardo. He’d started the game hot but hadn’t scored in approximately an hour of real time and more than two quarters of game action. He wasn’t sure exactly how much time was on the clock, either. All Leonardo knew was that he had to shoot. So from just inside the … [Read more...] about Leonardo’s shooting sparks Irondequoit in 75-59 win over rivals Eastridge
12 Section V boys basketball teams featured in latest state rankings
By BILLY HEYEN Twelve Section V boys basketball teams were ranked in the latest polls of the New York State Sportswriters Association. The rankings were released Tuesday morning. Class AA features UPrep (7-2) at No. 25 as the lone team from Section V. The Griffins rose from No. 29 a week ago after losing to Leadership and beating Webster Schroeder in the Dianetti Tournament … [Read more...] about 12 Section V boys basketball teams featured in latest state rankings