By CHUCKIE MAGGIO John Nally would have preferred a standard rebound, like his Pittsford Sutherland players had grabbed all game to that point. But Eastridge big man Caquan Wester’s 3-point attempt did not fall on its own, instead being wedged between the side of the rim and backboard. The ball being stuck, resulting in a jump ball, is a common occurrence in the sport. But … [Read more...] about Mullin makes game-winner, Pisanelli scores 21 as young Sutherland team upends Eastridge
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Mendon uses inside-out approach to top Eastridge on road
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Pittsford Mendon understood entering Wednesday's game that it needed to keep its emotions under control. The game, after all, featured i state-ranked team (No. 8 in Class A) putting its 16-1 record on the line against Eastridge's state-ranked team (15-1, No. 19 in Class A). "We try not to let the kids get too high or too low," head coach Bob Nally … [Read more...] about Mendon uses inside-out approach to top Eastridge on road
Eastridge runs away from HF-L to stay undefeated
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The Eastridge Lancers who returned from last year's boys basketball season remembered the bitter defeat they suffered to Honeoye Falls-Lima in the sectional semifinal round. Eastridge was held to just 13 points over the second and third quarters in that game, losing 58-40. "They were a little bit focused on it and were ready, definitely to come out and play … [Read more...] about Eastridge runs away from HF-L to stay undefeated
Maggio: Remembering Nate Corbett, Eastridge football’s human highlight reel
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The moments we collectively remember are the chunk plays, whether they developed from scrimmage or in the return game, that produced a deluge of sound that became so common during Eastridge High School football games. Nate Corbett only needed one freeing block, one spin move to leave the defense behind and cruise, often untouched, to the end zone. He was … [Read more...] about Maggio: Remembering Nate Corbett, Eastridge football’s human highlight reel
East advances past Eastridge after explosive first half
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO East High co-head coach James Vann remarked Friday night that his team is too young to be nervous. "They just wanna play football, and that's what we love," Vann said. "That's what we love from them, is they just wanna get out there and play football, not worry about if it's a sectional game. ... They're just here to play." The sectional playoff debut for … [Read more...] about East advances past Eastridge after explosive first half