By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The baseball fluttered toward home plate. Avon’s Maxx Countryman had thrown nearly 100 pitches on Saturday, with both his fastball and curveball creating plenty of trouble for his opponent. This time, with the Braves a strike away from a third-straight state final four, he threw a knuckleball. “In a big spot, I might whip that out,” … [Read more...] about Maxx Countryman’s shutout and RBI lead Avon back to state final four
Far West Regional
Big fourth carries Buffalo East past Clyde-Savannah
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- A short bench combined with an injury caught up to the Clyde-Savannah Golden Eagles in the fourth quarter at Buffalo State College, Saturday afternoon. Willard Anderson and Justin Allen combined for 16 points in the opening four-plus minutes of the final quarter as the Buffalo East Panthers pulled away for a 72-56 victory in NYS Class D Far … [Read more...] about Big fourth carries Buffalo East past Clyde-Savannah
Irondequoit blitzes Wayne early, advances to Far West Regional
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- After Saturday's Section V Class A1 championship win, Chris Cardon joked that his Irondequoit Eagles couldn't guard a fire hydrant earlier in the season. It's safe to say considering Wednesday night's result, Cardon's Eagles have figured out their defensive identity. "I thought our defense was really good tonight," Cardon said after … [Read more...] about Irondequoit blitzes Wayne early, advances to Far West Regional
Lyons and Northstar Christian vie for spot in Far West Regional
What: Section V Class C NYS Far West Regional Qualifier Who: Section V Class C1 champion Northstar Christian Academy (23-1/Independent) vs. Section V Class C2 champion Lyons (20-3/Wayne County). When: Wednesday March 7, 6:30 PM. Where: Rush-Henrietta High School. How they arrived here: Northstar Christian opened sectionals with an 89-24 win over No. 16 seed North … [Read more...] about Lyons and Northstar Christian vie for spot in Far West Regional
Livonia captures NYS Class B title
Brody Metcalf delivered a walk-off RBI single, and the Livonia Bulldogs rallied to beat Albany Academy (II), 9-8 in the NYS Class B final to claim the program's first state title. Metcalf capped a dramatic seventh inning with a single to left. "Everyone had a lot of pressure," Metcalf told Spectrum News Reporter Gabby Lucivero. "I was just the one lucky enough to be up … [Read more...] about Livonia captures NYS Class B title