By BILLY HEYEN VICTOR, N.Y. — Victor’s players and coaches recite a consistent message: They’re focused on themselves. They take things one day at a time. They’re not too focused on any particular opponent. To understand the magnitude of Thursday night’s game, those in attendance had to listen elsewhere — to the photographer who called it “the place to be”; to the public … [Read more...] about Victor avenges loss to Gates Chili in potential sectional final preview
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Miriam Ibezim reaches 1,000-point milestone in Gates Chili win
By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Before the pandemic-shortened 2021 basketball season, Gates Chili head coach Rachel Leonard spoke with senior Miriam Ibezim about milestones. Even with a lesser schedule, Leonard thought 1,000 points and 1,000 rebounds were still in reach for Ibezim. “(Ibezim) said, ‘Yeah, that’s really great, but I really want to make sure our team wins,’” … [Read more...] about Miriam Ibezim reaches 1,000-point milestone in Gates Chili win