By BILLY HEYEN Earlier on Friday, basketball analytics guru Ken Pomeroy tweeted out the highest scoring averages by listed hometown in college basketball. Rochester, N.Y. was third on the list. To anyone from Rochester and Section V, that's not that surprising. Back home, these players already receive one-name treatment. "Lamb." "Naz." "Q." But national recognition for … [Read more...] about Heyen: Rochester basketball put everyone on notice Friday night
Gerald Drumgoole
Irondequoit holds on to beat West Seneca West, advances to second straight state semi-final
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Gerald Drumgoole led three in double figures, and the Irondequoit Eagles overcame ballhandling struggles to defeat West Seneca West, 67-49 in the NYS Class A Far West Regional, Saturday at Buffalo State College. With the victory, Irondequoit clinched its second straight trip to the NYS semi-finals. The Eagles held a West team, which came … [Read more...] about Irondequoit holds on to beat West Seneca West, advances to second straight state semi-final
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
Drumgoole paces Irondequoit victory over Wayne
By PAUL GOTHAM WAYNE, N.Y. -- As far as post-season warmups go, this one fit the billing. Reigning Section V Class A1 and NYS Class A champion Irondequoit Eagles visiting the reigning Section V Class A2 champion Wayne Eagles. Twenty-four hours after both squads celebrated their senior nights, they were back at it on the hardwood. Irondequoit was three games removed … [Read more...] about Drumgoole paces Irondequoit victory over Wayne
Gerald Drumgoole, Thomas Jones III and the Starting Five
By PAUL GOTHAM A look at some of last week's (12/27-12/30) best performances when yours truly was on hand. Shamire Broyld 6-foot-5, Jr. C/F Rush-Henrietta Royal Comets (Monroe County Division I) - Inside-outside threat who dominates when he catches deep on the block, uses 240-pound frame to shed opposing defenders, can finish with either hand in traffic, has to be guarded … [Read more...] about Gerald Drumgoole, Thomas Jones III and the Starting Five