By PAUL GOTHAM When Courtney Stockard arrived at St. Bonaventure University from Allen Community College, opposing junior college coaches talked about the athletic forward's ability to get to the basket off the dribble. They mentioned that the 6-foot-5 guard/forward possessed the potential to be an elite scorer if he could develop consistency from the perimeter. That was … [Read more...] about Stockard worth the wait for Bona
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Role reversal for RIT as Girduckis scores the OT winner
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Abbott Girduckis knows very well that he's not expected to be the finisher on his line with Gabe Valenzuela and Erik Brown. Which is OK with Girduckis. The Rochester Institute of Technology junior right winger is more than willing to play off the creativity and shiftiness of Valenzuela and be one of the set-up men for Brown. "I just try to complement … [Read more...] about Role reversal for RIT as Girduckis scores the OT winner
Bartlett, Jung, Jr., Shadders and Thomas earn Monroe County weekly honors
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Andrew Bartlett led Fairport to a pair of wins including a divisional clincher. Jeff Jung, Jr. helped Olympia snap a losing streak. Jacob Shadders guided Pittsford Mendon to a share of the divisional lead going into the final week of the season, and Irondequoit's Patrick Thomas is well on the way to recovery. The quartet earned Monroe … [Read more...] about Bartlett, Jung, Jr., Shadders and Thomas earn Monroe County weekly honors
Shykell Brown, Rondell Watson and the Starting Five
By PAUL GOTHAM A look at some of the best performances from January 2nd-January 14th when yours truly has been on hand at games. Shykell Brown 6-foot, Sr. G Bishop Kearney Kings (Private/Independent) - Dynamic ball handler who can play the game at a a variety of speeds, difficult to contain in open floor where he makes advanced decisions of when to pass and when to take … [Read more...] about Shykell Brown, Rondell Watson and the Starting Five
Paetsch cleared to return to practice with Amerks
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Nathan Paetsch, who has been on the injured list since Oct. 13, said he has been given medical clearance to resume practicing with the Rochester Americans on Tuesday. Whether Paetsch is ready to play in either home game on the weekend — at Friday against Greece native Stephen Gionta and the Bridgeport Sound Tigers and the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on … [Read more...] about Paetsch cleared to return to practice with Amerks