By BILLY HEYEN PITTSFORD, N.Y. — For months, Pittsford Mendon didn’t know whether it’d have a season to cash in on its promise. But that didn’t stop the Vikings from working toward their goal, even in a COVID-impacted world when it wasn’t always as simple as showing up at a gym. They arrived at outdoor courts, played pickup games, did sprint workouts and spoke honestly with … [Read more...] about ‘Nothing that turned into something’: Pittsford Mendon completes undefeated season with sectional title
Irondequoit basketball
Penfield prevails in overtime of chaotic, 59-55 win over Irondequoit
By BILLY HEYEN PENFIELD, N.Y. — After a call they disagreed with, Penfield could’ve let Sunday night’s game slip away. Instead, the Patriots forced overtime and prevailed in the extra period. “Coach said it’s zero-zero, and it’s time to show out now,” Penfield point guard Ty Salmon said. “We did the best we could do.” Penfield (5-1) came back to beat Irondequoit (3-2), … [Read more...] about Penfield prevails in overtime of chaotic, 59-55 win over Irondequoit
Robertson, Heath lead Irondequoit to season-opening win over Spencerport
By BILLY HEYEN IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. — Keenan Robertson dinged up his left leg at Monday’s practice and wore a wrap on it during Irondequoit’s game Tuesday night. So when the senior got an opportunity at his first dunk of the year, it was less than perfect. But the ball went through the rim for two of Robertson’s 16 points, and it was that kind of everything-goes-right sort of … [Read more...] about Robertson, Heath lead Irondequoit to season-opening win over Spencerport
NBA 2K19 simulation of Victor vs. Irondequoit: What we learned
By BILLY HEYEN Section V's top seeds in both Class AA and Class A1 boys basketball held control of that position well before the final days of the regular season. But Victor and Irondequoit didn't play this year, so how they compared on the court will remain a mystery. Pickin' Splinters looked to solve that on a virtual court Saturday night. To do so, Pickin' Splinters … [Read more...] about NBA 2K19 simulation of Victor vs. Irondequoit: What we learned
Heyen: Memories of 3 game-winning buzzer beaters
By BILLY HEYEN There are few things more exciting in sports than when a basketball shot is in the air, to win the game, while the buzzer goes off. If it falls through, the kinetic flow of energy on the floor moves quickly from the shooter, who sprints off in some direction, to his teammates, who all take off after him, to the winning fans who jump up and down. This season, … [Read more...] about Heyen: Memories of 3 game-winning buzzer beaters