By BILLY HEYEN PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Jacob Shadders was 14, a high-school freshman, when in his words, Pittsford Mendon “gave him the keys to the car.” Vikings head coach Bob Nally said he would’ve given Shadders the keys when he was 12, if he could’ve. “I knew (at 12) he was gonna be really, really special,” Nally said. “Honestly, before that. He’s mature beyond his years. He’s a … [Read more...] about Jacob Shadders caps historic Pittsford Mendon career with 2nd sectional title
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Pittsford Mendon takes care of business in quarterfinal win
By BILLY HEYEN PITTSFORD, N.Y. — At the end of Tuesday’s third quarter, Pittsford Mendon called a last-second play. Its individual outcome wouldn’t affect the Vikings’ sectional quarterfinal contest, which was well in hand. But it gave the Mendon starters a chance to stay sharp with another win-or-go home game in less than 48 hours. Jacob Shadders dribbled left toward Jackson … [Read more...] about Pittsford Mendon takes care of business in quarterfinal win
Newly committed Jacob Shadders shines on Pittsford Mendon Senior Day
By BILLY HEYEN PITTSFORD, N.Y. — The last few days have provided plenty of reasons for Jacob Shadders to smile. He committed to play basketball at Division I Charleston Southern University on Friday, and he and his Pittsford Mendon teammates celebrated their Senior Day on Saturday. But the biggest grin on Shadders’ face Saturday came when his junior brother, Tyler, nailed a … [Read more...] about Newly committed Jacob Shadders shines on Pittsford Mendon Senior Day
Pittsford Mendon pulls away on Senior Night to beat Odyssey, 75-61
By BILLY HEYEN PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Late in Wednesday’s third quarter, Pittsford Mendon senior Caleb Arena grabbed an offensive rebound on the weak side. He turned toward the perimeter and kicked out to Kyle Hennessey, another senior. Hennessey rose up and knocked down the triple, his second from the left wing of the ballgame, to put Mendon up nine. The Vikings’ student section … [Read more...] about Pittsford Mendon pulls away on Senior Night to beat Odyssey, 75-61
Cook leads second-half surge as Mendon tops HF-L
By PAUL GOTHAM MENDON, N.Y. -- Daniel Cook netted eight of his game-high 22 points early in the third quarter, and the Pittsford Mendon boys' basketball team turned a two-point halftime edge into a double-digit cushion en route to a 68-58 victory over the Honeoye Falls-Lima Cougars, Monday night. Cook finished a layup in transition, converted three of four free throws and … [Read more...] about Cook leads second-half surge as Mendon tops HF-L