By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Midway through Tuesday’s game between Northstar and University Prep, one fan shouted praise of Knights’ guard Miles Brown. “Miles is playing (NBA) 2K on rookie mode,” the spectator yelled in reference to playing a popular basketball video game on the lowest difficulty setting. So when Brown grabbed a rebound, dribbled up … [Read more...] about Miles Brown’s 44 lead Northstar to 76-74 win over UPrep to stay undefeated
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UPrep reaches second straight AA final
By MIKE DeSANTO ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Seeking its second straight appearance in the Class AA final, the UPrep boys' basketball team started hot and never looked back, defeating Hilton 61-51 in their semifinal matchup at Blue Cross Arena Tuesday night. Wasting no time, the Griffins started the game by netting the first five points, but Hilton came back with five of their own … [Read more...] about UPrep reaches second straight AA final
Strothers sparks UPrep comeback
BY PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The discussion during halftime Friday night in the University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men (UPrep) locker room centered around defense. UPrep, which held opponents under 61 points per game during the regular season, just allowed Gates-Chili to put a 40-spot on their home scoreboard. So when UPrep took the court for the second … [Read more...] about Strothers sparks UPrep comeback
UPrep pulls away in second half, sets up rematch with Gates-Chili
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The UPrep Griffins took a double-digit lead late in the third quarter and did not allow Churchville-Chili within single digits for the remainder of the contest. Just don't expect second-year coach James Reaves to be satisfied with the win. "I didn’t like our effort," Reaves said after his sixth-seeded Griffins defeated No. 11 … [Read more...] about UPrep pulls away in second half, sets up rematch with Gates-Chili
Gerald Drumgoole, Patrick Thomas and the Sophomore Starting Five
With the regular season in the rear-view mirror and sectionals ready to start, a look at some of Section Five's top performers from the 10th-grade class. Gerald Drumgoole 6-foot-3 So. F Irondequoit Eagles: Inside/outside threat who thrives in Irondequoit's system, comfortable pushing the ball in the open floor, at the same time makes plays under the basket; doesn't shy away … [Read more...] about Gerald Drumgoole, Patrick Thomas and the Sophomore Starting Five