In a classification where seeds mattered little, a pair of schools outside the top four will decide the champion. What: No. 5 seed McQUAID (15-8/RCAC Division A) vs. UPREP (14-9/Independent). When: Saturday, March 3rd, 7 PM Where: Blue Cross Arena at the Rochester Community War Memorial How they got here: McQuaid beat No. 12 seed Victor in the opening round. The … [Read more...] about McQuaid and UPrep meet for second straight year in post-season
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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 moves on to AA final
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Much of the conversation surrounding the UPrep boys basketball team involves the Griffins offensive prowess. Wednesday night at the Blue Cross Arena, UPrep flexed its defensive muscles. UPrep limited the McQuaid Jesuit Knights to just 1-of-13 shooting from behind the 3-point line in the first half of the Class AA semifinal. It was part of … [Read more...] about UPrep moves on to AA final
Thomas, UPrep hold on to beat Bishop Timon
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Earlier this season, University Prep didn't run any set plays for Jabez Thomas. The Griffins instead chose to rely on the 6-foot-7 sophomore center's height and athleticism to create second-chance opportunities with rebounds. Saturday evening that approach changed. Thomas became a priority on offense as UPrep held on to defeat the Bishop … [Read more...] about Thomas, UPrep hold on to beat Bishop Timon