By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- It didn't take long to figure out the direction of Friday night's McQuaid - Aquinas boys basketball matchup. Five possessions into the contest, the Jesuit Knights had forced three turnovers, blocked one shot and caused a missed shot on another attempt. On the offensive end of the floor, the Knights were off and running. By the third … [Read more...] about Taggart shines; McQuaid coasts to easy win
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Duncan, McQuaid claim state title
By PAUL GOTHAM MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. -- Credit Dominic Duncan with timing. Saddled with a personal eight-game scoreless streak, the McQuaid Jesuit Knights leading scorer broke out in dramatic fashion Sunday on the state's biggest stage. Duncan snapped a scoreless tie midway through the first half and finished with two goals and an assist on the afternoon as McQuaid (22-0-0) … [Read more...] about Duncan, McQuaid claim state title
LaFountain’s golden goal sends McQuaid to state final
MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. -- Justin LaFountain delivered :39 into the first overtime, and the McQuaid Jesuit Knights (21-0-0) defeated the Ithaca Little Red (IV) to advance to Sunday's NYSPHSAA Class AA final. LaFountain's 16th goal of the season clinched McQuaid's second trip and first since 2005 to the state championship game. Dominic Duncan nearly gave McQuaid the lead early in … [Read more...] about LaFountain’s golden goal sends McQuaid to state final
McQuaid’s defense is anything but a 50/50 chance
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- It should come as no surprise that McQuaid's Jesuit Knights handed the Clarence Red Devils their second defeat and shutout of the season in this past weekend's New York State Class AA Far West Regional championship. The Jesuit Knights, after all, have been frustrating opposing offenses all season long. But lost in the mix of gaudy … [Read more...] about McQuaid’s defense is anything but a 50/50 chance
McQuaid moves to top spot; Williamson holds steady
By PAUL GOTHAM Nino Pilato's McQuaid 11 continue to dominate on the pitch. As a result, the Jesuit Knights climbed to the top of this week's New York State Class AA rankings. With wins over St. Francis (VI), East High and Edison/Monroe, McQuaid improved to 10-0-0 on the season and has outscored opponents 60-5 along the way. The Jesuit Knights will face a stiff test when … [Read more...] about McQuaid moves to top spot; Williamson holds steady