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
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Irondequoit overcomes Churchville comeback to avoid upset, advance to semis
By BILLY HEYEN IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. — Luke Melidona held the ball on the left wing late in the first quarter as Keenan Robertson cut backdoor from the other wing. Irondequoit’s Connor Shafer set a screen for Robertson, who rose up as Melidona lobbed the ball toward the rim. Minutes earlier, Robertson had leaped before smacking to the hardwood, hyper-extending his right knee. It … [Read more...] about Irondequoit overcomes Churchville comeback to avoid upset, advance to semis
Luke Melidona’s beyond halfcourt heave extends Irondequoit’s streak
By BILLY HEYEN WEBSTER, N.Y. — Luke Melidona wasn’t the first option on Irondequoit’s last-ditch play to win Saturday, but he was the player who got open. The senior point guard cut from his right to left, facing the inbounder Connor Shafer and away from the basket he had 2.7 seconds to attempt a shot at. On the catch, Melidona took one dribble as he turned upcourt before … [Read more...] about Luke Melidona’s beyond halfcourt heave extends Irondequoit’s streak
Leonardo’s shooting sparks Irondequoit in 75-59 win over rivals Eastridge
By BILLY HEYEN IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. — As the third quarter clock ran down, the basketball found its way to Nick Leonardo. He’d started the game hot but hadn’t scored in approximately an hour of real time and more than two quarters of game action. He wasn’t sure exactly how much time was on the clock, either. All Leonardo knew was that he had to shoot. So from just inside the … [Read more...] about Leonardo’s shooting sparks Irondequoit in 75-59 win over rivals Eastridge
Irondequoit defense helps snap home losing streak in 57-51 win over Hilton
By BILLY HEYEN IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. — When Keenan Robertson approached the foul line late in Wednesday’s game, he initially didn’t show any expression on his face, since his free throws could still affect the outcome. But before shooting the first one, Robertson flashed a small smile. And between shots, hearing someone yelling from the stands, Robertson smiled … [Read more...] about Irondequoit defense helps snap home losing streak in 57-51 win over Hilton