BY PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- For the NE Douglass Panthers, Thursday night's RCAC matchup should have been an afterthought. Instead it became a display of unity. Kyle Crandall and his Panthers knew going into the day that they would be without their starting backcourt. By game time, they faced the reality of two other teammates playing with heavy hearts. "So many … [Read more...] about NE Douglass overcomes adversity to beat East
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Mitchell block seals NE Douglass victory
BY PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- For the early part of this 2017-18 boys basketball season, Jiahmere Mitchell has made his impact on the offensive end of the floor. The NE Douglass junior opened the campaign with an eye-popping 39-point performance in a win over Vertus Academy. He netted 26 the next night against Eastridge and carried an average of 27.3 points per game into … [Read more...] about Mitchell block seals NE Douglass victory
Tony Arnold, Desi Floyd and the Starting Five
Looking back at some of Section V's top individual performances from last week. Tony Arnold 6-foot So. G Eastridge Lancers (Monroe County Division IV) - Fearlessly attacks the rim from any where on the floor; at his best pushing the offense in transition, but is willing to be patient in the half court set and allow the ball to move from side to side before going to the … [Read more...] about Tony Arnold, Desi Floyd and the Starting Five
Mitchell, Turner key fourth quarter NE Douglass rally
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- A defensive adjustment paid immediate dividends. Trapping out of a half-court 1-3-1, the NE Douglass Panthers outscored School of the Arts during the decisive first five minutes of the fourth quarter en route to a 72-70 victory in RCAC action Friday night. "We were able to force some turnovers," Panthers head coach Kyle Crandall said. … [Read more...] about Mitchell, Turner key fourth quarter NE Douglass rally