By CHUCKIE MAGGIO ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Two weeks ago, as Chris Bostick prepared for his first appearance in "The Show," the message from his new Pittsburgh Pirates teammates was simple: it's just baseball. "There weren't many specific conversations that I've had, but everyone made it very clear... to go up there and to continue to do what helps me do well," Bostick said … [Read more...] about After first taste of big leagues, Bostick hungers for more
Little Irish
Aquinas outlasts Bishop Kearney, 65-57
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, NY -- It was as advertised. And then some. A pair of high school basketball heavyweights going toe-to-toe on the hardwood. In the end, the L'il Irish of Aquinas had more to prove. Christian White and Phil Valenti combined for 49 points as Aquinas defeated the Bishop Kearney Kings 65-57 in Section V High School Boys' Basketball at the Blue Cross … [Read more...] about Aquinas outlasts Bishop Kearney, 65-57
Valenti signs NLI to join Canisius
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Canisius College men’s basketball coach Tom Parrotta announced today that Phil Valenti (Victor, N.Y.) has signed his National Letter of Intent and will join the Golden Griffins’ roster for the 2012-13 season. Valenti, a 6-foot-7, 195-pound forward is currently in his senior season at Aquinas High School in Rochester, N.Y. Last year as a junior, Valenti … [Read more...] about Valenti signs NLI to join Canisius
Bostick signs with the A’s
By Paul Casey Gotham ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- From high school to professional baseball with one stop in between, Chris Bostick (Aquinas Institute) has done more this summer than most will do in a lifetime. Days before he heard his name called as he walked across the stage to receive his high school diploma, the Oakland Athletics called on Bostick in the 44th round of the Major … [Read more...] about Bostick signs with the A’s