By BILLY HEYEN There are few things more exciting in sports than when a basketball shot is in the air, to win the game, while the buzzer goes off. If it falls through, the kinetic flow of energy on the floor moves quickly from the shooter, who sprints off in some direction, to his teammates, who all take off after him, to the winning fans who jump up and down. This season, … [Read more...] about Heyen: Memories of 3 game-winning buzzer beaters
Luke Melidona
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
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