By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Aquinas was ready to take it easy on Friday night’s final defensive possession, but not Damarius Owens. The Li’l Irish center had already blocked three shots and been the stopper at the back of Aquinas’ zone, but he saw the chance for one more. As a layup was scooped toward the backboard, Owens got there first and smacked it off the glass — an … [Read more...] about Aquinas sweeps season series with McQuaid behind Bleier, Owens
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Leadership’s seniors outscore McQuaid in Lions’ Senior Night win
By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — As the Leadership Academy gym emptied Wednesday night, some of the Lions ate cake. Others scrambled up the bleachers to take the blown-up photos of themselves off the wall. And a few made sure to hold on to their bouquet of balloons lest they float to the ceiling. Senior Night was over, but Leadership’s players, coaches and families wanted to … [Read more...] about Leadership’s seniors outscore McQuaid in Lions’ Senior Night win
‘Where is he?’ Aquinas’ bold defensive gameplan keys win over McQuaid
By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — When McQuaid took the ball from Aquinas after a missed shot or a turnover, the Li’l Irish sideline almost always featured a shout of three words. “Where is he?” “He” in this case referred to Keith Warren, the Knights’ point guard coming off a 44-point game Saturday. Aquinas did everything in its power to slow down Warren. “Takes a special … [Read more...] about ‘Where is he?’ Aquinas’ bold defensive gameplan keys win over McQuaid
A look back at McQuaid vs. East in the 1991 Section V Class A final
By BILLY HEYEN Much of sports television during the coronavirus pandemic has been centered on replaying classic games from the past. There’s plenty of history to draw from at the professional and collegiate levels, as many of their big games have been televised for decades. But at the high school level, if there was ever footage to begin with, it has often been lost to … [Read more...] about A look back at McQuaid vs. East in the 1991 Section V Class A final
UPrep Griffins soar to Class AA sectional title
By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — UPrep’s Na’Zea Fowlks didn’t consider what he was going to do, the ferocity with which he was about to throw the ball through the rim with his left hand. He was just energized. He’d soaked up the Blue Cross Arena atmosphere throughout pregame warmups, dancing and smiling and clapping his hands. It built up inside of him. So midway through the … [Read more...] about UPrep Griffins soar to Class AA sectional title