By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Before the pandemic-shortened 2021 basketball season, Gates Chili head coach Rachel Leonard spoke with senior Miriam Ibezim about milestones. Even with a lesser schedule, Leonard thought 1,000 points and 1,000 rebounds were still in reach for Ibezim. “(Ibezim) said, ‘Yeah, that’s really great, but I really want to make sure our team wins,’” … [Read more...] about Miriam Ibezim reaches 1,000-point milestone in Gates Chili win
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Bishop Kearney overcomes Wilson’s absence, Ibezim’s dominance to beat Gates Chili
By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Twice with less than two minutes to play, Gates Chili pulled within one score. Both times, Marianna Freeman had the answer for Bishop Kearney. First, Freeman nailed a 3-pointer from the top of the arc. Then, after a Spartans bucket, Freeman drove left and finished. She refused to lose the first game of her senior season. “(Marianna) stayed … [Read more...] about Bishop Kearney overcomes Wilson’s absence, Ibezim’s dominance to beat Gates Chili