By BILLY HEYEN There will be no state champions this spring in New York state. The New York State Public High School Athletic Association announced Monday that it is canceling state championships across the NYSPHSAA’s eight spring sports: baseball, softball, boys and girls lacrosse, boys golf, boys tennis, and boys and girls track and field. The NYSPHSAA is the state … [Read more...] about NYSPHSAA cancels spring state championships; regular season games ‘on hold’
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NYSPHSAA cancels remainder of 2020 winter championships
By BILLY HEYEN The remainder of New York’s winter sports championships have been canceled due to COVID-19, the New York State Public High School Athletic Association announced Monday morning. This means that the boys basketball, girls basketball, ice hockey and bowling postseasons will not reach a conclusion. The state is developing plans to honor and formally recognize the … [Read more...] about NYSPHSAA cancels remainder of 2020 winter championships
‘Third time’s the charm’ for Avon, 2018 Class C state champions
By BILLY HEYEN BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — An out away from a state title, Avon’s Peyton Parmeter fired a fastball on 1-1. It was hit and sent out toward center. Parmeter turned, watched and raised his arms to the air. After the game, Parmeter said that since he was younger, he’s been telling his dad he’d be a state champion. He’s a senior now. There wouldn’t be anymore opportunities … [Read more...] about ‘Third time’s the charm’ for Avon, 2018 Class C state champions
Victor’s state semifinal loss doesn’t wipe out ‘brotherhood’ of sectional champs
By BILLY HEYEN ENDICOTT, N.Y. — For all intents and purposes, Friday’s fourth inning ended Victor’s season. The Blue Devils gave up five runs and used four different pitchers to get three outs. They needed to make up those five runs with just nine outs left against a pitcher with what Victor first baseman Chris Varone called a “lively” fastball and good slider and … [Read more...] about Victor’s state semifinal loss doesn’t wipe out ‘brotherhood’ of sectional champs
Livonia captures NYS Class B title
Brody Metcalf delivered a walk-off RBI single, and the Livonia Bulldogs rallied to beat Albany Academy (II), 9-8 in the NYS Class B final to claim the program's first state title. Metcalf capped a dramatic seventh inning with a single to left. "Everyone had a lot of pressure," Metcalf told Spectrum News Reporter Gabby Lucivero. "I was just the one lucky enough to be up … [Read more...] about Livonia captures NYS Class B title