By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY – Will Arberry (Milwaukee, WI) led a tenacious Finger Lakes Community College squad as the Lakers erased an 11-point halftime deficit en route to a 76-72 victory in NJCAA action on George Monagan Court, Friday night. Arberry scored 18 of his game-high 23 points after the break hitting both six-of-eight shots from the floor and free throw … [Read more...] about Finger Lakes CC rallies to trim Monroe in opener, 76-72
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Brust brings NYCBL experience to Monroe
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, N.Y. – It didn’t take long for Dave Brust to arrive at an important realization. Less than one month into his first season as head coach of the Webster Yankees, Brust watched his top reliever, Patrick Urckfitz, sign a minor league free agent deal with the Houston Astros. The departure created hole in Webster’s bullpen. During 14.2 innings of … [Read more...] about Brust brings NYCBL experience to Monroe
Sheffer pitches Monroe to doubleheader split with Niagara County
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY – Dylan Sheffer (Penfield, N.Y./Penfield) hurled five shutout innings in the opener leading the Monroe Community College Tribunes to a doubleheader split (2-0/8-10) with the Niagara County Community College Thunder Wolves in WNYAC action at Tribunes Field, Sunday afternoon. Sheffer allowed just one hit, a two-out single in the first, en route … [Read more...] about Sheffer pitches Monroe to doubleheader split with Niagara County
Darnell continues steady climb through the pro ranks
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY – Following the career path of Logan Darnell (Amsterdam ’08) is not one of complication. For now, the native of Joelton, TN is on a straight line from point A to point B. Since being taken in the 2010 MLB Draft, Darnell has made a steady climb from Rookie ball to Triple-A. The next logical step is a trip to the big leagues. A sixth-round choice … [Read more...] about Darnell continues steady climb through the pro ranks
Hopkins gets redemption as Monroe sweeps Erie CC
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY -- Ellington Hopkins (Lansing, NY/Lansing) went looking for redemption. The freshman found it in a pair of late-inning hits. Hopkins delivered a game-tying single and eventually scored the clincher in extra innings as the Monroe Community College Tribunes rebounded to sweep the Erie Community College Kats (9-4/9-8) in WNYAC action on Tribunes … [Read more...] about Hopkins gets redemption as Monroe sweeps Erie CC