By BILLY HEYEN PITTSFORD, N.Y. — For months, Pittsford Mendon didn’t know whether it’d have a season to cash in on its promise. But that didn’t stop the Vikings from working toward their goal, even in a COVID-impacted world when it wasn’t always as simple as showing up at a gym. They arrived at outdoor courts, played pickup games, did sprint workouts and spoke honestly with … [Read more...] about ‘Nothing that turned into something’: Pittsford Mendon completes undefeated season with sectional title
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Jacob Shadders caps historic Pittsford Mendon career with 2nd sectional title
By BILLY HEYEN PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Jacob Shadders was 14, a high-school freshman, when in his words, Pittsford Mendon “gave him the keys to the car.” Vikings head coach Bob Nally said he would’ve given Shadders the keys when he was 12, if he could’ve. “I knew (at 12) he was gonna be really, really special,” Nally said. “Honestly, before that. He’s mature beyond his years. He’s a … [Read more...] about Jacob Shadders caps historic Pittsford Mendon career with 2nd sectional title
Pittsford Mendon’s balance sends Vikings to Class A1 sectional final
By BILLY HEYEN PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Pittsford Mendon’s Jackson Green ran back in transition and waited beneath the basket. Leadership’s Rayshawn Boyd gathered a loose ball and rose up into Green, who stretched his right hand in the air to deny the initial attempt. It fell right back to Boyd, who tried once more. This time, Green swung his right arm and swatted the ball out of … [Read more...] about Pittsford Mendon’s balance sends Vikings to Class A1 sectional final
Pittsford Mendon takes care of business in quarterfinal win
By BILLY HEYEN PITTSFORD, N.Y. — At the end of Tuesday’s third quarter, Pittsford Mendon called a last-second play. Its individual outcome wouldn’t affect the Vikings’ sectional quarterfinal contest, which was well in hand. But it gave the Mendon starters a chance to stay sharp with another win-or-go home game in less than 48 hours. Jacob Shadders dribbled left toward Jackson … [Read more...] about Pittsford Mendon takes care of business in quarterfinal win
Jackson Green, the ‘future,’ flashes upside in Pittsford Mendon’s win over Eastridge
By BILLY HEYEN PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Jackson Green trailed an Eastridge ball handler down the lane during Saturday’s first half. It looked for a moment like Green had been beaten as Mykael Miller scooped the ball up toward the backboard. But no, there was Green flying in to smash the ball off the board. It would’ve been the day’s standout play on its own, not to mention Green … [Read more...] about Jackson Green, the ‘future,’ flashes upside in Pittsford Mendon’s win over Eastridge