By BILLY HEYEN PITTSFORD, N.Y. — The Rainbow Classic, begun in 2001, is older than any of the players who took part in the Pittsford rivalry game Tuesday night. As young Pittsford hoopers, they grew up playing together and dreaming of taking part in the biggest game in town. Tuesday’s edition wasn’t like many of the others, but it was still a special night for those … [Read more...] about Pittsford Mendon’s defense keys Rainbow Classic win
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Messina complete game, timely hitting lead Pittsford Sutherland to Section V Class A2 title
By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Two years ago, John Messina was part of Pittsford Sutherland’s postgame dogpile after the Knights won the 2017 Class A2 sectional title. But he had to run in from the side then to leap into the middle of the bunch. Saturday, Messina was at the center, and bottom, of the pile. “I never experienced it on the bottom, getting to throw the … [Read more...] about Messina complete game, timely hitting lead Pittsford Sutherland to Section V Class A2 title
Honeoye Falls-Lima claims 1st softball sectional title in school history
By BILLY HEYEN BROCKPORT, N.Y. – Never before had Honeoye Falls-Lima softball players gotten to experience the elation they felt early Friday evening. That’s when a popup to the right side went for out number three in the Section V Class A2 final. Gloves were thrown to the ground. Cougars lept into each other’s arms in celebration, the first-ever in HF-L history. “First … [Read more...] about Honeoye Falls-Lima claims 1st softball sectional title in school history
Previewing Brockport vs. Canandaigua – Section V Class A1 final
No. 1 seed CANANDAIGUA BRAVES vs. No. 3 seed BROCKPORT BLUE DEVILS When: Saturday, 4 PM Where: Colburn Park No. 1 seed CANANDAIGUA BRAVES (Monroe County Division III) Record: 15-4 Streak: Won 11 of last 12 Batting average: .352 ERA: 2.59 Runs scored: 172 Runs allowed: 105 Finish last season: Lost to Pittsford Sutherland, 9-3, in the Class A crossover game How … [Read more...] about Previewing Brockport vs. Canandaigua – Section V Class A1 final
Canandaigua clubs program record 29 hits, wins fourth straight
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Three players collected four hits apiece. Another three added three hits each, and somehow Dale Werth's team had to hold on for its for fourth straight victory. The Canandaigua Braves banged out a school-record 29 hits on their way to a 20-14 victory over the Greece Athena Trojans in Monroe County Division III action, Monday. "You … [Read more...] about Canandaigua clubs program record 29 hits, wins fourth straight