By BILLY HEYEN PITTSFORD, N.Y. — A year ago, when Rayson Miller Post came up two wins shy of the state American Legion title, head coach Tom Sapienza’s team was an arm or two short. He took that into account when putting together this year’s group. If Wednesday’s game was any indication, the arms that took the hill and those that weren’t even needed might get a chance to … [Read more...] about Rayson Miller bolsters its rotation to start season off with 3 wins
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Grady Smith rewards teammates’ faith with complete-game win for Rayson Miller
By BILLY HEYEN UTICA, N.Y. — Kevin Sheppard was slated to start for Rayson Miller on Monday. That is, until the Rayson Miller players agreed that Grady Smith should get the ball to save Sheppard for Tuesday. There was risk in the decision, because a Rayson Miller loss would mean its season ended without Sheppard getting the shot to start Tuesday. When Sapienza learned of … [Read more...] about Grady Smith rewards teammates’ faith with complete-game win for Rayson Miller
No-hitter knocks Rayson Miller into losers’ bracket at states
By BILLY HEYEN UTICA, N.Y. — It’s hard to win a baseball game with zero hits. It’s impossible to win a baseball game with zero runs. Unfortunately for Rayson Miller, Sunday night ended with a zero in both columns on the scoreboard. Rockland’s Colton Stemkowski had Rayson Miller’s number all night long. “You gotta give it to him, a no-hitter is pretty good,” said Rayson … [Read more...] about No-hitter knocks Rayson Miller into losers’ bracket at states
Maxx Countryman, one of Avon’s best, chases another state title
By BILLY HEYEN Beginning when Maxx Countryman was 3 or 4 years old, he and his father, Mike, developed a routine for each evening after Mike got home from work. They’d roll out the little, red wagon that held all their baseballs and tennis balls and head to the backyard. There, Countryman would hit, pitch and field. “I can’t remember a time I didn’t play baseball,” … [Read more...] about Maxx Countryman, one of Avon’s best, chases another state title
Previewing American Legion District 7 playoffs
By BILLY HEYEN American Legion District 7 playoffs commence Sunday. There will be four teams playing for one spot in the state tournament. The games begin with best-of-three, semifinal series. Then the championship series to send one team to states is best-of-three, as well. The postseason gets underway with two doubleheaders at Eastridge High School on Sunday at 9:00 a.m., … [Read more...] about Previewing American Legion District 7 playoffs