By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The UPrep Griffins took a double-digit lead late in the third quarter and did not allow Churchville-Chili within single digits for the remainder of the contest. Just don't expect second-year coach James Reaves to be satisfied with the win. "I didn’t like our effort," Reaves said after his sixth-seeded Griffins defeated No. 11 … [Read more...] about UPrep pulls away in second half, sets up rematch with Gates-Chili
Roberts Wesleyan College
Scantlebury pours in 28; Athena endures UPrep
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Second-year Greece Athena boys' basketball coach Mike Setzer knew his team had something to prove if to no one else but themselves. Wednesday night, the Trojans did just that. Nigel Scantlebury netted 28 points and led four in double figures as Athena outlasted the UPrep Griffins, 77-73 in non-league action at Roberts Wesleyan … [Read more...] about Scantlebury pours in 28; Athena endures UPrep
Thomas, UPrep hold on to beat Bishop Timon
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Earlier this season, University Prep didn't run any set plays for Jabez Thomas. The Griffins instead chose to rely on the 6-foot-7 sophomore center's height and athleticism to create second-chance opportunities with rebounds. Saturday evening that approach changed. Thomas became a priority on offense as UPrep held on to defeat the Bishop … [Read more...] about Thomas, UPrep hold on to beat Bishop Timon
Anthony Iglesia, Marique Simkin and the Starting Five
Looking back at some of last week's top performers. Ryan Algier 6-foot-8 Sr. F Fairport Red Raiders (AA/Monroe County): Technically sound post play player who can pivot in either direction and finish with both hands in paint. Though slender, uses shoulders to create space, soft touch with a jump hook. Can step out to 10 feet and knock down jumpers. Solid defender who plays … [Read more...] about Anthony Iglesia, Marique Simkin and the Starting Five