By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- When considering the possibility of postseason, look no further than the Midlakes boys' basketball team. Toting a six-game losing streak into Wednesday's Class B opening round contest, the No. 11 seed Screaming Eagles went on the road to face a World of Inquiry squad which had earned a top-20 spot in the state's rankings earlier in the … [Read more...] about Late run carries Midlakes into Class B quarter-final
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UPrep pulls away in second half, sets up rematch with Gates-Chili
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
Amerks blanked by Devils in overtime
BINGHAMTON, NY – After a scoreless 60 minutes, Bracken Kearns tallied the lone goal of the night 2:08 into overtime, giving the Binghamton Devils a 1-0 win over the Rochester Americans Saturday at Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena. Tonight’s game was the second in a row that was forced beyond regulation time between the two teams and the 22nd overall for the Amerks this … [Read more...] about Amerks blanked by Devils in overtime
Ellis converts late free throws; Leadership claims at least a share of RCAC Division A
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Reggie Simmons doesn't mind having to cheer for an opponent. At least as long as it's just for one night. Rondell Watson is not so sure about that prospect. Either way, it doesn't matter. The Leadership Academy (LA) boys' basketball team avenged an earlier loss and took care of its end of the deal Tuesday night with a 71-70 victory over … [Read more...] about Ellis converts late free throws; Leadership claims at least a share of RCAC Division A
Sabres recall Baptiste from Rochester
Courtesy of Amerks.com BUFFALO, N.Y. (February 11, 2018) --- The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has recalled forward Nicholas Baptiste from the Rochester Americans (AHL). Baptiste (6’1”, 205 lbs., 8/4/1995) joins the Sabres for the third time this season after scoring one goal in eight games during two stints with the team earlier this campaign. The Ottawa, … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Baptiste from Rochester