By BOB CHAVEZ CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. -- When the opening tip and the first basket of the game went for Canandaigua Academy, the thought was natural: Here we go. After all, it was just over a month ago that the Gray Wolves pressed Greece Athena to a surprising overtime game that the Trojans eventually won. But in Wednesday’s rematch at The Academy, Athena didn’t need … [Read more...] about Boys’ Basketball: Greece Athena outpaces Canandaigua in rematch of overtime game
Section V
Halfcourt buzzer-beater sparks Frewsburg girls to Class C win over Dundee/Bradford
By BOB CHAVEZ HOPEWELL -- One shot does not win a basketball game, but Teghan Trocki’s half-court buzzer beater to end the third quarter pretty much did just that for the Frewsburg Bears. The prayer as the horn sounded tied the score of Saturday’s Class C state quarterfinal and sparked the Section VI champion to a thrilling 75-67 win over Dundee/Bradford on Putt Moore … [Read more...] about Halfcourt buzzer-beater sparks Frewsburg girls to Class C win over Dundee/Bradford
Webster Thomas outlasts Schroeder to claim Class A1
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Garett Wilson had struck out in his three previous at bats, so his plan for the fourth was simple. "I was like, 'You know what? I'm just gonna take my first fastball and rip it,'" he recalled of the approach leading to his go-ahead single in the top of the sixth. The Webster Thomas senior's four pitching strikeouts were the only "Ks" most remembered. He … [Read more...] about Webster Thomas outlasts Schroeder to claim Class A1
Vikes’ night: Mendon holds East to 37 points, advances to regionals
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The Pittsford Mendon Vikings hadn’t scored in the second quarter and Robert Nally called timeout with 3:14 remaining until halftime. In a win-or-go-home regional qualifier against East High, Nally did not see enough aggressiveness out of his offensive attack. “For the first five minutes, we were trying to be too patient and sit with the ball,” Nally … [Read more...] about Vikes’ night: Mendon holds East to 37 points, advances to regionals
Defense, third quarter propel Mendon to sixth consecutive sectional title
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Todd Julien felt a sense of pride during halftime of the Section V Class A girls title game on Saturday. His Pittsford Mendon Vikings were held to just 10 points in each of the first two quarters but still led by nine. “I was so proud of our kids defensively,” Julien remarked. “We had a lot of good shots in the first half that didn’t go, but you look up, … [Read more...] about Defense, third quarter propel Mendon to sixth consecutive sectional title