By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — UPrep’s Na’Zea Fowlks didn’t consider what he was going to do, the ferocity with which he was about to throw the ball through the rim with his left hand. He was just energized. He’d soaked up the Blue Cross Arena atmosphere throughout pregame warmups, dancing and smiling and clapping his hands. It built up inside of him. So midway through the … [Read more...] about UPrep Griffins soar to Class AA sectional title
Section V Class AA
‘Road kill’: Ryan Lucey’s 26 lead Fairport past Aquinas, 54-48
By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Ryan Lucey didn’t show much emotion during Tuesday’s game. But with about 10 seconds left and Fairport clinging to a slim lead, Lucey out-leaped those around him and snagged a defensive rebound. He pitched it off to Max Molisani, who was fouled. Before heading down the floor, Lucey turned toward no one in particular and flexed both his arms, … [Read more...] about ‘Road kill’: Ryan Lucey’s 26 lead Fairport past Aquinas, 54-48
McQuaid wins Section V Class AA title, another step toward ‘big goals’
By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — McQuaid’s Hunter Walsh had reached his pitch limit and would face his last batter with two outs in the seventh. His head coach, Tony Fuller, wanted to let him finish it off. The Knights wouldn’t have been in that spot if not for Walsh, Fuller said. On his 128th pitch of the day, Walsh induced a low fly ball to center field. Drew Bailey … [Read more...] about McQuaid wins Section V Class AA title, another step toward ‘big goals’
Ryan O’Mara leads McQuaid to third-straight sectional final
By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — McQuaid’s season ended a year ago with a Ryan O’Mara ball four, allowing Victor a walk-off walk for the sectional title. Thursday, O’Mara again threw the final pitch. This time, it was high heat, strike three, a complete game for O’Mara to send the Knights back to the Class AA sectional final for the third-straight year. “We’ve been … [Read more...] about Ryan O’Mara leads McQuaid to third-straight sectional final
‘Lights out’ Hunter Walsh shuts out Fairport 1-0, leads McQuaid to AA semis
By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — After some of Hunter Walsh’s pitches on Tuesday, McQuaid catcher Ben Beauchamp hopped out from behind the dish and shook his head side-to-side. They can’t touch you, Beauchamp said his message was. Walsh knew that’s what Beauchamp meant, and he proved his battery-mate correct. “He was pretty close to untouchable today,” Beauchamp said. “... He … [Read more...] about ‘Lights out’ Hunter Walsh shuts out Fairport 1-0, leads McQuaid to AA semis