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
Section V
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
Mullin makes game-winner, Pisanelli scores 21 as young Sutherland team upends Eastridge
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO John Nally would have preferred a standard rebound, like his Pittsford Sutherland players had grabbed all game to that point. But Eastridge big man Caquan Wester’s 3-point attempt did not fall on its own, instead being wedged between the side of the rim and backboard. The ball being stuck, resulting in a jump ball, is a common occurrence in the sport. But … [Read more...] about Mullin makes game-winner, Pisanelli scores 21 as young Sutherland team upends Eastridge
Aquinas uses stellar second quarter to advance past Fairport
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The unmistakable sound of clipboard hitting hardwood is a staple of an elimination game that isn't going the direction a team had hoped. It didn't take long for Aquinas to correct its mistakes. The Li'l Irish, who trailed 16-15 at the end of the first quarter, outscored Fairport 21-8 in the second. A back-and-forth affair became a dominant 75-52 victory as … [Read more...] about Aquinas uses stellar second quarter to advance past Fairport
Mendon uses inside-out approach to top Eastridge on road
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Pittsford Mendon understood entering Wednesday's game that it needed to keep its emotions under control. The game, after all, featured i state-ranked team (No. 8 in Class A) putting its 16-1 record on the line against Eastridge's state-ranked team (15-1, No. 19 in Class A). "We try not to let the kids get too high or too low," head coach Bob Nally … [Read more...] about Mendon uses inside-out approach to top Eastridge on road