By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Call it a case of feeding an appetite. A healthy appetite. The Greece Athena Trojans grabbed a three-goal advantage and held on to defeat crosstown rival Greece Arcadia, 3-1 to claim the Section Five Class A1 Boys Soccer title. The championship was the third straight for the Trojans. "I can’t put it into words," said senior Ryan … [Read more...] about Lindeman, Athena grab third title
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Wings, Twins extend partnership thru 2018
Courtesy of RedWingsBaseball.com The Rochester Red Wings and Minnesota Twins have extended their player development contract through the 2018 season. Red Wings President/CEO/COO Naomi Silver: "The Twins have been an outstanding partner to the Red Wings. With a Major League affiliation, a Minor League club hopes for three important things: a competitive team, having … [Read more...] about Wings, Twins extend partnership thru 2018
Phillips selected NYCBL Player of the Year
By MIKAEL DeSANTO All Star Game starter. Western Division champion. Playoff champion. Pitcher of the Year. These are the titles associated with Aaron Phillips (St. Bonaventure University) of the Olean Oilers and his 2016 season. Add one more to add to that collection: New York Collegiate Baseball League Player of the Year. "It's definitely a turnaround for me, last year … [Read more...] about Phillips selected NYCBL Player of the Year
Bell named NYCBL Manager of the Year
By PAUL GOTHAM Bobby Bell's 2016 Olean Oilers rattled of a record 24 straight wins on their way to setting the regular season mark of 39 victories and winning their second straight New York Collegiate Baseball League Championship Series. Getting the two-time NYCBL Manager of the Year to talk about his personal accomplishments might be more difficult than beating his … [Read more...] about Bell named NYCBL Manager of the Year
Jr. Chiefs clinch post-season spot
By JAMES HADNOT SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- For the second night in a row, the Syracuse Salt Cats found themselves with a chance to win in the bottom of the ninth inning. Down 6-3 with the bases loaded, a strikeout from Joe DiTorrice II (Manhattan College) ended the rally and the Syracuse Jr. Chiefs topped the Salt Cats in New York Collegiate Baseball League action at Onondaga Community … [Read more...] about Jr. Chiefs clinch post-season spot