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Section V boys lacrosse coaches, players rank top faceoff specialists
Every day in practice, Hilton's faceoff pair of Michael Mitrano and Drew O'Buck feel they're facing one of Section V's best. An example of iron sharpening iron. The duo is a major reason why Hilton is peaking down the stretch and, according to another Section V coach, "Not a team I'd like to face right now." ...
Rory McIlroy files for divorce from Irondequoit native Erica Stoll
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rory McIlroy has filed for divorce from his wife Erica Stoll prior to the start of the PGA Championship. McIlroy filed for divorce against Stoll on Monday, bringing their seven-year-old marriage to an end. They have one child together. McIlroy’s manager confirmed the divorce in a statement, but did not go […]
Elba beats Kendall 11-3 in softball
Elba beat Kendall 11 to 3 in softball on Monday.Brea Smith was 4-4 at the plate with three singles and a double, along with six RBIs and a run scored. She also pitched a complete game with six strikeouts and no walks.Lydia Ross was 3-5, with three
Soapbox derby registration opens this evening at John Kennedy's Mud Run
Registration is now open for the Boxcar Derby, sponsored by the Business Improvement District, and to be held at Centennial Park on Aug. 17.The first opportunity to register is today at John Kennedy Intermediate School, 166 Vine St., Batavia, during the Mud Run, which starts at 6:30 p.m
Meet the teams still playing for a title: Section V flag football semifinal matchups
The Section V girls flag football playoffs are down to the final four in each of the three classifications. The championship games are May 21-22 at Monroe Community College. This is a season of growth for high school girls flag football, and teams in Section V have reached the semifinal branch of the postseason tree.
Walter Hagen may be the GOAT from Rochester. And he easily was the most colorful
The focus of the golf world this week is on Louisville, Kentucky, where top golfers are set to tee off today at Valhalla Golf Club at the 2024 PGA Championship. On Sunday, the winner will hoist the Wanamaker Trophy as photographers capture the moment for posterity. It's the same trophy...
Lilac Run 2024: Race courses and road closures
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The final day of the Rochester Lilac Festival is upon us and runners are preparing for the annual Lilac Runs and Donut Dash! Both the 5K and 10K races will return to the festival on Sunday, May 19 for both in-person runs and virtual runs. The 5K race will start at […]
Rush-Henrietta junior wins Advantage Federal Credit Union's Girls Sports Athlete of the Week
With over 16,000 votes, Haylie Smith is the Advantage Federal Credit Union's Girls Sports Athlete of the Week. The Rush-Henrietta junior remains on a strong run in Section V outdoor track and field, as she again lowered the area's best 1,500-meter race time (4:42.24) during the Victor Invitational. The eight fastest races of the season were run during the weekend.
Rochester Red Wings: James Wood becoming prized prospect
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) – Rochester Red Wings outfielder James Wood is turning into a minor league star right before our eyes. The 21-year-old is hard to miss, standing at 6-foot-7 and looking the part of a small forward in basketball. But when he’s at the plate, he also rarely misses. Wood is putting together quite the season in the International League.
Baseball Game Recap: Hornell Comes Up Short
Hornell was the 16-3 winner over Le Roy when they last played one another back in May of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Hornell Red Raiders lost 14-4 to the Le Roy Oatkan Knights on Monday. Hornell has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games. For...
Sunrise Smart Start: Douglass-Anthony bridge, Bills schedule
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Stay up to date on the latest headlines in today’s Sunrise Smart Start for Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Weather Forecast: Clouds dominate as temperatures jammed in the 60s A large storm system sitting to the southeast will bring rain to some today. We are in proximity to this system enough so […]
Edison’s Payton Littlefield commits to Nazareth hoops
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – One of the region’s top basketball talents is heading to the next level in college. Edison’s Payton Littlefield has committed to play the next fours years of college hoops at Nazareth College in Rochester. Littlefield was the focal point for the Spartans her entire high school career becoming the school’s all-time […]
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