Sports News for Week of February 19, 2012
AREA
Area wrestlers dominate SuperSectionals
by Warren Kozireski
Western Monroe County wrestlers won eight of the 15 weight classes in Division I while Holley had two class winners at the SuperSectionals held at RIT’s Gordon Field House. The winners and several wild cards advance to the State Tournament February 24 and 25 in Albany.
Spencerport continued their pursuit of another state title with three winners. Jon Haas took the 99 lb. division with a 3-2 decision in double-overtime, Angelo DeAngelis registered in fall in 5:00 in his final at 138 lb. and Steve Maier won via major decision (16-4) at 152 lb.
Brockport placed four wrestlers in the winner’s circle with Barton Peters winning via fall in 1:55 at 106 lb., Jimmy Porteus a 3-0 decision at 132 lb., Jared Mesiti by a 3-2 count at 170 lb. and Jesse Kozub a 5-3 decision at 195 lb.
Hilton’s Vincent DePrez picked up a 9-2 decision in the final to win the 113 lb. division.
The Class B, Holley senior Quinton Murphy continued his quest to become one of the few to win four state titles as he took the 138 lb. class with a 19-7 major decision in the final.
Teammate Kacee Sauer also won the 285 lb. division with a 2-1 victory in the final.
The winners receive automatic entries to the state tournament while there are four wild cards to be awarded among second place finishers. Area wrestlers hoping for those bids are Hilton’s Anthony DePrez, Spencerport’s Mike Roman, Jesse Kimmerli and Austin Coleman as well as Brockport’s Josh Maier and Joesef Carter in Class A. Holley’s Andrew Flanagan was also a second place finisher in Class B.
2/19/12
Gymnastics boys win in Syracuse
Bright Raven Level 4 Team: Alan Michael LeFrois (Gates), Aiden Arena (Fairport), Jake Scherbyn (Gates), Justin Ciccone (Greece), Jesse Underwood (Greece), Bertran Rodriquez-Alvarez (Henrietta), Jon LeFrois (Gates) with Coaches Kevin Kirkland and Adam Nowak in backBright Raven Gymnastics Boys Teams traveled to Syracuse January 28-29 to compete in the USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic Polar Bear Invitational and brought home a first place team banner and several individual awards.
This was the third win in a row for the Bright Raven Level 4 team. They were first at the Candy Cane Classic in Brockport in December and first at the Gold Star Invitational in Niagara Falls in January. Twelve teams were represented at the Polar Bear Invitational and Bright Raven took first place with a team total of 350.10. In the 8-year-old division, Jon LeFrois of Gates was second all around (86.60) and first on both pommel horse (14.70) and parallel bars (14.10). In the 6-7 age division, Jake Scherbyn of Gates captured first place in two events: pommel horse (14.90) and vault (14.80) and placed second all around (89.10).
In the Level 6 competition for ages 12 and over, Seth Daniels of Churchville was first on vault (14.50) and sixth all around (74.70).
2/19/12
Edenhofer named Women’s Athlete of the Month
Herkimer County Community College has named Sara Edenhofer to the Green and Gold Club for January 2012. HCCC’s Green and Gold Club honors an outstanding male and female athlete each month.
Edenhofer, women’s bowling from Hilton, is a liberal arts & sciences: social science freshman. She is currently fourth in Mountain Valley Conference scoring, and led the Generals in back-to-back conference victories.
Coach PJ Anadio said, “Sara has been a force on our Women’s Bowling team. She has big-time bowling experience which has helped her deal with the pressures of collegiate bowling, where every shot is a big shot.
2/19/12
Men’s lacrosse gets underway at Roberts Wesleyan College
Men’s lacrosse coach Rocky Delfino has announced the 2012 schedule
Roberts Wesleyan College men’s lacrosse schedule is comprised of 13 games in the inaugural season. The schedule consists of a mix of NCAA Division II and III teams. The Raiders will host all of the Division III teams and travel to play the Division II opponents.
“This year’s schedule is a mix of Division II and III teams allowing us to fill out a full schedule of teams that will test our character, toughness, and team development,” said Men’s Lacrosse Coach Rocky Delfino. “In men’s lacrosse, it doesn’t matter what the level is, all of the teams will be highly competitive.”
Of the Division II sides, the Raiders are scheduled to face three future East Coast Conference rivals, Molloy College, Seton Hill University, and Dominican College on March 17, 24 and April 11, respectively.
The Raiders will also play Franklin Pierce University, St. Anselm College, and The College of St. Rose from the Northeast-10 Conference. Like the Raiders, The College of St. Rose is a new program that is in its first year.
Another new program the Raiders will face is Coker College (N.C.) on March 10 at a neutral site in Philadelphia.
The Raiders will host six Division III teams, including the home opener against Alfred University on February 25 at 1 p.m.
Other home games include Hilbert College, Cazenovia College, Medaille College, SUNY Canton, and SUNYIT.
The Raiders are not eligible for any post-season opportunities as the NAIA and NCCAA does not sponsor men’s lacrosse.
All games will be played on the main practice field next to the Roberts Wesleyan Soccer Stadium. This practice field has an artificial field turf surface and has a 90’ Hummel lighting system.
Delfino said he is looking forward to the small, but capable group of student-athletes that will compete for the first-year program. “I give this year’s team a lot of credit, because they are laying the foundation of our program,” said Delfino. “They are few in numbers but focus on the goal of developing the program. They have also helped in developing a talented class for next year, which help continue to develop team depth, talent, and competiveness.”
Provided by Micah Chapman
RWC Sports Information Director
1/29/12
BROCKPORT
Parrino in spring training with major league
by Kristina Gabalski
In a Proclamation presented January 10, the Brockport Village Board recognized the achievements of native son Andy Parrino, a 2004 graduate of Brockport High School who is now in spring training with the San Diego Padres. Provided photoIt’s been an exciting six months for Andy Parrino, a 2004 graduate of Brockport High School and son of Tony and Sue Parrino of Brockport.
After four years in San Diego Padres’ minor league organizations, Parrino was called up to the majors last August and is currently back in Phoenix getting ready for spring training.
Parrino was honored by the Village of Brockport on January 10 during a visit home, with a proclamation presented by the village board recognizing and congratulating him for his achievements.
“I was truly honored to have received the proclamation from the Brockport Village Board when I returned home this off-season,” Parrino told the Suburban News and Hamlin-Clarkson Herald via email. “I don’t spend much time home anymore, mostly just for the holidays to spend time with my family, but it’s always nice to come home and be recognized and be a role model for kids in the area and show them to have a good work ethic and not give up on their dreams.”
Parrino says being called up to the majors last season gave him a chance to get his feet wet at the most competitive level.
“After my ‘cup of coffee’ in the big leagues last season, I was able to use that time to learn so much about the speed of the game,” Parrino explains. “I was able to learn a lot about the game from veterans on the team and how to let the game come to me and try to stay confident and relaxed which was difficult at the beginning because I was a little overwhelmed at times.”
“Last season when I got called up to the major leagues, I found myself at times trying to do too much, especially at the plate, which got me in some bad situations and (I) didn’t always have quality at bats. It was a surprising yet exciting transition from the minor leagues to the major leagues because the guys I was playing against were the best in the world and it takes a lot of focus and determination to play at that constant competitive level of baseball day in and day out,” he says.
Heading into the 2012 season, Parrino says he has the opportunity to make the opening day roster as a utility player.
“I have played shortstop, second base, third base, right and left field at the major league level,” he says and notes it’s always an advantage to be versatile, especially on a National League team.
What does Parrino miss most about Brockport?
“This might sound weird, but I miss the pizza,” he says. “I can’t find a good piece of pizza out West too often. I miss the changing of the seasons, too. I think my blood has gotten a little thinner because I tend to spend less and less time at home now because of the cold weather, but I do love seeing snow.”
When he is home, he enjoys giving back to the community that gave him so much while he was growing up, Parrino says.
“This past off-season, I was able to visit Golisano Children’s Hospital and Bishop Kearney High School and interact with kids who have dreams and aspirations which I had as a kid. I also was able to help out the Brockport High School baseball team when they had off-season workouts. On the weekends when I’m home, I run baseball camps and private lessons at The Battery in Gates for boys and girls ages 5 through 18.”
Parrino especially thanks his parents for believing in him and sacrificing for him so that he could fulfill his dream of becoming a major league baseball player.
He also thanks Fred Tillinghast, “who gave me countless hours of instruction and taught me how to play the game the right way. My high school coach, Brian Jones, who gave me the opportunity to play varsity baseball as an eighth grader and was always there for me throughout my career. My college coach, Steve Owens at Le Moyne, he always kept me on track and told me if I wanted to make it to the major leagues, there was going to be sacrifices I had to make in life to keep from veering off track and letting outside factors influence my decisions.”
Parrino also thanks his brother, Nathan, “for always being there when I was a kid, even though I’m sure he didn’t want to at times. Being able to practice with someone who was also great at baseball made it easier for me to get good quality work in at home with him and my father.”
2/12/12
25th ranked Eagles beat RIT
by Warren Kozireski
The College at Brockport’s nationally ranked wrestling team defeated RIT 32-12 in Brockport’s only home dual meet of the season. They followed that with a first place finish in the John Summa Invitational held at Baldwin Wallace College four days later.
Sophomore Tyler Marlow began the meet with a first period fall in 1:57 at 125 lb. Junior Rocco Rosso followed with a 4-0 decision at 133 lb. and Elijah Golding pinned his man in 1:25 at 141 lb. Sophomore Robert Troy scored an 18-5 major decision at 149 lb.
Brockport High grad Justin James celebrated his final regular season home meet with a tough 6-4 decision at 165 lb. before junior Wheeler Brunschmid registered a 5-2 decision at 184 lb.
Spencerport grad and former high school state champion Paul Glover picked up a 20-7 major decision at 197 and sophomore John Wilkinson finished the match with a 6-2 decision at 285 lb. as Brockport finished off their undefeated, 6-0 season.
Brockport will play host to the Empire Collegiate Wrestling Championships February 25th. The NCAA Division III Championships follow at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse March 9-10.
2/12/12
CHURCHVILLE-CHILI
Saints hockey wins first outright title
by Warren Kozireski
Senior goaltender Dylan Niewiemski registered his third shutout of the season as Churchville-Chili shutout Brockport 2-0 to secure their first outright division title in program history. The Saints tied for first with the Greece Thunder one year ago.
Niewiemski was credited with 39 saves in net including 27 over the final two periods to lead the Saints.
Saints senior Patrick McMullen began the scoring at 5:56 of the first period when he swatted in a second rebound off shots by defenseman Tommy Ritchie and Justin Alves.
C-C made it 2-0 in the second period when a shot from the left point by Anthony Bertolani laid on the goal-line before being pushed across the line by Ryan Cosgrove at 10:02.
In the last minute of the second, Nie-wiemski made two point blank saves as Brockport threatened on the power play.
Brockport pulled their goaltender with 69 seconds remaining after a timeout, but they could not break up the shutout.
“This gives us great momentum heading into the playoffs and I hope we get to meet again in the playoffs,” said Niewiemski.
“The law of goaltending is that one of every ten shots goes in,” said Saints head coach Brian Young. “You get the bounces sometimes and it was a good night to have him (Dylan) in goal.”
The Saints were seeded second for the Section V playoffs and received a first round bye.
The 14 wins this season marked the third highest in program history behind 2010-11 (16 wins) and 2005-06 (15) and tied 2003-04 (14).
The Saints entered the postseason seeded second in Class B while Brockport, who suffered just their second loss of the season, were seeded first.
2/19/12
March Madness returns to Churchville-Chili
March Madness returns again as the 14th annual benefit basketball game between the Churchville-Chili LEO Club and the Churchville Lions Club is scheduled for Sunday, March 4. Game time is 1 p.m. at the new Churchville-Chili Middle School gym - entrance #37 from Fairbanks Road school campus entrance.
This popular event will benefit the Yasol family of Rio Grande Drive, North Chili. Mrs. Yasol is battling cancer and is the mother of two boys at Chestnut Ridge Elementary School. The proceeds from the game will be donated to the Yasol family to help with their medical expenses related to her illness. The Churchville Lions Club team will also be joined by members of the Chili Lions Club and the Churchville Volunteer Fire Department in an attempt to break their 11 game losing streak to the LEO Club.
The Churchville-Chili LEO Club is comprised of students in grades 7 through 12 who perform various community service activities. These students prepare a monthly meal at the Ronald McDonald House; routinely attend functions and interact with students at the Batavia School For The Blind; Westside Relay For Life; help at Purple Pony Therapeutic Farm; the School of the Holy Childhood and Special Olympics and numerous school and community functions. Many activities are also done in concert with their sponsors, the Churchville Lions Club, such as environmental cleanups and chicken barbecues.
This basketball game has evolved into one of the group’s most popular and spirited activities. Donations will be accepted by members of the LEO Club or Churchville Lions Club. Donations may also be mailed to Churchville-Chili LEO Club, Churchville-Chili Senior High School, 5786 Buffalo Road, Churchville, NY 14428.
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2/19/12
HOLLEY
Holley Wrestling Youth Club gets underway
The Holley Wrestling Youth Club will begin on Monday, February 27, at the Holley Elementary School, for any Holley Central School District students in grades K-8. The Holley Wrestling Coaching staff along with several Holley club coaches and members of the high school team will be assisting. The club is insured by NHSCA.
Registration will be held on Monday, February 27, from 5:45 to 6 p.m. Students in grades K-8 will register and practice in the Holley Intermediate Gym. All parents must attend registration to fill out the proper information needed. Registration fee is $25, which includes insurance, a club T-shirt, and admission to the Holley Youth Wrestling Club Tournament on Saturday, March 24. The total value of everything comes to $45 but you only have to pay the low cost of $25. Practice will start on Monday, February 27 immediately following registration for each group.
Basic wrestling techniques, drills, intra-contests, physical fitness, fun, sportsmanship, and participation will all be taught and stressed at each session. The club will meet every Monday and Tuesday evening through the month of March. Wrestling gear and wrestling items may be for sale, for those who wish to purchase equipment.
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2/19/12
KENDALL
Kendall Eagles silence Tigers
by Warren Kozireski
Kendall set a season’s best mark with 83 points as they trounced Lyndonville on Senior Night for the boys basketball team.
Senior Michael Nauden celebrated his final home game as one of four players scoring in double figures with a team high 16 points.
The Eagles led 15-8 after the first quarter with Dan Kelly accounting for nine of those points, but broke the game wide open in the second quarter with 23 points to lead by 17 at the half.
They bettered that in the third with 24 points of offense to push their lead to 27 and added 21 more points in the fourth with the nonstarters getting considerable playing time including Garrett Love scoring seven of his game total of 12 points. It was Love’s second varsity game of the season since being called up.
Eagles senior Preston Vick had a team-high ten rebounds, Kelly finished with 15 points, Love had nine rebounds and four blocks, Mookie Nauden had 12 points with nine assists and brother Mike added five rebounds to his point total.
The win was just the third of the season for Kendall against 13 losses, but with the offense clicking could be a dangerous draw in the Section V tournament in two weeks. The team last won a title in 2000 and have six others in school history including five consecutive from 1972-73 through 1976-77.
Seniors who played in their final home game were Justin Lane, Mike Nauden, Ralph Reis and Vick.
2/12/12
SPENCERPORT
Locals inducted into Wrestling Hall
by Warren Kozireski
Spencerport Ranger great Jason DeBruin and two others with local ties were among six inducted into the Section V Wrestling Hall of Fame February 8 in a ceremony held at the Brook House Restaurant.
DeBruin took first in the Class A Sectional and SuperSectionals before winning the state title in the 135 lb. weight class in 1997. He also won a Class A Sectional and SuperSectional title in 1996 and won the Class A Sectional crown in 1995.
Fellow inductee John Alessi won two Monroe County individual titles in 1962 and 1963 at Pittsford before he wrestled at The College at Brockport winning the 1964 SUNYAC title at 191 lb. and taking third at the 1966 SUNYAC Championships at 177 lb. He graduated in 1967.
And Tom Kressly is one of the current assistant coaches at Brockport after a 25 year coaching career at Hammondsport High School.
2/12/12