Emerson
Saturday, March 20, 2021
Class B1 Bracket - 2021 Sectionals
Quarterfinals - Tuesday, March 23rd
(1) East 67, (8) Albion 63
(4) Olean 66, (5) East Aurora 45
(2) Bennett 83, (7) Maryvale 54
(3) Emerson 50, (6) City Honors 45
Semifinals - Thursday, March 25th
(4) Olean 91, (1) East 69
(2) Bennett 76, (3) Emerson 30
Final - Saturday, March 27th
(1) Bennett 87, (4) Olean 71
2021 Section VI Class B1 Champions - Bennett Tigers
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Saturday, February 17, 2018
Class A1 & A2 Brackets - 2018 Sectionals
Class A1
Pre-Quarterfinals - Wednesday, February 21st
(9) Grand Island 67, (8) Hutch-Tech 54
(12) West Seneca East 52, (5) Williamsville East 45
(7) Hamburg 66, (10) Kenmore West 55
(6) McKinley 68, (11) Kenmore East 48
Quarterfinals - Friday, February 23rd
(1) West Seneca West 1oo, (9) Grand Island 64
(4) North Tonawanda 59, (12) West Seneca East 43
(2) Williamsville South 81, (7) Hamburg 41
(6) McKinley 60, (3) Sweet Home 53 OT
Semifinals - Wednesday, February 28th
AT BUFFALO STATE - 5:15 pm & 6:45 pm
(1) West Seneca West 82, (4) North Tonawanda 62
(2) Williamsville South 50, (6) McKinley 46
Final - Saturday, March 3rd
AT BUFFALO STATE - 8:30 pm
(1) West Seneca West 97, (2) Williamsville South 95 -(4 OT)
2018 Section VI Class A1 Champions - West Seneca West Indians
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Class A2
Pre-Quarterfinals - Wednesday, February 21st
(8) Iroquois 65, (9) Starpoint 55
(7) Pioneer 46, (10) East Aurora 34
(6) Amherst 62, (11) Emerson 40
Quarterfinals - Friday, February 24th
(8) Iroquois 49, (1) Maryvale 44
(4) Lake Shore 50, (5) Lew-Port 49
(2) Cheektowaga 55, (7) Pioneer 43
(3) South Park 46, (6) Amherst 45 OT
Semifinals - Tuesday February 27th
AT BUFFALO STATE - 5:15 pm & 6:45 pm
(4) Lake Shore 64, (8) Iroquois 49
(3) South Park 69, (2) Cheektowaga 46
Final - Saturday, March 3rd
AT BUFFALO STATE - 7 pm
(3) South Park 74, (4) Lake Shore 42
2018 Section VI Class A2 Champions - South Park Sparks
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Saturday, February 18, 2017
Class B1 & B2 Brackets - 2017 Sectionals
Class B1
First Round - Tuesday, February 21st
(16) Emerson 71, (9) Alden 53
(12) Albion 63, (13) City Honors 52
(10) Fredonia 57, (15) Tonawanda 39
(14) CSAT 86, (11) Riverside 72
Pre-Quarterfinals - Wednesday, February 22nd
(8) Burgard 69, (16) Emerson 44
(5) Dunkirk 78, (12) Albion 39
(10) Fredonia 61, (7) I-Prep 49
(6) Depew 61, (14) CSAT 55
Quarterfinals - Friday, February 24th
(1) East Aurora 47, (8) Burgard 34
(5) Dunkirk 69, (4) Springville 49
(2) MST Seneca 52, (10) Fredonia 39
(3) Newfane 78, (6) Depew 53
Semifinals - Monday, February 27th
AT BUFFALO STATE - 6 pm & 7:45 pm
(1) East Aurora 59, (5) Dunkirk 55
(3) Newfane 65, (2) MST Seneca 63
Final - Saturday, March 4th
AT BUFFALO STATE - 1:45 pm
(1) East Aurora 75, (3) Newfane 30
2017 Section VI Class B1 Champions - East Aurora Blue Devils
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Class B2
First Round - Tuesday, February 21st
(13) Southwestern 51 (12) Buffalo Arts 38
(10) Roy-Hart 51, (15) Eden 45
(11) Oracle 60, (14) Akron 54
Pre-Quarterfinals - Wednesday, February 22nd
(8) Gowanda 61, (9) JFK 52
(5) Middle College 57, (13) Southwestern 47
(7) Lafayette 58, (10) Roy-Hart 55 OT
(6) Wilson 57, (11) Oracle 43
Quarterfinals - Friday, February 24th
(1) Medina 69, (8) Gowanda 48
(4) Health Sciences 70, (5) Middle College 54
(2) Olmsted 67, (7) Lafayette 52
(3) Lackawanna 69, (6) Wilson 45
Semifinals - Thursday, March 2nd
AT BUFFALO STATE - 6 pm & 7:45 pm
(4) Health Sciences 55, (1) Medina 37
(3) Lackawanna 62, (2) Olmsted v49
Final - Saturday, March 4th
AT BUFFALO STATE - 12 pm
(4) Health Sciences 60, (3) Lackawanna 48
2017 Section VI Class B2 Champions - Health Sciences Falcons
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Friday, April 22, 2016
All-State Teams for Classes B, C, & D
(Gary Foster was named New York State's Player of the Year in Class C / Photo by Harry Scull)
Class B
First Team: Elijah Ramadhan (Olean) & Takal Molson (St. Mary's)
Second Team: Ben Eckstrom (Olean)
Third Team: Tavien Kemp (Walsh)
Fifth Team: Patrick Moore (Fredonia)
Eighth Team: Jake Cavana (Olean)
Ninth Team: Davon Gant (I-Prep)
Tenth Team: Nate Brawdy (Gowanda)
Twelvth Team: Jason Dowell (Emerson) & Andy Xaspos (Roy-Hart)
Thirteenth Team: Marcellus Cooper (Nichols)
Honorable Mention: Jalin Cooper (Medina), Noah Thompson (East Aurora), Will Johnson (Nichols), Christian Churakos (Walsh), Adam Moore (Walsh)
Class C
Player of the Year: Gary Foster, Middle College
First Team: JoJo Staton, Middle College
Second Team: Brandon Roach (Olmsted) & Mason Bosley (Randolph)
Third Team: JaQuoine Fogan (Tapestry)
Fourth Team: Trevon Thompson (Silver Creek)
Fifth Team: Willard Anderson (East)
Honorable Mention: Ramah Lassiter (Cleveland Hill), Nathan Luckman (Barker), Master Radford (Olmsted), Devin Pope (Chautauqua Lake)
Class D
First Team: Elliot Bowen (Ellicottville)
Second Team: Chris Blose (Panama)
Fourth Team: Josh Eddy (Panama) & Chris Robson (Sherman)
Honorable Mention: Dylan Chase (Pine Valley), Sam Erickson (Franklinville), Josh Odell (Panama), Aaron Riforgiato (Brocton)
Click here to view the complete All-State Teams for Classes B, C, & D
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Monday, April 11, 2016
The 2016 All-Centercourt Team: The Best in WNY
First Team All-Centercourt
Stafford Trueheart - Canisius, Senior
20.8 PPG / 10.5 RPG / 2.7 APG / 2.5 BPG
The 2016 CC MVP and a First Team All-Centercourt selection for the second consecutive season. A dominant high school player who always delivered the biggest moments in the biggest games. The unquestioned leader & best player on the best team in WNY. Very good at interior passing and kick-outs to the perimeter. Tremendous instincts and anticipation as a shot blocker. Good decision maker that can dribble out of trouble and assist with breaking the press. Led Canisius to back-to-back Manhattan Cups, after earning All-Catholic Player of the Year honors in Class A. A two-time CHSAA state champion with the Crusaders. Took Canisius to consecutive appearances in the Federation Tournament of Champions. Undefeated against opponents from WNY in his junior and senior seasons. Voted All-Catholic Player of the Year. Selected MVP of the Tom Keenan Memorial Tournament. First Team Centercourt #BOOM Squad & First Team All-Centercourt Defender selections for a second straight season. Career 1,000 point scorer. (Photo by Harry Scull, Buffalo News)
Dominick Welch - Cheektowaga, Junior
28.9 PPG / 11.6 RPG / 3.6 APG / 2.9 BPG / 2.3 SPG
Moves up from the 2015 All-Centercourt Second Team. Took his game to another level as a junior with his team depending on him more than ever. Slashes to the basket with ease. Secures every rebound he decides is his. Remained a reliable free throw shooter that gets to the line frequently and became a consistent threat from the perimeter. Regularly destroyed defenses that spent hours in preparation just to slow him down. Voted Player of the Year in ECIC III. Voted to First Team All-ECIC for a second straight season. Selected to the McKinley All-Tournament Team. Earned game MVP honors at the Cataract City Classic. A First Team All-Bee selection. Dunked his way back on to First Team Centercourt #BOOM Squad for a second straight season. Played in 21 games and scored over 20 points in every contest. Scored over 30 points in eight games and went over 40 points twice, including a career-high 45 points in a win over East Aurora. Registered a season-high 24 rebounds and nine blocks against Maryvale. Has more points (1708), rebounds (931), and blocks (222) through his junior season than any graduating senior. (Photo by James McCoy, Buffalo News)
Jordan Nwora - Park, Senior
23.4 PPG / 10.1 RPG / 2.3 SPG / 1.8 APG
A First Team All-Centercourt selection for a second consecutive season. At 6-8, his combination of size and agility makes him WNY's top inside/outside threat. Deceptively fast and a great finisher in transition. Has the ability to create shots in tight windows and makes difficult shots look easy. Voted All-Catholic in Class A. Led Park to the Manhattan Cup Final and the number six ranking in NYS Class A. A Second Team Centercourt #BOOM Squad selection. Named Game MVP at the Pastor-Cooper Showcase. Knocked down a 3-pointer in every game played, including seven in one game. Finished with a career-high 38 points in a win over St. Joe's. Scored over 30 points five times, including three consecutive games. Netted over 25 points in 13 games, and had at least 27 in six of his final eight outings. Logged 15 double-doubles, including an 18-rebound outing in a win at Walsh. Has multiple high major and power conference Division I offers. Career 1,000 point scorer. (Photo by Larry Scheur)
Greg Dolan - Will South, Sophomore
18.2 PPG / 7.7 RPG / 6.0 APG / 3.2 SPG
Moves up from the 2015 All-Centercourt Third Team. Made believers out of any fans in WNY that were still not convinced of his talents with a stellar sophomore season. Stepped up his scoring to fill that need for the Billies, while remaining the best passer in WNY. Level-headed leader who always remains focused regardless of game circumstances. Underrated rebounder who demonstrates toughness in the paint. Led South to an undefeated league title in ECIC II. After guiding the Billies to a repeat championship in the overall Section VI Class A, pushed the team to Glens Falls for the first time, advancing past the regional. Voted All-ECIC Player of the Year, along with the same honor in ECIC II. Selected as MVP of the Section VI Class A1 Tournament. Chosen as the MVP of Championship Week by Miguel Rodriguez/Buffalo News. Selected as All-Bee Team MVP. Averaged 23 points, 8.5 rebounds, and six assists per game in four wins at Buff State during the postseason. (Photo by Harry Scull, Buffalo News)
Gary Foster - Middle College, Senior
18.7 PPG / 15.0 RPG / 4.2 BPG / 3.7 APG / 2.2 SPG
Moves up from 2015 All-Centercourt Third Team. Committed to his team this season, came back noticeably more focused, and finished strong. An excellent rebounder that stays with the play. Able to put the ball on the floor and start the fast break. Thrives around the basket, but can also score from mid range & outside. Named First Team All-High in Yale Cup I. Selected to the Section VI Class C2 All-Tournament Team. State Champion in both football and basketball this school year. Scored over 20 points in 11 games and was in double figures 21 times, including a season-high 31 points. Recorded at least 12 rebounds in 20 games, and had over 20 boards in four wins. Had triple-doubles in wins over Bennett & Global Concepts. Named MVP of the NYSPHAA Class C State Tournament after a 23 point & 17 rebound performance in the title game. A two-time member of the First Team Centercourt #BOOM Squad. Career 1,000 point scorer. (Photo by Harry Scull, Buffalo News)
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** If I released a preseason First Team, Takal Molson would have been on it. At the time he played his last game at St. Mary's, he was still there. It's unknown how things would have turned out, and I didn't want to take someone else's spot in the top 25.....however, the season he had through 21 games warranted recognition, which he is getting here in his own space, next to the First Team, where I think he was headed.**
Takal Molson - Senior
26.4 PPG / 6.9 RPG / 2.7 SPG / 2.5 APG / 1.0 BPG
A 2015 Third Team All-Centercourt selection. The best player I've ever seen in a Lancer uniform. A multi-faceted talent with a complete game. Dangerous from the perimeter, strong to the basket, and smooth everywhere in between. Knows when to defer to teammates, and also when to assert himself. Earned Game MVP honors at the Pastor-Cooper Showcase. MVP of the Depew Holiday Tournament. MVP of the Five Guys Tournament at Williamsville North. Shot an astounding 67% from the field. Scored over 20 points in 20 games and scored over 30 points in eight games. Scored a season-high 37 points twice - in tournament championship wins over East Aurora and Williamsville North. Career 1,000 point scorer. (Photo by Harry Scull, Buffalo News)
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Second Team All-Centercourt
Jernard Jackson - Lew-Port, Senior
25.9 PPG / 7.o4 RPG / 5.54 SPG / .7 BPG
Showed up at Buffalo State with his team and then showed out in two spectacular performances. One of WNY's most elite scorers, despite the extra attention he received from opposing defenses in every game. Brought relentless effort and energy to both ends of the floor for 32 minutes. Excels at creating shots and can hit from anywhere. Aggressive defender with quick hands that frequently turns opponents over. Led Lew-Port to the Section VI Class A2 championship game, where he scored 26 points before halftime, after hitting the game-winner in the semifinal victory over Starpoint. Selected as MVP of the Section VI Class A2 Tournament. Named Niagara Gazette Player of the Year. Led the voting for First Team NFL. MVP of the James Walker Tournament. Scored a WNY season-high 50 points in a win over Kenmore East. Averaged over 31 points in three sectional games. Scored over 30 points six times and over 20 points in 16 games. Career 1,000 point scorer. (Photo by Harry Scull, Buffalo News)
TC Brown - Amherst, Senior
22.9 PPG / 6.8 RPG / 5.4 APG / 4.3 SPG
Moves up from 2015 All-Centercourt Third Team. Extremely efficient with shot selection and handling the ball. Unselfish teammate that facilitated the Tigers' offense. Brimming with confidence and relishes the role of being the team's go-to player. Highly competitive and fearless in all situations. Led the Tigers to a Section VI title in Class A2 and a second straight undefeated season in ECIC III. Voted First Team All-ECIC for a third straight time. Named Co-Player of the Year in ECIC III. Selected to the Section VI All-Tournament Team in Class A2. Bob Hettler Tip-Off Classic MVP. A First Team All-Bee selection. Anthony Parlato Long Island Tournament MVP. Named Game MVP in the Cataract City Classic and the 190 Hardwood Classic. Scored significantly more points per game than shots taken (16.9 per game). Knocked down 85 treys on the season while averaging over five assists per contest. Shot over 55% on the season and over 40% from behind the arc. Graduates as a four-time league champion and Amherst's all-time leader in points, assists, steals, and 3-pointers made. Scored 1,482 points in four-year varsity career. (Photo by Harry Scull, Buffalo News)
James Rojas - Jamestown, Junior
21.8 PPG / 10.1 RPG / 2.7 APG / 1.5 SPG / 1.2 BPG
One of WNY's most improved players from last season. Became a force to contend with in the paint and ascended to becoming one of the area's top big men. Can step away from the basket to knock down shots. Able to beat defenders off the dribble. Took on a leadership role as a junior. Led the Red Raiders to a share of the league championship in ECIC I. Advanced Jamestown back to the Section VI Class AA championship game. Voted First Team All-ECIC. Voted Player of the Year in ECIC I. Named Game MVP in both of Jamestown's outings at the United Way Showcase. Selected to the Section VI Class AA All-Tournament Team. Scored over 20 points in 15 games and went over 30 points four times, including a season-high 35 points in a win over Orchard Park. Scored 29 points to go with 15 rebounds in a game at Williamsville North that earned Jamestown a share of the league title. (Photo by Harry Scull, Buffalo News)
Maceo Jack - Williamsville North, Senior
23.2 PPG / 7.2 RPG / 2.2 SPG / 1.8 APG / 1.0 BPG
Moves up from the 2015 All-Centercourt Honorable Mention. North's go-to player all season, who continually delivered. Consistent perimeter threat that can elevate and shoot clean over defenders. Able to create shots quickly off the dribble. Strong going to the basket and a high-riser upon arrival. Finishes off-balance shots in the lane after absorbing contact. Always poised on the court and a great teammate. Led the Spartans to a share of the league championship in ECIC I and back to Buff State in Class AA for a third consecutive season. Voted First Team All-ECIC. Voted Player of the Year in ECIC I. Named to the Five Guys All-Tournament Team. Earned game MVP honors at the Cataract City Classic. Selected to the Section VI Class AA All-Tournament Team. A First Team All-Bee selection. Scored over 20 points in 14 games this season and went over the 30-point mark in five games, including a career-high 33 points in a win over Orchard Park. Had a memorable 19-point opening quarter against Cheektowaga to start the season. A First Team Centercourt #BOOM Squad selection. Career 1,000 point scorer. (Photo by Harry Scull, Buffalo News)
Elijah Ramadhan - Olean, Senior
14.3 PPG / 9.5 RPG / 3.7 APG / 2.5 SPG
Embodied the team-first concept Olean won with all season. Excellent rebounder that could immediately put the ball on the floor to spur the fast break. Played bigger than he was, filling a need in the post for the Huskies. Soft touch around the basket and able to consistently hit from mid range. Strong defender that moved well and always remained in good position. Led Olean to a perfect 27-0 record in the NYSPHAA and a Class B state championship. Voted Player of the Year in CCAA I West. Selected MVP of OHS Tip-Off Tournament. Selected MVP of IAABO Tournament. Game MVP at Jamestown United Way Showcase. Chosen as Big 30 Co-MVP. Chosen as WDOE Player of the Game in a win at Fredonia. Led the Huskies in scoring 11 times. Selected to NYSPHAA All-Tournament Team in Class B. Selected to Federation of Champions All-Tournament Team. (Photo by Ron Szott)
Third Team All-Centercourt
Amadi Ikpeze - Amherst, Senior
13.2 PPG / 10.1 RPG / 4.5 BPG / 1.2 SPG
Added polish to his game to become a dominant high school center. Tremendous footwork and post-up ability on the interior. A force on the boards and able to use size to out-rebound players in better position. An imposing presence in the lane that forced teams to change the way they played. Developed an outside shot. Led the Tigers to the overall Class A final with a monster triple-double performance in the Class A2 Final: 30 points, 13 rebounds, & 12 blocks. Kept Amherst undefeated in ECIC III for two straight seasons. Voted First Team All-ECIC and First Team ECIC III. Selected to the Section VI Class A2 All-Tournament Team. First Team All-Bee selection. Chosen for the Bob Hettler Tip-Off All-Tournament Team. Selected to the All-Tournament Team at Center Moriches. Shot over 50% from the field on the season. Graduates 2nd all-time in rebounds and blocks at Amherst. (Photo by Harry Scull, Buffalo News)
Christian Nodine - Starpoint, Senior
20.0 PPG / 9.5 RPG / 2.7 APG / 1.5 SPG
Moves up from 2015 All-Centercourt HM. Confident and hard-working, the leader of the Spartans. Strong with the basketball, whether in the open court or getting to the basket. Soars for rebounds and secures everything he gets his hands on. A firery competitor - basketball's version of beast mode. Led Starpoint to back-to-back appearances at Buff State in Class A2, a level the program hadn't reached in over a decade. Voted First Team ECIC II. Voted Second Team All-ECIC. Selected to the Section VI Class A2 All-Tournament Team. Scored over 20 points 12 times on the season, including a stretch of eight consecutive games. Scored a season-high 33 points in a win at Iroquois. Registered nine double-doubles, including an incredible 27 point, 23 rebound performance at Buff State. Graduates as the all-time scoring leader at Starpoint. Career 1,000 point scorer. (Photo by Harry Scull, Buffalo News)
Graham Dolan, Will South, Senior
14.5 PPG / 6.5 RPG / 2.2 APG / 1.7 BPG / 1.1 SPG
A heady player with an innate feel for the game of basketball. A threat from the perimeter, whether spotting up, coming off a screen, or creating off the dribble. A good rebounder and decision maker that quickly gets his team into transition. A lock-down defender that always draws the toughest assignment from the opposition. A team leader for the Billies on and off the court. Led South to its best season in program history - going unbeaten in ECIC II to repeat as league champs, winning another overall Section VI Class A title, and advancing South to Glens Falls for its first time ever. Voted First Team ECIC II. Voted Second Team All-ECIC. A First Team All-Bee selection. Earned First Team All-Centercourt Defender for a second consecutive season. Flushed his way to the Second Team All-Centercourt #BOOM Squad. Selected to the Section VI Class A1 All-Tournament Team. Made the Chaminade All-Tournament Team and hit the game-winning 3-pointer against Westbury to advance the Billies to the title game. Scored 29 points to go with 16 rebounds in a win against Iroquois. (Photo by Harry Scull, Buffalo News)
Justin Jones - Canisius, Senior
10.8 PPG / 5.7 RPG / 3.4 APG / 2.2 SPG
Moves up from 2015 All-Centercourt HM. An amazing athlete with the heart of a champion. Plays with intensity at all times and has a motor that never quits. Showed a knack for making big plays for his team in crucial moments. Explosive near the basket and a finisher in traffic. Led Canisius to a second straight Manhattan Cup Championship and then took MVP honors. A two-time state champion in the CHSAA that took Canisius back to the NYS Federation Tournament of Champions in Class A. Shot 54% from the field on the season. Scored 18 points & eight rebounds in a win over Park. Had a triple-double in the CHSAA state championship victory. Took his game to another level over the final weeks of the season, averaging 14.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 6.5 assists, & 3 steals during the Crusaders' postseason run. Selected as a Second Team All-Centercourt Defender. (Photo by Elliott Jerge)
Ben Eckstrom - Olean, Junior
15.6 PPG / 6.5 RPG / 2.0 SPG / 1.2 APG
A pure jump shooter that can hit from anywhere on the floor. Good size, great athleticism, and an aggressive mentality makes him an inside threat as well. Can get out and move in transition and finishes at the basket. Able to defend any type of player at any spot on the floor. Led Olean to an undefeated season in the NYSPHAA Class B, which included a league title in CCAA I, another Section VI title, and a state championship. Named to the IAABO All-Tournament Team. Voted First Team CCAA I West. Earned Section VI Class B1 Tournament MVP honors. Selected to the NYSPHAA All-Tournament Team in Class B. Named WDOE Plater of the Game in a win at Dunkirk. Chosen as Big 30 Co-MVP. Led the Huskies in scoring 11 times. Scored 57 points over the three Section VI Class B games at Buff State. (Photo by Bob Clark)
Fourth Team All-Centercourt
Tavien Kemp - Walsh, Junior
21.0 PPG / 4.5 RPG / 3.7 SPG / 3.5 APG
Great instincts and timing on both ends of the court. Wreaked havoc on opposing offenses from the top of the Eagles' zone. Efficient shooter from long range. Exceptional quickness while handling the ball and adept at moving through traffic. Led Walsh to a top 10 state ranking for most of the season and to the regular season championship in the Monsignor Martin's Class B, where the Eagles were undefeated against WNY small schools and also registered wins over Timon, Lew-Port, & St. Joe's. Named MVP of the Allegany County IAABO Tip-Off Tournament. Chosen as MVP of the Adam Elliott Memorial Tournament at Portville. Led his team in scoring, assists, steals, and 3-point shooting percentage. Scored a career-high 43 points this season against Coudersport. (Photo by Harry Scull, Buffalo News)
JoJo Staton - Middle College, Senior
18.8 PPG / 2.6 APG / 2.0 RPG / 1.5 SPG
Moves up from 2015 All-Centercourt Honorable Mention. A lethal shooter from downtown that can get his shot off quicker than the defender can get his hands up. Equally effective shooting off the dribble or spotting up and creates space to shoot with subtle & slick movements. Torched defenses with the show-and-go, where he mastered the floater over the rotating defender. Brought positive energy & leadership to his team and made sure they were focused on finishing the season strong. Led Middle College to another Section VI title and back to the regional in Class C, where he advanced the Kats to Glens Falls with a game-high 20 points. Led Middle College to the NYSPHAA state championship in Class C. Voted First Team All-High in Yale Cup I. Earned MVP honors in the Section VI Class C2 Tournament. Selected to the NYSPHAA Class C All-Tournament Team. Scored over 20 points in 13 games, including a 29-point performance in the Class C2 title game. Scored a season-high 33 points in a win over Riverside. Career 1,000 point scorer. (Photo by Harry Scull, Buffalo News)
Patrick Moore - Fredonia, Senior
18.0 PPG / 6.6 RPG / 2.2 APG /1.7 SPG /1.5 BPG
An excellent shooter that saw very few open looks all season. Demonstrated a high basketball IQ and always seemed to have himself in the right place on the floor. Became a finisher around the basket in traffic. Delivered big game performances and timely baskets for his team all season. Led the Hillbillies to their first Section VI title since 1994, winning Class B2. Helped Fredonia to be the only public school in NYS Class B to play Olean within single digits, and did it all three times they played. Voted First Team CCAA I West. Earned MVP honors for the Section VI Class B2 Tournament. Selected as MVP of the Clarence Tournament. Third Team All-Centercourt Defender. Scored over 20 points in eight games and eclipsed the 30-point mark four times. Scored a season-high 36 points in a win over Maple Grove and scored 32 points in the Section VI class B2 Final. Finished career with 926 points. (Photo by Ron Szott)
Shaquan Jones - McKinley, Senior
16.4 PPG / 9.1 RPG / 3.1 SPG / 3.1 APG
The epitome of McKinley Macks basketball. A tough, hard-nosed player, that offers a little of everything to his team. A tenacious defender with quick hands and quicker feet. Shot the ball well from the perimeter, but thrived on getting to the basket and finishing. Led the Macks to a second consecutive undefeated championship in Yale Cup I. Took McKinley back to Buff State for a 17th straight season, where they advanced to the Class A1 Final. Voted Player of the Year in Yale Cup I. Named a First Team All-Centercourt Defender for a second straight season. Selected to the Section VI Class A1 All-Tournament Team. Scored over 20 points in six games, including a season-high 27 points in a win over Middle College. Registered 12 double-doubles on the season. Career 1,000 point scorer. (Photo by Harry Scull, Buffalo News)
Breon Harris - Niagara Falls, Senior
12.0 PPG / 3.1 SPG / 2.8 APG / 2.1 RPG
Plays on-ball defense like there's nothing else in the world he would rather be doing. Plays every minute of the game at the same speed - full tilt. A threat from beyond the 3-point line or to blow past you on his way to the basket. Uses great instincts to create turnovers and opportunities in the offensive end. Led the Wolverines to an undefeated league championship in the NFL. Took the Falls on a postseason run that resulted in a string of double-digit victories and a Section VI title in Class AA. Selected to the Section VI Class AA All-Tournament Team. Earned Game MVP honors at the Cataract City Classic. A First Team All-Centercourt Defender, and there were none better. (Photo by Harry Scull, Buffalo News)
Fifth Team All-Centercourt
Brandon Roach - Olmsted, Senior
24.6 PPG / 6.1 RPG / 3.3 APG / 2.8 SPG
A pure point guard with the ability to fill up the rim. Always under control and shows great poise in pressure situations. A smooth stroke from outside and an eye for the open man on the inside. Led Olmsted to the Section VI Class C1 Championship. Voted Co-Player of the Year in Yale Cup II. Selected to the Section VI Class C1 All-Tournament Team. MVP of the Akron Tournament. Scored over 20 points in 19 games and went over 30 in four games, including a season-high 44 points in a win over Lafayette, when he shot 9 of 11 from beyond the arc. Olmsted's all-time leader in points, assists, steals, rebounds, and triple-doubles. Had a career-high of 50 points in his sophomore season. Career 1,000 point scorer. (Photo by Harry Scull, Buffalo News)
Jake Cavana - Olean, Senior
10.0 PPG / 3.0 APG / 2.4 RPG / 2.3 SPG
The floor general for the state champion Huskies was a gamer. Took care of the ball and facilitated Olean's offense brilliantly. Always plays within the game and knows just the right time to attack the defense. Equally effective in half court sets and in transition. Tough and tenacious on the defensive end with exceptional timing. Led his team to the Federation title game in Class B after an undefeated NYSPHAA state championship campaign. Voted First Team CCAA I West. Selected to the Section VI Class B1 All-Tournament Team. A Second Team All-Centercourt Defender. All-Tournament Team selection in the OHS Tip-Off. Game-winning steal & score in overtime win at Fredonia. Scored game-winning points in Federation semifinal with 0.6 seconds left. (Photo by Jerry Trass)
Madut Ayiy - Canisius, Senior
11.2 PPG / 10.1 RPG / 1.8 BPG / 1.4 APG/1.3 SPG
An underrated standout in the paint who would make any team an instant contender, and was a major part of what made Canisius so good. A physical player that's strong & athletic with a long span. A gritty defender on every possession and a rim protector that frustrated opponents to no end. Aggressive to every loose ball and all over the boards at both ends. Led the best interior defense in WNY that resulted in another Manhattan Cup and a repeat CHSAA state championship in Class AA. A Second Team All-Centercourt Defender. Scored the game-winning basket with two seconds remaining at Timon. (Photo by Mark Mulville, Buffalo News)
Quinton Lamar - Timon, Senior
16.4 PPG / 5.0 RPG / 2.9 APG / 1.7 RPG
A good long and mid-range shooter that was also adept at slashing through a defense on his way to the hole. Can transition from scorer to passer. Handled the ball well and showed good court sense. Was the Tigers' on court leader all season. Led Timon to a third place finish in the Monsignor Martin Class A. Voted All-Catholic in Class A. Scored over 20 points seven times, including a season-high 32 points against U-Prep. (Photo by Tom Burns)
Kyle Harris - Park, Senior
13.3 PPG / 3.5 RPG / 2.3 APG / 1.4 SPG
A lethal shooter from beyond the arc. Can handle the ball or fill up the rim playing off the ball. Saw his scoring role increase this season for the Pioneers. Deceptively strong and runs the floor well in transition. Led the Pioneers to a 20-4 record and to the Manhattan Cup Final in Class A. Voted First Team All-Catholic in Class A. Scored in double figures in 16 games. Shot over 46% from the floor on the season. Scored 16 points in one quarter against Aquinas, the most allowed by the Class AA Federation finalists to any player in one quarter on the season. (Photo by Larry Scheur)
Honorable Mention
Mason Bosley - Randolph, Senior
25.3 PPG / 10.0 RPG / 3.0 APG / 3.0 SPG - First Team CCAA I East - Hit 113 treys this season, 2nd All-Time WNY
Trevon Thompson - Silver Creek, Senior
24.2 PPG / 10.8 RPG / 2.8 APG / 1.8 SPG - First Team CCAA I East - Class C2 All-Tournament Team
Davon Gant - I-Prep, Senior
23.0 PPG / 10.8 RPG / 4.6 BPG / 2.5 SPG / 1.7 APG - Yale Cup II Co-Player of the Year
Andy Xaspos - Roy-Hart, Senior
22.5 PPG / 5.7 RPG / 3.2 SPG / 3.1 APG - First Team Niagara-Orleans
Jason Dowell - Emerson, Senior
21.6 PPG / 13.2 RPG / 1.0 BPG - First Team All-High in Yale Cup II
JaQuoine Fogan - Tapestry, Senior
21.2 PPG / 3.7 RPG / 3.5 SPG / 2.6 APG - Player of the Year from the Charter Schools
Ryan Dils - Hamburg, Senior
17.8 PPG / 5.3 RPG / 1.6 SPG / 1.0 APG - First Team ECIC II
Avius Outlaw - McKinley, Senior
17.0 PPG / 4.1 APG / 4.0 RPG / 3.0 SPG - First Team All-High in Yale Cup I - Class A1 All-Tournament Team
Chris Blose - Panama, Senior
16.7 PPG / 9.6 RPG / 4.8 APG / 1.4 SPG - MVP of Section VI Class D Tournament
Nathan Nielson - Niagara Wheatfield, Senior
15.9 PPG / 5.5 RPG / 3.6 APG / 2.3 SPG - First Team Niagara Frontier League
Noah Thompson - East Aurora, Senior
15.7 PPG / 4.7 RPG / 2.0 APG / 1.7 SPG - First Team ECIC III - Second Team All-ECIC
Adam Moore - Walsh, Senior
15.0 PPG / 7.8 RPG / 2.5 APG - Shot 54% FG - 41% on 3-pointers - Career 1,000 point scorer
Brock Kroening - Starpoint, Senior
13.8 PPG / 9.8 RPG / 1.4 SPG / 1.2 APG / 1.0 BPG - First Team ECIC II - Sec VI Class A2 All-Tournament Team
Alex Konst - Lancaster, Senior
13.8 PPG / 5.5 RPG / 3.1 APG / 2.9 SPG - First Team ECIC I
Josh Eddy - Panama, Senior
13.6 PPG / 13.1 RPG / 1.7 BPG / 1.0 APG - First Team CCAA II West
Keyon Johnson - McKinley, Senior
13.5 PPG / 5.3 RPG / 4.2 APG / 3.3 SPG - First Team All-High in Yale Cup I
Jarod Burmaster - Fredonia, Senior
11.8 PPG / 5.2 APG / 4.0 RPG / 2.5 SPG - First Team CCAA I West - Class B1 All-Tournament Team
Will Atkinson - Canisius, Senior
10.8 PPG / 2.8 RPG / 2.6 APG / 1.0 SPG - First Team All-Catholic in Class A
Hunter Anderson - Park, Senior
9.4 PPG / 5.1 RPG / 3.1 APG / 1.3 SPG - Career-high 28 points in win over Amherst
Sean Hill - Williamsville North, Senior
9.2 PPG / 7.0 APG / 4.1 RPG / 1.9 SPG - First Team ECIC I
Derek Schmidt - Olean, Senior
7.5 PPG / 4.7 RPG / 3.0 SPG / 2.8 APG - Class B State Tournament MVP - 1st Team All-CC Defender
Chris Robson - Sherman, Junior
19.7 PPG / 5.3 RPG / 3.2 APG / 3.0 SPG / .5 BPG - Player of the Year in CCAA II West
Shakus Harris - South Park, Junior
16.2 PPG / 2.9 SPG / 2.1 RPG / 1.9 APG - First Team All-High in Yale Cup I - Class A1 All-Tournament Team
Will Johnson - Nichols, Junior
15.8 PPG / 4.0 APG / 4.o RPG / 2.o SPG - Manhattan Cup MVP in Class B
Christian Churakos - Walsh, Junior
14.6 PPG / 7.6 RPG / 1.8 APG / 1.6 SPG - All Catholic Selection in Class B
Marcellus Cooper - Nichols, Junior
14.5 PPG / 10.0 RPG / 2.0 BPG / 0 .7 APG - Had 14 double-doubles, including Manhattan Cup Class B Final
Qeyion Williams - Niagara Falls, Junior
13.3 PPG / 4.4 APG / 1.5 RPG / 1.0 SPG - First Team NFL - Class AA Tournament MVP
Davion Warren - Timon, Junior
12.5 PPG / 7.7 RPG / 2.1 APG / 1.8 SPG - Career-high 28 points & 15 rebounds in win vs. St. Joe's
Nate Brawdy - Gowanda, Sophomore
23.1 PPG / 9.2 RPG / 4.5 APG / 2.3 SPG - Player of the Year in CCAA I East
Elliot Bowen - Ellicottville, Sophomore
19.3 PPG / 12.2 RPG / 2.5 BPG / 1.3 SPG - Player of the Year in CCAA II East
Devin Pope - Chautauqua Lake, Sophomore
17.7 PPG / 5.3 RPG / 3.0 APG / 3.0 SPG - First Team CCAA I West
Willard Anderson - East, Sophomore
15.7 PPG / 3.0 RPG / 3.0 APG / 2.0 SPG - Second Team Yale Cup I
Jalin Cooper - Medina, Sophomore
15.5 PPG / 10.2 RPG / 2.5 APG / 2.1 SPG / 2.1 BPG - First Team Niagara-Orleans
Ray Blackwell - Maryvale, Sophomore
14.5 PPG / 3.5 SPG / 3.4 RPG / 3.0 APG - First Team ECIC III
Noah Hutchins - Park, Freshman
9.9 PPG / 4.0 RPG / 3.5 APG / 2.7 SPG - Led Pioneers in assists & steals, while shooting 46%
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Sixth Man of the Year
Jayce Johnson - Canisius, Sophomore
Came off the bench for the CHSAA Class A state champions and handled point guard duties, along with offering sensational minutes on the defensive end for the Crusaders. A Third Team All-Centercourt Defender in his first varsity season. (Photo by Harry Scull, Buffalo News)
All-Centercourt Defenders
First Team
Breon Harris - Niagara Falls, Senior
Graham Dolan - Williamsville South, Senior
Shaquan Jones - McKinley, Senior
Derek Schmidt - Olean, Senior
Stafford Trueheart - Canisius, Senior
Second Team
Jake Cavana - Olean, Senior
Madut Ayiy - Canisius, Senior
Zacc Kinsey - Jamestown, Senior
Justin Jones - Canisius, Senior
Amir Jemes - Middle College, Senior
Third Team
Jake Lewis - Silver Creek, Senior
Nathan Woldu - Amherst, Senior
Jayce Johnson - Canisius, Sophomore
Patrick Moore - Fredonia, Senior
Nick Montgomery - East Aurora, Junior
Centercourt #BOOM Squad
First Team
Stafford Trueheart - Canisius, Senior
Dominick Welch - Cheektowaga, Junior
Gary Foster - Middle College, Senior
Maceo Jack - Williamsville North, Senior
Marcellus Cooper - Nichols, Sophomore
Second Team
Charles Lamar - Niagara Falls, Junior
Jordan Nwora - Park, Senior
Madut Ayiy - Canisius, Senior
Graham Dolan - Williamsville South, Senior
Amadi Ikpeze - Amherst, Senior
Coach of the Year
Jeff Anastasia, Olean
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Sunday, February 14, 2016
Sectional Preview - 2016
(Another Williamsville South vs. McKinley battle could highlight Buff State week / Photo by James McCoy)
The Section VI postseason begins Tuesday night with Akron facing Oracle. The winner moves on to participate in the pre-quarterfinal round on Wednesday night at 7 pm. Friday night is when the action really kicks up, as 32 quarterfinal games will decide which teams move on to Buffalo State and JCC for the semifinals.
Below I take a look at some of the best matchups we could potentially see in the pre-quarterfinals, quarterfinals, semifinals, and even the championship games, along with sleepers, some winning streaks, and predictions.
** Please note that many of the games below are based on my predictions of who will win in prior rounds
Most exciting brackets, top to bottom:
8. A1
7. B1
6. C2
5. A2
4. D
3. C1
2. AA
1. B2
- The Class B2 bracket has league unbeaten I-Prep, who advanced to Glens Falls in Class D last season, as the #1 seed. Roy-Hart's only league losses were to N-O champ Medina and the Rams have all the pieces to win it. Gowanda won CCAA I East and finished with a 17-3 record. Health Sciences has been the highest ranked team from this bracket all season, and boasts a win at Middle College & South Park. Emerson pushed I-Prep in both regular season and gave them their two closest games in Yale Cup I. Fredonia has been a top 10 small school all season and nearly defeated Olean. MST Seneca & Wilson are both well coached teams with good players that are capable of pulling off upsets within the bracket.
Sleepers from each bracket
AA - Lancaster: Began the season with a win at Jamestown and did not lose a game until after Christmas.
A1 - South Park: The Sparks have lots of athletes and finished third in Yale Cup I behind McKinley & Middle College.
A2 - Maryvale: As the season has gone on, the Flyers have improved significantly. They won't be out-coached or out-worked and just beat Cheektowaga to help land the #4 seed.
B1 - East Aurora: Can the #3 seed even be a sleeper? My answer - the team in Olean's bracket with the best shot to beat them is the only team worth calling a sleeper, since no one is beating Olean. (Sorry Class B1, feel free to prove me wrong)
B2 - Fredonia: It feels weird to call the Hillbillies sleepers, but since they're the #6 seed, they qualify.
C1 - Chautauqua Lake: One of the best teams in Section VI that no one talks about. These guys just beat Dunkirk by 12, and Dunkirk owns a win over Cleveland Hill - the top seed in Class C1.
C2 - Barker: The Raiders may be the most improved team in Section VI after beginning the year 2-7. They collected recent wins over Newfane and Wilson (the only team to beat Medina in the N-O).
D - Sherman: The Class D champs in 2013 & 2014 and finalists in 2015, are the #4 seed and coming up on their favorite time of year.
Top 10 Pre-Quarterfinal Games (Wednesday, February 17th)
10. Buffalo Arts @ Depew
9. Oracle @ Emerson
8. Clarence @ Niagara Wheatfield
7. Sweet Home @ Grand Island
6. CSAT @ Albion
5. Maple Grove @ Portville
4. Salamanca @ Allegany-Limestone
3. Lackawanna @ MST Seneca
2. Southwestern @ Fredonia
1. Tonawanda @ Newfane
Top 10 Quarterfinal Games (Friday, February 19th)
10. Alden @ Dunkirk
9. Lockport @ Williamsville North
8. Brocton @ Sherman
7. Frewsburg @ Silver Creek
6. Wilson @ I-Prep
5. Barker @ Randolph
4. MST Seneca @ Roy-Hart
3. East @ Chautauqua Lake
2. Kenmore West @ Lancaster
1. Fredonia @ Gowanda
Most Exciting Potential Semifinals
8. Middle College vs. Randolph (C2)
7. Tapestry vs. Olmsted (C1)
6. Starpoint vs. Lew-Port (A2)
5. Cleveland Hill vs. East (C1)
4. Roy-Hart vs. Fredonia (B2)
3. Ellicottville vs. Franklinville (D)
2. I-Prep vs. Health Sciences (B2)
1. Williamsville North vs. Jamestown (AA)
Most Exciting Championship Games
5. Class D
4. Class C1
3. Class B2
2. Class AA
1. Class A1
Winning streaks heading into sectionals
Olean - 20
Panama - 17 (and 18 of last 19)
Amherst - 13 (and 19 of last 20)
I-Prep - 12 (and 16 of last 17)
Williamsville South - 9 (and 11 of last 12)
Gowanda - 8 (and 15 of last 16)
McKinley - 7 (and 19 of last 20)
* Medina has won 10 of its last 11
* Jamestown has won 9 of its last 10
* Ellicottville has won 7 of its last 8
Predictions
AA - Jamestown
A1 - Williamsville South
A2 - Amherst
B1 - Olean
B2 - Health Sciences
C1 - East
C2 - Middle College
D - Panama
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Saturday, February 13, 2016
Class B1 & B2 Brackets - 2016 Sectionals
Class B1
First Round - Tuesday, February 16th
(12) City Honors 47, (13) Lafayette 41
(10) CSAT 54, (15) Eden 42
(11) Tonawanda 40, (14) Springville 38
Pre-Quarterfinals - Wednesday, February 17th
(8) Depew 72, (9) Buffalo Arts 38
(5) Alden 78, (12) City Honors 46
(10) CSAT 71, (7) Albion 59
(6) Newfane 54, (11) Tonawanda 42
Quarterfinals - Friday, February 19th
(1) Olean 83, (8) Depew 38
(4) Dunkirk 68, (5) Alden 46
(2) Medina 54, (10) CSAT 46
(3) East Aurora 62, (6) Newfane 47
Semifinals - Thursday, February 25th
AT BUFFALO STATE - 6 pm & 7:45 pm
(1) Olean 59, (4) Dunkirk 41
(3) East Aurora 55, (2) Medina 46
Final - Saturday, February 27th
AT BUFFALO STATE - 1:45 pm
(1) Olean 67, (3) East Aurora 46
2016 Section VI Class B1 Champions - Olean Huskies
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Class B2
First Round - Tuesday, February 16th
(12) Oracle 60, (13) Akron 32
Pre-Quarterfinals - Wednesday, February 17th
(8) JFK 65, (9) Wilson 48
(5) Emerson 66, (12) Oracle 61
(7) MST Seneca 51, (10) Lackawanna 48
(6) Fredonia 69, (11) Southwestern 42
Quarterfinals - Friday, February 19th
(1) I-Prep 79, (8) JFK 47
(4) Health Sciences 61, (5) Emerson 56
(2) Roy-Hart 57, (7) MST Seneca 45
(6) Fredonia 68, (3) Gowanda 51
Semifinals - Wednesday, February 24th
AT BUFFALO STATE - 5:15 & 6:45 pm
(4) Health Sciences 70, (1) I-Prep 57
(6) Fredonia 73, (2) Roy-Hart 30
Final - Saturday, February 27th
AT BUFFALO STATE - 12 pm
(6) Fredonia 53, (4) Health Sciences 48
2016 Section VI Class B2 Champions - Fredonia Hillbillies
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Sunday, January 31, 2016
Top Games of the Week: 1/31/16 -- 2/6/16
(Park and Canisius will battle again this Wednesday / Photo by James McCoy)
Here's a list of what I think are the top games to follow this week:
Monday, February 1st
Olmsted @ I-Prep - 6 pm
Niagara Catholic @ St. Mary's - 7:30 pm
Tuesday, February 2nd
McKinley @ East - 6 pm
Medina @ Wilson - 6 pm
Lew-Port @ Niagara Wheatfield - 6:30 pm
Niagara Falls @ Lockport - 6:30 pm
Kenmore West @ North Tonawanda - 7 pm
Jamestown @ Williamsville North - 7:30 pm
Lancaster @ Orchard Park - 7:30 pm
Cheektowaga @ East Aurora - 7:30 pm
Randolph @ Silver Creek - 7:30 pm
Wednesday, February 3rd
MST Seneca @ Olmsted - 6 pm
Park @ Canisius - 6 pm
St. Joe's @ Timon - 6:30 pm
St. Mary's @ Nichols - 6:30 pm
St. Francis @ Walsh - 6:30 pm
Cardinal O'Hara @ Niagara Catholic - 7:30 pm
Thursday, February 4th
South Park @ McKinley - 6 pm
Newfane @ Roy-Hart - 6:30 pm
Chautauqua Lake @ Panama - 7:30 pm
Friday, February 5th
Olmsted @ Emerson - 6 pm
Park @ Timon - 6:30 pm
Niagara Wheatfield @ Grand Island - 6:30 pm
Lockport @ Kenmore West - 6:30 pm
Lew-Port @ Niagara Falls - 6:30 pm
Olean @ Fredonia - 7 pm
East Aurora @ Maryvale - 7:30 pm
Pine Valley @ Franklinville - 7:30 pm
Randolph @ Portville - 7:30 pm
Saturday, February 6th
St. Joe's @ Bishop Kearney - 1:30 pm
Cathedral Prep @ Canisius - 3 pm
Jamestown @ Leadership Academy - 4 pm
Battle at the Border at Niagara Falls HS
Timon vs. Sir Allan MacNab - 3 pm
Aquinas vs. Vaughn - 4:45 pm
Niagara Falls vs. Henry Carr - 6:30 pm
Game of the Week - Park @ Canisius on Wednesday, February 3rd
- Yes, this was the 'Game of the Week' just two weeks ago. But let's be honest, the Bernard J. Kennedy Field House is where everyone with a pulse for the local HS hoops scene will want to be on Wednesday night for the highly anticipated regular season rematch. For most, it will be their first look at the two giants together on the same court this season.
Round One went to the Crusaders. After Park got cooking early and flew out to a 13-point lead, the Crusaders dug in and nearly came all the way back before halftime. As the second half wore on and Stafford Trueheart's big game performance kept getting bigger, Canisius took control and looked like the better team. Park, who can generate instant offense better than anyone, didn't turn up soon enough and a desperation heave from behind half court to tie as the buzzer sounded was as close as they got at the end.
Since the first big game, the Crusaders have played three straight state ranked teams, defeating Walsh and Aquinas, before finally seeing its 22-game win streak against teams from NYS snapped by Greece Athena at the RAP Showcase on Saturday night. They will have a chance to get right against Cardinal O'Hara on Monday, prior to the rematch with Park.
The Pioneers have only faced St. Francis since the first showdown, who they knocked off by nearly 50 points. They'll attempt to tune up for the Crusaders with another contest against St. Francis on Monday, this time in their gym.
While the first battle of #1 vs. #2 was awesome because we finally got to watch the defending Federation Champions square off, the rematch will offer significantly more fanfare as the amount of spectators for this one will dramatically increase due to the venue. I expect the basketball on the court to be equally entertaining to the show we were treated to on January 23rd, but for me, the view won't change. I'll be right back in my usual spot at...
-centercourt
Sunday, January 10, 2016
Top Games of the Week: 1/10/16 -- 1/16/16
(Canisius vs McKinley at the MLK Classic / Photo by James McCoy)
Here's a list of what I think are the top games to follow this week:
Monday, January 11th
South Park @ East - 6 pm
Park @ Walsh - 6:30 pm
St. Francis @ St. Mary's - 7:30 pm
Dunkirk @ Chautauqua Lake - 7:30 pm
Tuesday, January 12th
MST Seneca @ Emerson - 6 pm
Roy-Hart @ Wilson - 6 pm
Maryvale @ Cheektowaga - 6:30 pm
Lew-Port @ Kenmore West - 6:30 pm
Williamsville North @ Lancaster - 7:30 pm
Wednesday, January 13th
Middle College @ McKinley - 6 pm
Walsh @ St. Joe's - 6:30 pm
St. Mary's @ Niagara Catholic - 7:30 pm
Friday, January 15th
Health Sciences @ South Park - 6 pm
Niagara Catholic @ Walsh - 6:30 pm
Dunkirk @ St. Francis - 6:30 pm
Newfane @ Wilson - 6:30 pm
Cardinal O'Hara @ Tapestry - 6:30 pm
North Tonawanda @ Niagara Wheatfield - 6:30 pm
Niagara Falls @ Kenmore West - 7 pm
Timon @ St. Joe's - 7 pm
Nichols @ St. Mary's - 7:30 pm
Saturday, January 16th
Maryvale @ Olean - 2:30 pm
Orchard Park @ Jamestown - 7:30 pm
MLK Classic at City Honors
East vs. Sweet Home - 11 am
Middle College vs. Cheektowaga - 12:30 pm
McKinley vs. Canisius - 3:15 pm
Game of the Week - Canisius vs. McKinley on Saturday, January 16th at the MLK Classic
- The annual MLK Classic main event was never better than the 'Game of the Year' candidate that the Macks & Crusaders played last season. With the two local heavyweights once again among the few elite programs in the area, there's no reason to think this year's MLK Classic feature game will be anything less than spectacular.
The Macks are in need of a competitive game, and Canisius should be just the team to give them that and more. McKinley's closest game this season was a 15-point win in its opener against St. Francis. That game and a 16-point win over Williamsville North are the only games the Macks have won by less than 24 points, as they've averaged an astounding 32.7 point margin of victory through nine games.
The Crusaders are coming off a 36-point win over top ten large school St. Joe's, and have only lost one game - the championship game of an eight-team National Jesuit Tournament, to Geaorgetown Prep of Maryland. Cansisus' conquests this season already include wins over Aquinas, Bishop Kearney, and Williamsville South - the team that ended McKinley's season last year.
Plan on arriving early if you don't want to be forced to stand all game, or even worse, not get in. This marquee matchup packs them in every season, and for good reason - these two get after it. Canisius & McKinley have both been top five large schools in WNY now for the better part of a decade and both have won state championships since 2013. There's no other way I'd want to celebrate Martin Luther King weekend, than to watch the Crusaders and Macks battle for 32 minutes...or 36...or 40...or 44...hey, Mr. King could dream, and so can I.
-centercourt
Sunday, January 03, 2016
Top Games of the Week: 1/3/16 -- 1/9/16
(Andrew Austin leads Lockport into Niagara Falls on Tuesday for the 'Game of the Week' / Photo by Lockport Star)
Here's a list of what I think are the top games to follow this week:
Monday, January 4th
Dunkirk @ Fredonia - 7:30 pm
Tuesday, January 5th
McKinley @ South Park - 6 pm
Walsh @ Nichols - 6:30 pm
St. Joe's @ Park - 6:30 pm
North Tonawanda @ Kenmore West - 6:30 pm
Lockport @ Niagara Falls - 6:30 pm
Canisius @ Timon - 6:30 pm
Niagara Catholic @ St. Francis - 7 pm
Wednesday, January 6th
Olmsted @ MST Seneca - 6 pm
I-Prep @ Emerson - 6 pm
East Aurora @ Cheektowaga - 6:30 pm
Willaimsville North @ Jamestown - 7:30 pm
Orchard Park @ Lancaster - 7:30 pm
Health Sciences @ St. Mary's - 7:30 pm
Thursday, January 7th
Fredonia @ Olean - 7:30 pm
Salamanca @ Silver Creek - 7:30 pm
Friday, January 8th
Emerson @ Olmsted - 6 pm
Roy-Hart @ Newfane - 6:30 pm
Kenmore West @ Lockport - 6:30 pm
Alden @ Tonawanda - 6:30 pm
St. Joe's @ Canisius - 7 pm
Medina @ Albion - 7 pm
Park @ St. Mary's - 7:30 pm
Maryvale @ East Aurora - 7:30 pm
United Way Showcase at Jamestown HS
Tapestry vs. Randolph - 6 pm
Jamestown vs. Cardinal O'Hara - 7:45 pm
Saturday, January 9th
Willaimsville South @ Aquinas - 2:30 pm
United Way Showcase at Jamestown HS
Dunkirk vs. Bennett - 12:30 pm
Fredonia vs. Silver Creek - 2:15 pm
Maple Grove vs. Panama - 4 pm
Sherman vs. Randolph - 5:45 pm
Olean vs. Jamestown - 7:30 pm
Game of the Week - Lockport @ Niagara Falls on Tuesday, January 5th
- In 2014 after getting hit hard by graduation, Niagara Falls rolled out a lineup of fresh-faced underclassmen that would carry them over the next three seasons. That same year, Lockport boasted a senior-laden unit that would share league title honors in the NFL with Kenmore West. That Lions team was the first to ever sweep the Wolverines in a season and wound up advancing to Buffalo State for the Class AA semifinals.
Last season, it was Lockport that turned to a new group in its rotation, while a year of seasoning had helped the young Wolverines to get back on top of the NFL, sharing league crown honors with North Tonawanda. Niagara Falls returned to Buffalo State in Class AA last season and advanced to the sectional championship.
Entering this season, Niagara Falls came in with its best group since 2013 and were the preseason favorites to win both the NFL and Class AA. The Wolverines second game of the season was against Park, the top-ranked Class A team in NYS, a game they only lost by two points. That same night, Lockport caught the attention of area hoop followers with a 13-point win over St. Joe's.
Since that night, both Falls & Lockport have won all their league games. But it was some nonleague results that really set the stage for the Game of the Week. Starpoint played a game at Park and only lost by three points. They followed that up with a win over Timon. Then just three days later, the highly-regarded Spartans traveled to Lockport, and got thumped by 30 points. That same week, Niagara Falls coughed up a late lead at the ADPRO Challenge and lost to the same St. Joe's team that the Lions beat.
Suddenly, Lockport was the only team from WNY ranked by NYS in Class AA and also moved ahead of Niagara Falls in the local large school poll. The question that then arose - is Lockport now the favorite to win the NFL and Class AA this year? Maybe so, but I'm not making any proclamations just yet. The Lions suffered their first loss of the season to Aquinas over the break in a complete rout, and followed it up with a loss the next night to small school East of the Yale Cup.
Is Lockport back sliding or was it just a holiday slump? Is Niagara Falls still the team to beat after allowing the St. Joe's comeback? Thankfully we have the 'Game of the Week' to sort it all out, where I will be front & center(court) for - and yes, the winner will be the favorites in both the league and the section.
-centercourt
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
All-League Teams - 2015
MONSIGNOR MARTIN ASSOCIATION
Class A
Player of the Year:
LaTerrance Reed - Canisius, 12
All-Catholic
Stafford Trueheart - Canisius, 11
Chris Miner - Nichols, 12
Cam Lewis - Nichols, 12
Marcell Davis - St. Joe's, 12
Kordell Holness-Lightbody, St. Francis, 12
Derick Simpson - Timon, 12
Class B
Player of the Year:
Jordan Nwora - Park, 11
All-Catholic
Takal Molson - St. Mary's, 11
Derek Cheatom - Park, 12
Randy Golda - Park, 12
Buzz Watson - Walsh, 12
Tavien Kemp - Walsh, 10
Donel Cathcart - Cardinal O'Hara, 12
Sean Wilson - St. Mary's, 12
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YALE CUP I
Co-Players of the Year:
Percy Bryant - East, 12 / Devin Morris - McKinley, 12
First Team
Juwan Tolliver - McKinley, 12
Shaquan Jones - McKinley, 11
Fred Foster - Middle College, 11
JoJo Staton - Middle College, 11
Second Team
Damone Brown - East, 12
Amir Jemes - Middle College, 11
Brian Johnson - Middle College, 11
Isaiah Jamison - Burgard, 11
Jovell Littlejohn - East, 12
Third Team
Keyshawn Ridgeway - McKinley, 12
Dion Morrison - East, 12
Shakur Harris - South Park, 10
Jaylen Hall - Burgard, 12
Dante Campbell - Hutch-Tech, 12
Honorable Mention
McKinley: Bruce Booker - 11, Keyon Johnson - 11, Kesean Fisher - 11, Jaylen Prophet - 11
East: Willard Anderson - 9, Malik Doughty - 12, Jamil Reynolds - 12, Daquan Williams - 12
Middle College: Isaiah Jenkins - 12, Billy Rivera - 11, Lorenzo Truitt - 11
Burgard: Rodderick Morrow - 12, Emmanuel Moss - 12
South Park: James Baker - 11
Riverside: Alexander Johnson - 11, Damone McNamee - 12
Bennett: Jose Rivera - 11, Alex Lofton - 12
Hutch-Tech: Josh Bonilla - 12, Jaylen Rose - 11
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YALE CUP II
Player of the Year:
Xavier Maye - I-Prep, 12
First Team
Terrance James - I-Prep, 12
Michael Simpson - Emerson, 11
Aaron Woods - Buffalo Arts, 12
Matt Cieslik - City Honors, 12
Brandon Roach - Olmsted, 11
Kyle Davis - DaVinci, 12
Second Team
Davon Gant - I-Prep, 11
JeQuan Wilson - MST Seneca, 11
Dominic Prince - MST Seneca, 10
Demetrius Brown - Buffalo Arts, 11
Jason Dowell - Emerson, 11
Honorable Mention
Lafayatte: Julio Muriel - 12
MST Seneca: Alfonse Oyoyo - 11, David Anderson - 10
Emerson: Justin Acker - 11
Olmsted: Dan Reid - 10
City Honors: Jordahn Summers - 12, Ryan Langhorne - 11, Amir Radford - 8
DaVinci: Mike Horton - 10, Devonte Robinson - 12
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ALL-ECIC
Player of the Year:
Zack Panebianco - Jamestown, 12
First Team
Zack Panebianco - Jamestown, 12
TC Brown - Amherst, 11
Dominick Welch - Cheektowaga, 10
Clay Lewis - Holland, 12
Sam Castronova - Williamsville South, 12
Nick Parucki - West Seneca East, 12
Second Team
Greg Dolan - Williamsville South, 9
Dylan Lambert - Williamsville North, 12
Zak Ciezki - Cheektowaga, 12
Cort Williams - Williamsville East, 12
Stephen Carlson - Jamestown, 12
Maceo Jack - Williamsville North, 11
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ECIC I
Player of the Year:
Zack Panebianco - Jamestown, 12
First Team
Stephen Carlson - Jamestown, 12
Dylan Lambert - Williamsville North, 12
Maceo Jack - Williamsville North, 12
Jay Bergmann - Frontier, 12
Matt Sadowy - Clarence, 12
Second Team
Tyler Lis - Lancaster, 12
Alex Konst - Lancaster - 11
Frank Borzillieri - West Seneca West, 12
Sean Hill - Williamsville North, 11
Bryan Pulli - Clarence, 12
Honorable Mention
Frontier: David Estrada - 12, Jake Gleason - 12
Orchard Park: Dan Freilicher - 11
Jamestown: Zacc Kinsey - 11
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ECIC II
Player of the Year:
Nick Parucki - West Seneca East 12
First Team
Greg Dolan - Williamsville South, 9
Sam Castronova - Williamsville South, 12
Christian Nodine - Starpoint, 11
Cort Williams - Williamsville East, 12
Second Team
Nicholas Clough - Williamsville East, 12
Brock Kroening - Starpoint, 11
Jordan Heine - Sweet Home, 12
Ben Walters - Starpoint, 11
Brendan Ryan - Hamburg, 11
Honorable Mention
Williamsville South: Graham Dolan - 11, Matt Foster - 11
Sweet Home: Brandon Smiley - 12
Hamburg: Caleb Wood - 12
West Seneca East: Ed Radka - 11, Matt Kumro - 12
Iroquois: Zach Emer - 12, Lucas Tait - 12
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ECIC III
Player of the Year:
TC Brown - Amherst, 11
First Team
Zak Cieszki - Cheektowaga, 12
Dominik Welch - Cheektowaga, 10
Dorian Billups - Amherst, 12
Darien Lowe - Amherst, 12
Collin Gemerek - Depew, 12
Second Team
Noah Thompson - East Aurora, 11
Amadi Ikpeze - Amherst, 11
Mike Kelleher - Maryvale, 12
Vince Nourse - Pioneer, 12
Kyle Warner - Springville, 12
Honorable Mention
Depew: Tyler Anna - 12, Dylan Sekuterski - 12, Chad Biersbach - 9
Cheektowaga: Patrick Plummer - 12, Devon Camel - 12
East Aurora: Mike Coatsworth - 12
Maryvale: Ray Blackwell - 9
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ECIC IV
Player of the Year:
Clay Lewis - Holland, 12
First Team
Jeremiah Jones - Lackawanna, 12
Joe Braniecki - JFK, 12
Anthony Sullivan - Cleveland Hill, 12
Larry Fields - Lackawanna, 12
Jermaine Hairston - Cleveland Hill, 12
Tristan Boling - Tonawanda, 12
Second Team
Rodney White - Cleveland Hill, 11
Jordan Stockweather - Alden, 11
Christian Snell - Alden, 9
Cale Byczkowski - JFK, 12
AJ Perlino - Holland, 11
Honorable Mention
Alden: Dylan Riddoch - 11
Holland: Matt Farrant - 12, EJ Staniszewski - 11
JFK: Brendan Fox - 12
Lackawanna: Jaelin Watson - 11, Darius Cleveland - 12
Tonawanda: Cody Diaz - 11, Larenz Jefferson - 12
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NIAGARA FRONTIER LEAGUE
First Team
Chris Woodard - North Tonawanda, 12
Craig Paige - Lew-Port, 12
Jenard Jackson - Lew-Port, 11
Terrell Ford - Kenmore West, 11
Kelly Brown - Lockport, 11
Second Team
Breon Harris - Niagara Falls, 11
Nathan Nielson - Niagara Wheatfield, 11
Joe Kulikowski - Grand Island, 11
Qeyion Williams - Niagara Falls, 11
Ryan Gilbert - North Tonawanda, 11
Third Team
Mikey Bermudez - Niagara Falls, 12
Colin Carrey - Grand Island, 12
Trent White - Kenmore West, 12
Nathan Williams - Niagara Wheatfield, 12
Adam McNeill - North Tonawanda, 12
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NIAGARA-ORLEANS
First Team
Kyle Bradley - Wilson, 12
Jason Hellwig - Medina, 12
Dylanta Carson - CSAT, 12
Andy Xaspos - Roy-Hart, 11
Gates Abrams - Akron, 11
Second Team
Evan Shank - Wilson, 12
Chris Sweeney - Barker, 12
Clayton Stanton - Albion, 12
Kyle Burdick - Newfane, 12
Justin Morgan - Medina, 11
Honorable Mention
Albion: Desmond Blackmon - 12, Manny Thompson - 12, Austin Lloyd - 12, Alex Bison - 12, Tommy Mattison - 10
Barker: Nate Luckman - 10, Tom Callaghan - 12
Roy-Hart: Chris Anderson - 11, Nelson Andrade - 12
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CCAA I WEST
Player of the Year:
John Piper - Fredonia, 12
First Team
Cam Voss - Fredonia, 12
Cody Johnson - Cassadaga Valley, 12
Patrick Moore - Fredonia, 11
Chucky Martin - Olean, 12
Isaiah Thomas - Dunkirk, 11
Second Team
Elijah Ramadhan - Olean, 11
Jake Cavana - Olean, 11
Ben Eckstrom - Olean, 10
Shamon Stewart - Dunkirk, 10
Ben Burk - Southwestern, 11
Honorable Mention
Chautauqua Lake: Carter Davidson - 11, Aaron Swan - 10
Fredonia: Jarod Burmaster - 11
Olean: Connor Prizel - 12
Falconer: Sean Nord - 11, Ryan DePietro - 11
Dunkirk: Rashad Brown - 11, Richard Pickens - 12
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CCAA II WEST
Player of the Year:
Graham Soffel - Maple Grove, 12
First Team
Jake Card - Sherman, 12
Nathan Ottaway - Sherman, 12
Liam Tennies - Westfield, 12
Josh Eddy - Panama, 11
Chris Robson - Sherman, 10
Second Team
Tanner Dahl - Westfield, 12
Matt Hair - Frewsburg, 11
Jake Card - Sherman, 11
Chris Blose - Panama, 11
Cordell O'Brien - Frewsburg, 10
Josh Odell - Panama, 11
Honorable Mention
Panama: Jack Payne - 11
Sherman: Jeremy Cole - 12, Stephen Walczak - 12, Kolby Parks - 10
Clymer: Adam Honey - 11, Josh Summers - 11, Jared Dunnewold - 12, Dylan Neckers - 11, Evan Legters - 12
Brocton: Aaron Rifigiato - 10, Bryan Graves - 12
Frewsburg: Kole Brink - 11
Westfield: Trevor North - 11
Maple Grove: Pat Nelson - 11
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CCAA I EAST
Player of the Year:
Bill Brooks - Silver Creek, 11
First Team
Bryce Morrison - Randolph, 12
Trevon Thompson - Silver Creek, 11
Isaac Hilyer - Portville, 12
Jared Fish - Salamanca, 12
Tyler Siperek - Salamanca, 12
Cole Davis - Allegany-Limestone, 11
Second Team
Mason Bosley - Randolph, 12
Connor Gates - Silver Creek, 11
Andy Crandall - Salamanca, 12
Nate Brawdy - Gowanda, 9
Randy Jimerson - Gowanda, 12
Dominic Conroy - Allegany-Limestone, 12
Honorable Mention
Portville: Zach Ewings - 12, Andrew Sarber - 12
Cattaraugus/Little Valley: Darnell Pritchard - 12
Silver Creek: Sherman Williams - 12
Gowanda: Les Young - 12
Randolph: Derek Young - 12
Salamanca: Austin Elliott - 12
Allegany-Limestone: Bailey Higby - 11
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CCAA II EAST
Player of the Year:
Dylan Granger - Pine Valley, 12
First Team
Phalla Musall - Ellicottville, 12
Logan Youngberg - Forestville, 12
Caleb Makuch - Forestville, 12
Elliott Bowen - Ellicottville, 9
Ben Erickson - Franklinville, 12
Dylan Granger - Pine Valley, 12
Second Team
Dylan Szumigala - Forestville, 11
Dawson Bielecki - Franklinville, 11
Jordan Milks - Franklinville, 11
Kilian Abers - PineValley, 11
Austin Grinols - Ellicottville, 9
Emil Erlandson - West Valley, 12
Honorable Mention
Forestville: Ryan Forbes - 12, Jeff Van Vlack - 12
Franklinville: Isaac Kopp - 9, Drew Jackson - 10, Wil Bays - 11,
Ellicottville: Jonas Hurlburt - 11, Cole Lapi - 11, Griffin Chudy - 9
Pine Valley: Russell Hayes - 12
West Valley: Patrick Enser - 12. Jared Ras - 12, Justin Summers - 11, Chad Boldt - 10
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Charter Schools
Player of the Year:
Fred Searles - Global Concepts, 12
First Team
DeJuan Owens - Tapestry, 12
Tyrin Lott - Health Sciences, 9
Kenny White - Oracle, 11
Damon Glenn - Maritime, 12
Jordan Maxey - Tapestry, 12
Second Team
JaQuoine Fogan - Tapestry, 11
Kam Rashada - Health Sciences, 11
Naz Flood - Health Sciences, 12
Andre Bragg - Tapestry, 12
Fabian Pierce - Global Concepts, 11
Honorable Mention
Buffalo Science: David Harris - 12
Oracle: Shaundez Davis - 12, Shakur Bridges - 10
Global Concepts: Dwight Dilbert - 10
Health Sciences: Amarri Funderburk - 11
-centercourt
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Brackets Central - 2015
Below are links to each bracket, along with some other postseason-related content:
Brackets Central 2014 Brackets Central 2013 Brackets Central 2012 Brackets Central 2011
Section VI All-Tournament Teams
All-League from every league - 2015
Schedule of remaining postseason games
Crossover Tuesday at Buff State
Championship Saturday - 2015 (with video)
Crusaders advance to the CHSAA state championship
Canisius wins the Manhattan Cup
Park wins Class B Manhattan Cup
Amherst & Olean win Class A2 semifinals, will meet up in final
Class A1 semifinals: South & NT advance
Buff State Tuesday: East, Fredonia, & Jamestown march on
Manhattan Cup Semifinals Recap
Cheektowaga is going back to Buff State
My Poll Ballots heading into championship week
Final regular season standings
WHO DESERVES A SPOT ON ALL-CENTERCOURT?
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Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Sectional Preview - 2015
(It's that time of year again - High School basketball sectionals / Photo by Dave DeLuca)
The Section VI postseason begins tonight with first round games, and the winners move on to participate in the pre-quarterfinal games played on Wednesday. Friday night is when the action really kicks up, as 32 quarterfinal games will decide which teams move on to Buffalo State and JCC for the semifinals.
Below I take a look at some of the best matchups we could potentially see in the pre-quarterfinals, quarterfinals, semifinals, and even the championship games, along with sleepers, some winning streaks, and predictions.
** Please note that many of the games below are based on my predictions of who will win in prior rounds
Teams who opted out of sectionals:
- Falconer
- Cattaraugus Little Valley
Most exciting bracket
Class A2
Sleepers for each bracket:
Class AA - Kenmore West
Class A1 - Williamsville East
Class A2 - Lew-Port
Class B1 - East Aurora
Class B2 - Emerson
Class C1 - Chautauqua Lake
Class C2 - Global Concepts
Class D - Maple Grove
Top 10 Pre-Quarterfinal Games (Wednesday, 2/25)
10. Niagara Wheatfield @ Clarence
9. Orchard Park @ Kenmore West
8. Akron vs. CSAT
7. Buffalo Science @ Olmsted
6. Southwestern vs. East
5. Bennett @ Buffalo Arts
4. JFK @ Lackawanna
3. Maryvale @ City Honors
2. DaVinci vs. Emerson
1. Riverside @ West Seneca East
Top 10 Quarterfinal Games (Friday, 2/27)
10. Williamsville East @ Sweet Home
9. Lockport @ Lancaster
8. Frontier @ Niagara Falls
7. Maryvale @ Depew
6. East Aurora @ Albion
5. Maple Grove @ Sherman
4. Kenmore West @ Williamsville North
3. Emerson @ Wilson
2. East vs. Health Sciences *at Nichols
1. Lew-Port @ Cheektowaga
Most Exciting Potential Semifinals
6. Tapestry vs. Salamanca
5. East/Health Sciences vs. Cleveland Hill
4. Niagara Falls vs. Williamsville North
3. Starpoint vs. Olean
2. Lew-Port/Cheektowaga vs. Amherst
1. McKinley vs. Williamsville South
Most Exciting Potential Championship Games
5. Class AA Final
4. Class B2 Final
3. Class C1 Final
2. Class D Final
1. Class A2 Final
Win Streaks heading into sectionals
Sherman 19
Health Sciences 12
Fredonia 11
Silver Creek 10
Cleveland Hill 8
Cheektowaga 8
McKinley 7
Amherst 7
Jamestown 6
Predictions
Class AA - Jamestown
Class A1 - McKinley
Class A2 - Amherst
Class B1 - Depew
Class B2 - Fredonia
Class C1 - Silver Creek
Class C2 - Middle College
Class D - Sherman
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Saturday, February 21, 2015
Class B1 & B2 Brackets - 2015 Sectionals
Class B1
First Round - Tuesday, February 24th
(12) Alden 75, (13) Springville 57
(10) Maryvale 69, (15) Lafayette 44
(11) Newfane 64, (14) Eden 42
Pre-Quarterfinals - Wednesday, February 25th
(9) Bennett 46, (8) Buffalo Arts 44
(5) East Aurora 62, (12) Alden 40
(10) Maryvale 71, (7) City Honors 47
(6) Tonawanda 76, (11) Newfane 42
Quarterfinals - Friday, February 27th
(1) Burgard 65, (9) Bennett 53
(4) Albion 78, (5) East Aurora 62
(10) Maryvale 49, (2) Depew 47
(3) Medina 52, (6) Tonawanda 39
Semifinals - Wednesday, March 4th
AT BUFFALO STATE - 5:15 pm & 6:45 pm
(4) Albion 62, (1) Burgard 54
(10) Maryvale 46, (3) Medina 43
Final - Saturday, March 7th
AT BUFFALO STATE - 1:45 pm
(4) Albion 65, (10) Maryvale 57
2015 Section VI Class B1 Champions:
Albion Purple Eagles
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Class B2
First Round - Tuesday, February 24th
(12) Southwestern 56, (13) Oracle 51
(11) JFK 50, (14) Roy-Hart 39
Pre-Quarterfinals - Wednesday, February 25th
(8) CSAT 48, (9) Akron 45
(5) East 84, (12) Southwestern 48
(7) Emerson 39, (10) DaVinci 37
(6) Lackawanna 54, (11) JFK 51
Quarterfinals - Friday, February 27th
(1) Cleveland Hill 60, (8) CSAT 52
(5) East 62, (4) Health Sciences 51
(2) Wilson 58, (7) Emerson 49
(3) Fredonia 59, (6) Lackawanna 51
Semifinals - Tuesday, March 3rd
AT BUFFALO STATE - 5:15 & 6:45 pm
(5) East 59, (1) Cleveland Hill 44
(3) Fredonia 53, (2) Wilson 48
Final - Saturday, March 7th
AT BUFFALO STATE - 12 pm
(5) East 54, (3) Fredonia 51
2015 Section VI Class B2 Champions:
East Panthers
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Monday, January 19, 2015
Top games of the week ending 1/25/15
(Amherst vs. Cheektowaga will be epic...again. Photo by Nick LoVerde)
Here's a list of what I think are the top games to follow this week:
Monday, January 19th
East vs. Franklin @ Monroe CC
Park @ Rochester East - 6:30 pm
Tuesday, January 20th
Timon @ Nichols - 6:30 pm
Kenmore West @ Lew-Port - 6:30 pm
Williamsville South @ Starpoint - 7 pm
Walsh @ St. Francis - 7 pm
Niagara Catholic @ St. Mary's - 7:30 pm
Jamestown @ Lancaster - 7:30 pm
Silver Creek @ Randolph - 7:30 pm
Wednesday, January 21st
DaVinci @ Olmsted - 5:30 pm
I-Prep @ MST Seneca - 5:30 pm
Buffalo Arts @ Emerson - 5:30 pm
Thursday, January 22nd
Middle College @ East - 5:30 pm
Oracle @ Tapestry - 6 pm
Lackawanna @ Cleveland Hill - 6:30 pm
West Seneca East @ Starpoint - 7 pm
Depew @ East Aurora - 7:30 pm
Chautauqua Lake @ Cassadaga Valley - 7:30 pm
Frontier @ Lancaster - 7:30 pm
Portville @ Allegany-Limestone - 7:30 pm
Friday, January 23rd
I-Prep @ Olmsted - 5:30 pm
Emerson @ MST Seneca - 5:30 pm
City Honors @ Buffalo Arts - 5:30 pm
UPrep @ Cardinal O'Hara - 6:30 pm
St. Mary's @ Park - 6:30 pm
Kenmore West @ Niagara Falls - 6:30 pm
Wilson @ Newfane - 6:30 pm
St. Francis @ St. Joe's - 7 pm
Cheektowaga @ Amherst - 7:30 pm
Sherman @ Panama - 7:30 pm
Nichols @ Niagara Catholic - 7:30 pm
Portville @ Allegany-Limestone - 7:30 pm
Saturday, January 24th
West Seneca East @ West Seneca West - 3:30 pm
Timon @ Canisius - 4 pm
Game of the Week - Cheektowaga @ Amherst on Friday, January 23rd
- A late January game on a Friday night, between the two best teams in the league, who have developed an exciting and competitive rivalry. The game that may decide if ECIC III is a shared title or if it's owned outright. A game critical to the Class A2 seedings for sectionals a month from now. The Game of the Week.
Back in mid December, round one at Cheektowaga was a wild & epic affair. The game wasn't decided until TC Brown's contested 3-point attempt from straight away went in off the glass as the final buzzer rang. It managed to live up to a lot of preseason hype that was generated from a triad of encounters from the season prior, a year that seriously fueled this burgeoning rivalry. It doesn't hurt that both of these teams have players either.
Last season, Amherst won the league for a third straight time. However it was Cheektowaga who advanced farther in sectionals, ending the Tigers season in a wild overtime affair to win the Class A2 title - the first in Warrior history. It was also the third straight win over Amherst for the Warriors, who had knocked the league champs off twice in the regular season as well.
Most of the faces from last season are back for both teams. Over the last four games in this series, these guys have become quite familiar with each other. Cheektowaga's Dominick Welch and Amherst's TC Brown are returning 5th Team All-Centercourt selections. Zak Ciezki of the Warriors was All-Centercourt HM and just eclipsed the 1,000 point scoring mark for his career last week.
The atmosphere at the Jungle in Amherst will be as good as it gets on Friday. Tiger fans will be loud, both teams will be proud, and I'll be at the center of it all. Literally.
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