Anthony Ottomano no longer girls basketball coach at St. Mary's; Bill Shaw out at Williamsville North. Both coaches were successful in WNY. Shaw has 14 sectional titles & a state title. Ottomano advanced to the Class B state Catholic final in 2022. buffalonews.com/sports/high-sc…

After 20 seasons, Larry Jones will retire from being Depew's boys basketball coach. For a generation he's impacted Western New York basketball and the lives of his former athletes. He's about relationships and still communicates with many of his players. buffalonews.com/sports/high-sc…

Bishop Timon senior guard Jaiden Harrison got the switch he wanted. A second later he rose up and hit a three to become WNY’s all-time leading scorer in boys basketball. A packed gym between the two best teams set the stage for Harrison. buffalonews.com/sports/high-sc…

Move over, Christian (just about). Via Clevis Murray

Last year, Jakye Rainey was in the kitchen with his dad when they discussed going for Christian Laettner’s all-time Nichols scoring record. A year later and Rainey is 29 points away from breaking it. Laettner was interviewed for this story. buffalonews.com/sports/high-sc…

Earlier this week a Nichols parent gave Jakye Rainey’s mother a signed Christian Laettner “Dream Team”jersey. She wore it on Saturday to watch her son break Laettner’s record to become Nichols’ all-time leading scorer. Nichols Boys Basketball Jakye Rainey buffalonews.com/sports/high-sc…

In 22 hours former Maryvale coach Mark Kensy will be inducted into the NYS Basketball Hall of Fame. Kensy: “It’s very rewarding because this game owes me nothing and I owe everything to this game.” buffalonews.com/sports/high-sc…

In Lancaster’s first state semifinals appearance, it didn’t go the way the Legends wanted it to. Against Liverpool, Lancaster’s margin of defeat was greater than its point total. Despite the loss, the Legends aren’t graduating anyone. buffalonews.com/sports/high-sc…

One of the best coaches to ever do it. Daemen’s Shyla is an alum of his AAU program.

A decade ago, Madison Francis would accompany her dad & brother to a local YMCA while the two worked out. She’d hide & do cartwheels while they trained until one day she asked, “can I join?” The answer was “yes” and now she’s a 5-star recruit & the POY. buffalonews.com/sports/high-sc…

Springville valedictorian Linnea Neureuther eyes third outdoor track and field state title buffalonews.com/sports/high-sc…

Board of Regents aims for gender-neutral sports; Section VI supports NYSPHSAA's recommendation buffalonews.com/sports/high-sc…

Great term for a great person.

South Park’s Adam Nunes (Adam Nunes) set the state record for rushing yards in a game on Thursday, but what made him emotional was his seventh touchdown because it reminded him of his sister. buffalonews.com/sports/high-sc…

Welcome to the Spurs Family, Jacob! The San Antonio Spurs announced their hiring of Jacob Tobey as the new TV play-by-play announcer. Tobey will join veteran commentator Sean Elliott in the broadcast booth for Spurs games and make his debut when the preseason tips off. Get to