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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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Meet the 2023 All-Western New York football first team offense and defense
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Bennett's Ja'Meer Thomas named 2023 Dick Gallagher Buffalo News Player of the Year buffalonews.com/sports/high-sc… via The Buffalo News

From Clevis Murray

Good morning. ICYMI: Community leaders, parents call for accountability, policy changes after Bennett football loss buffalonews.com/sports/high-sc… via The Buffalo News Clevis Murray

The Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office has handed over evidence and signed affidavits to the local district attorney’s office to determine if two Bennett coach’s and BPS’ assistant athletic director filed a false report. buffalonews.com/sports/high-sc…

Onondaga County Sheriff’s Department has refuted Bennett coach Steve McDuffie’s claim of being “assaulted.”

The department released a statement and body camera footage. buffalonews.com/sports/high-sc…

Bennett football coach files police report alleging he was assaulted by officer on field during state semifinal buffalonews.com/sports/high-sc… via The Buffalo News

Bennett’s hopes for a repeat ended in unideal fashion. With 1:57 left in the second quarter, three straight penalties were called against the Tigers.

It led to coaches, law enforcement, and an AD on the field. Followed by a protest attempt & hour delay. buffalonews.com/sports/high-sc…