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SOCCER’S MARATHON MAN: Breton remembers some ‘unbelievable’ games
Edner Breton played in three of the longest pro soccer games ever. (Michael Lewis/FrontRowSoccer.com) Today is the 53rd anniversary of the 176-minute marathon game between the Rochester Lancers and Dallas Tornado. By Michael Lewis. You want to know why there are no endless overtime or extra time periods in pro...
Investigation underway in Rochester stabbing death
An investigation is ongoing following the stabbing death of a 53-year-old man in Rochester on Saturday. According to Rochester police, officers responded to Bartlett Street around 10 p.m. after receiving reports of an injured man in the street. Upon arrival, they found the victim, who has not yet been identified, with at least...
Buffalo Bills TV schedule for the 2024-25 season
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Despite a mix of days and times, you may have the Bills schedule memorized for the season. But keeping of track of which channel or streaming service they’re on, might be a little much to remember. For starters, four out of the first five games will be in primetime. Can you […]
Police identify driver fatally shot in car on Cuba Place in Rochester
A man was shot to death while sitting in his car in Rochester Friday night, according to police. READ MORE: https://www.rochesterfirst.com/crime/police-investigate-homicide-on-cuba-place-in-rochester/
Local groups hold BBQ fundraiser to fight against child poverty
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The community in Rochester gathered Saturday afternoon in the form of a barbeque to fight against childhood poverty. Good Vibes Music Shop and Triano’s Meat Market and Deli put together a parking lot cookout, complete with live music and food. Organizers said, it’s an effort to raise money for the local […]
Volleyball Drops A Pair To Oswego And William Smith
Geneva, NY- The Knights dropped two tough games on Saturday, losing 3-0 to Oswego and 3-0 to tournament host William Smith College. They now sit at 0-3 on the season. Geneseo came out strong against Oswego, going point for point through all three sets. The Knights notched 12 kills in the first set, hitting a .360.
Victor festival raises money for survivors of domestic violence
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A festival in support of survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) was held in Victor Saturday. Hosted by the local nonprofit “Beyond Brazen,” the festival doubles as a fundraiser for the group’s annual survivor’s retreat. Saturday’s event featured family-friendly activities, live music, food and about 20 women-owned businesses showcasing tarot card readings, […]
Rambo leads Titans to wins over RIT, Pitt-Greensburg
LATROBE, Pa.--Junior middle hitter Shelby Rambo (East Palestine, Ohio) finished with a combined 26 kills and hit .548 Saturday to lead the Westminster College women's volleyball program to a pair of victories at Saint Vincent College's Bearcat Challenge. The Titans opened with a 3-1 win over Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) before winning in straight sets against Pitt-Greensburg.
St. John Fisher welcomes ‘historic’ Class of 2028, considered one of the largest
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — St. John Fisher University is welcoming its largest class size in the school’s history. Comprised of 687 students, the class of 2028 officially arrived at campus Saturday. “They also enter as the strongest academic group that’s ever entered, the most diverse class that we’ve ever entered,” said Jose Perales, the vice […]
Big Red volleyball earns Saturday split at Mount Union Invitational
ALLIANCE, Ohio (Aug. 31) -- The Denison University volleyball team picked up its first win of the 2024 season Saturday when they closed the Mount Union Invitational with a 3-1 win over the University of Rochester. The Big Red suffered a five-set defeat to the host Purple Raiders earlier in the day.
Women’s Soccer Clipped By Nazareth, 1-0
Rochester, N.Y. – The Stevens Institute of Technology women’s soccer team was clipped by Nazareth College 1-0 on Saturday afternoon. HOW IT HAPPENED Newcomer Maddie Nau earned her first start as a Duck and was tested early, making her first save of the game in the fifth minute. The Golden Eagles broke through in the 13th minute, as Shannon Sgombick notched an unassisted tally. Stevens had their first shot on frame in the 16th minute, with Sophia Murphy getting stopped by Annika Monfort. The Ducks continued to hunt for the equalizing tally, with Lauren Alley seeing her shot denied midway…
Strong Museum gets federal funding to help with upcoming game show exhibit
Game shows will be getting some special attention at the Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester. The Price is Right, an iconic program for decades, is just one of the TV game shows that will be highlighted in a new interactive exhibit at the Strong Museum they are working on right now, with a tentative title of Beyond the Buzzer: Game Shows in America.
Women’s Soccer defeats Mount St. Mary (NY) 6-1
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - The RIT women's soccer team put together a dominating win against visiting Mount St. Mary (NY) Saturday afternoon, 6-1. HOW IT HAPPENED. The Tigers got on the board first with a goal from senior Olivia Harris less than three minutes into the game. Senior Abby Umbenhaur scored...
Women’s Volleyball Bounces Back with Two Wins on Saturday at William Smith Tournament
25-20, 25-20, 30-28 Location: Geneva, NY Bristol Gym. The Lakers came out hot to start the first set with plays by McReynolds and Simplicio, the Lakers quickly found themselves up 4-0 on Clark University. The Cougars were able to pick up the slack and knotted the score at 12 apiece midway through the first set. Both teams refused to go away with each team answering each other's respective runs, the Cougars and Lakers found themselves knotted up at 17s. The Lakers, sparked by Emily Zeisler and Grace Gdovin would go on a 8-3 run to take the first set 25-20.
Several found dead in Irondequoit house fire; police investigate as homicide
The Irondequoit Police stated they found several individuals dead inside a home on Knapp Avenue while responding to a fire. Homicide investigation underway in Irondequoit NY At approximately 5:23 a.m., the Irondequoit Fire Department, the St. Paul Fire Department, the Point Pleasant Fire Department, and Irondequoit Ambulance responded to the location and brought...
R-H, Penfield juniors can wear Team USA jersey
Welcome to Varsity Voices, a newsletter about high school sports in Section V. All of the fall sports in the greater Rochester region of the state are officially underway, as practice sessions now count toward the eligibility of athletes to play. Justin Ritzel of the Canandaigua Daily Messenger with Democrat and...
Field Hockey Beats Vassar 5-0
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY- Geneseo Field Hockey came out on top over Vassar College, beating them 5-0. Junior Sam Lewis recorded her first collegiate hattrick. Geneseo started the game aggressively, outshooting Vassar 8-2. Sam Lewis notched the opening goal at 13:21, ending the first quarter up 1-0. Lewis was on a roll,...
Saints edge Bears, 2-1
CANTON, N.Y.— St. Lawrence University (1-1) scored twice in the first half and held off the SUNY Potsdam women’s soccer team (0-2) 2-1 in the second round of the North Country Classic on Saturday. HOW IT HAPPENED Grace Mochnal scored to just 2:34 into the contest to give SLU a 1-0 lead with an assist from Emma Casey. Lilly Stone scored with a shot to the low left corner at 30:23 to make it 2-0. Sophomore midfielder Samantha Parsons (Williamsville, N.Y./Williamsville South) scored her first collegiate goal at 56:44. INSIDE THE NUMBERS Sophomore Caroline Vines (Irondequoit, N.Y./Irondequoit) stopped 10 shots…
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