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Red Jacket adopts new nickname. Here’s what was decided
SHORTSVILLE, NY — The new era of the Red Jacket Cardinals has begun. At the Manchester-Shortsville Board of Education meeting July 2, school district officials announced the approval of its new nickname and mascot, Cardinals, replacing Indians. Cardinals, which received 515 suggestions from students, staff, alumni and community members surveyed, beat out two other options, Rail Hawks and Bears, which received 484 and 146 suggestions, respectively.
Former Rush Henrietta track star qualifies for Olympics
ROCHESTER, NY (WHEC) – ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester native Lanae-Tava Thomas has qualified for the Jamaican track team at the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics. Thomas finished 2nd in the women’s 200 meter run with a time of 22.34 seconds at trials on Sunday. A Section V Hall of Famer, Thomas holds five Section records and one state record.
Red Wings keep rolling in 3-1 win over Buffalo
It was another complete team effort as the Rochester Red Wings (7-2, 45-37) knocked off the Buffalo Bisons (3-5, 40-42) 3-1 in Buffalo on Wednesday. The Red Wings jumped out to another early lead before holding off a rally from the Bisons. It was poor defense from the Bisons that got the scoring started in the second. Jackson Cluff reached on a bunt single and advanced to second on a throwing error. With runners on the corners and two outs, Erick Mejia hit one to Bisons’ second baseman Miguel Hiraldo whose throwing error scored Cluff.
Super DIRTcar Series Celebrates 4th of July with Stars And Stripes Spectacular
CANANDAIGUA, NY – An Independence Day celebration in the Finger Lakes awaits the Super DIRTcar Series. The Stars and Stripes Spectacular on Thursday, July 4, marks the first of two stops at Land of Legends Raceway in Canandaigua, NY this year. Drivers will duel in a 76-lap Feature at...
Rochester ties to Summer Olympics 2024: Here's who's heading to Paris
Anyone with plans to watch the Summer Olympics in three weeks might see athletes with ties to Rochester in Paris. Some followed their dreams in other parts of the world, like Rush-Henrietta graduate Lanae-Tava Thomas, one of the greatest athletes in Section V track and field history. ...
Sunrise Smart Start: Brynn King at the Olympics, teacher evaluation
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Stay up to date on the latest headlines in today’s Sunrise Smart Start for Monday, July 1, 2024. Weather Forecast: The coldest start to July in years Welcome to July! It is a cool start to the month as temperatures will be running in the lower 70s this afternoon. A north […]
Syracuse women’s lacrosse picks up transfer from Rochester area
Syracuse, N.Y. —The Syracuse University women’s lacrosse team has picked up a transfer from the Rochester area. Ava Peers of Fairport, N.Y., who spent her freshman season at the University of Louisville as a midfielder, will transfer to Syracuse for the 2025 season. Peers’ high school coach, Mara Karpp, confirmed the transfer to syracuse.com.
‘No one could’ve imagined this:’ Family of beloved sports coach Brian Cummings shares his legacy
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A beloved coach, father and overall great guy. Those are the words family of Rochester-based sports coach Brian Cummings are using after he died suddenly at the end of June. Brian had just turned 39 on June 4. He died of a heart attack on June 23 at 39 years old. […]
Section V golf teams struggle through tragedy to finish in 3rd, 6th place at NY tournament
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Democrat and Chronicle sports (@dandcsports) The third-place performance from a Section V's boys golf team down one athlete at states pleased the coaching staff. In 2023,...
Exciting Kid’s Night Racing event set at Spencer Speedway on July 12, 2024
Spencer Speedway in Williamson, NY, is gearing up for its annual "Kid's Night" on Friday, July 12, 2024, featuring a range of activities for families and exciting races including the Race of Champions Sportsman, Late Model, and Super Stock series. General Admission Tickets: $20. Senior/Military Tickets: $15. Children 10-15 Tickets:...
CRSA RETURNS TO LAND OF LEGENDS AND GENESEE FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY PARTY
The A-Verdi Storage Containers CRSA Sprints, powered by Super Gen Products, are set for a two-in-three weekend. First, the series returns to Land of Legends Raceway in Canandaigua on the Fourth of July for round two of the DisBatch Brewing Company Challenge. After that, a trip to Genesee Speedway in Batavia July 6.
Primetime 585: Iglesia Free Basketball Camp
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Iglesia Free Basketball Camp is invite only, both for boys and girls. The idea is to bring in the best of the best. At first the organizers from Primetime 585 did not invite players from some of the remote tips of Section Five, figuring those families would not drive an […]
McQuaid names new basketball coach, flag football playbook
School is out for the summer, but high school sports and related news is something to talk about almost year-round. Football players have put on pads for minicamps and scrimmages. Athletes ride to practices and games with family and friends, instead of on school buses. There are new faces in charge, women and men who run our favorite teams.
Top 100 Moment: Men's volleyball becomes Nazareth's 24th sport in 2005
ROCHESTER, NY – The next Top 100 Moment was the inaugural season for the men's volleyball program in 2005. Men's volleyball being added at Nazareth marked the 24th sport for the Golden Flyers. Current head coach Cal Wickens was tasked with starting up the program after becoming the head...
Canandaigua offers second round Pickleball Lessons with available spots.
The City of Canandaigua is offering a second round of Pickleball Lessons. There are still available spots for interested individuals to join today. More information and registration can be found at canandaigua.recdesk.com/community/home. Source: City of Canandaigua | Canandaigua NY | Facebook. Source Type: Gov. Source Location: Canandaigua. AI Technology was...
Edison Tech rising senior excited to host youth football camp
ROCHESTER, NY (WHEC) – School may be out for the summer, but Edison Tech rising senior Marquan Grimes isn’t taking a break from the grind. He is preparing to host a free youth football camp at the Edison Football field Saturday July 13th between 9:30am-11:30am. To register, click...
American Legion Tuesday Wrap: Greece Post holds off late rally to win 12th straight
GREECE POST 468 (12-1) 6. Weston Elkovitch hurled a complete and drove in a pair of runs with two hits as Greece Post held off a late rally to win for the 12th straight time. Elkovitch struck out five and allowed five runs on five walks and four hits to pick up the win. The Canisius University commit also got Greece Post on the scoreboard with a one-out single in the third that brought home Brady Gerig. Elkovitch made it a 5-0 game with a two-out single in the fourth that scored Quentin Grimes. Gerig went 3-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in the win. Joey Sanna was 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored. Grimes was 1-2 with a walk and an RBI. Derrick Allen singled, drove in a run and also scored. Irondequoit Post’s Brennen Russo cut a five-run deficit to two with a three-run home in the fourth. Tyler Cannon went 2-for-3 including a two-out single in the seventh that drove in Orlando Figueroa and Shaun Cannon to make it a one-run game. Aiden Julian walked and scored. Ian Fleck was 1-2.
Top 100 Moment: November 8, 2014 - Women's soccer advances to the NCAAs by defeating Ithaca in penalty kicks of the E8 title game
ROCHESTER, NY – After a scoreless draw for 110 minutes, the Nazareth women's soccer team advanced the NCAA Division III Championships after defeating Ithaca 4-3 in penalty kicks on November 8, 2014. Nazareth gained its ninth NCAA berth and first since 2008. Ithaca and Nazareth were declared co-champions, just...
Get your tickets now for Webster Community Night at the Red Wings
If you haven’t gotten your fill of Rochester Red Wings games this season, here’s a good opportunity to do so, at a great price. On Friday Aug. 16, the Webster Recreation Center will be partnering with the Red Wings to host a Webster Community Night. The focus will be on our community that evening; Supervisor Tim Flaherty will be throwing out the first pitch, and Webster-based musician Sarah De Vallière is singing the national anthem.
STOPPAGE-TIME BLUES: Another late goal forces Flower City Union to drop more home points in 2-1 loss
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Mason Smith scored seven minutes into stoppage time to lift Michigan Rangers FC to a 2-1 victory over Flower City Union in a National Premier Soccer League game at the Rochester Community Sports Complex on Tuesday night. Despite the loss, Flower City (4-4-1, 13 points) still...
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