Fury’s balance secures 17U girls title

By Robert Alfonso Jr. A team with balance is hard to beat. Finger Lakes Elite has the balance every program looks for throughout the year. On Sunday, the Elite needed everyone’s contribution and overtime to capture the 17U Finger Lakes girls’ championship 60-53 at New York Chiropractic College. There was no easy road to get this victory. “Everyone on the […]

Slamfest Notebook: D-Squad hands on to win pool; Finger Lakes Fury girls earn byes

By Robert Alfonso Jr. SENECA FALL, NY – A number of teams rolled into New York Chiropractic College for the 23rd Finger Lakes Slamfest. The boys and girls event had some strong matchups on Day 1. Here are some players and teams who caught our attention. D-Squad gets a team effort to win pool The strategy of Pool play in […]

Slamfest brings in competition

By Robert Alfonso Jr. SENECA FALLS, NY – Some people take the scenic drive up Route 89 as a chance to soak in the beauty of the trip and visit some vineyards. This weekend those visitors will have some company. A number of boys and girls travel basketball teams are making the trip to play in the Finger Lakes Slamfest. […]

Rens duo set for a big summer

By Robert Alfonso Jr. NEPTUNE, NJ – Every solid basketball team has at least two players they can lean on for success. As the travel basketball circuit jumped of this past weekend, Rens 17U may have the next hottest duo to keep an eye on this summer in Christ the King’s Rawle Alkins & Sacred Heart High School’s Mustapha Herron. […]