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Fillmore boys win Sec. 5 title with 74-38 blowout over Jasper-Troupsburg ROCHESTER — After a close first quarter, Fillmore exploded for 25 second-quarter points and left little doubt in downing Jasper-Troupsburg 74-38 in the Section 5 Class D Championship held March 8 at Rochester’s Blue Cross Arena. Fillmore (20-3) had four players reach double figures in scoring, led by Cam Mucher (25 points) and Jonah Bialek (22 points). Mucher and Bialek (Tournament MVP) both earned All-Tournament honors for their performances. Fillmore also received representation from JD Bialek and Isaiah Sisson on the All-Tournament Team, and Jameson Rhett earned the Section 5 Sportsmanship Award.
Photo provided Fillmore boys basketball poses with medals after defeating Jasper-Troupsburg 74-38 in the Section 5 Class D Championship on March 8 in Rochester’s Blue Cross Arena.
Sisson and JD Bialek each added 11 points in the win. “Offensively, we just did what we always do,” Fillmore coach Randy Crouch said. “Jonah got us out early
in transition, JD was big inside, (Isaiah) attacked the rim and Cam did a little bit of everything. We averaged 10-plus made threes a game, but I told the team in pregame that we needed
to push the pace and attack the rim. They really responded and played the game we needed to be successful.” After the game’s first eight minutes, the game was 19-14 in favor of
Fillmore. From there, the Eagles outscored the Wildcats, 55-24. Fillmore has won its three playoff games thus far by an average of 36 points, eclipsing 70 points in all three games to earn its first sectional title since 2010. “I am really blessed to coach this team,” Crouch said. “We knew J-T would present some challenges. They have a bunch of guys capable of hitting perimeter shots. Zver and Ainsworth in particular are tough to guard. I thought Jameson Rhett was huge tonight in holding Landon to five points. Cam really locked down #3 after the 1st quarter as well. Isaiah was also great in
pressuring the ball in the full court all game.” Fillmore will play Section 6 representative Panama (20-2) at 1:45 p.m. March 15 at Rush-Henrietta High School in the state quarterfinal. Panama has won 12 straight games and easily dispatched Forestville in the Section 6 Class D Championship, 83-38. The winner advances to the state semifinal on March 21 or 22 in Binghamton.
FILLMORE GIRLS FALL TO ELBA
The Fillmore girls fell to Elba on Saturday in the Section 5 Class D Championship. Fillmore Boys Basketball continued on PAGE 3
Everyone is Irish for Wellsville’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade BY KATHRYN ROSS
WELLSVILLE — Get out your shamrocks and shillelaghs because it’s time for the third annual, Ancient Order of Hibernians Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade celebration from Friday in downtown Wellsville. The fun is set for 4 to 7 p.m. — the parade steps off at 5 p.m. The event was organized by the local chapter of the Ancient Order of Hibernians initially to give residents something to do as winter thaws into spring. One of the organizers, Brian Cannon, said it is
a way to bring people to Wellsville’s restaurants and businesses, provide family-friendly entertainment and celebrate the area’s rich Irish heritage. At just 12 feet long — the distance between From The Hart, an Irish boutique, and the Wellsville Brewing Company pub — the parade route is the shortest known St. Patrick’s Day parade route. Although not officially recognized, each year, the route is carefully measured by a certified surveyor and village trustee, one in the same. Green lines are painted on the pave-
ment to designate the parade route. The shortest documented St. Patrick’s Day parade takes place in Hot Springs, Arkansas and is 98 feet long. Cannon is quick to point out that is 86 feet longer than Wellsville’s parade. Cannon explains that while the parade could be certified, the cost of getting it certified and documented in the Guinness Book of World Records is significant. He said the AOH would rather put funds raised by the parade into the area food bank, among Wellsville’s St. Pat Parade continued on PAGE 6
Photo provided The Shenanigan Sisters have a whole new routine planned for this year’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
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