The Aquinas Institute boys’ basketball team defeated Rush-Henrietta 77-43 to take the Section 5 Class AA championship March 5 at Gates Chili High School. The team will face Section 6 champion Jamestown March 12.
Aquinas senior Myles Blackwood drives to the basket in the second half of AQ’s sectional win over Rush-Henrietta.
Members of Aquinas Institute’s boys’ basketball team hold up their championship trophy following their win over Rush-Henrietta.
Aquinas senior Robert McCullough eyes the basket, defended by Rush-Henrietta’s Tyler Simmons and Mason Giorgione.
Aquinas senior Owen Acciari sinks a three-pointer to score the final game points.
Aquinas senior Will Scanlon takes the ball down court.
Aquinas’ Mason Blackwood is defended by Rush-Henrietta’s Abdulfatah Bori.
Aquinas’ Mykel White is defended by Rush-Henrietta’s Tyler Simmons and Nasir Hunter.
Aquinas’ Vay Walker is defended by Rush-Henrietta’s Izigk Fisher.