Jackson R. Roberts

Sports Anchor and Reporter at WHEC-TV (Rochester, NY)

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Brighton's Clement heating up for Blue Jays

Aug 22, 2024 | whec.com | Jackson R. Roberts

TORONTO, ON (WHEC) – It’s a safe assumption that Brighton native Ernie Clement has earned the every day starting 3rd base job for the Blue Jays in 2024. Clement, now in his fourth MLB season, has homered in three straight games and in four of the last seven after Toronto’s 5-3 win over the Angels on Thursday night.
Von Miller "in a great spot" heading into third year with Bills

Aug 8, 2024 | whec.com | Jackson R. Roberts

PITTSFORD, NY (WHEC) – Buffalo Bills edge rusher Von Miller met the media after Thursday’s final Training Camp practice at Saint John Fisher University. Miller discussed how he feels physically and mentally along with whether he’ll play in Buffalo’s pre-season opener on Saturday against the Bears. Watch in the video player below. For Related Stories: Von Miller Buffalo Bills
Bills see team chemistry boost after camp at St. John Fisher

Aug 8, 2024 | whec.com | Jackson R. Roberts

PITTSFORD, NY (WHEC) – The Buffalo Bills wrapped up the eleventh and final 2024 Training Camp practice on Thursday afternoon. They were at St. John Fisher University for all but one (the Blue and Red practice at Highmark Stadium). Sean McDermott has repeatedly said how beneficial it is for team bonding and comradery. After another round in Rochester, some players agree. Watch more in the video player above. For Related Stories: Buffalo Bills
Two Rochester kids selected in MLB draft

Jul 15, 2024 | whec.com | Jackson R. Roberts

ROCHESTER, NY (WHEC) – Two Rochester natives and former Section V baseball stars were selected in the 4th round of the 2024 MLB draft on Monday. Gage Ziehl, RHP – 119th pick, New York YankeesZiehl, a right-handed starter who was originally drafted by the Cubs in 2021, spent the last three years with U. Miami. This past season, he led the team in wins (8), strikeouts (100), and IP (92). One of his starts included a 15 strikeout performance against Clemson.
Amerks release regular season schedule

Jul 11, 2024 | whec.com | Jackson R. Roberts

ROCHESTER, NY (WHEC) – The Rochester Amerks have released their 2024-25 regular season schedule. They open up their season on Friday Oct. 11 at home against the Belleville Senators. Aside from three Saturday games that start at 5:05pm, all home games will begin at 7:05pm. Season ticket members are now on sale. For Related Stories: Rochester Amerks
Dyaisha Fair joining Israeli basketball league

Jul 8, 2024 | whec.com | Jackson R. Roberts

ROCHESTER, NY (WHEC) – About a month and a half after the Las Vegas Aces cut Dyaisha Fair, the Rochester native has a new team. Fair has signed with the Maccabi Haifa of the Israeli Female Basketball Premier League, according to the team’s Instagram. The league’s season start in the fall. Fair, an Edison Tech grad, finished her Syracuse career 3rd on the all-time women’s scoring list (behind Cailtlin Clark and Kelsey Plum). For Related Stories: Dyaisha Fair
Edison Tech rising senior excited to host youth football camp

Jul 1, 2024 | whec.com | Jackson R. Roberts

The News10NBC Team details breaking News, Traffic and Weather. 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. July 13th I will be hosting a Youth Football Camp for ages 6-12 for boys and girls, this camp is FREE!!! Scan the QR code to register or copy the link down below to register.
Former Rush Henrietta track star qualifies for Olympics

Jul 1, 2024 | whec.com | Jackson R. Roberts

ROCHESTER, NY (WHEC) – ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester native Lanae-Tava Thomas has qualified for the Jamaican track team at the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics. Lanae-Tava Thomas made the women’s Olympic track team for Jamaica today in the 200! @SecVAthletics @jjDandC pic.twitter.com/vvJ2gPn5UR— Rush-Henrietta Athletics (@RushAthletics) July 1, 2024Thomas finished 2nd in the women’s 200 meter run with a time of 22.34 seconds at trials on Sunday.
HFL's Kevin O'Connell retires after historic run as girls lax coach

Jun 19, 2024 | whec.com | Jackson R. Roberts

HONEOYE FALLS, NY (WHEC) – After a remarkable run with the Honeoye Falls-Lima girls lacrosse program, head coach Kevin O’Connell is retiring. Since 2008, O’Connell has led the Cougars to an impressive fourteen Section V Championships. Under his leadership, the team has also made 13 appearances in the NYSPHAA final four, advancing to the championship game six of those times. Lacrosse wasn’t always O’Connell’s passion but instead baseball.
Rochester Alternative Baseball in need of more players to play Inclusion Series

Jun 17, 2024 | whec.com | Jackson R. Roberts

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester Alternative Baseball League, an organization that allows kids with special needs to play the sport they love, is gearing up for another set of games but needs more players to keep it going. Brian O’Keefe, the league’s organizer, is hoping to recruit about ten more people to be able to play in their upcoming Inclusion Series games.