Keshequa baseball will seek to adopt a philosophy of “mature as you go” in 2012. Coach Ron Macomber Jr. is in his seventh year as skipper and this could prove to be one of his most challenging campaigns.

Todd Isaman, in his first year as Keshequa’s athletic director, has initiated an interscholastic athletics hall of fame for the district, its first ever.

Coach Martha Blair’s team said so long to some key senior players last year, but she noted, “We have lots of young players working hard to fill those shoes. We have a fine nucleus returning, although we’ll have a few position changes in addition to some new faces. The schedule is tough, but we’re looking to improve again on what we did last year.”

The Keshequa girls hoopsters kept the heat on top-seeded Harley-Allendale-Columbia all night long on Feb. 29 in the class C title game at Gates-Chili.

Keshequa and Wayland-Cohoton clashed at the Nest to close out the month of January in girls hoop action on Jan. 31. The game started sluggishly on both sides, but then Keshequa’s Alex Flint caught fire both offensively and defensively, scoring 28 points on the night to lead the Indians to a 52-40 victory over the homestanding Golden Eagles.

The Livingston Conference wrestling finals took place on Saturday at Keshequa High School in Nunda with 15 teams converging on the mats.

Last night, Wayland-Cohocton’s girls basketball took a league loss to Hornell, 30-34. After Tuesday’s win over Canisteo-Greenwood, the Lady Eagles are 6-6 overall and 1-4 in Livingston Conference Division 1.

Here’s a look at what’s coming up in high school sports this week.

Yesterday, Dansville swimming (8-2-1, 8-1-1) hosted Hornell and came out the victors, 61-41. Dansville boys' basketball (4-6, 1-3) lost in Livonia, 43-35.

Dansville swimming (7-2-1, 7-1-1) added their seventh dual meet win at home Tuesday against Mt. Morris, 50-43.

Keshequa’s two-year captain 6-foot-2 senior Nick Faulds is an inspiration on the court to his teammates and off the court with his classmates. He’s open about his lifelong struggle with Asperger’s syndrome, a developmental disorder similar to autism that often affects interpersonal skills and coordination. We had a chance to sit down with Nick, who is not only one of the Indians’ top players, but also an honor roll student. We were joined by Todd Isaman, who is both Nick’s basketball coach as well as a friend and and mentor on and off the court. Nick is a senior at Keshequa Central School. He has lived his entire life in the Nunda area. He now lives in Tuscarora with his parents, Sam and Lisa; and three siblings, Adam, Samantha and Luke.

Last weekend in sports, Dansville boys’ basketball (4-4, 1-2) continued their winning streak Friday with the Mustangs’ first division victory at home against Bath Haverling, 42-30.

On Friday Keshequa’s boys (3-7, 0-3) suffered a loss against York, 78-52. On Saturday, the Lady Indians (6-3,1-2) defeated LeRoy, 55-21.

Wayland-Cohocton’s boys (8-2, 3-1) claimed a 50-19 win over Livonia.

A recap of this week's games for Dansville, Keshequa and Wayland-Cohocton schools and a look forward at this weekend's schedule.

Last week in sports, Dansville’s boys claimed a title in Nunda along with their first two season wins. After defeating Northstar Christian on Tuesday, the Mustangs (2-4, 0-2) bested hosts Keshequa (3-5, 0-2) 54-39.

Dansville and Keshequa both win own tournament openers. Way-Co girls' drop to Lancaster. Eagles boys' swimming and basketball both posted wins.

The Keshequa Indians overcame an early deficit in Nunda on Dec. 20, but couldn't hold on as the Braves from Avon went on with a late basket to capture a tight 53-51 verdict in LCAA boys basketball action.

The wait for Dansville fans has ended. Mustangs basketball (1-2, 0-2) scored their first win under Coach Dave Moodie last night at the Keshequa Tournament against Northstar Christian Academy, 56-40. Keshequa’s boys (3-4, 0-2) also came out the winner at the tournament, beating Genesee Valley 47-32. Dansville and Keshequa will play each other Thursday night in Nunda.

On Friday night, Dansville boys’ basketball hosted Wheatland-Chili, but the Wildcats letf the Mustangs (0-4, 0-2) looking for a win as Wheatland-Chili pulled ahead with a 48-46 win.

A recap of sports since Tuesday night and a look forward.

It was just Dansville last night, with the girls' basketball team claiming a win over Williamson.