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Hampton scored first then delivered a pair of second-half touchdowns to lead Monroe High (No. 1 NYSSWA Class B) past Section VI champion Lackawanna, 40-14 in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Class B Far West Regional..

Penfield’s season ends with loss to Bennett in regional

By Paul Gotham | November 22, 2025

Nine plays and less than two minutes later, senior quarterback Dominic Giunta scored on a keeper from one yard out. A successful point-after attempt pulled the Patriots within one score of tying Section VI champion Bennett High…

Brockport holds off Ithaca behind Jean-Baptiste’s 25

By Dylan O'Loughlin | November 22, 2025

It was day two of the 58 Main BBQ & Brew Tip-Off Classic as the Brockport Women’s Basketball team hosted the Ithaca Bombers. After defeating the William Smith Herons the night prior, the Golden Eagles went undefeated at home with a 80-75 victory behind senior guard Stephanie Jean-Baptiste’s team-high 25 points and nine rebounds. “She […]

Weekend Football Wrap: Monroe and Brighton advance to state semis

By Dan Glickman | November 22, 2025

Scores and recaps from the weekend’s Section V football action…

Brighton leaves no doubt; advances to Class A state semifinals for second straight season

By Tyler Hathaway | November 22, 2025

The Bruins (10-2) led for all but 48 seconds in a 42-14 win over Section VI representative McKinley (9-3) in the NYS Class A Far West Regional. Brighton built a 21-0 lead after its first three offensive drives and led by as much as 36 points…

Odd bounce, lack of timely saves doom Amerks

By Kevin Oklobzija | November 22, 2025

Terry pounced on the loose puck at the right hash mark in the slot and fired it past goalie Topias Leinonen with just 36.1 seconds remaining, breaking a 4-4 tie and giving the Islanders a 5-4 comeback victory…

Section V Boys’ Soccer announces 2025 All-Tournament teams

By Dylan O'Loughlin | November 20, 2025

Section V Boys’ Soccer handed out eight sectional titles this season. To go along with championships, Section V coaches recognized individuals from each class for the 2025 All-Tournament teams…

Penfield and Bennett to play in Class AA Far West Regional

By Tyler Hathaway | November 20, 2025

One team is in the Far West Regional for the first time ever. The other is in the Far West Regional for the third time in four years. Penfield and Bennett (VI) meet this weekend for a spot in the Class AA state semifinals…

Brighton, McKinley to meet in Class A Far West Regional

By Tyler Hathaway | November 20, 2025

One team enters after winning its second straight sectional title and is looking to get back to the state semifinal game for the second season in a row. The other just won its first sectional title ever. Brighton and McKinley (VI) will fight for a spot in the NYS Class A semifinals on Friday night…

Monroe and Lackawanna to duel in Class B Far West Regional

By Tyler Hathaway | November 20, 2025

One team is looking to reach its second state semifinal game in the past three seasons. The other is coming off its 11th sectional title in program history. Section V clashes with Section VI when Monroe and Lackawanna meet this weekend for a spot in the Class B state semifinals…

Alexander/Pembroke to play Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Brocton for spot in NYS Class C semifinals

By Tyler Hathaway | November 20, 2025

Each team just won their first sectional title as merged programs, and have a combined record this season of 21-1. Alexander/Pembroke and Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Brocton (VI) will clash on Saturday in the Class C Far West Regional…

Avon and Newfane to play in Class D Far West Regional

By Tyler Hathaway | November 20, 2025

One team is coming off of its second sectional title in a row. The other just won its first sectional title ever. Avon and Newfane (VI) will go head-to-head on Friday for a spot in the NYS Class D semifinals…

Bills/Texans preview: Three storylines, two keys to the game, one X-Factor

By Tyler Hathaway | November 20, 2025

The Buffalo Bills are coming off of their best offensive performance of the year, a 44-point outburst against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that helped the Bills bounce back after a bad loss the week prior. The Houston Texans are playing without their starting quarterback but have won five of their past seven games and are fighting to stay alive in the AFC playoff race. The two teams will meet on Thursday Night Football…

High School

Penfield’s season ends with loss to Bennett in regional

By Paul Gotham | November 22, 2025 | 0 Comments

Weekend Football Wrap: Monroe and Brighton advance to state semis

By Dan Glickman | November 22, 2025 | 0 Comments

Scores and recaps from the weekend’s Section V football action…

Brighton leaves no doubt; advances to Class A state semifinals for second straight season

By Tyler Hathaway | November 22, 2025 | 0 Comments

Section V Boys’ Soccer announces 2025 All-Tournament teams

By Dylan O'Loughlin | November 20, 2025 | 0 Comments

Section V Boys’ Soccer handed out eight sectional titles this season. To go along with championships, Section V coaches recognized individuals from each class for the 2025 All-Tournament teams…

Penfield and Bennett to play in Class AA Far West Regional

By Tyler Hathaway | November 20, 2025 | 1 Comment

Brighton, McKinley to meet in Class A Far West Regional

By Tyler Hathaway | November 20, 2025 | 0 Comments

WNY Sports

Clement sparks big inning with go-ahead hit; Jays take Game 1 from Dodgers

By Paul Gotham | October 24, 2025

Clement joins elite club of Rochesterians to play for a major sport championship

By Kevin Oklobzija | October 23, 2025

Pucko: Taking the question

By Bill Pucko | October 23, 2025

UPL’s saves, Joshua’s penalty killing power Amerks past Crunch

By Kevin Oklobzija | October 22, 2025

Bills

Bills/Texans preview: Three storylines, two keys to the game, one X-Factor

By Tyler Hathaway | November 20, 2025 | 0 Comments

Buccaneers/Bills preview: Three storylines, two keys to the game, one X-Factor

By Tyler Hathaway | November 15, 2025 | 0 Comments

The Buffalo Bills will take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after each team lost in Week 10. Buffalo lost a real head-scratcher against a struggling Miami Dolphins team, and the Buccaneers fell behind early and could never recover against the New England Patriots. Each team will try and get back on track on Sunday…

Bills/Dolphins preview: Three storylines, two keys to the game, one X-Factor

By Tyler Hathaway | November 6, 2025 | 0 Comments

The Buffalo Bills are coming off of arguably their biggest win of the year against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 9 and this week prepare to head to Florida to face a struggling Miami Dolphins team that has lost four of its past five games. It will be the second matchup of the season for these two division rivals. Here’s the breakdown…

Odd bounce, lack of timely saves doom Amerks

By Kevin Oklobzija | November 22, 2025 | 2 Comments

Annual Hockey Fights Cancer Night returns Friday against Bridgeport

By admin | November 19, 2025 | 0 Comments

The Rochester Americans are hosting their annual Hockey Fights Cancer Night, presented by Rochester Regional Health, supporting Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club, on Friday, Nov. 21 when the Amerks take on the Bridgeport Islanders at The Blue Cross Arena…

Amerks pull away from Bridgeport in third period

By admin | November 15, 2025 | 0 Comments

Bridgeport, CT – The Rochester Americans (10-6-0-0) built a pair of multi-goal leads before Konsta Helenius broke a 3-3 tie midway through the period and held on for an eventual 5-3 win over the Bridgeport Islanders (5-8-1-1) Saturday at Total Mortgage Arena…

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