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A night to forget for the Amerks; ‘it felt like we were a PeeWee team’

By Kevin Oklobzija | November 26, 2025

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

By Tyler Hathaway | November 26, 2025

Brighton to take on Union-Endicott in NYS Class A semifinals

By Tyler Hathaway | November 26, 2025

Monroe and Owego Free Academy to face off in NYS Class B semifinals

By Tyler Hathaway | November 26, 2025

Five Brighton student-athletes sign NLIs

By Paul Gotham | November 25, 2025

Hampton scores three times; Monroe clinches return to state semifinal

By Paul Gotham | November 22, 2025

Penfield’s season ends with loss to Bennett in regional

By Paul Gotham | November 22, 2025

Courts to Communities, Canisius SAAC hosting food drive Saturday night

By admin | November 27, 2025

Courts to Communities, a non-profit program established by Canisius junior guard Kahlil Singleton, and the Canisius Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), announced that the groups will be hosting a food drive to support St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy in Buffalo at the Canisius men’s basketball game against cross-town rival Buffalo on Saturday, Nov. 29…

A night to forget for the Amerks; ‘it felt like we were a PeeWee team’

By Kevin Oklobzija | November 26, 2025

He made an exception on Wednesday night following a no-show performance by pretty much everyone other than goalie Devon Levi in what became a 3-1 loss on home ice to the undermanned Cleveland Monsters…

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

By Tyler Hathaway | November 26, 2025

The Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers each enter this weekend’s contest coming off of tight losses. The Bills had a chance to take the lead in the final seconds in a Thursday night game in Houston but fell short in a 23-19 loss. The Steelers were able to score four touchdowns and built a halftime lead the Chicago Bears, but ended up losing 31-28. The two teams will look to get back on track on Sunday…

Brighton to take on Union-Endicott in NYS Class A semifinals

By Tyler Hathaway | November 26, 2025

The programs have quite the opposite histories. Brighton has only won two sectional titles. On the contrary, Union-Endicott has won 20. But they both have one thing in common: they’ve never won a state championship. The two squads will play for a spot in the Class A state title game this weekend…

Monroe and Owego Free Academy to face off in NYS Class B semifinals

By Tyler Hathaway | November 26, 2025

Monroe is undefeated and has won eight games by at least four touchdowns this year. Owego Free Academy has reached the state final four for the first time ever. The two squads meet in the Class B semifinals Saturday in pursuit of their first ever state titles…

Five Brighton student-athletes sign NLIs

By Paul Gotham | November 25, 2025

Kittu Badesha (Field Hockey/Allegheny College), Sarah Bogumil (Lacrosse/The College of New Jersey), Carly Giebel (Track and Field/Bucknell University), Charlotte Goldfelder (Volleyball/Colgate University) and Delaney Wilson (Lacrosse/Wofford College) signed National Letters of Intent to continue their careers at the collegiate level…

Hampton scores three times; Monroe clinches return to state semifinal

By Paul Gotham | November 22, 2025

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…

High School

Monroe and Owego Free Academy to face off in NYS Class B semifinals

By Tyler Hathaway | November 26, 2025 | 0 Comments

Monroe is undefeated and has won eight games by at least four touchdowns this year. Owego Free Academy has reached the state final four for the first time ever. The two squads meet in the Class B semifinals Saturday in pursuit of their first ever state titles…

Five Brighton student-athletes sign NLIs

By Paul Gotham | November 25, 2025 | 0 Comments

Kittu Badesha (Field Hockey/Allegheny College), Sarah Bogumil (Lacrosse/The College of New Jersey), Carly Giebel (Track and Field/Bucknell University), Charlotte Goldfelder (Volleyball/Colgate University) and Delaney Wilson (Lacrosse/Wofford College) signed National Letters of Intent to continue their careers at the collegiate level…

Hampton scores three times; Monroe clinches return to state semifinal

By Paul Gotham | November 22, 2025 | 1 Comment

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 | 0 Comments

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…

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

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…

WNY Sports

‘Little rat’ Helenius powers Amerks past Laval; Levi posts shutout

By Kevin Oklobzija | October 24, 2025

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

Bills

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

By Tyler Hathaway | November 26, 2025 | 0 Comments

The Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers each enter this weekend’s contest coming off of tight losses. The Bills had a chance to take the lead in the final seconds in a Thursday night game in Houston but fell short in a 23-19 loss. The Steelers were able to score four touchdowns and built a halftime lead the Chicago Bears, but ended up losing 31-28. The two teams will look to get back on track on Sunday…

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

By Tyler Hathaway | November 20, 2025 | 0 Comments

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…

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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…

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Amerks

A night to forget for the Amerks; ‘it felt like we were a PeeWee team’

By Kevin Oklobzija | November 26, 2025 | 2 Comments

He made an exception on Wednesday night following a no-show performance by pretty much everyone other than goalie Devon Levi in what became a 3-1 loss on home ice to the undermanned Cleveland Monsters…

Odd bounce, lack of timely saves doom Amerks

By Kevin Oklobzija | November 22, 2025 | 2 Comments

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…

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…

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