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Boys’ Soccer NYS Semifinal Preview: Churchville-Chili to battle Cornwall in Class AA

By Victor Menendez | November 13, 2025

Girls’ Soccer NYS Semifinal Preview: Aquinas, New Hartford to battle in Class A

By Patrick Walsh | November 13, 2025

Girls’ Soccer NYS Semifinal Preview: Churchville-Chili, Warwick match up in Class AA

By Patrick Walsh | November 13, 2025

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

By Tyler Hathaway | November 13, 2025

Girls’ Soccer NYS Semifinal Preview: Livonia, Chenango Forks to face off in Class B

By Patrick Walsh | November 13, 2025

Penfield and Pittsford to duel for Class AA crown

By Tyler Hathaway | November 13, 2025

Brighton, East/World of Inquiry to meet in Class A regional qualifier

By Tyler Hathaway | November 13, 2025

Boys’ Soccer NYS Semifinal Preview: Fairport to face Guilderland in Class AAA

By Victor Menendez | November 14, 2025

One team is looking to win a second straight state title. The other is making its second trip to the state final four in three years. Fairport and Guilderland of Section II will in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Class AAA semifinals on Saturday…

Boys’ Soccer NYS Semifinal Preview: Churchville-Chili to battle Cornwall in Class AA

By Victor Menendez | November 13, 2025

Two teams looking to reach a state championship game for the first time in program history will meet Friday in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Class AA semifinals. Churchville-Chili will take on Cornwall of Section IX with a spot in Saturday’s final on the line…

Girls’ Soccer NYS Semifinal Preview: Aquinas, New Hartford to battle in Class A

By Patrick Walsh | November 13, 2025

One squad is making its first NYS Semifinal appearance since 2017. The other looks to reach the NYS title game for the second year in a row. Aquinas and New Hartford will battle on Saturday for a spot in the state championship. Here’s the breakdown:

Girls’ Soccer NYS Semifinal Preview: Churchville-Chili, Warwick match up in Class AA

By Patrick Walsh | November 13, 2025

One squad is making its first semifinal appearance since 2003. The other is coming off its first sectional title since 1982. Both look for their first NYS championship appearance in program history. Churchville-Chili and Warwick will clash on Saturday to determine who will reach the state title game…

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

By Tyler Hathaway | November 13, 2025

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…

Girls’ Soccer NYS Semifinal Preview: Livonia, Chenango Forks to face off in Class B

By Patrick Walsh | November 13, 2025

One squad aims to reach the NYS title game for the first time since 2008. The other vies for its first state title appearance since winning in 2018. Livonia and Chenango Forks match up in Class B for a spot in the state championship. Here’s the breakdown:

Penfield and Pittsford to duel for Class AA crown

By Tyler Hathaway | November 13, 2025

One squad is looking for its first sectional title in school history. The other is trying to win its first since its schools merged football programs. Penfield and Pittsford will do battle for the Class AA title on Saturday night…

Brighton, East/World of Inquiry to meet in Class A regional qualifier

By Tyler Hathaway | November 13, 2025

One team just won its second straight sectional title. The other just won its second in the past three seasons. Two Class A powers will clash when Brighton (#21 Class A NYSSWA) and East/World of Inquiry (#17 Class A NYSSWA) take the field on Friday night for a spot in the state quarterfinals…

Monroe and Honeoye Falls-Lima to decide Class B championship

By Tyler Hathaway | November 13, 2025

One team is undefeated and has a chance for its second Section V title in the past three seasons. The other is looking for revenge for a regular season loss while on the hunt for their second title in program history. Monroe (#1 Class B NYSSWA) and Honeoye Falls-Lima will play for the Class B title on Saturday…

Alexander/Pembroke, Letchworth/Warsaw/Perry to play for Class C crown

By Tyler Hathaway | November 13, 2025

One team enters undefeated in its first year as a merged program. The other has won seven of its past eight games while allowing less than nine points a game over that stretch. Alexander/Pembroke (No. 9 Class C NYSSWA) and Letchworth/Warsaw/Perry (No. 13 Class C NYSSWA) are the top two seeds in Class C and will play for a Section V championship on Saturday…

Avon and Notre Dame Batavia/Byron-Bergen to face each other in Class D title game

By Tyler Hathaway | November 13, 2025

One team is looking to win second straight Class D title and seventh since 2008. The other is looking to win its first Section V championship as a merged program and enters the championship having beat two teams with a higher seed. Avon (#9 Class D NYSSWA) and Notre Dame Batavia/Byron-Bergen will play Friday night for the Class D title…

Gleason steps down as head coach of Aquinas Boys’ Soccer

By Paul Gotham | November 13, 2025

Aquinas Boys Soccer needs a new voice and new traditions. I look forward to the next chapter and leader of the program. “Believe in a Good Thing” was the program motto, but it is also a phrase for the boys to reflect on when life throws curve balls at us. I wish nothing but good things for Aquinas Institute…

Leone after pulling Levi in Amerks loss: ‘We need a save’

By Kevin Oklobzija | November 12, 2025

So while goal No. 1 in an Amerks sweater for Carson Meyer came in a 6-4 loss to the Belleville Senators on Wednesday night, it nonetheless had great meaning to the sixth-year winger…

High School

Girls’ Soccer NYS Semifinal Preview: Aquinas, New Hartford to battle in Class A

By Patrick Walsh | November 13, 2025 | 0 Comments

One squad is making its first NYS Semifinal appearance since 2017. The other looks to reach the NYS title game for the second year in a row. Aquinas and New Hartford will battle on Saturday for a spot in the state championship. Here’s the breakdown:

Girls’ Soccer NYS Semifinal Preview: Churchville-Chili, Warwick match up in Class AA

By Patrick Walsh | November 13, 2025 | 0 Comments

One squad is making its first semifinal appearance since 2003. The other is coming off its first sectional title since 1982. Both look for their first NYS championship appearance in program history. Churchville-Chili and Warwick will clash on Saturday to determine who will reach the state title game…

Girls’ Soccer NYS Semifinal Preview: Livonia, Chenango Forks to face off in Class B

By Patrick Walsh | November 13, 2025 | 0 Comments

One squad aims to reach the NYS title game for the first time since 2008. The other vies for its first state title appearance since winning in 2018. Livonia and Chenango Forks match up in Class B for a spot in the state championship. Here’s the breakdown:

Penfield and Pittsford to duel for Class AA crown

By Tyler Hathaway | November 13, 2025 | 0 Comments

One squad is looking for its first sectional title in school history. The other is trying to win its first since its schools merged football programs. Penfield and Pittsford will do battle for the Class AA title on Saturday night…

Brighton, East/World of Inquiry to meet in Class A regional qualifier

By Tyler Hathaway | November 13, 2025 | 0 Comments

One team just won its second straight sectional title. The other just won its second in the past three seasons. Two Class A powers will clash when Brighton (#21 Class A NYSSWA) and East/World of Inquiry (#17 Class A NYSSWA) take the field on Friday night for a spot in the state quarterfinals…

Monroe and Honeoye Falls-Lima to decide Class B championship

By Tyler Hathaway | November 13, 2025 | 0 Comments

One team is undefeated and has a chance for its second Section V title in the past three seasons. The other is looking for revenge for a regular season loss while on the hunt for their second title in program history. Monroe (#1 Class B NYSSWA) and Honeoye Falls-Lima will play for the Class B title on Saturday…

WNY Sports

Resilient Brockport soars over Alfred State

By Dylan O'Loughlin | October 18, 2025

Five-goal first period propels Amerks past Utica

By admin | October 17, 2025

Brighton’s Ernie Clement earns two Gold Glove nominations; Blue Jays infielder up for third base and utility awards

By Dan Glickman | October 15, 2025

New RIT coach sees promise despite opening weekend losses

By Kevin Oklobzija | October 11, 2025

Bills

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

By Tyler Hathaway | November 13, 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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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…

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

By Tyler Hathaway | October 31, 2025 | 0 Comments

One of the NFL’s biggest yearly draws is this weekend when the Buffalo Bills host the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. The two teams have met twice in four of the past five seasons and each enter this week’s game coming off of dominating wins. Quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen will meet for the tenth time in their careers on Sunday…

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Amerks

Leone after pulling Levi in Amerks loss: ‘We need a save’

By Kevin Oklobzija | November 12, 2025 | 1 Comment

So while goal No. 1 in an Amerks sweater for Carson Meyer came in a 6-4 loss to the Belleville Senators on Wednesday night, it nonetheless had great meaning to the sixth-year winger…

Just one of those nights; Amerks fall to Crunch

By Kevin Oklobzija | November 5, 2025 | 1 Comment

Despite a 20-shot barrage in the first period, the Amerks found themselves trailing 2-1 at the intermission and unsuccessfully chased the game for the rest of the night, losing 5-3 to the Syracuse Crunch…

Amerks top Cleveland in overtime for third win in a row

By admin | October 25, 2025 | 1 Comment

A night after recording a career-high four-point night, Konsta Helenius played the role of hero yet again, this time delivering the game-winning goal in the opening minute of overtime to lift the Rochester Americans (5-2-0-0) to a 4-3 win over the Cleveland Monsters (2-1-1-1) Saturday at Rocket Arena…

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