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State semifinal preview: Spencerport meets with Bethlehem Central to advance in Class AA

By Elias Vega-Diaz | November 12, 2026

State Semi-final Preview: Churchville-Chili and Bethlehem clash on quest for first NYS title

By David Premyslovsky | November 12, 2026

Connors and Ferris Regional Qualifier Preview: Hilton and Canandaigua to decide spot in Class A state quarterfinal

By Tyler Hathaway | November 12, 2026

Connors and Ferris Sectional Championship Preview: Rush-Henrietta and Pittsford to duel in Class AA

By Tyler Hathaway | November 12, 2026

State semifinal preview: Pittsford Sutherland and Beekmantown to fight for Class A finals spot

By Matt Hanes | November 12, 2026

State Semi-Final Preview: Geneseo and Greenville battle for a spot in Class C finals

By David Premyslovsky | November 12, 2026

Connors and Ferris Sectional Championship Preview: Hornell/Arkport-Canaseraga and Caledonia-Mumford/Le Roy to clash in Class C

By Tyler Hathaway | November 12, 2026

Six student-athletes from Penfield Girls’ Lacrosse sign National Letters of Intent

By Paul Gotham | November 13, 2026

Elise Capozzi (University of Pittsburgh), Sierra Enfonde (Ashland University), Avery Fordham (University of Florida), Karis Hand (University of Florida), Kate Hauer (Shenandoah University) and Whitney Reynolds (Florida State University) all signed National Letters of Intent to continue their careers at the collegiate level…

State semifinal preview: Spencerport meets with Bethlehem Central to advance in Class AA

By Elias Vega-Diaz | November 12, 2026

One team is coming off its eighth regional championship in ten years. Another looks to advance to the state final for the first time since 2018. Section V side Spencerport will face off against Bethlehem Central of Section 2. Here’s the breakdown..

State Semi-final Preview: Churchville-Chili and Bethlehem clash on quest for first NYS title

By David Premyslovsky | November 12, 2026

Churchville-Chili is in the state semifinals for the second consecutive year as the Saints look to extend their unbeaten run to eight en route to the state final. Bethlehem enters undefeated on the season as the Eagles ride an eight-game win streak into their second semi-finals in three seasons. It’s No.1 vs No.2 with a trip to the state final on the line. Here’s the breakdown…

Connors and Ferris Regional Qualifier Preview: Hilton and Canandaigua to decide spot in Class A state quarterfinal

By Tyler Hathaway | November 12, 2026

One team has won five straight games. The other has scored over 40 points six times this season. Canandaigua and Hilton have already each won sectional titles and will meet Friday night for a spot in the state playoffs…

Connors and Ferris Sectional Championship Preview: Rush-Henrietta and Pittsford to duel in Class AA

By Tyler Hathaway | November 12, 2026

One team is looking for a seventh sectional block. The other is looking for a historic first title. Rush-Henrietta and Pittsford have been at the top of the Class AA standings all season and will meet to determine a champion on Saturday…

State semifinal preview: Pittsford Sutherland and Beekmantown to fight for Class A finals spot

By Matt Hanes | November 12, 2026

Two squads making a first state semifinal appearance in program history, Pittsford Sutherland and Beekmantown are set to battle in the Class A final four. Here’s the breakdown…

State Semi-Final Preview: Geneseo and Greenville battle for a spot in Class C finals

By David Premyslovsky | November 12, 2026

Geneseo enters unbeaten in 15 straight, including three consecutive one-goal victories. Greenville has won six in a row since a 6-0 late-season loss. Both sides hope to ride a semi-final win to a first ever NYS title. It’s No. 1 vs No. 3 in Class C. Here’s the breakdown…

Connors and Ferris Sectional Championship Preview: Hornell/Arkport-Canaseraga and Caledonia-Mumford/Le Roy to clash in Class C

By Tyler Hathaway | November 12, 2026

One squad enters the championship game for the first time in almost a decade. The other is a win away from its first as a merged program. Two teams ranked in the state top 10 will clash when Hornell/Arkport-Canaseraga and Caledonia-Mumford/Le Roy meet this weekend…

State semifinal preview: Northstar and Cincinnatus to battle in Class D

By Matt Hanes | November 12, 2026

One team is making program history with its first state semifinals’ appearance. The other is looking for its second straight finals appearance. Northstar and defending Class D champions Cincinnatus are slated to battle in the semifinals. Here’s the breakdown…

State Semifinal Preview: C.G. Finney matches up against Chazy in Class D

By Tom Alexander | November 12, 2026

One team is looking to advance to a first ever NYSPHAA title game. The other is making a ninth semifinal round appearance in school history. C.G. Finney and Chazy battle it out for a chance to go to the NYS Class D Boys’ Soccer championship. Here’s the breakdown..

Connors and Ferris Sectional Championship Preview: Pavilion/York and Notre Dame Batavia/Byron-Bergen to meet in Class D

By Tyler Hathaway | November 12, 2026

Two teams enter Friday night looking for their first sectional titles as merged programs. Pavilion/York and Notre Dame Batavia/Byron-Bergen will clash to decide the Class D crown…

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

By Tyler Hathaway | November 12, 2026

The trade deadline has come and gone, and a new member will join the cruising Bills this week. Buffalo has won four straight games and will head to New Jersey to take on a Jets team that has lost four straight games…

Churchville-Chili and St. John Fisher grad Ben Martin named farm director of Chicago Cubs

By Dan Glickman | November 11, 2026

Ben Martin, a graduate of both Churchville-Chili High School and St. John Fisher University, has been named the new farm director of the Chicago Cubs…

High School

State semifinal preview: Spencerport meets with Bethlehem Central to advance in Class AA

By Elias Vega-Diaz | November 12, 2026 | 0 Comments

One team is coming off its eighth regional championship in ten years. Another looks to advance to the state final for the first time since 2018. Section V side Spencerport will face off against Bethlehem Central of Section 2. Here’s the breakdown..

State Semi-final Preview: Churchville-Chili and Bethlehem clash on quest for first NYS title

By David Premyslovsky | November 12, 2026 | 0 Comments

Churchville-Chili is in the state semifinals for the second consecutive year as the Saints look to extend their unbeaten run to eight en route to the state final. Bethlehem enters undefeated on the season as the Eagles ride an eight-game win streak into their second semi-finals in three seasons. It’s No.1 vs No.2 with a trip to the state final on the line. Here’s the breakdown…

Connors and Ferris Regional Qualifier Preview: Hilton and Canandaigua to decide spot in Class A state quarterfinal

By Tyler Hathaway | November 12, 2026 | 0 Comments

One team has won five straight games. The other has scored over 40 points six times this season. Canandaigua and Hilton have already each won sectional titles and will meet Friday night for a spot in the state playoffs…

Connors and Ferris Sectional Championship Preview: Rush-Henrietta and Pittsford to duel in Class AA

By Tyler Hathaway | November 12, 2026 | 0 Comments

One team is looking for a seventh sectional block. The other is looking for a historic first title. Rush-Henrietta and Pittsford have been at the top of the Class AA standings all season and will meet to determine a champion on Saturday…

State semifinal preview: Pittsford Sutherland and Beekmantown to fight for Class A finals spot

By Matt Hanes | November 12, 2026 | 0 Comments

Two squads making a first state semifinal appearance in program history, Pittsford Sutherland and Beekmantown are set to battle in the Class A final four. Here’s the breakdown…

State Semi-Final Preview: Geneseo and Greenville battle for a spot in Class C finals

By David Premyslovsky | November 12, 2026 | 0 Comments

Geneseo enters unbeaten in 15 straight, including three consecutive one-goal victories. Greenville has won six in a row since a 6-0 late-season loss. Both sides hope to ride a semi-final win to a first ever NYS title. It’s No. 1 vs No. 3 in Class C. Here’s the breakdown…

WNY Sports

Moore scores twice as RIT upends Niagara for weekend split

By Kevin Oklobzija | October 4, 2026

New goalie Villalta leads Amerks to season-opening win

By Kevin Oklobzija | October 3, 2026

2026 Rochester Red Wings Had ‘Incredible’ Year

By Dan Glickman | October 1, 2026

Brust garners ABCA honor

By Paul Gotham | September 30, 2026

Bills

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

By Tyler Hathaway | November 12, 2026 | 0 Comments

The trade deadline has come and gone, and a new member will join the cruising Bills this week. Buffalo has won four straight games and will head to New Jersey to take on a Jets team that has lost four straight games…

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

By Tyler Hathaway | November 6, 2026 | 0 Comments

The Bills are back in primetime, and this weekend brings a heavyweight clash. Buffalo will hit the road for a Monday night showdown in Minnesota, where a strong Vikings team awaits…

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

By Tyler Hathaway | October 15, 2026 | 0 Comments

The Buffalo Bills will stay out West this week as they prepare to take on the Raiders in Las Vegas this Sunday. Buffalo is entering the matchup after a late victory over the Los Angeles Rams…

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Amerks

Rookie Valente steps up as Amerks defeat Cleveland

By Kevin Oklobzija | November 4, 2026 | 1 Comment

Rookie Liam Valente helped set up the first two goals and third-year depth forward Zac Funk scored the first goal while workhorse goalie Matt Villalta continued his stellar play as the Amerks defeated the Cleveland Monsters 4-1 on Wednesday night…

Peca continues to pile up points as Amerks roll past Phantoms

By Kevin Oklobzija | October 30, 2026 | 2 Comments

Peca scored one goal and set up two others as the Amerks rolled past the Lehigh Valley Phantoms 6-3 in front of 5,210 fans at Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial…

Amerks power play sputters in loss to Hershey

By Kevin Oklobzija | October 28, 2026 | 2 Comments

For the better part of 35 minutes on Wednesday night, the Hershey Bears were precisely the team Rochester Americans coach Michael Leone expected to see…

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