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The Hilton Cadets had just completed another methodical domination of a Section V opponent, this time a 28-0 whitewash of Victor, and head coach Rich Lipani gathered his team for the traditional post-game chat near the end zone…

Monroe wins tight game over East/World of Inquiry; Cunningham sets Section V all-time passing touchdown record

By Tyler Hathaway | September 19, 2026

Monroe (3-0) found the endzone and then made two stops on defense in the fourth quarter to seal a 12-7 win over rival East/World of Inquiry…

‘We’ve got some momentum:’ Canandaigua tops Brockport to improve to 3-0

By Bob Chavez | September 19, 2026

The Gray Wolves, whose 2025 season ended with a playoff loss to Brockport, fell behind early then scored four unanswered touchdowns for a 28-7 victory that made the hour-long ride home a bit more enjoyable on Friday night…

Connors & Ferris Friday Football Wrap: Wagstaff’s three touchdowns lead as R-H holds off UPrep; Crandell scores four TDs, Wayne wins in double OT

By Paul Gotham | September 18, 2026

Scores and recaps from Friday’s Section V Football action…

Wings lose to Buffalo, 7-1, but remain in playoff position after Indianapolis loses

By Dan Glickman | September 18, 2026

The Rochester Red Wings lost Friday night, 7-1, to the Buffalo Bisons, but remained in playoff position when the Indianapolis Indians fell in extra innings…

High School Football Schedule: Week 3

By Paul Gotham | September 18, 2026

Section V Football continues the 2026 regular season with its third week of action. As always, times and locations are subject to change. Please check with schools to confirm the schedule is accurate…

Thursday Boys’ Soccer Wrap: Howe’s hat trick powers Keshequa; Nix’s brace lifts Greece Arcadia; Phillips leads as Livonia stays unbeaten

By David Premyslovsky | September 18, 2026

Scores and recaps from Thursday’s Section V Boys’ Soccer action…

Thursday Girls’ Soccer Wrap: Keefe’s brace leads Red Creek; Polodori lifts Northstar Christian past Finney

By Paul Gotham | September 17, 2026

Scores and recaps from Thursday’s Section V Girls’ Soccer action…

Red Wings move closer to playoff berth with 3-1 win over Buffalo

By Dan Glickman | September 17, 2026

The Rochester Red Wings moved one step closer to the team’s first trip to the postseason since 2013 with a win on Thursday…

Wednesday Girls’ Soccer Wrap: Eight find the back of the net for Keshequa; Avoca-Prattsburgh’s VanSkiver scores golden goal to complete comeback; Arnold’s last-minute goal lifts Webster Schroeder

By Dylan O'Loughlin | September 16, 2026

Scores and game recaps from Wednesday’s Section V Girls Soccer action…

Churchville-Chili gets bounce-back effort in win over Brighton

By Paul Gotham | September 16, 2026

Three different players found the back of the net, and Alivia Tisa registered her second shutout of the season…

Red Wings recover from Tuesday loss, remain in playoff position with 12-4 win over Buffalo

By Dan Glickman | September 16, 2026

The Rochester Red Wings bounced back from a 9-8 loss on Tuesday to earn an important win, 12-4, on Wednesday…

Wednesday Boys’ Soccer Wrap: Lewis scores and assists in ER win; Williamson wins third straight

By Tyler Hathaway | September 16, 2026

Scores and recaps from Wednesday’s Section V Boys’ Soccer action…

High School

Monroe wins tight game over East/World of Inquiry; Cunningham sets Section V all-time passing touchdown record

By Tyler Hathaway | September 19, 2026 | 0 Comments

Monroe (3-0) found the endzone and then made two stops on defense in the fourth quarter to seal a 12-7 win over rival East/World of Inquiry…

‘We’ve got some momentum:’ Canandaigua tops Brockport to improve to 3-0

By Bob Chavez | September 19, 2026 | 0 Comments

Connors & Ferris Friday Football Wrap: Wagstaff’s three touchdowns lead as R-H holds off UPrep; Crandell scores four TDs, Wayne wins in double OT

By Paul Gotham | September 18, 2026 | 0 Comments

Scores and recaps from Friday’s Section V Football action…

High School Football Schedule: Week 3

By Paul Gotham | September 18, 2026 | 0 Comments

Thursday Boys’ Soccer Wrap: Howe’s hat trick powers Keshequa; Nix’s brace lifts Greece Arcadia; Phillips leads as Livonia stays unbeaten

By David Premyslovsky | September 18, 2026 | 0 Comments

Scores and recaps from Thursday’s Section V Boys’ Soccer action…

Thursday Girls’ Soccer Wrap: Keefe’s brace leads Red Creek; Polodori lifts Northstar Christian past Finney

By Paul Gotham | September 17, 2026 | 0 Comments

Scores and recaps from Thursday’s Section V Girls’ Soccer action…

WNY Sports

Ziehl dominates in Worcester win

By Paul Gotham | September 2, 2026

Yoyo Morales and Jared Simpson called up; Wings lose Syracuse opener but remain in first

By Dan Glickman | September 2, 2026

Hayes and homers power Wings to 9-7 victory as team sets single-season home run record and moves into first

By Dan Glickman | August 30, 2026

Red Wings offense struggles in 6-1 loss to Buffalo

By Dan Glickman | August 29, 2026

MCC

Ten Tribunes move on to four-year schools

By Paul Gotham | August 24, 2026 | 0 Comments

With a run to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II World Series in the not too distant past, Monroe Community College Baseball is reaping the benefits of a successful postseason run…

MCC Baseball Prospect Camp dates announced

By Paul Gotham | June 23, 2026 | 0 Comments

Monroe Community College Baseball will host its 2026 Prospect Camp on a pair of separate dates: Saturday, August 8th and Sunday, September 20th…

Monroe’s season ends with loss to Frederick

By Paul Gotham | May 25, 2026 | 0 Comments

MCC (38-10) dropped a 9-4 decision to Frederick (MD) in an elimination game of the 2026 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II World Series, Monday at David Allen Memorial Ballpark…

Cottreall-Warner falls in extras in Legion state title game

By Tyler Hathaway | July 29, 2026 | 1 Comment

Cottreall-Warner Post 942 (20-7) staved off elimination and forced a winner-take-all game on Wednesday morning, but Kingston-Saugerties Post (24-9) used five runs in the top of the tenth inning of the deciding game to break a 4-4 tie and pull away to a 9-6 win in the final game of the New York State American Legion Tournament…

Cottreall-Warner cruises into a spot in the NYS American Legion Championship

By Tyler Hathaway | July 28, 2026 | 1 Comment

Cottreall-Warner Post 942 (19-6) plated four runners in the second inning and never looked back on its way to a 15-3 win over Hillcrest Post 1194…

Castle Packs Power Tuesday American Legion Wrap: Forkey sends Cottreall-Warner finals; Young leads Kingston-Saugerties

By Tom Alexander | July 28, 2026 | 0 Comments

Scores and recaps from Tuesday’s American Legion action…

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