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State Quarterfinal Preview: Churchville-Chili and Clarence renew rivalry in Class AA

By David Premyslovsky | November 5, 2026

Connors and Ferris Sectional Championship Preview: Brighton and Hilton to decide Class A1

By Tyler Hathaway | November 5, 2026

Connors and Ferris Sectional Championship Preview: Canandaigua and Greece Athena to meet in Class A2

By Tyler Hathaway | November 5, 2026

State Quarterfinal Preview: McQuaid and Lancaster square off in AAA

By David Premyslovsky | November 5, 2026

State Quarterfinal Preview: Penfield and Lancaster fight to advance in Class AAA

By Elias Vega-Diaz | November 5, 2026

State Quarterfinal Preview: Livonia boys to face Southampton in Class B

By Tom Alexander | November 5, 2026

State Quarterfinal Preview: Geneseo and Ellicottville-Franklinville go head to head for Class C regional title

By Tom Alexander | November 5, 2026

State Quarterfinal Preview: Spencerport and Clarence battle to advance in Class AA

By Elias Vega-Diaz | November 5, 2026

One squad returns to the quarterfinals two years removed from eight straight regional wins. Another is making its 14th regional appearance in the past two decades. Section V champion Spencerport and Section VI champion Clarence will meet for the second time in three years. Here’s the breakdown…

State Quarterfinal Preview: Churchville-Chili and Clarence renew rivalry in Class AA

By David Premyslovsky | November 5, 2026

For the third time in four years Churchville-Chili and Clarence will meet with a regional championship on the line. Clarence took a 3-0 decision when the two met in 2023. Churchville-Chili avenged that loss a year ago with a 2-1 triumph. Saturday night on the turf at Geneseo High School the two sectional champs will decide who advances to the state final four. Here’s the breakdown…

Connors and Ferris Sectional Championship Preview: Brighton and Hilton to decide Class A1

By Tyler Hathaway | November 5, 2026

One team is looking to be crowned sectional champions for the third season in a row. The other is attempting to win its second in the past five seasons. Two Monroe County squads will meet Friday night…

Connors and Ferris Sectional Championship Preview: Canandaigua and Greece Athena to meet in Class A2

By Tyler Hathaway | November 5, 2026

One team has only lost once all season and has been on top of the Class A2 standings all year. The other has overcome an 0-3 start to make the championship. Canandaigua and Greece Athena will meet Friday…

State Quarterfinal Preview: McQuaid and Lancaster square off in AAA

By David Premyslovsky | November 5, 2026

One side is making its second state quarterfinal appearance in five years. The other is returning for a fourth straight trip. It’s McQuaid and Lancaster in the Class AAA Far West Regional. Here’s the breakdown…

State Quarterfinal Preview: Penfield and Lancaster fight to advance in Class AAA

By Elias Vega-Diaz | November 5, 2026

One squad looks for its second regional championship in six years while the other vies for back-to-back titles. Section V champion Penfield will take on Section VI champion Lancaster for a spot in the New York Girls’ Soccer final four. Here’s the breakdown…

State Quarterfinal Preview: Livonia boys to face Southampton in Class B

By Tom Alexander | November 5, 2026

Two teams looking to win a sixth regional game in their program histories will meet on the pitch, Saturday afternoon. Livonia and Southampton will take the field against each other for the first time. Here’s the breakdown..

State Quarterfinal Preview: Geneseo and Ellicottville-Franklinville go head to head for Class C regional title

By Tom Alexander | November 5, 2026

One team is looking for its third regional win program history. The other is trying to win its second state quarterfinal matchup this decade. Geneseo and Ellicottville-Frankville will meet on Saturday in the NYSPHSAA Class C regional championship. Here’s the breakdown…

State Quarterfinal Preview: Kendall, Wilson to clash in Class C

By Matt Hanes | November 5, 2026

One side is looking for its first state quarterfinal victory since its state championship in 2018. The other is looking to avenge a state quarterfinal loss last season. Kendall and Wilson will fight in the NYS Class C quarterfinals.

State Quarterfinal Preview: Charles Finney faces North Collins in Class D

By Tom Alexander | November 5, 2026

One team is making its 20th regional appearance. The other has reached the round of eight for the second time in program history. North Collins and C.G. Finney will vie for a regional championship on Friday. Here’s the breakdown…

State Quarterfinal Preview: Northstar faces Ellicottville in Class D

By Tom Alexander | November 5, 2026

One team is looking for its first state quarterfinal win in program history. The other is trying to win its 10th regional title and fourth since 2001. Northstar Christian and Ellicottville will battle for the NYS Class D Far West Regional championship. Here’s the breakdown…

Rookie Valente steps up as Amerks defeat Cleveland

By Kevin Oklobzija | November 4, 2026

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…

Wednesday Boys’ Soccer Wrap: Livonia advances to state quarterfinals

By Tyler Hathaway | November 4, 2026

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

High School

State Quarterfinal Preview: Churchville-Chili and Clarence renew rivalry in Class AA

By David Premyslovsky | November 5, 2026 | 0 Comments

For the third time in four years Churchville-Chili and Clarence will meet with a regional championship on the line. Clarence took a 3-0 decision when the two met in 2023. Churchville-Chili avenged that loss a year ago with a 2-1 triumph. Saturday night on the turf at Geneseo High School the two sectional champs will decide who advances to the state final four. Here’s the breakdown…

Connors and Ferris Sectional Championship Preview: Brighton and Hilton to decide Class A1

By Tyler Hathaway | November 5, 2026 | 0 Comments

One team is looking to be crowned sectional champions for the third season in a row. The other is attempting to win its second in the past five seasons. Two Monroe County squads will meet Friday night…

Connors and Ferris Sectional Championship Preview: Canandaigua and Greece Athena to meet in Class A2

By Tyler Hathaway | November 5, 2026 | 0 Comments

One team has only lost once all season and has been on top of the Class A2 standings all year. The other has overcome an 0-3 start to make the championship. Canandaigua and Greece Athena will meet Friday…

State Quarterfinal Preview: McQuaid and Lancaster square off in AAA

By David Premyslovsky | November 5, 2026 | 0 Comments

One side is making its second state quarterfinal appearance in five years. The other is returning for a fourth straight trip. It’s McQuaid and Lancaster in the Class AAA Far West Regional. Here’s the breakdown…

State Quarterfinal Preview: Penfield and Lancaster fight to advance in Class AAA

By Elias Vega-Diaz | November 5, 2026 | 0 Comments

One squad looks for its second regional championship in six years while the other vies for back-to-back titles. Section V champion Penfield will take on Section VI champion Lancaster for a spot in the New York Girls’ Soccer final four. Here’s the breakdown…

State Quarterfinal Preview: Livonia boys to face Southampton in Class B

By Tom Alexander | November 5, 2026 | 0 Comments

Two teams looking to win a sixth regional game in their program histories will meet on the pitch, Saturday afternoon. Livonia and Southampton will take the field against each other for the first time. Here’s the breakdown..

WNY Sports

2026 Rochester Red Wings Had ‘Incredible’ Year

By Dan Glickman | October 1, 2026

Brust garners ABCA honor

By Paul Gotham | September 30, 2026

Red Wings’ 2026 championship celebrated before big crowd

By Dan Glickman | September 29, 2026

Red Wings to honor International League champions on Monday night

By Dan Glickman | September 28, 2026

Bills

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

By Tyler Hathaway | October 9, 2026 | 0 Comments

The Buffalo Bills enter this week after the New England Patriots handed them their first loss of the season. This week brings about an even bigger challenge as Buffalo will travel out west to face the Los Angeles Rams…

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

By Tyler Hathaway | October 1, 2026 | 0 Comments

The Buffalo Bills are now 3-0 on the season after a shaky come-from-behind win over the winless Los Angeles Chargers. A very familiar foe is coming to Buffalo this weekend, as another struggling squad in the New England Patriots will look to turn their season around in what is a must-win game for the Bills…

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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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