BY BOB CHAVEZ CANANDAIGUA _ If there is one thing any high school football coach wants, it’s for his team to be better in Week 8 than it was in Week 1 of a season. On Friday night, it didn’t take long for the Canandaigua Academy Gray Wolves to see just how much the Greece Athena Trojans had improved. Still, the Gray Wolves managed a 35-29 victory at home, but they worked … [Read more...] about Canandaigua advances with wild win over Athena: ‘It wasn’t pretty, but we got it done’
Canandaigua rolls past Gates Chili to give coach Jeff Welch career win No. 100
By BOB CHAVEZ CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. -- Jeff Welch wanted just one thing from his Canandaigua Academy football team on Friday night. “We just needed to play some good, smart football,” he said. The 34-8 victorious final score over Gates Chili is evidence that the Gray Wolves honored that request. And not only did it give Canandaigua its second straight win, it gave … [Read more...] about Canandaigua rolls past Gates Chili to give coach Jeff Welch career win No. 100
‘I’ve never been happier:’ Jager’s four TDs power Churchville-Chili to win at Canandaigua
By BOB CHAVEZ CANANDAIGUA -- Jayden Jager was to the point of apologizing for his tears as he talked about his love for the game of football and how much his teammates meant to him. But then came the clarification, which revealed the true source of those tears: The doubters. Of course, beating Canandaigua Academy and spoiling Homecoming for the Gray Wolves doesn’t hurt … [Read more...] about ‘I’ve never been happier:’ Jager’s four TDs power Churchville-Chili to win at Canandaigua
Canandaigua: 9 TDs from 5 players add up to big win over Greece Arcadia
By BOB CHAVEZ CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. -- It didn’t take long to see what was being established at CA Stadium Friday night. It wasn’t until the final minute of the first quarter that Greece Arcadia picked up its initial first down. But by then, Canandaigua Academy had four touchdowns on the board. So yes, it was that kind of night for the Titans and it was that kind of … [Read more...] about Canandaigua: 9 TDs from 5 players add up to big win over Greece Arcadia
Penn Yan boys rally to win NYS Class D lacrosse title
By BOB CHAVEZ GENEVA -- It took 15 minutes and 29 seconds for Penn Yan to score its first goal. But the rally that it eventually sparked will provide memories that will know no clock or time limit. The Mustangs are state champions for the first time since 2001 with an 11-8 win over a pesky Chenango Forks team that was playing in a state final for the second … [Read more...] about Penn Yan boys rally to win NYS Class D lacrosse title