Bob Chavez

By BOB CHAVEZ CANANDAIGUA -- It wasn't exactly a meet and greet, but Thursday night's football game between Canandaigua Academy and Greece Olympia/Odyssey essentially was an introduction for these teams. Because the Gray Wolves and the Griffins are getting together again next week to do it all over again. Of course, Canandaigua would love a repeat of its 42-28 victory. … [Read more...] about Canandaigua rolls past Olympia/Odyssey to cap Class A2 regular season

By BOB CHAVEZ CANANDAIGUA — When a winless team rolls into town and beats an undefeated team, logic dictates that it might be termed an upset or maybe a surprise.  But Canandaigua Academy football coach Jeff Welch wasn't surprised with what he saw in Fairport's 21-7 win Friday night. He wasn't thrilled, but he wasn't surprised, either.  "We knew we'd have a … [Read more...] about Fairport surprises Canandaigua with first win: ‘We know what kind of team we are’

BROCKPORT — The rematch wasn’t exactly a mismatch, but the outcome certainly favored Canandaigua Academy. 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.  And why not? In avenging last year's … [Read more...] about ‘We’ve got some momentum:’ Canandaigua tops Brockport to improve to 3-0

By BOB CHAVEZ HONEOYE FALLS — It didn’t take much to accurately describe the scoreless tie after one quarter of the Week 1 matchup between Canandaigua Academy and Honeoye Falls-Lima.  “It looked like the first quarter of the first game for a young team,” Canandaigua coach Jeff Welch said. Indeed, it was pedestrian football for the first 12 minutes, but the Gray … [Read more...] about Big third quarter powers Canandaigua to win over Honeoye Falls-Lima

By BOB CHAVEZ It is true that Canandaigua Academy’s football season came to an end against Brockport in 2025. But Brockport also defeated CA during the fall of 1895. The point? Whether it’s one year or 131 years, any game prior to Friday’s 2026 opener at Honeoye Falls-Lima is behind the Gray Wolves. So the focus for coach Jeff Welch and his team is the 2026 season ahead … [Read more...] about Key experience fuels new optimism for Canandaigua Academy football