Bob Chavez

CANANDAIGA — When opponents face each other for the first time, it’s a guessing game as much as it is a football game. Such was the scenario for Friday night’s Section V Class A2 semifinal at CA Stadium between the No. 1 Canandaigua Academy Gray Wolves and the No. 4 Vertus Warriors. But by halftime, the guessing was over.  The Gray Wolves (8-1) had five first-half … [Read more...] about Strong start powers Canandaigua past Vertus and into Class A2 final

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