BY PAUL LIOTTI Offensive linemen are a rare breed. They are the guys up front who protect the franchise’s golden arm or do the dirty work while those running through the holes they make get all the glory and grab all the headlines. They’ve been called "The Hogs." Or "The Big Uglies." Long in muscle fiber; short in grey matter. But that was then. This is … [Read more...] about Nick Annechino: Part of a new breed of O-Linemen
Major change coming to Section V Football: Federation Scheduling
BY PAUL LIOTTI Football may be in the offseason, but for the third time in two years, a major change will impact how Section V football plays out next season. After years of discussion, Section V has finally voted on, and approved, a Federation Scheduling protocol. The vote, which took place on December 14 and was announced the same day, was passed 53-19 with four … [Read more...] about Major change coming to Section V Football: Federation Scheduling
RCAC Football: McQuaid’s Walsh tops All-Conference selections
BY PAUL LIOTTI Senior Hunter Walsh, who guided the McQuaid Jesuit Knights to a fourth-consecutive RCAC title and the Class AA Sectional finals, was named the conference's Player of the Year according to the recently released honors list. East's co-coaches Steve Flagler and James Vann, who guided the Eagles back to the top of the City School heap, were named Coach of the … [Read more...] about RCAC Football: McQuaid’s Walsh tops All-Conference selections
Monroe County Division I Football: Kessington shines on defense
BY PAUL LIOTTI The big boys in Monroe County Division 1 were led by Pittsford's seven selections to the first team while Fairport and Hilton each put six players on the list. Onome Kessington, a 6-2, 280-pound defensive tackle who recently committed to play at Cornell University, was named the Division I Player of the Year. A dominant defender who disrupted opponents on every … [Read more...] about Monroe County Division I Football: Kessington shines on defense
Monroe County Division II Football: Johnston named Player of the Year
BY PAUL LIOTTI The Canandaigua Braves trotted out an explosive offense all season. Starting with their quarterback and skill positions, they rolled through the first eight games of the season unscathed before losing in the Class A semifinals to Victor. As a result, the Braves placed seven players -- all on offense -- on Division II's first team, led by quarterback Jack … [Read more...] about Monroe County Division II Football: Johnston named Player of the Year