"When the student is ready the teacher will appear. When the student is truly ready… The teacher will Disappear." -- Lao-Tzu, ancient Chinese philosopher There are so many storylines playing out when Wayne travels to Penn Yan 1 pm Saturday: It’s the biggest game of the year in the Finger Lakes. It pits two state-ranked teams against one another. It features two … [Read more...] about Penn Yan-Wayne: When the Student challenges the Teacher
McQuaid leapfrogs Aquinas in Class AA; East jumps into a tie atop Class A in latest Sectional standings
McQuaid has risen to the top of Class AA Sectional standings after 5 weeks, supplanting Aquinas, while East picked up two victories this week to rise to a tie at the of Class A standings, according to the latest release Wednesday night. With the new Power Seeding Points system in place, this is just a snapshot of standings after 5 games. There will be plenty of movement in … [Read more...] about McQuaid leapfrogs Aquinas in Class AA; East jumps into a tie atop Class A in latest Sectional standings
Hilton debuts in NYSSWA gridiron poll
BY PAUL LIOTTI The Hilton Cadets (4-1), winners of 4 straight games, debuted at No. 26 in Class AA in the most recent New York State Sports Writers Association poll released earlier today. Hilton, coming off a 28-15 win over Brockport to reclaim the Cider Jug, was the only new Section V team to make the rankings this week, which also saw a number of teams drop out of … [Read more...] about Hilton debuts in NYSSWA gridiron poll
McCray boots East back to the top of the City hill
BY PAUL LIOTTI With one swing of his right leg, East senior Malik McRay booted the Eagles back to being the king of the hill in the city, as his point after attempt split the uprights with 1:07 giving East a 13-12 win over Wilson in a game suspended for 2 ½ weeks. And just like that, after 2 quarters of physical, brutal football where both sides gave the other their best … [Read more...] about McCray boots East back to the top of the City hill
Gridiron Notes: Penn Yan’s ‘Will’-power and Arcadia’s Shonitsky
BY PAUL LIOTTI Notes from around the Section after Week 5. Oh the Drama There were 36½ games played this past weekend, and several finished with a flair for the dramatic: After 2½ weeks the East Wilson game resumed. While not a Week 5 game it should be included. After slugfest 2-quarters and Wilson maintaining its 12-6 lead, the Eagles converted a 2-31 down … [Read more...] about Gridiron Notes: Penn Yan’s ‘Will’-power and Arcadia’s Shonitsky