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Gridiron Wrap: Week 5 recaps and standings

October 1, 2018 by Paul Liotti Leave a Comment

Here’s recap of this week’s games. Complete standings below. MONROE COUNTY Monroe County III STILL has 3 undefeated teams as Arcadia, Canandaigua and Irondequoit are all 5-0. Unfortunately none are scheduled to play each other in the regular season; but there will surely be matchups in sectionals.  Break up the dynasty -- Greece Olympia/Odyssey wins second in a row after … [Read more...] about Gridiron Wrap: Week 5 recaps and standings

Bombers hold off Geneva rally, survive 24-20 on homecoming

September 29, 2018 by Paul Liotti Leave a Comment

BY PAUL LIOTTI EAST ROCHESTER – ER-Gananda’s Jayden Castrechini accounted for 203 total yards and 2 TDs but it was a late-game fourth-down stand that pushed the Bombers to a 24-20 homecoming victory over Finger Lakes East rival Geneva Saturday night. The Bombers, who controlled the game through the first 3 quarters building a 24-6 lead, watched as the Panthers mounted a … [Read more...] about Bombers hold off Geneva rally, survive 24-20 on homecoming

Miscues tell the tale in Aquinas loss to Friendship Collegiate, 34-27 in OT

September 29, 2018 by Paul Liotti Leave a Comment

By PAUL LIOTTI ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- In an uncharacteristic afternoon, mistakes, miscues in the kicking game, and lack of ball security conspired to sink Aquinas in a 34-27 overtime loss to Friendship Collegiate Academy of Washington DC. The Irish, who had turned the ball over just 2 times in its previous 4 games, turned over the ball 4 times to the opportunistic Eagle … [Read more...] about Miscues tell the tale in Aquinas loss to Friendship Collegiate, 34-27 in OT

Calm under pressure, McQuaid rallies to beat Wilson, 38-34

September 29, 2018 by Paul Liotti Leave a Comment

BY PAUL LIOTTI When McQuaid head coach Bobby Bates huddled up his troops with 2:40 to go in the game and down by 3 point for one final drive, what he saw didn’t surprise him. What he saw was a senior-laden team, steeled by past disappointment, realizing that this was just another drive. Ice water in their veins. It's no big deal. And when senior RB Mark Passero scooted … [Read more...] about Calm under pressure, McQuaid rallies to beat Wilson, 38-34

RCAC tilts will help decide league champs this weekend

September 28, 2018 by Paul Liotti Leave a Comment

For real-time, up-to-the-minute schedule it would be best to check the Section V Football website and scroll down to today's date. CLICK HERE ********** RCAC key matchups top this week’s slate of games With three weeks left, the RCAC is a three-team horse race. By Tuesday night, things will be a little clearer.  #16 Wilson (3-0) at #13 McQuaid (4-0), 7 pm … [Read more...] about RCAC tilts will help decide league champs this weekend

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