BY PAUL LIOTTI BROCKPORT -- In every championship game, there is always one defining, game-changing moment. Saturday night, it was James Waters who delivered the goods for Aquinas, as his 18-yard fumble scoop and score shifted momentum and led the Irish to a convincing 49-18 win over rival McQuaid to take home their second Class AA title in a row and 15th title overall on … [Read more...] about Class AA Finals: Aquinas scoops up its 15th title
June’s heroics propel Irondequoit to Class A title over Victor, 21-14
BY PAUL LIOTTI BROCKPORT – Going into the season, every coach in the Monroe County noted THE player to watch in their league was Irondequoit’s Freddy June Jr. Friday night, June showed just why he is the most dangerous player in Section V. His five-yard, tackle-breaking, determined touchdown run with :03 left in the game broke a tie and pushed top-seeded Irondequoit to … [Read more...] about June’s heroics propel Irondequoit to Class A title over Victor, 21-14
Class C Final Preview: War will be waged in the trenches
BY PAUL LIOTTI The skill players get all the publicity in football: Quarterbacks. Running backs. Receivers. But when Letchworth/Warsaw and Attica take the field Saturday afternoon in the Class C finals, the game will be won at the point of attack, with the big uglies up front determining the outcome. That’s the overwhelming consensus from both sides and anyone who … [Read more...] about Class C Final Preview: War will be waged in the trenches
Class AA Final Preview: McQuaid looks to dethrone Aquinas
BY PAUL LIOTTI One has been there, done that. The other wants to get there. But to hear both coaches talk, it’s not about the history, it’s about the present. That’s the takeaway when top-seeded Aquinas takes on second-seeded McQuaid in the Class AA final set for Saturday night at 7 pm at SUNY Brockport. “We are approaching it like it's another week of practice, … [Read more...] about Class AA Final Preview: McQuaid looks to dethrone Aquinas
Class A Final Preview: Season-long dogfight comes down to 1 game
BY PAUL LIOTTI The obvious goal is to win championships. But every game has underlying plots – the story within the story. For Irondequoit, it’s keeping its perfect record and dream of winning a title one year after coming so close only to be denied. For Victor, it’s trying to return to the top of the heap and avenge an early-season loss for the second time in the … [Read more...] about Class A Final Preview: Season-long dogfight comes down to 1 game