BY PAUL LIOTTI It’s been said that the loneliest job on a football team is the kicker. After all, they get very few chances to make a difference. And many of those times, the result isn’t memorable. But when Pittsford junior Kyle Hennessey walks through the school’s doors on Monday morning, he will have more friends than he ever could have imagined. That’s because … [Read more...] about Hennessey kicks Pittsford into Class AA Semifinals
Irondequoit exorcises its demons, casts out Wilson 35-27
BY PAUL LIOTTI The wait was long and excruciating. It was 351 days to be exact. But who’s counting. Irondequoit was. And when Eagle captain Liam Jones broke through and sacked Wilson’s Samuel Jackson on the game’s last play with the Wildcats inside the five yard line, Irondequoit exorcised a few demons with a 35-27 victory over the defending Class A champ. “As … [Read more...] about Irondequoit exorcises its demons, casts out Wilson 35-27
Athena-Brockport one of five rematch games in C&F Bowls
BY PAUL LIOTTI Five of the 12 schedule Connors & Ferris Bowl games feature rematches of games played earlier this season. As in the past, the Section V regular season will include the Connors & Ferris Bowl Series. All 11-man teams that did not qualify for Sectionals have been invited to play in series, and champions will be crowned next week in one of six … [Read more...] about Athena-Brockport one of five rematch games in C&F Bowls
Fairport, HFL debut in State rankings; Canisteo-Greenwood goes from unmentioned to No. 9
BY PAUL LIOTTI Fairport (6-1) winners of three-straight games, and Honeoye Falls-Lima (6-1), which won in dramatic fashion on Saturday, debuted in the last New York State Sportswriters Association poll of the season, released earlier today. The Red Raiders (6-1) have been sitting as an Honorable Mention team all season, but finally pushed through at No. 26 in the Class AA … [Read more...] about Fairport, HFL debut in State rankings; Canisteo-Greenwood goes from unmentioned to No. 9
Section V Playoff Preview: Football Class AA
The Section V Class AA football playoffs open Friday with two games and two more on Saturday. The Championship game will be held on Saturday, November 3 at 7 pm at SUNY Brockport. First-round games are at the higher seed and the semifinals will be at 5 pm and 8 pm Saturday, October 27 at SUNY Brockport. The No. 1 seed AQUINAS LI'L IRISH (Independent) Power Seeding Points: … [Read more...] about Section V Playoff Preview: Football Class AA