By JOHN LIKANJE NORTH SYRACUSE, N.Y. - No dramatic comeback was needed. Instead, Joe Cairns capped a nine-play drive with a three-yard run to give the McQuaid Jesuit Knights a lead they did not surrender with just over a minute remaining in the first half. "It's honestly awesome," the junior quarterback commented after McQuaid's 42-28 victory over Cicero-North Syracuse in … [Read more...] about Cairns, McQuaid clinch spot in state final
Canandaigua’s run ends in state semifinals
By JOHN LIKANJE NORTH SYRACUSE, N.Y. - A pick-six on the second play of the game. The defense only allowing 13 total yards in the first quarter. Through the opening 14 and a half minutes, Canandaigua looked primed to win their 11th straight and compete for their second state title in program history the following weekend in the Carrier Dome. Unfortunately, the Braves were … [Read more...] about Canandaigua’s run ends in state semifinals
Football: McQuaid set to compete in state semifinals this weekend
By JOHN LIKANJE McQuaid was one of two Section V champions who qualified for the state tournament this upcoming weekend in Syracuse. Here's how the Knights match up with their opponent: MCQUAID JESUIT KNIGHTS (11-0) vs. CICERO-NORTH SYRACUSE NORTHSTARS (8-3) How they got here: McQuaid (No. 4 NYSSWA), the top seed in the Section V Class AA playoffs, defeated Monroe, … [Read more...] about Football: McQuaid set to compete in state semifinals this weekend
Football: Canandaigua set to compete in state semifinals this weekend
By JOHN LIKANJE Canandaigua was one of two Section V champions who qualified for the state tournament this upcoming weekend in Syracuse. Here's how the Braves match up with their opponent: CANANDAIGUA BRAVES (10-1) vs. CARTHAGE COMETS (10-1) How they got here: Canandaigua (No. 8 NYSSWA), the fifth seed in the Section V Class A playoffs, defeated Victor, 24-10, in its … [Read more...] about Football: Canandaigua set to compete in state semifinals this weekend
Far West Regional Football Wrap: Canandaigua and McQuaid advance to state semi-finals
FRIDAY CLASS A SOUTH PARK (10-1) 6 CANANDAIGUA (10-1) 24 The Canandaigua Academy Braves (No. 17 NYSSWA) have been so talented offensively over a win streak that stretches all the way to game two, that the defensive performances they've compiled over that stretch can be easily overlooked. Save a defense-optional sectional semifinal against Eastridge, Canandaigua entered Friday … [Read more...] about Far West Regional Football Wrap: Canandaigua and McQuaid advance to state semi-finals