BY PAUL LIOTTI When a student-athlete dons a white helmet with a maroon clover leaf on the sides, expectations are set very high. Anything less than a sectional title is unacceptable. So when Aquinas won its 11th title in 13 years -- and 15th overall -- this past weekend in a 49-18 thumping of McQuaid, it was just another day at the office. “I told the kids to not … [Read more...] about Class AA Far West Regional: Déjà Vu all over again as Aquinas takes on Lancaster
Class A Far West Regional Preview: Irondequoit continues its quest
BY PAUL LIOTTI On the Irondequoit to-do list heading into this season there were four simple things: 1) Navigate the brutal Class A sectional, without a doubt the most rugged in Section V. 2) Run the table. 3) Avenge the heartbreaking loss in last year’s sectional final. 4) Win a New York State title. So far, the Irondequoit Eagles have crossed of the first … [Read more...] about Class A Far West Regional Preview: Irondequoit continues its quest
Class B Far West Regional: Will fourth time be the charm for Batavia?
BY PAUL LIOTTI When talk turns to Class B football in Western New York, two teams dominate the conversation: Batavia and Cheektowaga. Each has dominated their respective classes. Each has won four of their last five respective sectional titles. But that’s where the conversation ends. Unless, of course, you’re a Warriors fan. Because two times in the last five … [Read more...] about Class B Far West Regional: Will fourth time be the charm for Batavia?
Class D Far West Regional: No. 2 Alexander looks to keep undefeated season intact against No. 1 Clymer/Sherman/Panama
By DONOVAN MOFFAT The Alexander Trojans (No. 2 NYSSWA) of Class D head into a matchup against top-ranked Section VI Clymer/Sherman/Panama Wolfpack (No. 1 NYSSWA) in the New York State Far West Regional game at Clarence High School on Saturday Nov. 10, at 12 PM. Both teams sit at 10-0, and look to continue their dominant undefeated seasons. Alexander comes into the game … [Read more...] about Class D Far West Regional: No. 2 Alexander looks to keep undefeated season intact against No. 1 Clymer/Sherman/Panama
Class AA Finals: Aquinas scoops up its 15th title
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