By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Ernie Clement admits this wait for his Major League Baseball playoff debut has already lasted way too long. The Toronto Blue Jays clinched the American League East Division title on Sunday and, in doing so, avoided the wild-card playoff round. But that also means waiting until Saturday to play Game 1 of the ALDS against the New York Yankees. “It’s … [Read more...] about Clement more than ready for MLB playoff debut against Yankees
Wells, Bhame propel Thomas past Schroeder in battle of Webster
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA They had been on the losing end of three consecutive blowout losses to their across-Route-104 rivals – 41-7, 41-7 and 38-0 – the past three years. Oh, but it got even worse for the Webster Thomas football team. The Titans hadn’t defeated Webster Schroeder since 2015. That’s a decade worth of playing second fiddle in your own town. Which is why … [Read more...] about Wells, Bhame propel Thomas past Schroeder in battle of Webster
Irondequoit makes a big-time statement by running past Canandaigua
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The high school football season is only in Week 3, but already the Irondequoit Eagles said they felt a little disrespected. The Eagles entered Friday night’s homecoming showdown against Class A powerhouse Canandaigua with a 2-0 record, the same as the Gray Wolves. They just hadn’t turned heads, though. “People have been saying we’re not top 10, we’re … [Read more...] about Irondequoit makes a big-time statement by running past Canandaigua
Roselli draws up touchdowns as Fairport runs over Aquinas
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- It was bad enough for the Fairport Red Raiders that what had been a comfortable 14-0 first-half lead had suddenly become a one-possession game. The Aquinas Li'l Irish, riding the power running of senior Jeffrey Logan III, opened the second half with a dominating 11-play, 71-yard scoring drive. Logan did most of that damage, carrying … [Read more...] about Roselli draws up touchdowns as Fairport runs over Aquinas
Webster Schroeder uses bash and dash to power past Hilton
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The tradition of the hard-nosed, in-your-face football played by the Hilton Cadets goes back a good four decades. When you play the Cadets, you know it. Toughness is a Hilton hallmark. Just don’t tell that to the Webster Schroeder Warriors. They’ve grown tired of hearing it. Oh, the Warriors definitely respect the brand of football Hilton plays, they … [Read more...] about Webster Schroeder uses bash and dash to power past Hilton