By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA After suffering a 27-7 loss to UPrep in the second week of the season, Canandaigua Academy’s football team knew a rebound performance was required on Thursday night. As four-time defending Section V champions, CA couldn’t afford to fall below .500 this early. A victory at Greece Arcadia was a must. Mission accomplished – but barely. Arcadia held … [Read more...] about Canandaigua edges Arcadia 7-6 in defensive duel
Schroeder piles up another 42 points behind Hilfiker and Horton
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA With a stable of weapons in the slot and split wide, Webster Schroeder senior quarterback Drew Hilfiker says his job is really pretty easy. “I just have to get the ball in their hands,” Hilfiker said. Truth be told, however, there’s a little more to it than just sitting back in the pocket and lofting spirals down the field. A first-year starter, … [Read more...] about Schroeder piles up another 42 points behind Hilfiker and Horton
Hilton sprints away from Pittsford behind Lowry’s 3 TDs
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The 2023 football season couldn’t possibly have started any better for the Hilton Cadets than it did on Friday night. One play, one handoff to Robert Lowry, one 80-yard touchdown scamper. As it turned out, the electrifying run by the senior running back was merely a sign of things to come. Lowry rushed 12 times for 208 yards and three touchdowns … [Read more...] about Hilton sprints away from Pittsford behind Lowry’s 3 TDs
Paetsch, Prospal join Appert’s coaching staff with Amerks
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA To Rochester Americans coach Seth Appert, the key to building a successful coaching staff extends far beyond X’s and O’s, beyond the ability to break down video and devise high-energy practice drills that simulate game action. First and foremost, coaches must be high-character individuals. Then there also must be a cohesiveness within the coaching … [Read more...] about Paetsch, Prospal join Appert’s coaching staff with Amerks
Nation’s leading jockey Irad Ortiz rides at Finger Lakes on Monday
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Irad Oritz, the best jockey in the nation, will be riding morning line favorite Looms Boldly in the $50,000 Ontario County Stakes on Monday afternoon at Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack. Ortiz is one of only five jockeys to win the Eclipse Award as the outstanding rider at least four times and currently leads the country in victories and purse … [Read more...] about Nation’s leading jockey Irad Ortiz rides at Finger Lakes on Monday