By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA After slow starts and early deficits created far too much unnecessary angst over the first month of the season for McQuaid’s football, head coach Bobby Bates said the focus this week was on starting fast. “We’ve been in a few games where we’re getting behind the eight-ball early on and having to crawl our way out,” Bates said. So what happens on … [Read more...] about Gianforti, Nesmith help unbeaten McQuaid rally past Aquinas
It’s official: Amerks captain Mersch to announce retirement
By KEVIN OKLOBZJIA As a hockey player, Michael Mersch preached team, truly believing the crest on the front of the sweater meant far more than the name on the back. Sure, he enjoyed scoring goals; who doesn’t? He just liked winning a whole lot more. That’s why, for the previous three seasons, he wore the “C” as captain of the Rochester Americans. Then-coach Seth … [Read more...] about It’s official: Amerks captain Mersch to announce retirement
Just call them Team 4th Quarter; last-minute heroics carry McQuaid past Hilton
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA HILTON, N.Y. -- It was perhaps the longest delayed-reaction celebration ever for a waning-seconds, game-winning touchdown. Even though McQuaid Knights senior running back Zach Couch – buried somewhere beneath a pile of bodies at the goal line – knew he had scored, it took a good seven or eight seconds for the officials to determine the football did … [Read more...] about Just call them Team 4th Quarter; last-minute heroics carry McQuaid past Hilton
Hilton toughs out 21-14 victory over Rush-Henrietta
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Ask John DiBattisto why the Hilton Cadets are able to come up big when it matters most on the football field and he doesn’t hesitate with an answer. “Just being tough,” the senior two-way starter said. “Hilton tough, no excuses. Being Hilton football is straight toughness. We are the toughest team in Section V, that’s our name.” Pretty powerful … [Read more...] about Hilton toughs out 21-14 victory over Rush-Henrietta
Brockport’s Scaccia a secret no more after his 3 TDs lead Blue Devils past Athena
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Considering strong-armed Landon Scott is now in his third season as Brockport High School’s starting quarterback, Section V opponents are well aware of his abilities and tendencies. He’s not going to surprise anyone when he drops back and airs it out. “When you’ve got a quarterback who throws the ball, who’s going to get the headlines? The … [Read more...] about Brockport’s Scaccia a secret no more after his 3 TDs lead Blue Devils past Athena