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
Irondequoit’s dynamic offensive arsenal too much for Eastridge
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The most difficult decisions on offense for the Irondequoit Eagles coaching staff don’t involve the playbook. Whether to run up the middle, toss to the outside or throw deep, that’s the easy part. But divvying up playing time, well, that’s another story. With a stable of dynamic offensive weapons and a veteran line that can clear a forest, who gets … [Read more...] about Irondequoit’s dynamic offensive arsenal too much for Eastridge
Victor earns another Final Four berth with victory over Clarence
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA GRAND ISLAND – This was supposed to be the slightly down year for the Victor Blue Devils, a year when getting back to the sectional semifinals or finals could be a monumental accomplishment. A good deal of talent graduated in 2023, when the Blue Devils lost in the Section V championship game. Thus, aspirations in April were grounded. “I didn’t think … [Read more...] about Victor earns another Final Four berth with victory over Clarence