By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The crowd, 6,720 strong, was amped and a banner signifying last spring’s Northern Division playoff championship hung from the War Memorial rafters, the first new pennant unfurled by the Rochester Americans in 18 years. But while this Amerks roster is perhaps the most talented in two decades, there would be no rekindling on Friday night of last spring’s … [Read more...] about Defensive lapse costly as Amerks lose opener in OT
Mersch brothers enjoy ‘special’ family moment in Amerks preseason victory
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Six years separate Michael Mersch and Dominick Mersch, which is why the hockey-playing brothers had never played a game together. Until Thursday night. Michael Mersch, the Rochester Americans 30-year-old captain, and 24-year-old brother Dominick, a free-agent signee in the offseason, skated as linemates in the American Hockey League preseason game at … [Read more...] about Mersch brothers enjoy ‘special’ family moment in Amerks preseason victory
Victor needs OT to upend Irondequoit in battle of unbeatens
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA In all likelihood, the play that the Victor Blue Devils ran to produce the overtime touchdown against Irondequoit in a showdown of Section V Class A unbeatens on Friday night has some fancy name in the playbook. But in its simplest form, the play is rather basic, according to the guy who scored the touchdown, Nicholas Leonard. “It’s pretty much a … [Read more...] about Victor needs OT to upend Irondequoit in battle of unbeatens
Canandaigua edges Arcadia 7-6 in defensive duel
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