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
Hershey brings Amerks playoff ride to an end
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA As the end-of-series handshake line wound down and the Hershey Bears danced off to their dressing room to celebrate the Calder Cup Eastern Conference championship, the Rochester Americans, heads held high, gathered at center ice for one final salute to the fans. Their improbable yet captivating playoff run had come to an unceremonious end on Friday … [Read more...] about Hershey brings Amerks playoff ride to an end
Amerks stave off elimination with convincing road win
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Just when the time seemed right to count out the Rochester Americans, again, they showed as a group what they’re all about. Facing elimination and going back on the road for Game 5 of the Calder Cup Eastern Conference finals, the Amerks played with desperation and resolve for 60 minutes and left the Giant Center with a 4-1 victory over the Hershey Bears … [Read more...] about Amerks stave off elimination with convincing road win