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
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