By STEVE BRADLEY HENRIETTA, N.Y. – Earlier this week Avon football coach offered the following insight when asked what it takes to win games during the postseason. “Teams are successful when you have guys in the trenches that buy in,” he said. Consider the Avon River Hawks fully invested. Buoyed by a senior-laden offensive line and the dynamic running combination of … [Read more...] about Unbeaten Avon claims Class D football crown
‘The latest one is always the greatest one’: B-B extends title streak to four on Gray’s late goal
BY STEVE BRADLEY GATES, N.Y. – Byron-Bergen girls soccer coach Wayne Hill didn’t hesitate when asked to rank where his team’s latest championship ranked in the Bees’ run of four straight Section V titles. “The latest one is always the greatest one,” Hill said after the Bees’ 1-0 victory over Genesee Region rival Kendall in the Class C2 final at Gates Chili High … [Read more...] about ‘The latest one is always the greatest one’: B-B extends title streak to four on Gray’s late goal
Williamson, Geneseo share Class C1 title; Marauders advance on PKs
By STEVE BRADLEY GATES, N.Y – The Williamson girls soccer team began taking penalty kicks during each of their practices about a month ago. Their efforts were rewarded on Friday night. Junior Natalie Schmeelk converted into the lower left corner of the net in the first round of the shootout to send the top-seeded Marauders past No. 2 Geneseo, 4-3, and into the Class C … [Read more...] about Williamson, Geneseo share Class C1 title; Marauders advance on PKs
Canandaigua establishes control early, powers past Victor in Teddi Bowl
BY STEVE BRADLEY VICTOR – Drew Williamee and his fellow captains of the Canandaigua Academy football team walked to midfield for the pregame coin toss of Friday night’s Teddi Bowl with a purpose. “We wanted the ball,” Williamee, the Gray Wolves’ senior quarterback, said. “Before every game we want that thing to set the tone, and we did exactly that. It was … [Read more...] about Canandaigua establishes control early, powers past Victor in Teddi Bowl
Batavia overpowers LeRoy/Cal-Mum Rivals
BY STEVE BRADLEY LE ROY – For nearly 125 years the football teams from Le Roy and Caledonia-Mumford high schools took the field as opponents. The two small-school powerhouses, who have won a combined 31 Section V football championships and five state titles, first faced off in 1900 but joined forces this spring and took the field together for the first time as the Le … [Read more...] about Batavia overpowers LeRoy/Cal-Mum Rivals