by TYLER HATHAWAY The Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers each enter this weekend's contest coming off of tight losses. The Bills had a chance to take the lead in the final seconds in a Thursday night game in Houston but fell short in a 23-19 loss. The Steelers were able to score four touchdowns and built a halftime lead the Chicago Bears, but ended up losing 31-28. The two … [Read more...] about Bills/Steelers preview: Three storylines, two keys to the game, one X-Factor
Brighton to take on Union-Endicott in NYS Class A semifinals
by TYLER HATHAWAY It's the second time in two seasons that Brighton has reached the state final four. In 2024, the Bruins finally broke through and won their first Section V title in program history. They won the Far West Regional, but fell in the NYS Class A state semifinals to Whitesboro (III). Now, Brighton is back in the spot where its year ended the year before. They've … [Read more...] about Brighton to take on Union-Endicott in NYS Class A semifinals
Monroe and Owego Free Academy to face off in NYS Class B semifinals
by TYLER HATHAWAY Prior to 2023, Monroe football hadn't won a sectional title in nearly 45 years. Now, the Red Jackets enter this year's NYS Class B state semifinals having won two in the past three seasons. Monroe is undefeated and has won eight games by at least four touchdowns this year. The Red Jackets are outscoring their opponents by more than 400 points this season and … [Read more...] about Monroe and Owego Free Academy to face off in NYS Class B semifinals
Brighton leaves no doubt; advances to Class A state semifinals for second straight season
by TYLER HATHAWAY BUFFALO, N.Y-- It was all Brighton from start to finish on Friday night. The Bruins (10-2) led for all but 48 seconds in a 42-14 win over Section VI representative McKinley (9-3) in the NYS Class A Far West Regional. Brighton built a 21-0 lead after its first three offensive drives and led by as much as 36 points. The Macks had only allowed 28 points in their … [Read more...] about Brighton leaves no doubt; advances to Class A state semifinals for second straight season
Penfield and Bennett to play in Class AA Far West Regional
One team is in the Far West Regional for the first time ever. The other is in the Far West Regional for the third time in four years. Penfield and Bennett (VI) meet this weekend for a spot in the Class AA state semifinals. Here's the breakdown: PENFIELD PATRIOTS (7-4) vs. BENNETT TIGERS (9-1) How they got here: Penfield (No. 29 Class AA NYSSWA) started its run with a 3-0 … [Read more...] about Penfield and Bennett to play in Class AA Far West Regional