One team enters after winning its second straight sectional title and is looking to get back to the state semifinal game for the second season in a row. The other just won its first sectional title ever. Brighton and McKinley (VI) will fight for a spot in the NYS Class A semifinals on Friday night. Here's the breakdown: BRIGHTON BRUINS (9-2) vs. McKINLEY MACKS (9-2) How they … [Read more...] about Brighton, McKinley to meet in Class A Far West Regional
Monroe and Lackawanna to duel in Class B Far West Regional
One team is looking to reach its second state semifinal game in the past three seasons. The other is coming off its 11th sectional title in program history. Section V clashes with Section VI when Monroe and Lackawanna meet this weekend for a spot in the Class B state semifinals. Here's the breakdown: MONROE RED JACKETS (9-0) vs. LACKAWANNA STEELERS (9-2) How they got … [Read more...] about Monroe and Lackawanna to duel in Class B Far West Regional
Alexander/Pembroke to play Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Brocton for spot in NYS Class C semifinals
Each team just won a first sectional title as merged programs, and have a combined record this season of 21-1. Alexander/Pembroke and Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Brocton (VI) will clash on Saturday in the Class C Far West Regional. Here's the breakdown: ALEXANDER/PEMBROKE DEFENDERS (11-0) vs. CHAUTAUQUA LAKE/WESTFIELD/BROCTON EAGLES (10-1) How they got here: Alexander/Pembroke … [Read more...] about Alexander/Pembroke to play Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Brocton for spot in NYS Class C semifinals
Avon and Newfane to play in Class D Far West Regional
One team is coming off its second sectional title in a row. The other just won its first sectional title in program history. Avon and Newfane (VI) will go head-to-head on Friday for a spot in the NYS Class D semifinals. Here's the breakdown: AVON RIVER HAWKS (9-2)vs.NEWFANE PANTHERS (11-0) How they got here: Avon (No. 6 Class D NYSSWA) won against Geneseo/Mount Morris 29-22 in … [Read more...] about Avon and Newfane to play in Class D Far West Regional
Bills/Texans preview: Three storylines, two keys to the game, one X-Factor
by TYLER HATHAWAY The Buffalo Bills are coming off of their best offensive performance of the year, a 44-point outburst against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that helped the Bills bounce back after a bad loss the week prior. The Houston Texans are playing without their starting quarterback but have won five of their past seven games and are fighting to stay alive in the AFC playoff … [Read more...] about Bills/Texans preview: Three storylines, two keys to the game, one X-Factor