by TYLER HATHAWAY ROCHESTER, NY-- It's hard enough to prepare for your opponent in sectionals when a trip to the championship game is on the line. It's a task made much more difficult when you're preparing for a second opponent that isn't on your schedule. The forecast for Friday night's Class A1 semifinal between No. 4 seed Brighton and No. 1 seed Irondequoit likely … [Read more...] about Brighton fights through bad weather to advance to third straight Section V title game
Chiefs/Bills preview: Three storylines, two keys to the game, one X-Factor
by TYLER HATHAWAY One of the NFL's biggest yearly draws is this weekend when the Buffalo Bills host the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. The two teams have met twice in four of the past five seasons and each enter this week's game coming off of dominating wins. Quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen will meet for the tenth time in their careers on Sunday. Here's the … [Read more...] about Chiefs/Bills preview: Three storylines, two keys to the game, one X-Factor
Teams preparing as Class AA sectionals kick off this week
by TYLER HATHAWAY The eight-game regular season finished up last week in Class AA football and the sectional matchups are set. Seven teams will fight to take home the Section V Class AA championship with quarterfinal games starting this Friday night. Rush-Henrietta secured the top-seed in the bracket with a 6-2 record and has clinched a first-round bye. The Royal Comets used … [Read more...] about Teams preparing as Class AA sectionals kick off this week
Staunch defense advances Victor to A1 semis
by TYLER HATHAWAY WEBSTER, NY-- Just over a month ago, Victor let one get away. The Blue Devils had built a halftime lead against Webster Thomas on their home turf, but gave up 26 unanswered points in the second half and turned the ball over three times in what ended as a 26-13 loss. "They took it to us at our place," said Victor head coach Geoff Mandile. "We were ahead at … [Read more...] about Staunch defense advances Victor to A1 semis
Bills/Panthers preview: Three storylines, two keys to the game, one X-Factor
by TYLER HATHAWAY The Buffalo Bills and Carolina Panthers enter Sunday's matchup in Charlotte both facing their own adversity. For the Bills, they have lost their past two games and hope last week's bye can help to right the ship and get their season back on track. The Panthers on the other hand have won three of its past four games, but starting quarterback Bryce Young is … [Read more...] about Bills/Panthers preview: Three storylines, two keys to the game, one X-Factor