by TYLER HATHAWAY PENFIELD, N.Y-- Fresh off of a program-first sectional championship in 2025, the Penfield Patriots are entering the 2026 season looking to defend their crown. And despite an off-season with tons of moving pieces, head coach Anthony Bianchi's bunch has adapted and is gelling well early. "I think the kids are really bonding together," said Bianchi, the … [Read more...] about Penfield reloaded and ready to defend sectional title
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Key experience fuels new optimism for Canandaigua Academy football
By BOB CHAVEZ It is true that Canandaigua Academy’s football season came to an end against Brockport in 2025. But Brockport also defeated CA during the fall of 1895. The point? Whether it’s one year or 131 years, any game prior to Friday’s 2026 opener at Honeoye Falls-Lima is behind the Gray Wolves. So the focus for coach Jeff Welch and his team is the 2026 season ahead … [Read more...] about Key experience fuels new optimism for Canandaigua Academy football
High School Boys’ Soccer Preview: Monroe County Division I
Section V Boys' Soccer gets into full swing the week of Monday, August 31. Here are season previews for Fairport, Penfield, Hilton, Victor, Rush-Henrietta and Webster Schroeder. FAIRPORT RED RAIDERS Last year: 18-1 Monroe County Division League I Champions, Class AAA Sectional Champions, Class AAA Regional Champions, Class AAA State FinalistHead Coach: Bill Teasdale … [Read more...] about High School Boys’ Soccer Preview: Monroe County Division I
High School Girls’ Soccer Preview: Monroe County Division I
Section V Girls’ Soccer kicks into full gear this week. Here are the season previews for Fairport, Hilton, Penfield, Rush-Henrietta, Victor and Webster Schroeder. FAIRPORT RED RAIDERSLast season: Finished 11-5-1, won Class AAA section titleCoach: Tom Natalie (Year 15, 167-80-17 record)Top returners: Eliana Biehler Jr. M (First Team All-County, Second Team AGR, Fourth … [Read more...] about High School Girls’ Soccer Preview: Monroe County Division I
High School Girls’ Soccer Preview: Monroe County Division II
Section V Girls’ Soccer gets into full swing this week. Here are the season previews for Brighton, Churchville-Chili, Gates Chili, Irondequoit, Spencerport and Webster Thomas. BRIGHTON BRUINSLast season: Finished 6-11, lost to Spencerport in the Class AA quarterfinals.Coach: Rita KladstrupTop returners: Lucy Peters Sr. F/M (First Team All-County, Second Team All-State, … [Read more...] about High School Girls’ Soccer Preview: Monroe County Division II