By PAUL GOTHAM WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. — With the game and regional championship on the line, Bennett High head coach Steven McDuffie deferred to his team for the final play call. The decision paid dividends. E’Ryan Lawrence scored the winning touchdown as time expired, and Bennett claimed a third straight New York State Class AA Far West Regional championship with a 26-21 … [Read more...] about Bennett edges McQuaid at the buzzer
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Monroe clinches spot in state semifinal
By PAUL GOTHAM WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. — Amari Colon and Tahjmir Mullins scored back-to-back touchdowns within the opening five minutes of action, and the Monroe defense continued its dominance as the Redjackets defeated Section VI champion Health Sciences/BASC, 14-6 in the New York State Class B Far West Regional, Saturday at Williamsville High School. With the win, Monroe … [Read more...] about Monroe clinches spot in state semifinal
Le Roy falls to Salamanca in regional
By PAUL GOTHAM WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. — Maddox Isaac found Payton Bradley in the end zone with less than 10 seconds remaining in the game as Section VI champion Salamanca defeated Le Roy, 21-13 in the New York State Class C Far West Regional, Saturday at Williamsville South High School. With the win, Salamanca advances to the state semifinals next Saturday. The loss ends … [Read more...] about Le Roy falls to Salamanca in regional
East/World of Inquiry storms into the state semifinals
By PAUL GOTHAM WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. — Zymier Jackson threw for two touchdowns and scored another as East/World of Inquiry cruised to a 42-7 victory over Section VI champion Clarence in the New York State Class A Far West Regional, Friday night at Williamsville South High School. Leading 14-7 early in the third quarter, Jackson connected with Junayde Dunn-Richardson to … [Read more...] about East/World of Inquiry storms into the state semifinals
McQuaid, Bennett set to decide Class AA Far West Regional Championship
One squad is looking to avenge two years of defeat. Another is looking to continue its quest for a second straight state title. McQuaid and Bennett meet in the Far West Regional for the third time in as many years. Here's the breakdown: MCQUAID JESUIT KNIGHTS (11-0/No.12 NYSSWA)vs.BENNETT/OLMSTED/MIDDLE EARLY COLLEGE TIGERS (10-0/No.5 NYSSWA)Saturday, Williamsville South HS, … [Read more...] about McQuaid, Bennett set to decide Class AA Far West Regional Championship