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For the first time since the NYSPHSAA championship was inaugurated in 1985, Section V will send five teams to the NYS Semifinals. One squad is making its first appearance in 14 years. Another looks to avenge a defeat in last year's championship game. Two will appear in the state semifinal for the first time in program history. One team looks to reach the NYS final after falling … [Read more...] about Five Section V Softball squads gearing up for NYS Semifinals

By PAUL GOTHAM Fairport closed out a 5-2 victory over Lancaster of Section VI, late Saturday night at Grand Island High School. With that, the Red Raiders put the finishing touches on one of Section V Baseball's best performances against its counterparts from the west. Five wins in the Far West Regionals, local squads have only accomplished that feat one other time in the … [Read more...] about After dominating weekend, it’s on to the Final Four for Section V Baseball

By STEVE BRADLEY GRAND ISLAND – As soon as the ball left the bat of Adam Sarzynski with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 11th inning on Saturday, Sammy Renica knew that the future of Pittsford Sutherland’s baseball season was in his hands and – eventually – his glove. Renica, a senior left fielder, ran full speed and made an acrobatic catch just before the ball found … [Read more...] about Pittsford Sutherland outlasts Amherst in 13-inning marathon

By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA GRAND ISLAND – This was supposed to be the slightly down year for the Victor Blue Devils, a year when getting back to the sectional semifinals or finals could be a monumental accomplishment. A good deal of talent graduated in 2023, when the Blue Devils lost in the Section V championship game. Thus, aspirations in April were grounded. “I didn’t think … [Read more...] about Victor earns another Final Four berth with victory over Clarence

By PAUL GOTHAM GRAND ISLAND -- Fairport baseball ended its 2023 season with a stinging 1-0 loss to Lancaster of Section VI in the Class AA Far West Regional. Sam Miller, then a junior, hurled eight-plus shutout innings before being pulled when he reached his state-mandated pitch maximum. On Saturday night, the Red Raiders took the same field against the same opponent … [Read more...] about Fairport avenges last season’s finale, claims regional championship