By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The individual awards had been handed out, followed by the Section V Class A championship block, and East High/World of Inquiry School players were beginning their joyous celebration at midfield. After three consecutive title-game defeats, East/WOIS finally earned that elusive sectional football title, the school’s first since 2005, with a 25-8 victory … [Read more...] about Diaz dazzles as East defeats Brighton for Class A title
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Leary’s second-half goal sends Aquinas to state final
By STEVE BRICKLER MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. -- Aquinas (No. 1 NYSSWA Class A) advanced to the New York State Class A Finals with a 1-0 win over Westhill of Section III at Middletown High School, Friday. JB Leary found the back of the net in the 55th minute for the goal that stood for the rest of the game. Aquinas seemed to be in control from the get-go, dominating possession and … [Read more...] about Leary’s second-half goal sends Aquinas to state final
Totten’s five rushing touchdowns lead Pembroke to 8-Man NYS semifinal
By PATRICK WALSH Tyson Totten found the end zone five times with his legs, including a 54-yard score on the first play from scrimmage as Pembroke defeated Frewsburg (VI) 49-20 in the 8-Man Far West Regional at Pittsford Sutherland High School on Friday. Totten also scored on the second Pembroke drive, taking the first play of that possession 81 yards to the house and … [Read more...] about Totten’s five rushing touchdowns lead Pembroke to 8-Man NYS semifinal
The Cabot Group Friday Football Wrap: Zeh’s score leads Canisteo-Greenwood to Class D title
CLASS A No. 4 BRIGHTON (7-4) 8No. 2 EAST/WOIS (11-0) 25Before Anthony Diaz joined his teammates in the high-fives and trophy photos, he deftly negotiated his way through the mass of people – very much like he did in scoring the game’s first touchdown with an 85-yard interception return – to find his father, Larry Morales, on the sideline...READ MORE. CLASS D No. 3 … [Read more...] about The Cabot Group Friday Football Wrap: Zeh’s score leads Canisteo-Greenwood to Class D title
Sorensen’s move to defense at the center of Aquinas run to state semifinals
By PAUL GOTHAM When Aquinas boys soccer takes the field Friday afternoon in the New York State Class A semifinals, Charlie Sorensen will occupy the spot at center-back. The senior may look comfortable in the role. That's only because he possesses the ability to adjust on the fly. Two games into the 2023 season, Sorensen had performed well in his role as an attacking … [Read more...] about Sorensen’s move to defense at the center of Aquinas run to state semifinals