By JOHN LIKANJE CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. - An integral key to Canandaigua's postseason success was its defense. Coming into this weekend's state tournament opener, Jeff Welch's squad had held its three opponents to a combined 33 points (11 points per contest). Meanwhile, the Braves' offense had been rolling to the tune of 95 points (31.7 points per game). On Friday night at … [Read more...] about Canandaigua’s durable defense not enough as season ends in regionals
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Pairings set for football regionals
Five Section V champions clinched spots in the Far West Regionals on Monday night, all with a chance to advance to the NYSPHSAA semifinals. Section V also has three at-large teams competing Friday night. Here’s what you need to know: Class AA – MONDAY, NOV. 21, 6 PM, McQUAID JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL LEWIS J. BENNETT/OLMSTED/MIDDLE EARLY COLLEGE/EAST TIGERS (4-6/No. 10 NYSSWA … [Read more...] about Pairings set for football regionals
Fenton and Groome named Private-Parochial Players of the Year
By JOHN LIKANJE Hanna Fenton and Gracie Groome both led their respective squads to the sectional final. The two seniors were named the Players of the Year as announced by Private-Parochial coaches. Fenton was an integral part of the Aquinas core as she played both sides of the ball en route to garnering Division I Player of the Year. The senior midfielder accrued 10 assists … [Read more...] about Fenton and Groome named Private-Parochial Players of the Year
Tytler named Private-Parochial Player of the Year
By JOHN LIKANJE Luke Tytler ignited Bishop Kearney/Chesterton to a position only five other Section V teams advanced to: the state tournament qualifiers. The senior midfielder was named the Player of the Year as announced by Private-Parochial coaches. During the Kings' sectional title run, Tytler spearheaded an offense which averaged 3.9 goals per game by pacing the squad in … [Read more...] about Tytler named Private-Parochial Player of the Year
Far West Regional football games rescheduled
By PAUL GOTHAM Weather forecasts calling for an impending storm have forced the NYSPHSAA to reschedule the Far West Regional football action pitting Section V against Section VI schools that was slated for Friday and Saturday. Originally scheduled to be played at SUNY Brockport and the University of Rochester's Fauver Stadium, five games have been moved to Monday evening … [Read more...] about Far West Regional football games rescheduled