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By NIC ROHLOFF Natalie Giunta and Bre DeHond led their respective squads to a sectional title. Kuditra DeRosa finished second in Monroe County in goals scored, and Ella Fadale led her team in goals scored and needed second in points. The four seniors were named the Players of the Year for their respective divisions as announced by Monroe County … [Read more...] about Giunta, DeHond, Fadale, and DeRosa earn top Monroe County honors

By PAUL GOTHAM WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. -- The original play called for a run to the right side of the line. Addison Copeland didn't follow the script. Caught in the backfield, Copeland reversed directions and eventually found a crease on the opposite sideline. When it was over, the 6-foot-2 wide receiver had rushed for more than the 22 yards indicated in the box score and … [Read more...] about Batavia undone by Copeland, WNY Maritime/Health Sciences

By PAUL GOTHAM WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. — After watching an 18-play drive get short-circuited by an interception in the end zone, ER/Gananda head football coach Brian Touranjoe told his team at halftime that he thought the state rankings were flipped. Touranjoe’s fifth-ranked Bombers put their coach’s faith into action. Manny Sepulveda returned a kickoff for a touchdown, and … [Read more...] about Opportunistic ER/Gananda marches on to state semifinals

By PAUL GOTHAM Saturday's New York State Class AA Regional Championship between McQuaid Jesuit (V) and Bennett High School (VI) was postponed due to Covid-19 restrictions. A statement released by McQuaid indicated the school was prepared to play the game on Saturday after placing the team on a 72-hour pause earlier in the week when two members of the team tested … [Read more...] about Class AA regional postponed

By PAUL GOTHAM  Spots in the New York State semi-finals will be up for grabs when Section V squads travel west to face Section VI. The 2021 Far West Regionals open Friday and continue Saturday with a triple-header at Williamsville South High School.  Here is the breakdown... CLASS D REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP OAKFIELD-ALABAMA/ELBA AGGIES (11-0, No. 3 NYSSWA Class D) vs. RANDOLPH … [Read more...] about Regional matchups set for this weekend