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By JOHN LIKANJE Sunday's rainy affair between Alexander and Oakfield-Alabama/Elba was reminiscent of an old school football game: a plethora of rushing plays on offense, staunch defense on both sides and a low-scoring contest which was decided on the last play of the match. Considering how the first 47 minutes and 52 seconds transpired, it was fitting that the game came down … [Read more...] about Dean-nied: Alexander grinds out defensive slugfest over Oakfield-Alabama/Elba, advances to fifth straight sectional final

Entering the match, Newark was the closest team to knocking Batavia off its perfect pedestal during the regular season. Two weeks and three games ago, Newark was edged out 28-20 at home when no other team had been able to close the final deficit to single digits against Batavia. At VanDetta Stadium, it took 12 seconds to show why the No. 2 seeded Blue Devils entered the … [Read more...] about Batavia stifles Newark, restrains Murray to advance to finals

CLASS AA No. 4 PITTSFORD (3-4) 0 No. 1 MCQUAID (7-0) 24 McQuaid Jesuit’s senior-laden football team is playing for the glory and satisfaction of a title, of course, but it’s also playing for beloved late assistant Gary Parisi. Parisi, who was the Knights’ quality control and offensive line coach, died March 24 at age 61. READ MORE.  No. 3 HILTON (5-2) 7 No. 2 VICTOR (7-0) … [Read more...] about The Men’s Room Sunday Football Wrap: Victor advances behind strong running game; Alexander outlasts Oakfield-Alabama/Elba in low-scoring duel

HONEOYE FALLS, N.Y. -- A consistent wind out of the west blew across James Dollard Field during Sunday evening's Section V Class B semifinal. Mix in the occasional gust and the conditions should have limited the passing attack of any high school football team. Any team except one commandeered by Reece Joint. Joint threw for two touchdowns and ran for another as Honeoye … [Read more...] about Joint and HF-L breeze into Class B final

By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The East High Eagles gathered in the east end zone, high-fiving and singing a celebratory chant: "East High, we bring the boom. East High, we bring the boom." East's defense wavered but did not fold on Saturday afternoon, scoring a 26-0 semifinal shutout at No. 1 seed Irondequoit. Steve Flagler and James Vann coached their team to a second consecutive … [Read more...] about East earns chance at championship redemption, shuts out Irondequoit in Class A semifinal