One team is looking to win its first title since 2014. The other wants to win its second straight. LeRoy and Letchworth/Warsaw will meet Saturday to decide the 2019 Section V Class C Football Championship. Here's the breakdown: No. 1 seed LEROY KNIGHTS (9-0) vs. No. 3 seed LETCHWORTH/WARSAW (8-1) How they arrived here: LeRoy (No. 6 NYSSWA) defeated No. 8 seed Avon, 19-0, … [Read more...] about LeRoy and Letchworth/Warsaw to decide Class C title
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Notre Dame Batavia and Alexander to decide Class D title
One team is looking to win its first title since 2012. The other wants to win its third in four years. Notre Dame Batavia and Alexander will meet Friday to decide the 2019 Section V Class D Football Championship. Here's the breakdown: No. 1 seed NOTRE DAME BATAVIA FIGHTING IRISH (9-0) vs. No. 2 seed ALEXANDER TROJANS (8-1) How they arrived here: Notre Dame Batavia (No. 4 … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Batavia and Alexander to decide Class D title
What We Learned: 3 Takeaways from Syracuse’s 48-34 loss to No. 11 Virginia
By CHARLIE DISTURCO In its season opener, Syracuse fell flat against the defending national champions, No. 11 Virginia. Offense came at a premium as both squads combined for 82 points, with the defenses suffocating the opposition. There was a lot of hype surrounding the matchup between two Atlantic Coast Conference foes, each replacing talent that has since left for the NBA. … [Read more...] about What We Learned: 3 Takeaways from Syracuse’s 48-34 loss to No. 11 Virginia
Syracuse’s offense historically bad in season-opening loss to No. 11 Virginia
By BILLY HEYEN Jim Boeheim shook Tony Bennett's hand before the final buzzer had even sounded. Elijah Hughes untucked his jersey. Marek Dolezaj hung his head. Syracuse wouldn't want to stay on the Carrier Dome court any longer after how its meeting with Virginia had gone to open the season. Syracuse (0-1, 0-1 Atlantic Coast) shot 23.6 percent in a 48-34 loss to No. 11 Virginia … [Read more...] about Syracuse’s offense historically bad in season-opening loss to No. 11 Virginia
Opening Night Takeaways: Bonnies lose game to Ohio, Osunniyi to injury
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO For the second straight year, the St. Bonaventure men's basketball team is trying to regroup while hoping an injury to a star post player isn't as serious as it looked. Here are some takeaways from the 65-53 defeat: Player of the Game: Jason Preston, Ohio. He was only the third-leading scorer on his team, but the point guard Preston had full control of … [Read more...] about Opening Night Takeaways: Bonnies lose game to Ohio, Osunniyi to injury