By PAUL GOTHAM CICERO, N.Y. - Terrell Cunningham Sr. promised Syracuse University head coach Fran Brown that he’d see him at the end of the season. On Saturday afternoon, the Monroe High football team made good on its coach’s words. The Redjackets (11-0) scored the first four times they touched the ball and were never really challenged in a 48-7 victory over Section IV … [Read more...] about Monroe rolls past Owego Free Academy, clinches spot in Class B state championship game
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Tenacious Amerks show plenty of snarl in last-minute victory
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA In recent years, if the Rochester Americans were going to defeat the Syracuse Crunch, they were more than likely going to rely on skill to do so. Speed, precise passing and bullseye shooting from a stable of gifted offensive forwards often was the recipe for winning. That was then, this is now. A little offseason retooling added grit, snarl and power … [Read more...] about Tenacious Amerks show plenty of snarl in last-minute victory
Bills/Steelers preview: Three storylines, two keys to the game, one X-Factor
by TYLER HATHAWAY The Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers each enter this weekend's contest coming off of tight losses. The Bills had a chance to take the lead in the final seconds in a Thursday night game in Houston but fell short in a 23-19 loss. The Steelers were able to score four touchdowns and built a halftime lead the Chicago Bears, but ended up losing 31-28. The two … [Read more...] about Bills/Steelers preview: Three storylines, two keys to the game, one X-Factor
Courts to Communities, Canisius SAAC hosting food drive Saturday night
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Courts to Communities, a non-profit program established by Canisius junior guard Kahlil Singleton, and the Canisius Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), announced that the groups will be hosting a food drive to support St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy in Buffalo at the Canisius men’s basketball game against cross-town rival Buffalo on Saturday, Nov. … [Read more...] about Courts to Communities, Canisius SAAC hosting food drive Saturday night
A night to forget for the Amerks; ‘it felt like we were a PeeWee team’
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When Michael Leone walks into the dressing room to address the Rochester Americans after a game, it’s rarely a good sign. “I usually don’t talk to the team,” the second-year head coach said of his post-game routine. He made an exception on Wednesday night following a no-show performance by pretty much everyone other than goalie Devon Levi in what … [Read more...] about A night to forget for the Amerks; ‘it felt like we were a PeeWee team’