By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Daniel Palka could be swinging for the Frontier Field fences again this season. The Washington Nationals signed Palka, who played parts of the 2016 and 2017 seasons in Rochester, to a minor league contract on Monday. The deal could make Palka the first to suit up for the Red Wings in both the Nationals and Minnesota Twins "parent club" eras. The 29-year-old … [Read more...] about Palka could return to the Red Wings with Nationals deal
Pine Pieces
McQuaid goes 6-0 in the regular season in defense of Class AA title
By TIM IRVING Senior quarterback Joe Cairns completed 16-of-22 passes for 156 yards and four touchdowns as defending Class AA Champion McQuaid earned the number one seed for Sectionals with a 35-8 victory over Rush-Henrietta. The Knights will be the number one seed and host Pittsford in the Class AA semifinals on Sunday. Senior running back Jack Miller added 147 yards … [Read more...] about McQuaid goes 6-0 in the regular season in defense of Class AA title
Batavia downs Palmyra-Macedon behind an efficient rushing attack
By NIC ROHLOFF Batavia (6-0) jumped out to an early 27-0 lead in the second quarter and never looked back as the Blue Devils defeated Palmyra-Macedon (3-3) 48-7 and finished undefeated in the regular season. The Blue Devils ran for 324 yards as a team on 37 carries, 8.75 yards per carry. Senior running back Terez Smith had a game-high 16 carries for 202 yards and three … [Read more...] about Batavia downs Palmyra-Macedon behind an efficient rushing attack
Baker rushes for 3 TDs; Victor shuts down Pittsford to complete undefeated regular season
By JOHN LIKANJE Although Rushawn Baker played the entire game, he only spent half of it on offense. That's because when he scored his third rushing touchdown midway through the second quarter, it gave Victor a commanding 35-0 advantage going into intermission. Baker's three touchdowns led the Blue Devils to a 35-14 victory over Pittsford to complete an undefeated regular … [Read more...] about Baker rushes for 3 TDs; Victor shuts down Pittsford to complete undefeated regular season
Mott and Oakfield-Alabama/Elba leave no doubt in win over Avon
By PAUL GOTHAM AVON, N.Y. -- Tyler Winter's Oakfield-Alabama/Elba (O-A/E) football squad found its defensive identity earlier this season, and on Tuesday night the Aggies stayed true to self. A game day meal may have had something to do with it as well. O-A/E's defense made key stops and turned a pair of interceptions into touchdowns as the Aggies defeated previously … [Read more...] about Mott and Oakfield-Alabama/Elba leave no doubt in win over Avon