Pine Pieces

by TYLER HATHAWAY It's the second time in two seasons that Brighton has reached the state final four. In 2024, the Bruins finally broke through and won their first Section V title in program history. They won the Far West Regional, but fell in the NYS Class A state semifinals to Whitesboro (III). Now, Brighton is back in the spot where its year ended the year before. They've … [Read more...] about Brighton to take on Union-Endicott in NYS Class A semifinals

by TYLER HATHAWAY Prior to 2023, Monroe football hadn't won a sectional title in nearly 45 years. Now, the Red Jackets enter this year's NYS Class B state semifinals having won two in the past three seasons. Monroe is undefeated and has won eight games by at least four touchdowns this year. The Red Jackets are outscoring their opponents by more than 400 points this season and … [Read more...] about Monroe and Owego Free Academy to face off in NYS Class B semifinals

During a recent ceremony, five student-athletes from Brighton Central Schools made their college commitments official. Kittu Badesha (Field Hockey/Allegheny College), Sarah Bogumil (Lacrosse/The College of New Jersey), Carly Giebel (Track and Field/Bucknell University), Charlotte Goldfelder (Volleyball/Colgate University) and Delaney Wilson (Lacrosse/Wofford College) signed … [Read more...] about Five Brighton student-athletes sign NLIs

Redjackets return to state semifinal for second time in three years. By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. — Messiah Hampton has already etched his name in the Section V record books. The University of Oregon commit took steps Saturday afternoon to make sure everyone across New York State knows his name. Hampton scored first then delivered a pair of second-half touchdowns … [Read more...] about Hampton scores three times; Monroe clinches return to state semifinal

By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. - With five minutes remaining in Saturday's New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Class AA quarterfinal, Penfield football recovered a fumble at the opposing 46-yard line. Nine plays and less than two minutes later, senior quarterback Dominic Giunta scored on a keeper from one yard out. A successful point-after … [Read more...] about Penfield’s season ends with loss to Bennett in regional