By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Now in his fourth season, and given essentially just a cursory look in training camp by the Buffalo Sabres, it’s getting to be put-up or move-on time for Isak Rosen. Based on his performance on Friday night, it’s apparently put-up time. The right winger with the wicked one-timer seems quite eager to show his ceiling goes beyond being an American Hockey … [Read more...] about Rosen scores twice as Amerks start 70th anniversary season in style
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Irondequoit overcomes four turnovers to remain unbeaten
by TYLER HATHAWAY ROCHESTER, NY -- Irondequoit turned the ball over four times while also turning the ball over on downs once, but the Eagles did enough to hold off a late Brockport scare to win 20-14 on Friday night and reach 6-0 on the season. “I mean, that (the win) gives you character," said Irondequoit head coach Daniel Fichter."It builds wins in sectionals. That’s where … [Read more...] about Irondequoit overcomes four turnovers to remain unbeaten
Evingham and Picco lead as Hornell keeps unbeaten mark intact
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Over the past four years, Jim Tobin's Hornell Red Raiders have taken incremental steps forward. In 2023, Hornell ended a decade-plus title drought winning Class B1 before falling to Haverling in the regional qualifier. Two years later, Tobin's squad claimed Class B but suffered a 7-1 drubbing in the regional at the hands of eventual … [Read more...] about Evingham and Picco lead as Hornell keeps unbeaten mark intact
Canandaigua rolls past Gates Chili to give coach Jeff Welch career win No. 100
By BOB CHAVEZ CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. -- Jeff Welch wanted just one thing from his Canandaigua Academy football team on Friday night. “We just needed to play some good, smart football,” he said. The 34-8 victorious final score over Gates Chili is evidence that the Gray Wolves honored that request. And not only did it give Canandaigua its second straight win, it gave … [Read more...] about Canandaigua rolls past Gates Chili to give coach Jeff Welch career win No. 100
Bills/Falcons preview: Three storylines, two keys to the game, one X-Factor
by TYLER HATHAWAY The Buffalo Bills are heading down south to play the Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night Football this week. Buffalo is coming off its first loss of the year, while Atlanta had the week off. It will be the fourth time this season that Buffalo has played in primetime and the second week in a row. Here's the breakdown: BUFFALO BILLS (4-1/AFC East)vs. ATLANTA FALCONS … [Read more...] about Bills/Falcons preview: Three storylines, two keys to the game, one X-Factor