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Brighton’s Heininger among Section V Large School All-State selections

January 14, 2026 by Tyler Hathaway Leave a Comment

by TYLER HATHAWAY The NYSSWA announced its Big School Football All-State selections on Wednesday as well as the state Players of the Year. You can view the official release for Class AA here, and Class A here. Brighton senior linebacker Matthew Heininger was named to the Class A Defensive First team. Heininger, who was the Section V Class A1 Co-Defensive Player of the Year, … [Read more...] about Brighton’s Heininger among Section V Large School All-State selections

Monroe football honored in the nation’s Capitol

January 14, 2026 by Paul Gotham Leave a Comment

By PAUL GOTHAM Monroe High football proved itself on gridirons across New York State this past fall. The Redjackets accomplishments are now being honored in the nation's Capitol. On Wednesday, Congressman Joe Morelle presented the accomplishments of Monroe football on the floor of the House of Representatives. “I rise today to celebrate the Monroe Red Jackets … [Read more...] about Monroe football honored in the nation’s Capitol

Tuesday Girls’ Basketball Wrap: Eastridge’s Cowart joins 1,000-point club; Balanced Canisteo-Greenwood cruises past Jamestown

January 13, 2026 by Paul Gotham Leave a Comment

GREECE ATHENA/ODYSSEY (3-7) 24PENFIELD (9-0) 72Penfield's Olivia Lanning and Jordan Rasmussen each tallied 14 points to lead all scorers as the Patriots won by double-digits for the seventh time this season. Rasmussen also contributed with seven assists, five rebounds and five steals. Senior Reegan Sercu scored 11 and junior Bella Cohoon finished with eight points for the … [Read more...] about Tuesday Girls’ Basketball Wrap: Eastridge’s Cowart joins 1,000-point club; Balanced Canisteo-Greenwood cruises past Jamestown

Delisanti Wealth Management Tuesday Boys’ Basketball Wrap: Bialek drops 22 and joins 1,000-point club as Fillmore remains undefeated; Geneva’s Larsen-Porter drops 31 for fourth straight

January 13, 2026 by Dylan O'Loughlin Leave a Comment

MCQUAID JESUIT (4-7) 47EAST (5-1) 70Zion Parson posted a game-high 21 points including 15 in the second half as East outscored McQuaid Jesuit 35-23 in the final 16 minutes to pull away for back-to-back victories. Talhah Ali poured in 12 points while Xavier McDonald followed with 11. Norman Simmons chipped in seven points in the first half while Eric Jones added six points. … [Read more...] about Delisanti Wealth Management Tuesday Boys’ Basketball Wrap: Bialek drops 22 and joins 1,000-point club as Fillmore remains undefeated; Geneva’s Larsen-Porter drops 31 for fourth straight

Ernie Clement joins Team USA for World Baseball Classic; Wings alum Byron Buxton also to play

January 13, 2026 by Dan Glickman Leave a Comment

One of Rochester's own will represent the Red, White, and Blue in baseball's premier international tournament- and he'll be playing alongside a Rochester Red Wings alumnus. Brighton High School graduate Ernie Clement of the Toronto Blue Jays has joined Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, it was announced on Tuesday. The selection puts him on a team that already … [Read more...] about Ernie Clement joins Team USA for World Baseball Classic; Wings alum Byron Buxton also to play

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