By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA He had played the previous two seasons with the Boston Bruins’ American Hockey League affiliate, the Providence Bruins, yet despite being a third-round draft pick in 2020, Trevor Kuntar found himself on the outside looking in over the summer. That’s when Rochester Americans coach Michael Leone called the Buffalo native and offered him a chance. Not a … [Read more...] about Despite depleted lineup, Kuntar, Metsa power Amerks past Penguins
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Churchville-Chili moves on to NYS semi-finals
By ASHTON TOWNSEND SPENCERPORT N.Y. — The Churchville-Chili Saints (17-3-0) won 2-0 over the Frontier Falcons (16-3-1) to clinch the program's first regional title since 2003. Freshman Elise Faix and senior Jillian Ewing led the way with a goal each. "All season long, we've been focusing on the basics," Churchville-Chili head coach Brooke Elnicky said. "We've been trying … [Read more...] about Churchville-Chili moves on to NYS semi-finals
Sisson’s brace carries Fillmore into the NYS Class D semifinals
Senior scores team-high 32nd and 33rd goals of the season. By PAUL GOTHAM WEST SENECA, N.Y. — A win two years in the making. The last time the Fillmore boys’ soccer team played at West Seneca West High School, the Eagles saw a 43-game winning streak and their 2023 season end with a 3-0 loss to Section VI champion, Ellicottville in the New York State Public High School … [Read more...] about Sisson’s brace carries Fillmore into the NYS Class D semifinals
Friday Football Wrap: Antinore TD pass to Davies with 11 seconds left lifts Notre Dame Batavia/Byron-Bergen; Alexander/Pembroke tallies third straight shutout
CLASS AA No. 4 PENFIELD (6-4) 22No. 1 RUSH-HENRIETTA (6-3) 13Two interceptions by Brodie Joyce and rushing touchdowns from Zane Kropman and Dom Giunta led Penfield to a semifinal victory. Kropman rushed for 124 yards on the night, while Dom Giunta threw for 117 yards on a 10-for-16 night while rushing for 72 yards. Ronan Boyles made four catches for 51 yards and also made … [Read more...] about Friday Football Wrap: Antinore TD pass to Davies with 11 seconds left lifts Notre Dame Batavia/Byron-Bergen; Alexander/Pembroke tallies third straight shutout
Friday Girls’ Soccer Wrap: Ewing, Faix propel Churchville-Chili into state semis; Fairport falls to Lancaster
CLASS AAA LANCASTER (VI) 2FAIRPORT (16-1) 0Reese Booker finished with two goals to lead Lancaster past Fairport in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Class AAA Far West Regional. Booker took a pass 18 minutes into the first half from Quinn Lango and hit one from 25 yards out to make it 1-0. With three minutes left in the first half, Booker grabbed her … [Read more...] about Friday Girls’ Soccer Wrap: Ewing, Faix propel Churchville-Chili into state semis; Fairport falls to Lancaster