By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The question among Penfield supporters as they filed out of Webster Thomas High School on Saturday evening did not address the upcoming state semifinal matchup against Massapequa. Rather, it concerned a large vehicle. "Fire truck or not?" Towns frequently send a fire engine or police car escort to help a high school team celebrate a big win, but the trucks … [Read more...] about Felton’s goal the difference as Penfield advances to state semifinal
WNY Sports
Peterka grabs the spotlight as newest Sabre Krebs makes Amerks debut
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The eyes of Western New York hockey on Friday night all were focused on Peyton Krebs, the newest predicted rising star to join the Buffalo Sabres organization. Krebs was obtained along with Alex Tuch and two draft picks in Thursday’s blockbuster trade that sent Jack Eichel to the Vegas Golden Knights, and his organizational debut came about 34 hours … [Read more...] about Peterka grabs the spotlight as newest Sabre Krebs makes Amerks debut
Brown leads all scorers as Bonnies breeze through exhibition
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Osun Osunniyi didn’t hesitate to hit the floor in a scrimmage. St. Bonaventure's 6-foot-10 reigning Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of the Year wouldn’t even allow his associate head coach’s son to crash the lane without tacking on an offensive foul. Osunniyi’s unofficial first charge of the season came 14:42 into Thursday’s exhibition game, a foul incurred by … [Read more...] about Brown leads all scorers as Bonnies breeze through exhibition
Mersch gains his revenge with the winning goal as Quinn, Amerks win again
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA For Mike Mersch, revenge was best served with a high backhander from the slot on Wednesday night. Hit in the head as he was bashed into the boards by Parker Kelly’s heavy check late in the third period, Mersch got even not with a check or punch but by scoring the winning goal as the Rochester Americans defeated the Belleville Senators 4-3. “I don’t … [Read more...] about Mersch gains his revenge with the winning goal as Quinn, Amerks win again
Newcomers and family time are themes of St. Bonaventure-Alfred exhibition contest
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Two aspects of St. Bonaventure’s exhibition game against Alfred University on Thursday will take precedence over all others: health and family. A non-counting game against a lower-division program, designed as a dress rehearsal to ease players into the new season, cost the Atlantic 10 one of its biggest stars when Saint Louis guard Javonte Perkins tore his … [Read more...] about Newcomers and family time are themes of St. Bonaventure-Alfred exhibition contest