By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Replacing a two-time sectional champion quarterback is an arduous task. When Joe Cairns graduated from McQuaid Jesuit, the Knights needed a new leader. Senior John Mahar spent last season preparing for the opportunity. Mahar spent Friday night throwing for 300 yards and four touchdowns, completing 75 percent of his passes and driving McQuaid to a third … [Read more...] about Mahar throws for 300 yards, four touchdowns in McQuaid’s road win over Victor
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McQuaid wins thriller, captures Class AA crown
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Bobby Bates didn't say a word, not out of anger or frustration but because he trusted the assistants who helped guide McQuaid this far to find the right words. The end of the third quarter had swung momentum in the Class AA final. First, Knights quarterback Joe Cairns was stopped short on a fourth down keeper that required a measurement. Two plays later, … [Read more...] about McQuaid wins thriller, captures Class AA crown
McQuaid scores 49 points in first half, improves to 5-0
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Fairport’s opening drive went satisfactorily enough, a six-play, two-minute charge capped by a Joe Giggie touchdown. McQuaid took that score personally. The Knights scored 56 unanswered points in less than 25 minutes of game time, tallying points in all three phases, and defeated the Red Raiders 63-14. McQuaid improved to 5-0, while Fairport’s record dropped … [Read more...] about McQuaid scores 49 points in first half, improves to 5-0
Section V Playoff Preview: Class AA
Class AA opens play on Monday with each of the top-four seeds receiving byes. The final takes place on Saturday, May 26. McQuaid, this year's two seed, is Class AA's defending champion. No. 1 seed VICTOR BLUE DEVILS (Monroe County Division I) Record: 15-5 Streak: Won nine of last 10 Runs scored: 169 Runs allowed: 65 Finish last season: Lost to McQuaid, 12-8 in the Class … [Read more...] about Section V Playoff Preview: Class AA
McQuaid topples top-seeded Fairport
ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Kobe Long paced four in double figures, and the No. 5 seed McQuaid Jesuit Knights advanced to the Section V Class AA championship with an 81-73 victory over the No. 1 seed Fairport Red Raiders Tuesday night at the Blue Cross Arena at the Rochester Community War Memorial. Long connected on five of nine shots from the floor including four of six from behind … [Read more...] about McQuaid topples top-seeded Fairport