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Sutherland edges Beekmantown to clinch spot in Class A state final

By Paul Gotham | November 14, 2026

Powerful balance carries Hilton past Canandaigua in Class A qualifier

By Bob Chavez | November 14, 2026

From hero to oh-no for Komarov as Amerks lose to Laval

By Kevin Oklobzija | November 13, 2026

Pavilion/York cruises to Class D title

By Tyler Hathaway | November 13, 2026

State semifinal preview: Spencerport meets with Bethlehem Central to advance in Class AA

By Elias Vega-Diaz | November 13, 2026

State Semi-final Preview: Churchville-Chili and Bethlehem clash on quest for first NYS title

By David Premyslovsky | November 13, 2026

State Semifinal Preview: C.G. Finney matches up against Chazy in Class D

By Tom Alexander | November 13, 2026

Third-quarter surge powers Hornell/Arkport-Canaseraga to Class C crown

By Tyler Hathaway | November 14, 2026

The Red Raiders used a 15-0 advantage in a three minute span late in the third quarter to break the game open…

Sutherland edges Beekmantown to clinch spot in Class A state final

By Paul Gotham | November 14, 2026

Brynn Pichette and Sarah Fields delivered first-half goals as Pittsford Sutherland (18-1-3) clinched a spot in the NYSPHSAA Class A championship game with a 2-1 victory over Beekmantown (14-4-2), Saturday afternoon from Moiseichik Field on the campus of Cortland High School…

Powerful balance carries Hilton past Canandaigua in Class A qualifier

By Bob Chavez | November 14, 2026

And all that goodness for the Cadets came from exactly who you’d expect. There was the 89-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Kosiorek to Jared Wade, the 49-yard TD run from Tyler Reger and then the kickoff return for a TD from Reger. Throw in a defense that didn’t allow a Canandaigua touchdown until the fourth quarter and you have all the details you need to understand how solid this Hilton team is…

From hero to oh-no for Komarov as Amerks lose to Laval

By Kevin Oklobzija | November 13, 2026

For a good 12 minutes or so, Vsevolod Komarov was on his way to being the hero in Friday’s showdown with the best team in the American Hockey League’s Eastern Conference…

Pavilion/York cruises to Class D title

By Tyler Hathaway | November 13, 2026

Pavilion/York used 41 unanswered points after trailing early and forced three turnovers as the top-seeded Golden Knights won 41-3 over Notre Dame Batavia/Byron-Bergen..

State semifinal preview: Spencerport meets with Bethlehem Central to advance in Class AA

By Elias Vega-Diaz | November 13, 2026

One team is coming off its eighth regional championship in ten years. Another looks to advance to the state final for the first time since 2018. Section V side Spencerport will face off against Bethlehem Central of Section 2. Here’s the breakdown..

State Semi-final Preview: Churchville-Chili and Bethlehem clash on quest for first NYS title

By David Premyslovsky | November 13, 2026

Churchville-Chili is in the state semifinals for the second consecutive year as the Saints look to extend their unbeaten run to eight en route to the state final. Bethlehem enters undefeated on the season as the Eagles ride an eight-game win streak into their second semi-finals in three seasons. It’s No.1 vs No.2 with a trip to the state final on the line. Here’s the breakdown…

State Semifinal Preview: C.G. Finney matches up against Chazy in Class D

By Tom Alexander | November 13, 2026

One team is looking to advance to a first ever NYSPHAA title game. The other is making a ninth semifinal round appearance in school history. C.G. Finney and Chazy battle it out for a chance to go to the NYS Class D Boys’ Soccer championship. Here’s the breakdown..

State semifinal preview: Pittsford Sutherland and Beekmantown to fight for Class A finals spot

By Matt Hanes | November 13, 2026

Two squads making a first state semifinal appearance in program history, Pittsford Sutherland and Beekmantown are set to battle in the Class A final four. Here’s the breakdown…

State semifinal preview: Northstar and Cincinnatus to battle in Class D

By Matt Hanes | November 13, 2026

One team is making program history with its first state semifinals’ appearance. The other is looking for its second straight finals appearance. Northstar and defending Class D champions Cincinnatus are slated to battle in the semifinals. Here’s the breakdown…

Connors and Ferris Sectional Championship Preview: Rush-Henrietta and Pittsford to duel in Class AA

By Tyler Hathaway | November 13, 2026

One team is looking for a seventh sectional block. The other is looking for a historic first title. Rush-Henrietta and Pittsford have been at the top of the Class AA standings all season and will meet to determine a champion on Saturday…

State Semi-Final Preview: Geneseo and Greenville battle for a spot in Class C finals

By David Premyslovsky | November 13, 2026

Geneseo enters unbeaten in 15 straight, including three consecutive one-goal victories. Greenville has won six in a row since a 6-0 late-season loss. Both sides hope to ride a semi-final win to a first ever NYS title. It’s No. 1 vs No. 3 in Class C. Here’s the breakdown…

Connors and Ferris Sectional Championship Preview: Hornell/Arkport-Canaseraga and Caledonia-Mumford/Le Roy to clash in Class C

By Tyler Hathaway | November 13, 2026

One squad enters the championship game for the first time in almost a decade. The other is a win away from its first as a merged program. Two teams ranked in the state top 10 will clash when Hornell/Arkport-Canaseraga and Caledonia-Mumford/Le Roy meet this weekend…

High School

Sutherland edges Beekmantown to clinch spot in Class A state final

By Paul Gotham | November 14, 2026 | 0 Comments

Brynn Pichette and Sarah Fields delivered first-half goals as Pittsford Sutherland (18-1-3) clinched a spot in the NYSPHSAA Class A championship game with a 2-1 victory over Beekmantown (14-4-2), Saturday afternoon from Moiseichik Field on the campus of Cortland High School…

Powerful balance carries Hilton past Canandaigua in Class A qualifier

By Bob Chavez | November 14, 2026 | 0 Comments

And all that goodness for the Cadets came from exactly who you’d expect. There was the 89-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Kosiorek to Jared Wade, the 49-yard TD run from Tyler Reger and then the kickoff return for a TD from Reger. Throw in a defense that didn’t allow a Canandaigua touchdown until the fourth quarter and you have all the details you need to understand how solid this Hilton team is…

Pavilion/York cruises to Class D title

By Tyler Hathaway | November 13, 2026 | 0 Comments

Pavilion/York used 41 unanswered points after trailing early and forced three turnovers as the top-seeded Golden Knights won 41-3 over Notre Dame Batavia/Byron-Bergen..

State semifinal preview: Spencerport meets with Bethlehem Central to advance in Class AA

By Elias Vega-Diaz | November 13, 2026 | 0 Comments

One team is coming off its eighth regional championship in ten years. Another looks to advance to the state final for the first time since 2018. Section V side Spencerport will face off against Bethlehem Central of Section 2. Here’s the breakdown..

State Semi-final Preview: Churchville-Chili and Bethlehem clash on quest for first NYS title

By David Premyslovsky | November 13, 2026 | 0 Comments

Churchville-Chili is in the state semifinals for the second consecutive year as the Saints look to extend their unbeaten run to eight en route to the state final. Bethlehem enters undefeated on the season as the Eagles ride an eight-game win streak into their second semi-finals in three seasons. It’s No.1 vs No.2 with a trip to the state final on the line. Here’s the breakdown…

State Semifinal Preview: C.G. Finney matches up against Chazy in Class D

By Tom Alexander | November 13, 2026 | 0 Comments

One team is looking to advance to a first ever NYSPHAA title game. The other is making a ninth semifinal round appearance in school history. C.G. Finney and Chazy battle it out for a chance to go to the NYS Class D Boys’ Soccer championship. Here’s the breakdown..

WNY Sports

Red Wings GM Dan Mason named Triple-A Executive of the Year; other Wings promotions also honored

By Dan Glickman | October 13, 2026

Moore scores twice as RIT upends Niagara for weekend split

By Kevin Oklobzija | October 4, 2026

New goalie Villalta leads Amerks to season-opening win

By Kevin Oklobzija | October 3, 2026

2026 Rochester Red Wings Had ‘Incredible’ Year

By Dan Glickman | October 1, 2026

Bills

Bills/Jets preview: Three storylines, two keys to the game, one X-Factor

By Tyler Hathaway | November 12, 2026 | 0 Comments

The trade deadline has come and gone, and a new member will join the cruising Bills this week. Buffalo has won four straight games and will head to New Jersey to take on a Jets team that has lost four straight games…

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Bills/Vikings preview: Three storylines, two keys to the game, one X-Factor

By Tyler Hathaway | November 6, 2026 | 0 Comments

The Bills are back in primetime, and this weekend brings a heavyweight clash. Buffalo will hit the road for a Monday night showdown in Minnesota, where a strong Vikings team awaits…

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Bills/Raiders preview: Three storylines, two keys to the game, one X-Factor

By Tyler Hathaway | October 15, 2026 | 0 Comments

The Buffalo Bills will stay out West this week as they prepare to take on the Raiders in Las Vegas this Sunday. Buffalo is entering the matchup after a late victory over the Los Angeles Rams…

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Amerks

From hero to oh-no for Komarov as Amerks lose to Laval

By Kevin Oklobzija | November 13, 2026 | 1 Comment

For a good 12 minutes or so, Vsevolod Komarov was on his way to being the hero in Friday’s showdown with the best team in the American Hockey League’s Eastern Conference…

Rookie Valente steps up as Amerks defeat Cleveland

By Kevin Oklobzija | November 4, 2026 | 1 Comment

Rookie Liam Valente helped set up the first two goals and third-year depth forward Zac Funk scored the first goal while workhorse goalie Matt Villalta continued his stellar play as the Amerks defeated the Cleveland Monsters 4-1 on Wednesday night…

Peca continues to pile up points as Amerks roll past Phantoms

By Kevin Oklobzija | October 30, 2026 | 2 Comments

Peca scored one goal and set up two others as the Amerks rolled past the Lehigh Valley Phantoms 6-3 in front of 5,210 fans at Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial…

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