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Wednesday Boys’ Soccer Wrap: Livonia advances to state quarterfinals

By Tyler Hathaway | November 4, 2026

Livonia shakes off sluggish start to clinch spot in state quarterfinals

By Paul Gotham | November 4, 2026

Connors and Ferris Sectional Championship Preview: Brighton and Hilton to decide Class A1

By Tyler Hathaway | November 4, 2026

Sub-Regional Preview: Sutherland to face Lewiston-Porter in Class A

By David Premyslovsky | November 4, 2026

Sub-Regional Preview: Pittsford Sutherland and Starpoint to face off in Class A

By Elias Vega-Diaz | November 4, 2026

Sub-Regional Preview: Livonia takes on Akron in Class B

By Elias Vega-Diaz | November 4, 2026

Quick-strike Geneseo advances to Class C state quarterfinal

By Paul Gotham | November 4, 2026

Rookie Valente steps up as Amerks defeat Cleveland

By Kevin Oklobzija | November 4, 2026

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…

Wednesday Boys’ Soccer Wrap: Livonia advances to state quarterfinals

By Tyler Hathaway | November 4, 2026

Scores and recaps from Wednesday’s Section V Boys’ Soccer state playoff action…

Livonia shakes off sluggish start to clinch spot in state quarterfinals

By Paul Gotham | November 4, 2026

Evan Strauss netted a pair of goals as Livonia (19-1-1) pulled away from a level match at halftime and defeated Section VI champion, Allegany-Limestone (15-3-2), 4-1 in New York State Class B sub-regional action Wednesday at Geneseo High School…

Connors and Ferris Sectional Championship Preview: Brighton and Hilton to decide Class A1

By Tyler Hathaway | November 4, 2026

One team is looking to be crowned sectional champions for the third season in a row. The other is attempting to win its second in the past five seasons. Two Monroe County squads will meet Friday night…

Sub-Regional Preview: Sutherland to face Lewiston-Porter in Class A

By David Premyslovsky | November 4, 2026

One side enters play looking to book its ninth trip to the state quarterfinals and second this decade. The other seeks its eighth regional appearance and first in Class A. It’s Pittsford Sutherland and Lewiston-Porter for a spot in the round of eight. Here’s the breakdown…

Sub-Regional Preview: Pittsford Sutherland and Starpoint to face off in Class A

By Elias Vega-Diaz | November 4, 2026

One squad looks to clinch a spot in the state quarterfinals after winning its first sectional title in 32 years. Another is trying to make back-to-back regional appearances. Pittsford Sutherland takes on Starpoint in the NYSPHSAA Class A sub-regional. Here’s the breakdown…

Sub-Regional Preview: Livonia takes on Akron in Class B

By Elias Vega-Diaz | November 4, 2026

One squad looks to defend its regional title and go back-to-back for the first time since 2007. Another looks to advance to its first state quarterfinal since 2013. Section V Champion Livonia faces Section VI Champion Akron in the NYS Class B sub-regional. Here’s the breakdown..

Quick-strike Geneseo advances to Class C state quarterfinal

By Paul Gotham | November 4, 2026

Sam DiLaura and Ayaan Sheikh scored back-to-back goals in the less than three minutes of game time as Geneseo (18-1–1) came from behind to defeat East Rochester (17-2-0), 3-2 in the Section V Class C state qualifier, Tuesday evening from the James Dollard Athletic Field on the Honeoye Falls-Lima campus…

Picardo, Denning pace offense as Kendall clinches spot in state quarterfinal

By Matt Hanes | November 4, 2026

Sophia Picardo and Ryleigh Denning finished with a goal and two assists apiece as Kendall (19-1-0) clinched a spot in the NYSPHSAA Class C quarterfinal with a 4-1 win over Holley (14-6-1) on Tuesday night…

State qualifier preview: Holley and Kendall to battle in Class C

By Paul Gotham | November 3, 2026

One side is looking to clinch a state quarterfinal spot for the second time in four years while the other is looking for its first trip in more than a decade. Genesee Region rivals meet with a spot in the regionals on the line…

State qualifier preview: East Rochester and Geneseo to battle in Class C

By Paul Gotham | November 3, 2026

One team is looking to reach the state quarterfinals for the fourth time in program history and first since 2018 while other trying to advance to the final eight for a third time and first since 2010. Livingston County Athletic Association meets the Wayne County league when Geneseo and East Rochester square off with a spot in regionals on the line. Here’s the breakdown..

Penfield graduate Jason Kanzler named Seattle Mariners manager; first full-time Rochester born-and-raised manager in MLB history

By Dan Glickman | November 3, 2026

Penfield High School graduate Jason Kanzler is the new manager of the Seattle Mariners…

Spencerport adds to its record with 11th straight title

By Paul Gotham | October 31, 2026

Yana Gross and Bella Valentino netted a goal apiece while the Rangers’ defense turned in another clean sheet. No. 2 Spencerport (16-2-2) clinched the Class AA championship with a 2-0 victory over No. 4 Webster Thomas…

High School

Livonia shakes off sluggish start to clinch spot in state quarterfinals

By Paul Gotham | November 4, 2026 | 0 Comments

Evan Strauss netted a pair of goals as Livonia (19-1-1) pulled away from a level match at halftime and defeated Section VI champion, Allegany-Limestone (15-3-2), 4-1 in New York State Class B sub-regional action Wednesday at Geneseo High School…

Connors and Ferris Sectional Championship Preview: Brighton and Hilton to decide Class A1

By Tyler Hathaway | November 4, 2026 | 0 Comments

One team is looking to be crowned sectional champions for the third season in a row. The other is attempting to win its second in the past five seasons. Two Monroe County squads will meet Friday night…

Sub-Regional Preview: Sutherland to face Lewiston-Porter in Class A

By David Premyslovsky | November 4, 2026 | 0 Comments

One side enters play looking to book its ninth trip to the state quarterfinals and second this decade. The other seeks its eighth regional appearance and first in Class A. It’s Pittsford Sutherland and Lewiston-Porter for a spot in the round of eight. Here’s the breakdown…

Sub-Regional Preview: Pittsford Sutherland and Starpoint to face off in Class A

By Elias Vega-Diaz | November 4, 2026 | 0 Comments

One squad looks to clinch a spot in the state quarterfinals after winning its first sectional title in 32 years. Another is trying to make back-to-back regional appearances. Pittsford Sutherland takes on Starpoint in the NYSPHSAA Class A sub-regional. Here’s the breakdown…

Sub-Regional Preview: Livonia takes on Akron in Class B

By Elias Vega-Diaz | November 4, 2026 | 0 Comments

One squad looks to defend its regional title and go back-to-back for the first time since 2007. Another looks to advance to its first state quarterfinal since 2013. Section V Champion Livonia faces Section VI Champion Akron in the NYS Class B sub-regional. Here’s the breakdown..

Quick-strike Geneseo advances to Class C state quarterfinal

By Paul Gotham | November 4, 2026 | 0 Comments

Sam DiLaura and Ayaan Sheikh scored back-to-back goals in the less than three minutes of game time as Geneseo (18-1–1) came from behind to defeat East Rochester (17-2-0), 3-2 in the Section V Class C state qualifier, Tuesday evening from the James Dollard Athletic Field on the Honeoye Falls-Lima campus…

WNY Sports

2026 Rochester Red Wings Had ‘Incredible’ Year

By Dan Glickman | October 1, 2026

Brust garners ABCA honor

By Paul Gotham | September 30, 2026

Red Wings’ 2026 championship celebrated before big crowd

By Dan Glickman | September 29, 2026

Red Wings to honor International League champions on Monday night

By Dan Glickman | September 28, 2026

Bills

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

By Tyler Hathaway | October 9, 2026 | 0 Comments

The Buffalo Bills enter this week after the New England Patriots handed them their first loss of the season. This week brings about an even bigger challenge as Buffalo will travel out west to face the Los Angeles Rams…

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

By Tyler Hathaway | October 1, 2026 | 0 Comments

The Buffalo Bills are now 3-0 on the season after a shaky come-from-behind win over the winless Los Angeles Chargers. A very familiar foe is coming to Buffalo this weekend, as another struggling squad in the New England Patriots will look to turn their season around in what is a must-win game for the Bills…

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Amerks

Rookie Valente steps up as Amerks defeat Cleveland

By Kevin Oklobzija | November 4, 2026 | 0 Comments

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…

Amerks power play sputters in loss to Hershey

By Kevin Oklobzija | October 28, 2026 | 2 Comments

For the better part of 35 minutes on Wednesday night, the Hershey Bears were precisely the team Rochester Americans coach Michael Leone expected to see…

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