Tag: Friday Night Lights
Aiden McManaman never thought he'd rise to quarterback. Now, he leads General Brown.
Aiden McManaman didn’t plan on being the starting varsity quarterback for General Brown High School. However, after teammates' injuries, McManaman stepped into the role and hasn’t looked back. Read More »
For Elijah Welch, Westhill football is a family affair
Sophomore quarterback Elijah Welch has served as QB1 at Westhill High School since his eighth grade season. It's no surprise, he comes from a family full of Westhill football alumni. Read More »
Brandon Levin is stepping up as Baldwinsville football's 'next man up'
"No part of me in the slightest is surprised by Brandon’s success." Brandon Levin is poised for a big senior season in his first year as Baldwinsville's starting running back. Read More »
Amelia Bartolotta’s path to becoming Auburn High School’s 1st female football player
Amelia Bartolotta is the first female player in Auburn football’s 130 year history. She was a major contributor to the team’s undefeated 2021 season. Read More »
D.O. Sportscast: Where do CNY high school sports go from here?
On this episode of the D.O. Sportscast, we chronicle Section III high school sports and detail why central New York’s 7-on-7 was forced to cease play due to a rise in COVID-19 cases. Read More »
Auburn HS quarterback Troy Churney Jr. prepares for unusual spring season
A senior quarterback at Auburn High School, Troy Churney Jr., has high hopes for the school’s spring football season. Read More »
Carthage Central High School multi-sport athlete makes program history
Fairfield lacrosse commit, Josh Demko, is coming off of a historic junior year for the Comets. Read More »
C-NS running back accepts early offer to Buffalo after high school transfer
Washington, who did not want to be far from home, committed to Buffalo on July 25. Read More »
Dave Kline, Cicero-North Syracuse aim for 4th-straight sectional title
Dave Kline, head football coach at Cicero-North Syracuse High School, and his team prepare for a fourth consecutive sectional title. Read More »
Mike Washington's 3 touchdowns propel Cicero-North Syracuse past Fayetteville-Manlius
Washington's provided a spark for the Northstars in just his second week as a full-time tailback. Read More »
After dangerous bout with staph infection, Jacob Vacco is leading Liverpool football
Vacco never reached full health until midway through last lacrosse season. Read More »
Conner Hayes’ career ends as Cicero-North Syracuse loses in state semis, again
Hayes won 37 games as the quarterback of C-NS over the last four years, including two sectional titles. Read More »
Skaneateles’ best 2-year stretch ends against Ray Leach and Batavia in state semis
After a state title in 2017, Skaneateles came within two wins of another state championship. Read More »
Skaneateles defeats Chenango Forks, 27-26, on last play
Skaneateles quarterback Pat Hackler's last minute touchdown decided the game. Read More »
Indian River runs for 470 yards to clinch berth in Class A state semifinal
The Warriors carried the ball 45 yards for more than 10 yards per carry, led by Kwazsi Gaddis and Guillermo Rosario-Acosta. Read More »
Gallery: Skaneateles dominates to take Class B title over Cazenovia
Check out the best images from Skaneatles' 41-10 win on Saturday in the Carrier Dome. Read More »
Gallery: Holland Patent maintains perfect record, claims Class C Section III title
The Golden Knights needed to score two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to claim the sectional crown. Read More »
Gallery: Onondaga wins Class D crown, 20-12, over Herkimer
Check out the best images from Onondaga's title on Friday night in the Carrier Dome. Read More »
Explosive rushing attack leads Cicero-North Syracuse to Section III Class AA repeat
Jaiquawn McGriff and Jeremiah Willis both broke long touchdown runs, with McGriff going for 43 yards and Willis sprinting for 77. Read More »
Skaneateles gets revenge on Cazenovia behind Pat Hackler’s 4 touchdowns
The Lakers move on to face five-time state champion Chenango Forks in the regional round. Read More »
Holland Patent comes back to win 1st Section III title since 1989
The Golden Knights trailed 14-7 before storming back to win, 21-14, over General Brown. Read More »
Weedsport runs its way to the Section III 8-man title
It was the first sectional title for Weedsport since 2004, and it came from exclusively rushing yards. Read More »
Kwazsi Gaddis leads Indian River to Class A Section III championship
Gaddis scored five touchdowns, including a pick-six, and ran for 189 yards to lead the Warriors to victory. Read More »