In search of an elusive Section VI championship, twice this season Randolph ran into an old nemesis. The Cardinals haven’t won a sectional title since a Class C crown in 1989 and Coach David Pihlblad has had his team so close for the past several seasons. The stars seemed to be aligning ...

MAYVILLE — Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Brocton’s defense has been playing at a championship level since the Section VI postseason began nearly five weeks ago. In four playoff games, the Eagles have allowed just 33 points. The run began with a 70-12 sectional quarterfinal win over Akron and ...

CRITICAL. It’s time for the Buffalo Bills to have a statement win in late November on the road. Pittsburgh is as good as anywhere to start what should be a playoff run. Expect the well rested Bills to shrug off their injuries and offensive doldrums to defeat the Steelers with or without ...

Huxley Hale shot a doe and a 9-point buck on his first opening day with his grandfather, Ray Stearns, who also shot a 6-point. Submitted Photo

November, especially as we near Thanksgiving, is a time for reflection, gratitude and preparation. Across Western New York, it is also peak deer season, a seasonal time when hunters provide food for their families and reconnect with longstanding traditions. Shared conversations hunting with ...