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WEEK ONEFriday, Sept. 6Aquinas at Timon 7 p.m. NON-LKearney at Canisteo-Greenwood 7:30 p.m. NON-LCanisius (6) at McQuaid 7:30 p.m. NON-LEast at Hilton 7 p.m. NON-LFinney at Pembroke 7 p.m. NON-LFranklin at Irondequoit 7 p.m. NON-LMcQuaid at Canisius 7:30 p.m. NON-LPal-Mac at Wayne 7 p.m. FL-EPenn Yan at Newark 7:15 p.m. FL-EWaterloo at Geneva 7 p.m. FL-EMidlakes at ER/Gananda 7 p.m. FL-ELyons at Mynderse 7 p.m. FL-WMarcus Whitman at Clyde-Savannah 7:30 p.m. FL-WRush-Henrietta at Web. Schroeder 7 p.m. MON IChurchville-Chili at Victor 7 p.m. MON IIPenfield at Brockport 7 p.m. MON IIArcadia at Eastridge 7 p.m. MON IIICanandaigua at HF-L 7 p.m. MON III

Saturday, Sept. 7Batavia at Edison 1:30 p.m. NON-LRed Jacket vs. UPrep at BK 12 p.m. NON-LSouth Seneca at Dundee 1 p.m. FL-WFairport at Web. Thomas 7 p.m. MON IPittsford at Gates-Chili 7 p.m. MON ISpencerport at Athena 2 p.m. MON IIBrighton at Olympia 2 p.m. MON III

WEEK TWOThursday, Sept. 12Gates-Chili at Fairport 5 p.m. MON IAthena at Penfield 5 p.m. MON IIBrockport at Irondequoit 7 p.m. MON IIEastridge at Brighton 7:45 p.m. MON III

Friday, Sept. 13Canisius at Aquinas 7:30 p.m. NON-LFinney at Alexander 7 p.m. NON-LWayne at Midlakes 7 p.m. FL-ENewark at Waterloo 7 p.m. FL-EGeneva at Pal-Mac 7 p.m. FL-EER/Gananda at Penn Yan 7 p.m. FL-ERed Jacket at Lyons 7 p.m. FL-WDundee at Marcus Whitman 7 p.m. FL-WWeb. Thomas at Hilton 7 p.m. MON IVictor at Spencerport 7 p.m. MON IIHF-L at Batavia 7:30 p.m. MON IIIEast at McQuaid 7:30 p.m. RCAC

Saturday, Sept. 14Rush-Henrietta at Marshall 1 p.m. NON-LChurchville-Chili at Arcadia 2 p.m. NON-LMynderse at UPrep at BK 7 p.m. NON-LClyde-Savannah at South Seneca 1 p.m. FL-WWeb. Schroeder vs. Pittsford at Fisher 7 p.m. MON IOlympia at Canandaigua 2 p.m. MON III

WEEK 3

Friday, Sept. 20Mynderse at Clyde-Savannah 7:30 p.m. FL-WLyons at Marcus Whitman 7 p.m. FL-WWayne at Newark 7:15 p.m. FL-E

Midlakes at Geneva 7 p.m. FL-EPenn Yan at Waterloo 7 p.m. FL-EPittsford at Hilton 7 p.m. MON IRush Henrietta at Web. Thomas 7 p.m. MON IWeb. Schroeder at Gates-Chili 7 p.m. MON IChurchville-Chili at Brockport 7 p.m. MON IIBrighton at Batavia 7:30 p.m. MON III

Saturday, Sept. 21Canandaigua at Fairport 7 p.m. NON-LPenfield at Franklin 1:30 p.m. NON-LUPrep at South Seneca 1 p.m. NON-LUrsuline (Ohio) at Aquinas 1 p.m. NON-LPal-Mac at ER/Gananda 1 p.m. FL-ERed Jacket at Dundee 1 p.m. FL-WSpencerport at Irondequoit 3 p.m. MON IIVictor at Athena 3 p.m. MON IIArcadia at HF-L 2 p.m. MON IIIEastridge at Olympia 3 p.m. MON IIIEdison at McQuaid 7:30 p.m. RCAC

WEEK 4

Tuesday, Sept. 24Wilson at Web. Schroeder 7 p.m. NON-L

Friday, Sept. 27Eastridge at Victor 7 p.m. NON-LMarcus Whitman at Mynderse 7 p.m. FL-WPenn Yan at Wayne 7 p.m. FL-EWaterloo at Pal-Mac 7 p.m. FL-EGeneva at ER/Gananda 7 p.m. FL-ENewark at Midlakes 7 p.m. FL-EAthena at Churchville-Chili 7 p.m. MON IIHF-L at Brighton 7:45 p.m. MON III

Saturday, Sept. 28Dundee at UPrep at BK 3 p.m. NON-LAquinas at St. Joe's 1 p.m. NON-LHolley at Finney 1:30 p.m. NON-LClyde-Savannah at Lyons 1 p.m. FW-WSouth Seneca at Red Jacket 1 p.m. FW-WGates-Chili at Rush Henrietta 2 p.m. MON IHilton at Fairport 2 p.m. MON IWeb. Thomas at Pittsford at Sutherland 2 p.m. MON IBrockport at Spencerport 2 p.m. MON IIIrondequoit at Penfield 2 p.m. MON IIBatavia at Canandaigua 2 p.m. MON IIIOlympia at Arcadia 2 p.m. MON IIIMcQuaid at Wilson 2 p.m. RCAC

WEEK 5

Friday, Oct. 4Spencerport at Brighton 7:45 p.m. NON-LUPrep at Marcus Whitman 7 p.m. NON-LGeneva at Penn Yan 7 p.m. FL-EER/Gananda at Newark 7:15 p.m. FL-EPal-Mac at Midlakes 7 p.m. FL-EWaterloo at Wayne 7 p.m. FL-ERed Jacket at Mynderse 7 p.m. FW-WDundee at Clyde-Savannah 7:30 p.m. FW-WLyons at South Seneca 7 p.m. FW-WAthena at Brockport 7 p.m. MON IGates-Chili at Web. Thomas 7 p.m. MON IWeb. Schroeder at Hilton 7 p.m. MON I

Victor at Irondequoit 7 p.m. MON IIEastridge at Batavia 7:30 p.m. MON IIIOlympia at HF-L 7 p.m. MON III

Saturday, Oct. 5Aquinas vs. Pittsford at Fisher 7 p.m. NON-LRush-Henrietta at Fairport 7 p.m. MON IChurchville-Chili at Penfield 3 p.m. MON IIArcadia at Canandaigua 3 p.m. MON IIIMcQuaid at Franklin 3 p.m. RCAC

WEEK 6

Friday, Oct. 11Kearney at Livionia 7:30 p.m. NON-LMarshall at Gates-Chili 7 p.m. NON-LUPrep at Lyons 7 p.m. NON-LER/Gananda at Waterloo 7 p.m. FL-ENewark at Pal-Mac 7 p.m. FL-ESouth Seneca at Marcus Whitman 7 p.m. FL-WWeb. Thomas at Web. Schroeder 7 p.m. MON IBrockport at Victor 7 p.m. MON IIHF-L at Eastridge 7 p.m. MON IIIrondequoit at Churchville-Chili 7 p.m. MON IIPenfield at Spencerport 7 p.m. MON IICanandaigua at Brighton 7 p.m. MON III

Saturday, Oct. 12Aquinas at McQuaid 2 p.m. NON-LAthena at Olympia 2 p.m. NON-LNotre Dame at Finney 1:30 p.m. NON-LClyde-Savannah at Red Jacket 1 p.m. FL-WMynderse at Dundee 1 p.m. FL-WMidlakes at Penn Yan 1 p.m. FL-EWayne at Geneva 7 p.m. FL-EBatavia at Arcadia 2 p.m. MON IIFairport vs. Pittsford at Fisher 7:30 p.m. MON IHilton at Rush Henrietta 2 p.m. MON I

WEEK 7

Friday, Oct. 18East at Brockport 7 p.m. NON-LHFL at Livonia 7:30 p.m. NON-LSt. Francis (6) at Aquinas 7 p.m. NON-LUPrep at Clyde-Savannah 7 p.m. NON-LMidlakes at Waterloo 7 p.m. FL-ENewark at Geneva 7 p.m. FL-EPenn Yan at Pal-Mac 7 p.m. FL-EWayne at ER/Gananda 7 p.m. FL-ESouth Seneca at Mynderse 7 p.m. FL-WFairport at Web. Schroeder 7 p.m. MON IHilton at Gates-Chili 7 p.m. MON IPenfield at Victor 7 p.m. MON II

Saturday, Oct. 19Wilson at Web. Thomas 7 p.m. NON-LMarcus Whitman at Red Jacket 1 p.m. FL-WLyons at Dundee 1 p.m. FL-WPittsford at Rush Henrietta 3 p.m. MON IIrondequoit at Athena 3 p.m. MON IISpencerport at Churchville-Chili 7 p.m. MON IIBatavia at Olympia 3 p.m. MON IIIBrighton at Arcadia 3 p.m. MON IIICanandaigua at Eastridge 3 p.m. MON IIIMcQuaid at Marshall 1 p.m. RCAC

McQuaid coach Dan Bates instructs players during an offensive line drill at a recent practice. The former assistant is in his first season as head coach.


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Dan Bates is nowcharged with leading aMcQuaid tradition ofpower running withhopes of its first titlesince the 1970s

Tosay that DanBates has en-joyed his 30-yearcoaching careerin Section 5might be an un-derstatement.

The veteran offensive line coachhas eagerly awaited the fall so hecould get back on the footballfield to work not only with someof the areas top players, but out-standing head coaches.This offseason though, Batesknew he needed to be morethan just the right-handman onthe sideline. Hewanted to take thelead at one of Section5s most consistentprograms, and helpthem end a section-al drought of 25years.Bates took over atMcQuaid this offsea-son, hoping to leadthe Knights to theirfirst sectional titlesince 1978.McQuaidhosts Canisius (Sec-tion 6) at 7:30 p.m.Friday in their sea-son opener.At first I didntwant the job, after awhile they hadntnamed a head coach and I revis-ited the conversation I hadwith (the schools administra-tion) and decided to step up andtake it, said Bates, who joinedthe McQuaid coaching staff in2010. It was my way of doingsomething for the school andmy part. We have a bunch ofgreat youngmen and they needto be coached.Bates is one of the areas mosthighly respected line coaches, ashis Knights have paved the wayfor some of Section 5s top run-ning backs in recent seasons, in-cluding the Jenkins brothersand Cory Parker. You can expectthe same brand of smashmouthfootball from Bates, who calledthis offense a running backsdream because tailbacks oftenreceive 20 to 30 carries pergame.He fits in with what Mc-Quaid is, said senior kicker

Will Mahar, who is being re-cruited by several Division Ischools. Hes a great guy whohas good faith. Coach Bates isselfless. He is always helping out,extending his hand.We had a lotof seniors step up in the offsea-son and take leadership in ourworkouts too.Senior Dave DAngelo willlook to carry the load for therunning backs, with help fromfullbacks Cole Purpura andZach Poudrier. The talented re-turning skill position playerswill cause plenty of nightmares

for defensive co-ordinators.QuarterbacksJohn VandenBrul and MarkNozzi return af-ter seeing signif-icant playingtime last season.Mahar is also ex-pected to be theteams top receiv-er.We are prettywell-rounded,said Purpura,who also startsat linebacker.Our defense ispretty good.Everything is

coming together, not just thisweek but at camps over thesummer.Despite 15 returning starters(eight on offense, seven de-fense), questions remain abouttheKnights offensive and defen-sive lines, where the team couldhave inexperienced players inkey slots to open the season.Seniors Miles Powe and JoshMoore will anchor the offensiveand defensive lines.Poudrier and Clement Lewiswill join Purpura at linebackerin the teams 4-3 defense. DAn-gelo andMahar lead the second-ary.We had good team chemistrylast year, but this year we had towork on it, Vanden Brul said.So far in camp it has come to-gether much better than wethought it would.The Knights certainly hadtheir chances to break the sec-

tional title drought in four yearsunder former head coach Bob-by Bates. McQuaid lost twice inthe sectional finals and suffereda double-overtime loss to even-tual Class A champion Eastridgein the semifinals last fall.

The Knights have their workcut out for them early in theyear, as they open with one ofSection 6s top programs. Mc-Quaid opens Rochester CityAthletic Association play againstEast, who defeated the Knights

in week six last season.We play tough games, but weare going to do our very best,DAngelo said. We expect towin, be fearless, play our gameand see what happens.We haveto play with no regrets.

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McQuaid assistant coach Gary Parisi instructs players during a recent practice at McQuaid. TheKnights open the season at Friday when they host Canisius (Section 6).

He fits in withwhat McQuaid is.Hes a great guywho has goodfaith. Coach Batesis selfless. He isalways helpingout, extending hishand.

Will MaharMcQuaid senior kickeron new coach Dan Bates

Members of the McQuaid football team work on a drill during a recent practice.

Messenger Post Media | High School Football Preview | September 20136 INDEPENDENTS/RCAC

AQUINAS INSTITUTE LIL IRISHCLASS/LEAGUE: Class AA, Independent2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 7-4, Section 5 Class AA Champion, lost in StateQuarterfinals to Orchard ParkCOACH/YEAR: Chris Battaglia/18th YearKEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Jake Zembiec, So., QB; Donato Clemente, Sr., RB/FS;Mike Holley, Sr., DT; Emilio Zuniga, Sr., DT; Luch Pietropaolo, Sr., RB; Alonzo Turney,Sr., WR/CB; Alex Bianchi, Sr., WR/P; Nick Velte, Jr., T; Anthony Price, Sr., G; CharlieRist, Sr., LB; Al-Tron Webb, Sr., LB.KEY LOSSES: Billy Lombardi, RB; James Hedger, G/DE; Alec Clanton G/DE; IshmaelCox, SS.KEY NEWCOMERS: A.J. LoBrutto, Jr., LB.OFFENSIVE STYLE: SpreadDEFENSIVE STYLE: 4-3COACHS COMMENTS: We will be playing the toughest schedule we have played inthe last eight years and it is going to take a lot of work to accomplish our goals.

BISHOP KEARNEY KINGSCLASS/LEAGUE: Class DD, Livingston 22012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 2-6, did not qualifyCOACH/YEAR: Eddie Long/5thKEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Jo Jo Gause, Sr., WR/OLB; Tyler Kirton, Sr., QB/S; ArdellBrown, Jr., WR/DB; Jalen Long, Jr., WR/S; Josh Jackson, So., OL/LB; Tre Johnson, Sr.;Jalik Jones, Sr., LB.KEY NEWCOMERS: Branden Kellam, Jr, WR/OLB; Dahmir Pross, Fr., RB/DB; TitusJones, Fr., OL/DL.KEY LOSSES: Chris Archie, RB/SS; Andre Wilson, OL/LB; PV Norflee, WR/DB; AlvinEnglish.OFFENSIVE STYLE: SpreadDEFENSIVE STYLE: 3-4COACHS COMMENTS: Looking for solid leadership from my upper classmen, espe-cially from the QB position. We must play better up front. We must be able to stop therun, embrace and handle all adversity that comes our way.

FINNEY-NORTHSTAR FALCONSCLASS/LEAGUE: Class D, Independent2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 3-6, Lost to Oakfield-Alabama in Connor and Ferris BowlChampionship.COACH/YEAR: Joe Marchand/12thKEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Tommy Slattery, Sr., TE/DB; Jon Weiting, Sr., OL; ChaseMcElroy, Jr., OL/DL; Colby Gerace, Jr., OL/LB; Zac Haas, Sr., QB/DB; Greg Messer, Sr.,RB/LB; Mike Jones, Jr., RB/LB; Simeon Heard, So., DB.KEY NEWCOMERS:OFFENSIVE STYLE: WishboneDEFENSIVE STYLE: 4-3COACHS COMMENTS: We have missed sectionals the last 3 years. We believe ourspeed and size might get us back into sectionals. We need to stay healthy and improveon our fundamentals.

MCQUAID JESUIT KNIGHTSCLASS/LEAGUE: Class A, RCAC2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 5-4/Lost to Eastridge in Class A semifinalsCOACH/YEAR: Dan Bates/First YearKEY RETURNING PLAYERS: John Vanden Brul, Sr., QB; Mark Nozzi, Sr., QB; WillMahar, Sr., WR/K; Miles Powe, Sr., OT/DE; Cole Purpura, Sr., FB/LB; Dave DAngelo,Sr., RB/DB; Zach Poudrier, Jr., FB/LB; Josh Moore, Sr., OG/DT; Clement Lewis, Sr., LB.OFFENSIVE STYLE: PowerDEFENSIVE STYLE: 4-3COACHS COMMENTS: We have a great bunch of young men, and we have puttogether a good coaching staff. We are going to be really inexperienced on the offen-sive and defensive line, but we have two good quarterbacks. We have motivation to getback and play at (Sahlens Stadium) for sectionals.

FAIRPORT RED RAIDERSCLASS/LEAGUE: Class AA, Monroe County Division 12012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 3-5, lost to Hilton in Class AA quarterfinalsCOACH/YEAR: David Whitcomb/4th yearKEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Marques Young, John Horne, Jon Kreskey, JamesLiebenow, Kevin Foskett, Robbie Dewind, Caleb Robbins, Trevor Sepp.KEY LOSSES: Colton Kells; Kevin Vaughn; Chris Hoke; Jack SannaKEY NEWCOMERS: Byron Waddell, Jahadi Prior, Jon Pedro, Cory Mack, Roper RoseOFFENSIVE STYLE: OptionDEFENSIVE STYLE: 4-4COACHES COMMENTS: Team has a great work ethic. Good team speed, kickinggame.League will be balenced. Pittsford the team to beat.

GATES CHILI SPARTANSCLASS/LEAGUE: Class AA, Monroe County Division 12012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 4-5, Did not qualify for sectionalsCOACH/YEAR: Jason Benham/23rd year (12th as head coach)KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Ryan Ellis, Sr., WR/DB; Isaiah Brown, So., RB/FS;Martin Peace, Sr., OL/LB; Jacquis Webb, Sr., OL/DL; Joshua Hurley, Sr., OL/LB; MylesMcFadden, Jr., TB/LB.KEY LOSSES: CJ Palozzi, RB/LB.KEY NEWCOMERS: Joshua Mack, So., RB/DB; Anthony Clark, Jr., WR/LB.OFFENSIVE STYLE: Pro I with many different formations and packagesDEFENSIVE STYLE: 4-4COACHS COMMENTS: The kids and the coaches are tired of not being in the post-season mix. If we can get the ball in the hands of our athletes we will be able to finishdrives. Defensively we are more experienced and bigger than last year!

HILTON CADETSCLASS/LEAGUE: Class AA, Monroe County Division 12012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 7-2/Lost in semifinalsCOACH/YEAR: Rich Lipani /25th yearKEY RETURNING PLAYERS: August Schwartzmeier, OL/DL; Jake Reed, OL/DL; JackAnten, QB/DE; Ricky Lipani, OLB/FL; Josh Crocetti, DB/FL.KEY NEWCOMERS: Justin Clayton, C/LB; Ted Lawson, FB/LB; Reide Metzger,DE/WR.KEY LOSSES: DJ Logory, QB; Derek Richards, RB; Jake Brickler, LB; Andy Miller, LB.OFFENSIVE STYLE: Balanced with a power run gameDEFENSIVE STYLE: Attacking 4-4

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PITTSFORD PANTHERSCLASS/LEAGUE: Class AA, Monroe County Division 12012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 8-2, Lost to Aquinas in the Class AA finalsCOACH/YEAR: Keith Molinich/7th YearKEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Mac Atkins, Sr., WR; Charlie Shuman, Sr., OL; SamIgnaczak, Sr., OL; Whit Knickerbocker, Sr., TE/LB; Brandon Barker, Jr., FS/FB; BryceGenier, Sr., DL; Colton Cuifo, Sr., RB; Maleka Gunawardena, Sr., DB.KEY NEWCOMERS: Jack Wallman, Jr., QB; Stephen Rhodes, Jr., RB; Jesse Connors,Jr., WR/TE; Brady Hoyt, Jr., SS; Tom OGrady, Jr., C.OFFENSIVE STYLE: Power run gameDEFENSIVE STYLE: Blitzing/attacking styleCOACHS COMMENTS: This is a great bunch of young men. The players have workedextremely hard over the spring and summer months looking forward to a competitiveyear.

RUSH-HENRIETTA ROYAL COMETSCLASS/LEAGUE: Class AA, Monroe County Division 12012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 8-1/Lost to Aquinas in Class AA semifinalsCOACH/YEAR: Joe Montesano/9th YearKEY RETURNING PLAYERS: John Fecik, Jr., LB; Dekwon Wilson, Soph., TB; JaredGerbino, Soph., QB.KEY NEWCOMERS: Fardan Allen, Jr., RB/LB; Todd LaRocca, Soph., WR/DB; JojoOrtiz, Soph., WR/DB.OFFENSIVE STYLE: SpreadDEFENSIVE STYLE: 4-4COACHS COMMENTS: Looking forward to building a new team. Many new faceswith the graduation of 31 seniors provides our players with the opportunity to com-pete each day and earn spots. Positive practice habits will be key for us to improve ona daily basis. Gerbino and Wilson are tremendous athletes for sophomores.

WEBSTER SCHROEDER WARRIORSCLASS/LEAGUE: Class AA, Monroe County Division 12012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 4-5COACH/YEAR: Kali Watkins/4th YearKEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Michael Joiner, Zach Withers, Kyle Sofia, Jake Whiteford,Damon Neill, Brett Zilliox, Jacob Bogert, Andrew Bardusch, Ryan Harris, Will Blake,Billy VanAppeldorn.KEY LOSSES: Earl Blackmon, Jake Guy, Chris Perez.KEY NEWCOMERS: Bam Akinniyi, RB/WR; Brett Segala, QB; Brandon Gartland, WR;Charlie Leone, OL/DL.OFFENSIVE STYLE: SpreadDEFENSIVE STYLE: 4-3COACHS COMMENTS: The Warriors underwent tough but inspiring off-season. Theheart of this team beats with the senior class and they have a renewed outlook onfamily/unit pride. It's a joy to come to practice and watch this team embrace all thegood that comes from this game.

WEBSTER THOMAS TITANSCLASS/LEAGUE: Class AA, Monroe County Division 12012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 3-5, 1st round sectional loss to R-HCOACH/YEAR: Scott Deuschle/12th yearKEY RETURNING PLAYERS: David Angie, Rec/DB; Hayden Maltese, RB/LB; StevenZaccardo, RB/DB; Anthony Zona, OL/DL; Jason Indovina, OL/LB.KEY LOSSES: TJ Syracusa, OL/DL; Adam Schempp, REC/DB; Max Kowal, TE/DE;Tyler Carges, REC/DB; Alex Armstrong, RB/DB; Jack Bezek RB/LB.KEY NEWCOMERS: Alex Hutchings, REC/DB; Yousif Shwetar, OL/DE; Sam Greenlee,REC/DB; Ryan Flynn, REC/DB; Patrick LeMoine, REC/DB.OFFENSIVE STYLE: Spread & multipleDEFENSIVE STYLE: 4-3COACHS COMMENTS: Many players in new roles and positions but our returnersare solid players. Excited about this group great work ethic and team chemistrydeveloping.


BROCKPORT BLUE DEVILSCLASS/LEAGUE: Class A, Monroe County Division 22012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 8-1, lost in semifinals to CanandaiguaCOACH/YEAR: Scott Nugent/2nd yearKEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Damon Beaver, DE/OL; Jordan Blocker, OL; Andy Reed,RB/DT; Cam Calderelli, OL/DL; Adam Bonisteel, RB/LB; Justis Blocker, TE/DE; MattPrest, WR/S.KEY LOSSES: Denzel Knight, Tom Sydeski, Mike Myers, Frank Marcera.KEY NEWCOMERS: Josh Michels, QB; Jake Fey, RB/LB; TJ Rowe, RB/DB; CarltonEkiyor, WR/DB; Chris Sadoma C/DL.OFFENSIVE STYLE: MultipleDEFENSIVE STYLE: 4-3COACHS COMMENTS: We need to find replacements for graduated big-play play-ers in order to compete this year.

CHURCHVILLE-CHILI SAINTSCLASS/LEAGUE: Class A, Monroe County Divison 22012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 3-5/Lost in first round of sectionalsCOACH/YEAR: Paul Dick/24th yearKEY RETURNING PLAYERS: John Iacucci, Sr., QB; Sam Eagan, Sr., OT/DT; MikeCaternolo; Jake Mortier; Paul Fricano; Austin Corriea; Kevin DaniszewskiKEY LOSSES: We lost two key receivers and a starting running back.KEY NEWCOMERS: Miles McKinney, Will Gipson, Luke TomczykOFFENSIVE STYLE: Multiple. We like to establish the run.DEFENSIVE STYLE: 4-3

GREECE ATHENA TROJANSCLASS/LEAGUE: Class A, Monroe County Division 22012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 4-5/Lost to Brockport in semifinalsCOACH/YEAR: Rob Cerone/19th yearKEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Ricky Federico, TB/CB; Kenny Coucil, OT/DT; DavidPavone, OT/LB; Jake Wiegand, FL/CB; Unis Ashkar, OG/DE; Jason Giordano, C/DT.KEY LOSSES: Ryan Prevost, John Hampton, Frank Carnevale, Trevond Jones.KEY NEWCOMERS: Brandon Pruitt, OT/DE; Jamie Trimboli, QB/DB; Vince Soeffing,HB/LB; Signory Mutach, TB/SS.OFFENSIVE STYLE: Shotgun no-huddleDEFENSIVE STYLE: 4-3COACHS COMMENT: Our offensive and defensive lines should be a strength, and wehope to avoid the injury bug.

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IRONDEQUOIT EAGLESCLASS/LEAGUE: Class A, Monroe County Division 22012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 0-8COACH/YEAR: Dan Fichter/1st yearKEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Myles Nicholas, Sr., LB; Tyler Marciano, Sr., LB;Dominick Brown, Sr., WR; Antonio McIntyre, Jr., RB; Christian Shafer, Sr., WR; JeramyBrown, Sr., RB; Cameron Rohr, So., OL/DL.KEY LOSSES: Cameron Shafer.KEY NEWCOMERS: Sean Mannion, So., QB; Terrance Whaley, Jr., C/LB; DylanHarrington, Jr., Dylan Harrington; Jamel Young, Jr., OL/DL; DJ Walker, Jr., WR/FS.OFFENSIVE STYLE: MultipleDEFENSIVE STYLE: MultipleCOACHS COMMENTS: We are a team with a lot of talented young players in criticalspots with plenty of speed and enthusiasm. Keys for us will be leadership and ourSpecial Teams play.

PENFIELD PATRIOTSCLASS/LEAGUE: Class AA, Monroe County Division 3COACH/YEAR: Greg Geesler/3rd year2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 1-8, did not qualifyKEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Jake Paladino, Jr., QB; Trent Maurer, Sr., WR/DB; TriloniSalmon, So., WR/DB; Jake Hewitt, Jr., TE; Jarid Goebel, Sr., LG/DE; Charlie Andres,FB/LB; Mason Cross, RT/NG.KEY LOSSES: Nick Kimmins, RB.KEY NEWCOMERS: Brandon Buse, So., WR; Cole Guest, So., OL/DE; Jack Hartnett,So., FB/LB; Mike Argentieri, Jr., RB/DB; Ted Thresh, Jr., OL/DL; Jackson Smith, Jr.,C/LB; Brian McCandless, Jr., WR/DB.OFFENSIVE STYLE: Multiple set, pro-styleDEFENSIVE STYLE: 4-3COACHS COMMENTS: Offensively, we need to block and establish the runninggame, and tackle and get hats to the ball, defensively. Despite the fact we are youngerthis year, we are more athletic. Team is becoming more competitive and confident;looking to take the next step.

SPENCERPORT RANGERSCLASS/LEAGUE: Class A, Monroe County Division 22012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 6-2, Lost to McQuaid in SectionalsCOACH/YEAR: John Dowd/3rd yearKEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Trent Egenlauf, RB/DB; David Meyer, OL/DL; MikeHuffman, OL/DL; Brian Gerringer, QB; Dave Keiling, OL/LB; Brett Renzi, TE/LB/K;Miles McCollough, LB; Eric Zemaitis, CB.KEY NEWCOMERS: Geoff Dear, RB/DB; Derrick Jennings, RB; Christian OConnor,TE/DE; Lucien Brisson, OL/DL; Zach Concepcion, RB/LB.COACHS COMMENT: I am very excited about this group of seniors and our team as awhole for the upcoming 2013 season. Last year our program turned the corner going6-2 and hosting a playoff game. This year our expectations have increased and we arehoping to not only make the playoffs but begin to contend for championships.

VICTOR BLUE DEVILSCLASS/LEAGUE: Class A, Monroe County Division 2COACH/YEAR: Geoff Mandile/3rd year2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 6-2; Lost to Canandaigua in Class A QuarterfinalsKEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Mike Wagner, Jr., QB, David Cardillo, Sr., DB/WR, ConorPowers, Sr., WR/DB, Ben Klei, Sr., OL/DL, Evan Hernandez, Sr., OL/DL, Luke Bleier, Sr.,WR, Sam Byassee, Jr., WR/DB, Joe Carrier, Jr., RB/LB, Kyle Collins, Sr., LB/FB, NickMontemorano, Jr., DB/RB, Mike Kahovec, Sr., RB/LB, Sami Ali, Jr., OL/DL, LukeBartkoski, Sr., DB/WRKEY LOSSES: Tommy Wagner, RB; Cash Bleier, TE/DL; Pat Donohoe, OL/DL; MikeMintel, OL/DL; Alex Cain, OL/DL.KEY NEWCOMERS: Alec DeCarlo, Jr., WR/DB, Jake Anderson, Jr., WR/DB, TristanYates, Jr., OL/DL, Jake Post, Jr., DL, Austin Kunick, Jr., OL/DL, Connor Sharkey, Jr.,OL/DL, Dan Barrow, So., QB/DB, Pat Barrow, So., RB/DB, Jack Callahan, So., DB/WR,Mike DeMarco, So., QB/DB, Zac Lefebvre, So., TE/DLOFFENSIVE STYLE: MultipleDEFENSIVE STYLE: MultipleCOACHS COMMENTS: We open with Churchville, who looks very good on tape from2012. Week two versus Spencerport, who was 7-1 last year. There will be no easygames in our division. If we stay healthy well be in every game.


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are all lookingto take thenext stepBy Jay Notareschi

[email protected]@MPN_JNotareschi

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The three-way cross-town rivarly that exists between the three high schools in Greece Athena, Arcadiaand Olympia is alive and well. While claiming bragging rights is important, all three programs have theirsights set on bringing a championship back to the town. Jack Haley | Messenger Post Media

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Tradition, prideand hard workare three thingsthat define thecommunity ofGreece, and alsothe core princi-

ples of the three head coaches ofthe varsity football teams in thearea. The Olympia Spartans,Arcadia Titans and Athena Tro-jans all travel a similar road asthey battle for area supremacyand a sectional title.The history and success of thefootball teams in Greece runsdeep, withmore than 20 leaguechampionships in the past 40years between the three. Sec-tional titles in high school arehard to come by in any sport,but football might be the mostdifficult with the smaller num-ber of classes and tougher lev-el of competition from top tobottom. Olympias last section-al crown came back in 1997, Ar-cadias in 1988 and Athenas in1981, (Aquinas, which drawsheavily from the Greece dis-trict, has won eight sectional ti-tles since 2000), and every yeareach coach and player givestheir all in hopes their school isthe next to hoist that illusivebanner.There is a great sense ofpride in this community when itcomes to sports, and especiallyin football, said Arcadia headcoach John Lockhart, who is inhis 12th year with the Titans.Regardless of stature or posi-tion, you can never count on awin when you face anotherGreece team. The intensity,toughness and emotion runsmuch higher in those games.TimHill is in his 18th year ashead coach at Greece Olympia,and the Spartans have broughthome two league titles, as wellas the programs lone sectionalcrownwhile on hiswatch.Work-ing through adversity, buildingmental toughness, commitmentand dedication are all requiredto be successful in the game offootball and are all essentialparts of CoachHills approach tohelping his players realize theirpotential and prepare for life be-

yond high school.We setmany teamgoals in thebeginning of the season, andwhenAthena orArcadia showupon the schedule you know thosegames will always mean a littleextra, said Hill. The players,coaches and the fans all take agreat deal of pride in theirschools and those games. Greecehas a lot of great coaches at alllevels, and in all sports, as weneed to remember the commongoal of helping the kids in ourtown become better citizens,community members and peo-ple as we begin talking about animproved facility for the townand its teams to take pride in.All three Greece teams playtheir home games on their ownfields, though each home gamefor every team must be sched-uled for Saturday afternoon be-cause none of the schools havethe lights. In an era inundatedwith budget cuts to sports, arts,music and nearly everythingelse, the committee dedicated tobringing Greece an updatedsports facility hope to affordably,objectively and economicallyprovide its teams a home fieldthey can be proud to defend.Qualifying for sectionals andearning a home game are alwaystwo of our goals when we startthe season, said Athena coachRob Cerone, who is in his 19th

season as head coach and alsosits on the committeeworking toget Greece a new facility. Everygame against one of your cross-town rivals is big and getting awin against another Greeceschool is always good to lookback on at the end of the season.All three coaches believe thatfootball is a great vehicle to helpguide kids on the right pathand teach them commitment,sacrifice, adversity, discipline,toughness (both physical andmental) and how towork togeth-er. They have faced each othernumerous times on the grid-iron and share amutual respectfor one another despite nevergiving an inch to get a win.With 21 teams in theMonroeCounty football league, Arca-dia and Olympia will battle fora championship in Division IIIwhile Athena will look to bringhome the Division II crown.The three schools will crosspaths onmore than one occasionduring the regular season whenArcadia travels to Olympia for ashowdown on Sept. 28 and theTrojans will play host to theSpartans onOct. 12. Each gamewill not only play a role in whichteam becomes the toast of thetown but where they will beseeded come sectional time, as allthree schools find themselves asone of 15 teams competing for

the Class A crown.We always focus on teamchemistry and put an emphasison family and treating each oth-er with respect before anythingelse, added Lockhart. We haveso many great coaches not onlyat Arcadia but all throughoutGreece, and every time you geta win against a colleague whoyou respect it means a little ex-tra.

All three schools are fortunateenough to have had a coach inplace for a number of years,and that stability shows the ath-letes, their parents and the com-munity that we are dedicated toproviding the best coaching andteaching possible to all our play-ers, added Cerone. Every timeyou hit the field you are workingto be the best in the league, thesection and the town.

Olympia and Arcadia will compete in Monroe County Division 3this season, while Athena plays in Monroe County Division 2.Photos by Jack Haley | Messenger Post Media

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New faces,same goals

The Lancers haventlost a regular seasongame since 2010, andthey have no intentionsof letting that streakend any time soon.By Tyler [email protected]

Some players will have to make names for themselves this season if Eastridge wants to defend its title. Seth Binnix | Messenger Post

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Forateam that wasseconds awayfrom playing inthe state semifi-nals last year,Eastridge has a lotof questionmarks

in 2013.The Lancers lost 19 seniorsfrom a team that hasnt lost aregular-season game since Sep-tember 2010 and rolled to 10straight wins and a Section 5Class A championship a year ago.Eastridge eventually fell to Sec-tion 6 champion SweetHome inovertime of the Western Re-gional final.The uncertaintydoesnt faze theEastridge players.Callme crazy, butI think states is ourgoal this year, sen-ior slotback/safetyDAngelo Morazasaid.Among the voidsneeding to be filled:running back Jere-miah Ortiz (1,474total yards, 21touchdowns), quar-terback Alec Mor-tillaro (9 yards percarry, 22 totaltouchdowns), line-backer Jake Allen(14.5 tackles forloss), and linemenChyronBrown-Wallace andAlexOfficer (D-I Pittsburgh).The Lancers return E.J.White a senior getting Division Ilooks and juniorsGregHerreraandNico Piacentini on the line,along with senior tightend/linebacker JayshawnPinkard.Seniors Dan Sprague andJametrius Lewis, a transfer fromWaterloo, are battling to replaceMortillaro under center.The rest of the offensive back-field, however, is evenmore un-clear. Coach ChadGreen is look-ing at several players to replaceOrtiz and slotbackNate Corbett.Two other transfers juniorJayvonHampton (Greece Arca-dia) and sophomore C.J. Turn-er (Webster Schroeder) are ex-pected to compete for significant

roles in the backfield or slot,along with Moraza and fellowseniorsMarkayl Armstrong andAlejandro Cruz.Green, now in his eighth sea-son with a record of 47-19, saidroster turnover is nothing new tohim and his staff.Every year for every highschool football team it doeschange up quite a bit, unless youdo have a lot of returners, hesaid. Having their veteran lead-ership is something that weregoing to have those young guysstep in andmake sure they do getto that level.

Moraza said thetraditionally up-tempo Wing-TEastridge offensewill rely evenmore on speedthis year, as willthe defense.If youre not afast-paced de-fense, its going tobe hard to keepup with us, andon defense we flyto the ball everysingle play, hesaid. Were nottrying to mopearound that welost players.Werecomingwith whatweve got. We putin new stuff this

year thatwill help our talent, andwere just doing things to fitwhat we have this year.While trying to look forward,the Lancers havent been able toshake the memories of thatheartbreaking 28-21 loss toSweet Home last November.But instead of dwelling on whatcould have been, theyre using itas motivation.We make sure that wereready for five quarters of foot-ball, Moraza said. When thetime comes and people getthrown in positions, weve got tobe ready to play, because it stillsticks with us.Thats the only thing I keepthinking about, Pinkard said. Idont want to lose any games. Iwant to go undefeated.As his team prepares to face a

Monroe County Division IIIschedule full of familiar oppo-nents including a Canandaiguateam the Lancers pummeled47-7 in last years sectional final Green is keeping his expecta-tions broad.I dont make comparisonsbetween the two teams, he said.But having those young guys

step in and be productive, becompetitive and have good lead-ership, thats what Im lookingfor.Moraza said the team realizesit cant be complacent if it wantsto top last seasons success.We cant just think that sincewewon last year that its just go-ing to come easy to us this year,

he said. What we do in thelocker room and on the field,were working ourselves to knowthat we have to fight for every-thing this year, and every teamis after us this year.Wehave a bigtarget on our back.As long as we play to oursystem and dont ruin ourselves,no team can beat us this year. I

Were not tryingto mope aroundthat we lost play-ers. Were comingwith what wevegot, we put innew stuff thisyear that will helpour talent, andwere just doingthings to fit whatwe have this year.

Chad GreenEastridge coach

Eastridge players get some mental and physical practice during the weeks leading up to thestart of the 2013 season. Seth Binnix | Messenger Post Media


BATAVIA BLUE DEVILSEDITORS NOTE: Batavia did not respond to requests for information

BRIGHTON BARONSCLASS/LEAGUE: Class A, Monroe County Division 3COACH/YEAR: Stephen Lian/2nd Year2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 4-5, Connors and Ferris Bowl ChampionsKEY RETURNING PLAYERS: John Muir, OL/DL; Justin Gudell, LB/TE; Jack Thomas,TE/LB; Nick Valenti, OL/DL; Gordon Truesdale, DL/RB; Matt Stone, WR/DB; AdamSpencer, OL/DL; Johnell Gamble, DE/RB.KEY NEWCOMERS: Peyton Starling, WR/DB; Nick Voss, DB; Austin Carr, QB; ConnorCerasuolo, DB; Justin Davis, RB.OFFENSIVE STYLE: MultipleDEFENSIVE STYLE: 4-3COACHS COMMENTS: Only returning 3 starters on offense, while the defensereturns 6 starters from last year's front 7. Will rely heavily on 6 (of 18) seniors who willbe starting for their third seasons, while a lot of talented underclassmen adjust to thevarsity level. The players have worked very hard in the off season in continuing todevelop the strength necessary to compete in a very talented division. Working to takethe next step as a program in pushing to be among the top tier teams in our league.

CANANDAIGUA BRAVESCLASS/LEAGUE: Class A, Monroe County Division 32012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 6-4, Lost in Section 5 Finals to EastridgeCOACH/YEAR: Jeff Welch/3rd YearKEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Connor Heeb, Sr., OL/DL; Jaymin Ransom, Sr., RB/DB;Anthony Pagliano, Sr., QB/WR/LB; Brian Feldman, Sr., TE/DE; Travis Welch, Jr.,RB/LB;Eric Munn, Sr., WR/DB.KEY LOSSES: Nate Bellis, FB/LB; Austin Coyne, QB; Sean Outhouse, RB/LB; SeanCondon, OL/DE.KEY NEWCOMERS: Nick Johnson, Jr., RB/LB; Coron Broomfield, So., RB/DB; PatrickCoyne, Jr., WR/DB.OFFENSIVE STYLE: Pro-Set and WildcatDEFENSIVE STYLE: 4-4COACHS COMMENTS: We have a lot of kids coming back that have experiencedsome success and have some experience in some high pressure situations. Reachingthe sectional finals was a great achievement, but you want to improve every year.They put a lot of work in in the offseason. As a program, we're looking to take thatnext step.

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EASTRIDGE LANCERSCLASS/LEAGUE: Class A, Monroe County Division 32012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 10-1, Class A Champions, lost to Sweet Home in RegionalsCOACH/YEAR: Chad Green/8th yearKEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Ricky Hagins, Sr., WR/LB; Jayshawn Pinkard, Sr., TE/LB; GregHerrera, Jr., OL/DL; Nico Piacentini, Jr., OL/DL; Alejandro Cruz, Sr., OL/LB; BJ White, Sr.,OL/DL.KEY LOSSES: Alec Mortillaro, QB; Alex Officer, OL; Jeremiah Ortiz, RB.KEY NEWCOMERS: Not provided.OFFENSIVE/DEFENSIVE STYLE: We should have pretty good team speed on both sides ofthe ball.COACHS COMMENTS: Overhauled roster. We lost 19 seniors and we have very few returningstarters. Newcomers need to step up and fill those new positions.

GREECE ARCADIA TITANSCLASS/LEAGUE: Class A, Monroe County Division 32012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 2-6, Did not qualify for SectionalsCOACH/YEAR: John Lockhart/12th yearKEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Noah Barnard, So., QB/LB; Nelson Colon, Sr., RB; Marquis Ellis,Sr., FB/LB; Cory Hammond, Sr., TE/FS; Anthony Finucane, So., T/DE; Calvin Darling, Sr.,G/LB.KEY LOSSES: Randall Marcellus, DE; Dan Kane, T; Zach Smith, WR; DQuan Brown, CB.KEY NEWCOMERS: Tyler Alawi, Sr., LB; Sal Finocchario, So., G/NG; Anthony Rodriguez, Jr.,QB/CB; Austin Heagle, Sr., T/DT.OFFENSIVE STYLE: Pro I and PistolDEFENSIVE STYLE: 3-4COACHS COMMENTS: We have a great nucleus of players. Most are young but workinghard. Our seniors will need to provide solid leadership to help the younger players transition tovarsity football. Our offensive and defensive line are strong and should help us on both sides ofthe ball as long as we can stay healthy.

GREECE OLYMPIA SPARTANSCLASS/LEAGUE: Class A, Monroe County Division 32012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 0-8/Did not qualifyCOACH/YEAR: Tim Hill/19th yearKEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Ian James, Sr., OT/DT; Alex Watson, Sr., OG/DT; Dan Albano, Sr.,OG/DT; Wiley Townsend, Sr., ML/FB; Bryan Collister, Sr., DE/LB/QB/FB/TE; Ryan Morgan, Jr.,LB/RB; Idrissa Kabba, Sr., DB/WR; Zack Syracuse, Jr., DB/WR; Gavin Pierce, Jr., DB/RB; PaulMartinez, Jr., OL.KEY LOSSES: Craig HardgesKEY NEWCOMERS: Andre Rivera, Jr., RB/LB; Austin Wilkerson, Jr., QB/DE; Jake Fox-Salah,Jr., DE/T.OFFENSIVE STYLE: Pro-I, multiple formationsDEFENSIVE STYLE: 4-frontCOACHS COMMENTS: We are excited for a new season. We have some tough games tobegin the year and getting of to a good start would be big. Hopefully we can avoid injuries andcontinue to improve each day.

HONEOYE FALLS-LIMA COUGARSCLASS/LEAGUE: Class B, Monroe County Division 32012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 2-6, Lost to Geneva in quarterfinalsCOACH/YEAR: John Russ/2nd YearKEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Ryan Hoh, OL/DL; David Zuber, OL/DL; Kevin LeFevre, OL/DL;Jake Smith, OL/LB; Jovan Alcorn RB/DB.KEY LOSSES: Ryan Quackenbush, RB/DB; Alex Obenhofer, QB/DB; Jake Apthorpe, TE/LB.KEY NEWCOMERS: Dan Hart, QB; Ryan Olivo, RB/DB; Evan Quackenbush, WR/DE.OFFENSIVE STYLE: SpreadDEFENSIVE STYLE: 4-3COACHS COMMENTS: Our offensive line will carry us as far as we can go with four playersreturning on the the O-line. Size and experience at that position is what well hang our hat on.Dan Hart, sophomore quarterback has gotten better and better each day throughout thesophomore. Our skill guys are young and inexperienced. We will need them to play well early.

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EAST ROCHESTER/GANANDA BOMBERSCLASS/LEAGUE: Class C, Finger Lakes East2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 9-2, Class B Sectional ChampionsCOACH/YEAR: Dennis Greco/21st yearKEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Zach Hauser, Sr., QB; Akeem Hosang, Sr., RB; JakeMiller, Sr., RB; Andrew Fischer, Jr., WR; Chase Reeves, Sr. C; Nate Teeter, Sr., RB;Hayden Ricci, So., OL.KEY LOSSES: Sam Beckenbach, OL/DL; Ryan LaFountain, OL/DL; Jordan Trabalzi,OL/DL; Brian Delgado LB; Austin Peterson, WR/DB.KEY NEWCOMERS: Alex Brothers, So., OL/DL; Riley Palmer, WR; Brett Custer, Jr.,DB/RB; Brendan McDermott, OL/LB.OFFENSIVE STYLE: Multiple formationsDEFENSIVE STYLE: 4-3COACHS COMMENTS: Good core of returning skill players. If OL and DL play well wewill be a very competitive team.

GENEVA PANTHERSCLASS/LEAGUE: Class B, Finger Lakes East2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 8-1, Lost in semifinalsCOACH/YEAR: Mike Pane/4th yearKEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Josh Jackson, RB; Kyle Cosentino, LB; Jake Desienring,C; Dylan Doeblin, OL; Dytalian Dennis, WR.KEY LOSSES: Shane Sweeney, QB; Sean Cunningham, WR; Jessie Lewis, WR; JoseTorres , WR; Tyler Keear, LB.KEY NEWCOMERS: Jack Wallwork, QB; Alex Gonzalez, OL/DL; CK Mason, TE/DE.OFFENSIVE STYLE: One-back varietyDEFENSIVE STYLE: 4-4COACHS COMMENTS: We expect to improve throughout the year, work hard and befundamentally sound.

MIDLAKES SCREAMING EAGLESCLASS/LEAGUE: Class B, Finger Lakes East2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 1-7, Didnt qualify for sectionalsCOACH/YEAR: John Lombardi/5th yearKEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Ralph Mateo, Sr., RB/DL; Nick Fisher, Jr., DL/OL; SamPierce, Jr., DL/WR; Ty Jensen, Sr., OL/DL; Nestor Naranjo, Sr., OL/DL; Mason Jones,Sr., RB/DB.KEY LOSSES: Tyler Smith, OL/LB; Collin Fox, RB/DB; Cody Maher, RB/DB; CamColacino, OL/DL.KEY NEWCOMERS: Alex Hassem, Jr., WR/DB; Joe Newland, Jr., RB/LB.OFFENSIVE STYLE: Run firstDEFENSIVE STYLE: Four-man frontCOACHS COMMENTS: I expect that the kids will work hard as a team. That we willbe competitive and ready to play on game night.

NEWARK REDSCLASS/LEAGUE: Class B, Finger Lakes East2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 6-3, lost to ER/Gananda in semifinalsCOACH/YEAR: Mike McGavisk/19th yearKEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Micah Wright, Sr., WR/DB; Alec Otero, Sr., WR/DB; PhilTack, Sr., QB/DB; Jaymee Rosser, Sr., WR/DE; Ben Gardner, Sr., OL/DE; SidneyConner, Sr., LB;Collin Shelanskey, Sr., LB.KEY LOSSES: Matt Blair, OL/DL; Cody Cornelius, OL/DL; Travon Wilson, WR/DB.KEY NEWCOMERS Ronell Rooks, Jr., RB.OFFENSIVE STYLE: SpreadDEFENSIVE STYLE: 4-3COACHS COMMENTS: This team has some players with big play capability. We arerebuilding the offensive and defensive lines. The Reds lost two first team all-leaguetackles.

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PALMYRA-MACEDON RED RAIDERSCLASS/LEAGUE: Class B, Finger Lakes East2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 3-4, lost in first round of sec-tionalsCOACH/YEAR: Steve Sanzo/5th yearKEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Stephen Morrell, Sr., QB.KEY LOSSES: Jacob Bleier, RB; Cody Bourgeois, LB; JoshLennon, WR.KEY NEWCOMERS: Devin Soliday, RB.OFFENSIVE STYLE: I FormationDEFENSIVE STYLE: 4-4COACHS COMMENTS: Pal-Mac Is going to be a youngteam, with only five seniors participating. But, the under-classmen have a lot of game-time experience due to playingin several varsity games last year.v

WATERLOO INDIANSCLASS/LEAGUE: Class B, Finger Lakes East2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 3-4, lost to Newark in quarterfi-nalsCOACH/YEAR: Ralph Ellison/18th YearKEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Kyle O'Brien, OL/D/L; JakuarAli, RB; Patrick Sobus, QB; Mike Deal, LB; Mike Perchetti, LB;Jordan Hamilton.KEY LOSSES: Matt O'Brien, Rudy Bertino, Scott Dunham,Charlie Eshenour, Steven Gordner, Jametrius Lewis, BradSteinruck, Austin Clingerman, Doug Deal, Tim Wright, AlexAnderson.COACHS COMMENTS: We need to develop depth at a lotof positions to be competitive In the Finger Lakes East divi-sion.

WAYNE EAGLESCLASS/LEAGUE: Class B, Finger Lakes East2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 4-5, lost in Connors and FerrisBowl ChampionshipCOACH/YEAR: David Marean/9th yearKEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Justin Morrison, Sr., RB/LB;Kyle Gallo, Sr., RB/LB; Tim Mascari, Jr., DL/OL; TrevorWilcox, Sr., TE/DE; Tommy Goebel, Sr., WR/DB; MarkLomedico, Sr., OL/DL; Mike Hollenbeck, Sr., QB/WR.KEY LOSSES: Greg Martino, QB; DJ Seitz, DB; CodyHerman, WR; Sammy Desiato, WR.KEY NEWCOMERS: Nate Currier, So., QB/LB; Brandon Sills,So., LB/OL; Joe Dellolio, Jr., WR/LB; Eli Postelwaite, Jr.,OL/DL.OFFENSIVE STYLE: Spread No-Huddle OffenseDEFENSIVE STYLE: MultipleCoachs Comment: We are looking to get back on track ofour winning ways. We have a very dedicated senior groupthat has good leadership. We also have some young guyscoming up from JV that should contribute early.

EDITORS NOTE: Penn Yan did not respond to requests forinformation

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CLYDE-SAVANNAH GOLDEN EAGLESCLASS/LEAGUE: Class D, Finger Lakes West2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 7-2, lost in Class D finalsCOACH/YEAR: Nick Dercola/7th yearKEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Joe Faniel, Sr., WR/DB; Joemaine Bogan, Sr., RB/DE;Todd Romano, Sr., RB/DB; Kam DiSanto, Sr., TE/LB; Cal Felker, Sr., WR/LB; AlexSchrader, Sr., WR/DB; Ron Bailey, Sr., OL/DL; Jordon Colbert, Sr., OL/DL.KEY LOSSES: Tom Molisani, QB; Patrick Harper, TE/DE; Dalton Murray, WR/DB; KyleDeLisio, OL/DL; Matt Sharp, RB/LB.KEY NEWCOMERS: Derek Mann, Jr., OL/DL; Lance Goebert, Sr., QB/LB; Mike Kaplan,Jr., OL/DL; Mike Turner, Jr., WR/LB.OFFENSIVE STYLE: Spread wildcatDEFENSIVE STYLE: 4-4COACHS COMMENTS: We expect to be in the hunt for the Finger Lakes West titleand participate in the Class D sectionals.

DUNDEE SCOTSMENCLASS/LEAGUE: Class D, Finger Lakes West2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 3-5, lost to Notre Dame Batavia in quarterfinalsCOACH/YEAR: Sheldon Gibson/5th YearKEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Jon Huber, Jr., QB/OLB; Lance Irwin, Jr., OL/DL; ColinPrior, Sr., RB/LB; Rory Long, Sr., OL/DL; Paul Pollack, Sr., RB/LB; Justin Brace, Sr.,WR/DE; Jeffrey Wood, Jr., FB/LB; Joshua Kirkendall, Sr., OL/DL.KEY LOSSES: Tyle Carruthers, C/DE; Axel Jensen, QB/DB; Michael Koehler, OL/DE;Greg Ellison, FB/LB.KEY NEWCOMERS: Brennan Krall, Jr. WR/DB; Brad Smith, Jr., OL/DL; Cole Hartman,Jr., TE/DE; Justin Neu, Jr., WR/DBOFFENSIVE STYLE: Delaware Wing-TDEFENSIVE STYLE: 4-4

LYONS LIONSCLASS/LEAGUE: Class D, Finger Lakes West2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 2-6, did not qualify for sectionalsCOACH/YEAR: Randy Wadhams/6th yearKEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Nick Fera, Jr., QB/DB; Shawn C. Morris, Sr., RB/LB;Jonathan Welch, Jr., OL/DL; Justin Olson, Sr., OL/DL; Ace Spencer, Sr., OL/DL; AllenClemson, Sr., TE/LB; Kyle Alexanian, Sr., RB/LB.KEY LOSSES: Alex Musolino, RB/LB; Jake Kehoe, TE/DE; Mareese Wells, RB/LB.KEY NEWCOMERS: Nicholas Almekinder, Jr., RB/LB; Lane Bailey, Jr., OL/DL; AndrewCook, So., OL/DL; Sam Cook, Jr., WR/DB; Tristen Devlin, So., WR/DB; Shawn M.Morris, So., OL/DL; Kyle Roedts, So., OL/DL; Shaxier Roque, Jr., WR/DB.

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MARCUS WHITMAN WILDCATSCLASS/LEAGUE: Class C, Finger Lakes WestCOACH/YEAR: Matt Silco/3rd year2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 1-7, did not qualify for playoffsKEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Matt Hall, Sr., OL/DL; Garrett Robinson, Sr., OL/DL; RhenGrover, Sr., DE; Wyatt DeCann, Sr., LB; Devante Evans, Sr., WR/DB; Tate Mangiarelli, So.,RB/LB.KEY LOSSES: Ben Tomion, RB/LB/DE; Tyler Dancause, RB/WR/DB/K; Jack Donahue,WR/DB.KEY NEWCOMERS: Lane Brown, Sr., RB/LB; Ben Sennett, Sr., WR/DBCOACHS COMMENTS: Every year we expect to be competitive in our league and be in aposition to compete for a league title. This year we are looking to rely on our veteran playersto bring us to that level.

MYNDERSE BLUE DEVILSCLASS/LEAGUE: Class C, Finger Lakes WestCOACH/YEAR: Mike Miller/5th year2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 5-3, lost in first round of sectionalsKEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Chris Plate, Jr., RB/LB; Dan Bruder, Sr., OL/DL; Carlos Pena-Alicea, Sr., OL/DL; Gino Pirozzolo, Jr., OL/LB; Taylor Elliott-Roggie, Sr., OL/DL; MatthiasJones, Jr., RB/DB; Austin Bannister, Jr., OL/LB.KEY LOSSES: Brandon Passalacqua, RB/DB; Mike Millis, RB/LB; Aaron Peterman, RB/LB;Tim Trickler, RB/DB; Connor Miller, TE/DE.KEY NEWCOMERS: Liam Caraher, Jr., QB/DB; Cole Fletcher, Sr., RB/DB; Jared Coffey, Sr.,TE/DE; Adam Zwick, Sr., RB/DB; Tyler Hubbard, Jr., WR/DB.OFFENSIVE STYLE: Wing TDEFENSIVE STYLE: Multiple frontsCOACHS COMMENTS: We have an inexperienced backfield and secondary, but should becompetitive.

RED JACKET INDIANSCLASS/LEAGUE: Class DD, Finger Lakes WestCOACH/YEAR: Marc Vitticore/2nd year2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 8-1, lost in Section 5 championship gameKEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Michael Newcomb, Sr., OL/DL; Glenn Austin, Jr., OL/DL; KoryFogarty, Jr., RB/S; Andrew Ogrodowski, Jr., LB; Ethan Bretz, Sr., RB/LB; Ryan Sadler, Sr.,TE/LB; Nick Liberati, Sr., OL/DL.KEY LOSSES: Cyrus Baker, RB/LB; Matthew Skinner, OL/DL; Shane Coyne, RB/LB; DenverHansen, OL/DL; Torrance Coleman, DL; Tyler Liberty, QB/CB.KEY NEWCOMERS: Sam Abott, Jr., OL/DL; Matt Peek, Jr., OL/DL; Matt Thompson, Jr.,OL/DL; Patrick Smith-Labombard, Jr., OL/DL; Sean Sheets, So., RB/CB; Lee Perry, Jr., QBOFFENSIVE STYLE: BalancedDEFENSIVE STYLE: BalancedCOACHS COMMENTS: We expect to compete for every game.

SOUTH SENECA/ROMULUS FALCONSCLASS/LEAGUE: Class DD, Finger Lakes West2012 RECORD/PLAYOFFS: 0-7COACH/YEAR: Dustin Coleman/2nd YearKEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Jordan Morgan, Jr., RB/LB; Eric Dresser, Jr., QB; Ed Murray, Sr.,OL; Dan Steele, Jr., LG; Ben Clise, Sr., RT; Nick Wyckoff, Jr., TE/DE; Tim Heitmann, OL/DL.KEY LOSSES: Jesse Wickham, RB/LB; Josh Symanski, QB/LB; TJ Brock, OL/DL; Kyle Percy,FB/LB.KEY NEWCOMERS: Marshall Worden, Fr., RB/WR/LB; Chance Vancleef, Sr., FB/LB; LukeMacintosh, So., WR/DE; Blake Antal, Sr., WR/DB; Shawn Aho, Fr.OFFENSIVE STYLE: I formation, run firstDEFENSIVE STYLE: 4-3COACHS COMMENTS: I am expecting us to come out and fight hard each game this sea-son. Again, we will have to be in better shape than the competition, but my guys are up for it.We need to get a couple of wins under our feet and gain momentum toward the second halfof our schedule. Rebuilding a program takes hard work, and patience. We are ready.

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East Rochester/Gananda's Zach Hauser, center, finds open running room during a drill at a recent practice. The Bombers, the defending Class B champion, willplay in Class C this fall.

Bombers BackAt ItER/Gananda makes the move down to Class C after winning B title last fallStory and Photos by Bryan [email protected] | @MPN_BSullivan

The2012 seasoncouldnt havegotten off to aworse start forthe EastRochester/Gananda football

team. Playing on the roadagainst Wayne, the defendingFinger Lakes East League cham-pions, the Eagles easilymarcheddown the field and scored atouchdown on the first posses-sion of the game.The Bomber players could al-ready hear the rumblings fromtheir disappointed fan base.I could hear it on the sideline,people said another bad seasonfor the ERBombers, said ZachHauser, who will start at quar-terback for ER/Gananda againthis season. After that it was likewe came out and buried them.TheBombers quickly bouncedback, as they returned homewith a 40-12 victory. The winwas only the beginning of whatturned out to be a special season.ER/Gananda won the nextthree games by a combinedscore of 158-12. The Bombersthen lost to eventual leaguechampion Geneva, but theyshowed a keen ability to put de-feat behind them as they even-tually won the Class B title.ER/Gananda will take aimat a Class C title this fall asthey hostMidlakes at 7 p.m. onFriday in their season opener. Anexcellent group of returningplayers has fans of the programhoping the team can not onlywin another sectional title, butgain an elusive league title.The returning skill positionplayers are going to be key forus, saidDennis Greco, who is inhis 21st season as a head coach.We have a ton of depth at run-ning back. Its a great problemto have. Right now we have tosee how our offensive line isgoing to perform.The Bombers never struggledto score points last season, par-ticularly against Livonia in theClass B championship whenthey scored 48. ER/Ganandasbiggest strength last season wasrunning the ball and their potentground attackwill play a key role

in determining if they can fulfilltheir preseason goals.Seniors AkeemHosang, JakeMiller and Nate Teeter lead thestout Bomber backfield. Hauserhas excellent targets in wide re-ceivers Andrew Fischer and Ri-

ley Palmer.Our team is mostly youngerguys, but we do have some expe-rience, said Brendan McDer-mott, senior linebacker/offensivetackle. We have a good, solidgroup of seniors. The younger

guys knowwhat they are doing.Senior center Chase Reevesand sophomore Hayden Ricciwill look to anchor an offensiveline that lost three starters. Mc-Dermott and Alex Brothers areexpected to start up front.The Bombers should scoreplenty of points, but in a leaguewhere teams can score in bunch-es, can theymake enough stopsto win games?Weve just been trying toteach our young guys the funda-mentals, the basic techniquesand how to go hard every play,Greco said. We want to im-prove every day and bring (the

young players) along slowly, butwin at the same time.Themove down to Class C forsectionals will mean plenty ofnew faces come sectional time,including Livingston Countypowers Hornell and LeRoy.ER/Gananda has not enjoyedsuccess against the LCAA insectionals, having lost to LeRoytwice and Cal-Mumonce in pastfinals.It doesnt reallymatter whereyou play in sectionals, Teetersaid. You still have to play yourgames and you have towin to getinto sectionals. Class C is goingto be tough.

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The East Rochester/Gananda football team works on their running game during an 11-on-11 drill at a recent practice.

The returning skill position players are goingto be key for us. We have a ton of depth at run-ning back. Its a great problem to have. Rightnow we have to see how our offensive line isgoing to perform.

Dennis GrecoEastridge head coach

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