Tony Fiorello

The St. Francis Red Raiders are champions of the Monsignor Martin Athletic Association for the fourth time in the last five years after defeating the Canisius Crusaders 41-34 at Buffalo State University’s Coyer Field on Saturday afternoon. As the score might indicate, it was a 12-round heavyweight fight and the game wasn’t decided until the very end. Coach Jerry Smith tipped his cap to Canisius following the win. “It's a testament to the longevity of trying to stay on top as much as you can,...

The third time’s the charm for McKinley. Since joining Section VI in 2012, the McKinley Macks have reached the Section VI Class A title game at Highmark Stadium three times. Despite losses to South Park in 2019 and Sweet Home a year ago, the Macks were never deterred from achieving their ultimate goal. In 2025, however, the tide has turned. For the first time in program history, McKinley can call themselves a sectional champion after prevailing over the Health Sciences/BASC/Charter Falcons...

For the Health Sciences Falcons and McKinley Macks, Thursday’s game between the two schools for the Section VI Class A crown will be a battle with multiple meanings. In the case of the Falcons, 2025 is the third consecutive season and sixth time overall they’ve reached Highmark Stadium to play for a sectional title. Health Sciences, which has won in Orchard Park in each of the last two years, is grateful for the chance according to coach Ty Parker. “It's a great feeling to have the...