The sun has set on Batavia’s Best – I’ve been hired by the Batavia Daily News

Posted By Alex on Nov 24, 2018

I have countless people to be grateful for as so many have helped me along my journey as a sports writer, but let this article serve as an all-encompassing thank you to all of those who have played a part in my ascent.

THE END: Batavia unable to overcome misfortune – Devils drop NYSPHSAA Class B Final to Glens Falls

Posted By Alex on Nov 24, 2018

Batavia was not their usual selves this afternoon as they made mistakes, drop passes, committed penalties, and it all added up to a difficult, lopsided loss in their biggest game of the year.

NYSPHSAA Football – Class B Final | Batavia (V) vs Glens Falls (II) | Game Preview and Prediction (11/24/2018)

Posted By Alex on Nov 24, 2018

Here is a brief preview and prediction for this afternoon’s NYSPHSAA Football Class B Final matchup between Batavia (12-0) and Glens Falls (10-2):

SUPERNATURAL: Batavia’s Ray Leach outdoes himself in NYSPHSAA Semi win over Skaneatles

Posted By Alex on Nov 19, 2018

“He’s the best football player in the state,” said Batavia head coach Brennan Briggs after his team’s semifinal victory. “He’s showing what he can do every single week against big-time competition. I’m just proud of him.

NYSPHSAA Football – Class B Semifinal | Batavia (V) vs Skaneatles (III) | Game Preview and Prediction (11/17/2018)

Posted By Alex on Nov 17, 2018

Here is a brief preview and prediction for tonight’s NYSPHSAA Football Class B Semifinal matchup between Batavia (11-0) and Skaneatles (11-0):

PERFECTION: Oakfield/Elba defeats Weedsport (III) in UNY Eight-Man Final, complete perfect season

Posted By Alex on Nov 13, 2018

Although they haven’t received the most-recognition for their achievements this year, no one can take away the fact that they are champions – the first-ever in Section V Eight-Man Football.

SUPERHUMAN: Batavia’s Leach scores 8 TDs, rushes for over 400 yards in FWR win over Cheektowaga

Posted By Alex on Nov 13, 2018

Leach went for 8 touchdowns and over 400 rushing yards in the Blue Devils’ first-ever win in the NYSPHSAA Class B Far West Regional, as they defeated Section VI representative Cheektowaga by a final score of 56-22. 

NYSPHSAA Football – Week 11 Regional Saturday Roundup | (11/10/2018): BAT, OAE both win

Posted By Alex on Nov 11, 2018

Stay tuned for complete game stories.

Saturday’s HS Football Scoreboard (11/10/2018) | NYSPHSAA Far West Regional

Posted By Alex on Nov 11, 2018

Stay tuned for stats.

Upstate NY Eight-Man Football Final | Oakfield/Elba (V) vs Weedsport (III) | Game Preview and Prediction (11/10/2018)

Posted By Alex on Nov 10, 2018

Here is a brief preview and prediction for tonight’s NYSPHSAA Football Class B Far West Regional matchup between Oakfield/Elba (7-0) and Weedsport (8-0):

NYSPHSAA Football – Class D Far West Regional | Alexander (V) vs Clymer/Salamanca/Panama (VI) | Game Preview and Prediction (11/10/2018)

Posted By Alex on Nov 10, 2018

Here is a brief preview and prediction for tonight’s NYSPHSAA Football Class D Far West Regional  between Alexander (10-0) and Clymer/Salamnca/Panama (10-0):

NYSPHSAA Football – Class B Far West Regional | Batavia (V) vs Cheektowaga (VI) | Game Preview and Prediction (11/10/2018)

Posted By Alex on Nov 10, 2018

Here is a brief preview and prediction for tonight’s NYSPHSAA Football Class B Far West Regional matchup between Batavia (10-0) and Cheektowaga (9-1):

Three local Girls Volleyball teams fall just short of Section V Championship

Posted By Alex on Nov 6, 2018

Stay tuned for awards, as well as end of the season coverage – coming over the next few weeks. 

Wheatland-Chili Girls Soccer team keeps train rolling with win over Maple Grove (VI) in Far West Regional

Posted By Alex on Nov 6, 2018

Stay tuned for continued updates on the Wildcats’ journey towards a third-straight NYSPHSAA Title. 

UNSTOPPABLE: Batavia’s star running back goes for 344, 6 touchdowns in Class B Final win over Wayne

Posted By Alex on Nov 5, 2018

Leach carried his team to the championship on Saturday by way of 344 rushing yards and 6 rushing touchdowns – both Batavia High School single game records.

VENGEANCE: Alexander rolls over York/Pavilion; Trojans regain Class D Title

Posted By Alex on Nov 5, 2018

A loss in the 2017 Class D Final seemed to stick with Alexander throughout the offseason, and they proved determined to erase that defeat by regaining their championship status in 2018.

MIDNIGHT: Lack of offense, penalties kill Attica’s chances; Letchworth/Warsaw takes Class C Final

Posted By Alex on Nov 5, 2018

A tie game at the half, despite numerous Attica mistakes throughout the first two quarters, would eventually turn out in favor of the higher seed.