After months of uncertainty surrounding the feasibility of conducting “high-risk” high school sports, Section I basketball kicked off in earnest on Feb. 15, as dozens of teams hit the hardwood for their first taste of game action in nearly a year. And even though area hoopsters will need some time […]
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High risk sports get green light
A surprise announcement by the Section I Athletics Executive Committee last week proved to be a pleasant surprise for area student-athletes still holding out hope for a winter season. On Jan. 27, the committee officially gave the green light for “high risk” winter sports to return. Although there are still […]
High school bowlers hit the lanes
Coronavirus precautions may have necessitated a few changes in format, but on Jan. 25, several area bowling teams got their first taste of competition this year as they officially kicked off the winter varsity season with a slate of matches at Bowlerland. And while the competition might have looked a […]
Flipping the script
I hate to say it, but Patrick Mahomes’ star might be on borrowed time. With a convincing win over the Buffalo Bills in Sunday’s AFC Championship game, the 25-year-old Chiefs quarterback finds himself on the precipice of a second-straight Super Bowl title. If he leads his team to victory in […]
Announcement paves way for high-risk sports
After months of uncertainty regarding the viability of some high school sports in New York State, student-athletes had reason for optimism last week when Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, announced that high-risk scholastic and recreational sports could begin as early as Feb. 1, pending approval by local county health officials. […]
