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The most popular games of Friday, October 25, 2024

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ROCHESTER — Two on the verge of partial play Class A heavyweights Episode V delivered a thriller that football fans could only hope was a preview of what was to come.

Both teams in the regular season finale defending division champion East High/World of Inquiry defeated undefeated Canandaigua 42-35 in a match worthy of its reputation.

With Canandaigua giving it a chance to force overtime, East’s field goal from the 7-yard line with one second left in the fourth quarter fell incomplete, causing Eagles players to celebrate and the coaching staff to breathe a sigh of relief.

Canandaigua’s last-ditch effort was only made possible by East’s failed fourth-and-1 run from its own 36 with 1:29 left that, if converted, could have iced the game.

“I’m happy we won the game,” East coach Steve Flagler said.

Defeat would be a tough pill to swallow as the East led by two goals on many occasions. Anthony Hampton (8 yard dash) and Kelvin Shepard (89-yard reception) scored their first touchdown of the game to put the Eagles ahead.

However, there was no victory in Canandaigua despite the score of 14-0. Gray Wolves’ Trey Comella responded with two short-distance points and Drew Williamee He sneaked a punch to the QB on the final play of the first half, giving Canandaigua a 21-14 lead — a score attributed in part to the three turnovers the East lost (the teams combined for five such turnovers in the first half).

While the turnovers disappeared in the second half, the scores did not. The East scored four of the next five goals, two of them Jeremiah Tucker, We took the lead 42-28. Returning Tucker All-Greater Rochester selectionHe was the fuel of East’s second-half offense, finishing with 82 yards on seven carries in addition to 10 tackles on defense.

“He brought leadership,” Eagles assistant coach James Vann said. “He led by example, he showed his teammates that he wanted to go out there and win, and he just kept putting pressure on the offensive and defensive end. I don’t think he walked off the field. I thank him for doing that.” “

While the Eastern teams were pleased with the win, Canandaigua’s comeback efforts are reminiscent of the grueling competition of Class A football in Division V. Too many mistakes or a brief glitch in execution could now mean the end of the season.

“Class A is loaded. I think it’s the best in Division V,” Flagler said. “To win, you have to bring it every week. We knew that last year.”

Next week’s message?

“Go to 1-0,” Vann said.

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Fairport 31, McQuaid 21

The Fairport Red Raiders have a key win among others and are likely the No. 1 seed in the Section V Class AA Tournament as well.

McQuaid had less than 15 seconds left in the first half of the game. McQuaid trailed 17-14, but the Knights had reached the Fairport 35-yard line, where it was four yards for fourth down and first down.

McQuaid senior point guard Will DiMarco He sent a pass from the receiver’s hand to the Fairport senior’s hand. John GossinA person who sets out to fight. Gossin caught the ball while running and scored with 4.1 seconds left, giving Fairport a 24-14 lead at halftime.

Winning three games in 2023, the Fairport Red Raiders improved their record to 7-1 after bouncing back from a rough patch. University Prep Loser in Week 7. McQuaid, winner last five Division V Class AA championships6-2.

Brighton 14, Victory 0

No team could defeat the Brighton Bruins, who managed to complete the eight-week Division V Football regular season undefeated.

The Bruins scored both goals in the second quarter. Senior running back Gavin Parks He scored from Victor’s 2 yard line to give Brighton the lead. Grady Hopkin He added a 23-yard touchdown run and the second conversion kick.

Led by Brighton’s defense Luca DeSandis, Matthew Heininger And Amari SnowdenHe did the rest for victory. Victor 2-6.

East Rochester/Gananda 42, LeRoy/Caledonia-Mumford 29

Coach Tim Rose named Cadearrell Sneed Jr. the Player of the Game after rushing for more than 200 yards and four total touchdowns in the Bombers’ seventh consecutive win.

East Rochester/Gananda (7-1, 7-0) clinched the No. 1 seed in Division V, Class C. The Bombers earned a bye to the postseason and will host a semifinal after defeating the reigning division champions at Don Quinn Field.

LeRoy/Cal-Mum (4-4, 4-3) controlled the tempo early and took a 22-20 lead into halftime after Cameron Riggi returned a blocked punt 23 yards. Ben Newman, who recently became the program’s career scoring leader, threw touchdown passes to Justice Allen and Noah Wagner to regain the lead, 34-22, midway through the third quarter.

Rivals tight end Peter Clark ran a sharp route on fourth-and-goal for an 11-yard touchdown pass from Brady McClurg that left them 34-29. The Bombers did not complete the game until Sneed kicked a 54-yard field goal with 1:18 left.

East Rochester/Gananda avenged their defeat in last year’s semifinals against a LeRoy team that was joined by rivals known since 1900, Caledonia-Mumford. Coach Mike Humphrey’s offense stayed true to form, rushing almost 40 times. While starting running back Jake Egeling did not play, Jude Sherman and Zach Boop each scored a touchdown and combined for more than 150 rushing yards. They ran behind Ethan Larzelere, who often struggled on the right and left wing and played on the strong side of unbalanced fronts.

LeRoy/Cal-Mum is the third seed and will host a Class C quarterfinal game next week.

“We’re playing much better now than at the beginning of the season,” Rose said. “I don’t think we’re playing to our full potential yet. … We’re still making some mistakes. We’ll work on that next week to be better than tonight when the semifinals come around.”

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