Pittsford Sutherland High School

Pittsford 483 total yds (144 rushing on 29 carries, 339 passing on 22 attempts), 16 first downs, 2 turnovers
Rush-Henrietta 535 total yds (336 rushing, 199 passing), 25 first downs, 0 turnovers

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Penfield High School

Pittsford 427 total yds (232 rushing on 36 carries, 195 passing on 17 attempts), 19 first downs, 6 TD and 1 FG, 1 turnover
Penfield 9 first downs, 2 turnovers

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Pittsford Sutherland High School

Josh Mack 7 car, 181 yds, 3 TD; 100 yd kickoff return TD
Marquis Carter 4 car, 70 yds, 1 TD
Colby Barker 1 car, 31 yds, 1 TD; 29 receiving yds, 1 TD
Jacob Robinson 16 receiving yds, 1 TD; 30 yd punt return TD
Michael Sherman 7 tackles, 1 sack
Team: 282 rushing yds

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Pittsford Sutherland High School

Graham Scheild 7 of 8, 205 yds, 3 TD passing
Josh Mack 9 car, 129 yds, 2 TD; 1 rec, 35 yds, 1 TD
Tylor Perkins 1 rec, 45 yds, 1 TD; 6 tackles, 1 sack
Michael Delucia 7 tackles, 1 sack
Michael Sherman 4 tackles, 2 INT
Pittsford had no turnovers

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Rush Henrietta High School

Josh Mack 4 rushing TD
Graham Scheild 1 TD pass
Matt Larocca 2 rec, 1 TD; 1 INT
Colby Barker 1 INT
Turnovers: Pittsford 0, Rush-Henrietta 2

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Pittsford Mendon High School

Jacob Robinson 5 rec, 120 yds, 1 TD; 1 car, 37 yds, 1 TD
Michael Sherman 13 tackles

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Pittsford Sutherland High School

Josh Mack 49 car, 353 yds, 4 TD
Colby Barker 72 yd interception return TD
Tylor Perkins 8 tackles, 1 fumble recovery
Pittsford had no turnovers

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Webster Thomas High School

Graham Scheild 8 of 14, 90 yds, 3 TD, 1 INT
Marquis Carter 11 car, 152 yds, 2 TD
Michael Delucia 21 car, 103 yds
Team: 255 rushing yds

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Penfield High School

Josh Mack 10 car, 184 yds, 4 TD
Colby Barker 1 rec, 59 yds, 1 TD
Pittsford had no turnovers

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Pittsford Sutherland High School

Josh Mack 36 car, 233 yds, 3 TD (long 80)
Graham Scheild 15 of 25, 123 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT
Colby Barker 7 rec, 68 yds, 1 TD
Matt Larocca 2-pt conversion catch
Team: 356 total yds

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Gates Chili HS

Scoring Summary

P - Connor Winn 34 yd FG

P - Colton Ciufo 6 yd run (Winn kick)

P - Mac Atkins 35 yd pass from Jack Wallman (Winn kick)

P - Ciufo 2 yd run (Winn kick)

GC - Myles McFadden 6 yd run (Ellis 2 pt catch from Nathan)

P - Atkins 16 yd run (Winn Kick)

Pittsford rushed for 235 yds as a team.  Defense forced 3 turnovers.

Individual

Mac Atkins 3 rec, 61 yds, 1 TD rec; 1 TD run;

Colton Ciufo 25 car, 145 yds, 2 TD runs;

Stephen Rhodes 11 car, 46 yds;

Jack Wallman 6/14, 133 yds, 1 TD pass;

Brandon Barker 8 tkls, 1 sk;

Jesse Connors 5 tkls, 1 int; Brady Hoyt 6 tkls;

John Ciaccio 1 int;

Connor Winn 1 FG, 4 xpts; G

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St. John Fisher College

Scoring Summary

P - Colton Ciufo 5 yd run (kick failed)

P - Safety, snap out of end zone

WS - Will Blake 20 pass from Brett Segala (Berke Calik kick)

WS - Zach Withers 5 yd run (pass failed)

P - Jesse Connors 2 yd pass from Jack Wallman (Mac Atkins pass from Wallman)

P - Brandon Barker 5 yd pass from Wallman (Connor Winn kick)

P - Stephen Rhodes 69 yd pass from Wallman (Winn kick)

P - Ciufo 3 yd run (Winn kick)

WS - Segala 2 yd run (kick failed)

P - Anthony Fraguada 25 yd run (Winn kick)

WS - Kyle Sofia 14 yd run (Michael Joiner run)

Pittsford rushed for 316 yds as a team.  Total offense of 490 yards. 

Individual

Jack Wallman 10 of 18 for 174 yards passing, 3 TDs and 1 interception

Colton Ciufo 30 carries, 213 yards, 2 TDs

Stephen Rhodes 3 receptions, 96 yards, 1 TD

Jesse Connors 1 TD reception; 4 tackles, 1 interception

Brandon Barker 1 TD reception, 15 tackles

Brady Hoyt 5 tackles, 1 sack

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Hilton High School

Scoring Summary

P - Colton Ciufo 13 yd run (Connor Winn kick)

P - Colton Ciufo 18 yd run (Winn kick)

P - Stephen Rhodes 10 yd run (Winn kick)

P - Colton Ciufo 4 yd run (Winn kick)

P - Colton Ciufo 5 yd run (pass failed)

H - Hicks 2 yd run (Hicks kick)

Pittsford had no turnovers.

Individual

Jack Wallman 9 of 17 for 125 yards passing

Colton Ciufo 25 carries,165 yards, 4 TDs

Mac Atkins 8 receptions, 117 yards

Brandon Barker 8 tackles

Bryce Genier 5 tackles

Stephen Grassi, 2 tackles and one forced fumble

Teddy Malone, one interception

Zach Troiani, one fumble recovery

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Pittsford Sutherland High School

Scoring Summary

P - Mac Atkins 6 yd pass from Jack Wallman (Connor Winn kick)

P - Winn 24 yd field goal

P - Atkins 26 yd pass from Wallman (Winn kick)

P - Whit Knickerbocker 6 yd pass from Wallman (Winn kick)

W - Amborsetti 5 yd pass from Schreiner (Schreiner kick)

P - Colton Ciufo 3 yd run (Winn kick)

P - Stephen Rhodes 34 yd run (Winn kick)

P - Anthony Fraguada 4 yd run (Winn kick)

Individual

Jack Wallman 8 of 13 for 197 yards passing, 3 TDs 1 interception

Colton Ciufo 16 carries,115 yards, 1TD

Anthony Fraguada 13 carries 115 yards, 1 TD

Mac Atkins 7 receptions, 191 yards, 2 TDs

Brandon Barker 9 tackles

Brady Hoyt 6 tackles

John Ciaccio, one interception

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St. John Fisher College

Scoring Summary

A - Luch Pietropaolo 6 yd run (Alex Bianchi kick)

A - Earnest Edwards 14 yd pass from Jake Zembiec (Ian Place kick)

A - Alonzo Turney 55 yd interception return (kick failed)

A - Pietropaolo 6 yd run (Place kick)

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St. John Fisher College

Scoring Summary

P - Brandon Barker 2 yd run (Winn kick)

P - Stephen Rhodes 21 yd run (pass failed)

P - Colton Ciufo 5 yd run (kick failed)

Individual

Jack Wallman 5 of 13 for 95 yards passing,

Colton Ciufo 14 carries,66 yards, 1TD

Stephen Rhodes 8 carries 52 yards, 1 TD

Mac Atkins 2 carries 56 yards, 3 receptions 28 yards and a blocked field goal

Brandon Barker 12 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 3 carries 57 yds TD, and 2 receptions fro 24 yds

Bryce Genier, 5 tackes, 1 sack

Whit Knickerbocker, 1 sack

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Rush Henrietta High School

Scoring Summary

RH - JoJo Ortiz 31 yd pass from Jared Gerbino (Gavin MacDonald kick)

P - Brandon Barker 4 yd run (Winn kick)

RH - Gerbino 2 yd run (MacDonald kick)

P - Winn 40 yd field goal

P - Winn 27 yd field goal

Panthers turned the ball over five times and had a touchdown nullifed after penalty

Individual

Colton Ciufo 23 carries,142 yards

RH:

- Fardan Allen 19 tackles; forced fumble

- Jared Gerbino 8/19, 100 yds passing, 1 TD; 7 carrries, 37 yards, 1 TD rushing;

- Joseph Ortiz 3 rec, 67 yds, 1 TD; 11 tackles, forced fumble, 1 interception

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Pittsford Sutherland High School

Class AA Quarterfinal

Scoring Summary

P - Whit  Knickerbocker fumble recovery in end zone(Connor Winn kick)

P - Colton Ciufo 3 yd run (Winn kick)

P - Ciufo 11 yd run (Winn kick)

P - Brandon Barker 37 yd pass from Jack Wallman (Winn kick)

Individual

Colton Ciufo 21 carries,124 yards,

Stephen Rhodes 14 carries, 91 yards

Brandon Barker 14 tackles, five tackles for loss

John Ciaccio, one interception

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Sahlen's Stadium

Class AA Semi-Final

Aquinas, #1 ranked in NYS and 39th in country (USA today)

Pittsford, #24 rank in NYS

Aquinas moves on to their eighth consecutive Section V championship game after beating the Panthers 28 to 7.  Panthers, trailing 7-0, drove inside the Aquinas 10 in the middle of the second quarter, but Aquinas blocked  Connor Winn's 25 yd field goal attempt . Aquinas scored 2 touchdowns in the final minute of the first half to break open close game,  played in strong winds and rain.

Scoring Summary

A - Donato Clemente 1 yd run (Pat O'Hara kick)

A - Clemente 4 yd run (O'Hara kick)

A - Clemente 1 yd run (O'Hara kick)

A - Clemente 9 yd run (O'Hara kick)

P - Mac Atkins 45 yd run (Connor Winn kick)

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Webster Thomas High School

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter

P - Nick Barclay 2 yd run (Connor Winn kick)

P - Henry Hoffend 1 yd run (Winn kick)

2nd Quarter

P - Mac Atkins 70 yd interception return (kick failed)

P - Atkins 64 yd pass from Hoffend (Matt Sullivan pass from Hoffend)

3rd Quarter

P - Glynn Molinich 44 yd run (Winn kick)

Mark Davis 12 carries 78 yards

Nick Barclay 11 carries 66 yards

Hoffend, 8 of 9 for 136 yards passing

Ben Kroll had six tackles for Pittsford

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Rush Henrietta High School

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter

Bay Barley 3 yard run (Eric Dytche kick)

Chase Weichman 31 yard pass from Chauncey Scissum (Dytche kick)

2nd Quarter

Bay Barley 9 yard run (Dytche kick)

RH

Bay Barley, 123 yards on 23 carries

Chauncey Scissum 16-for-22, 217 yds passing, 1 TD, 2 ints;   Defense: 7 tkls, 1 fum rec, 1 int;

Pittsford

Mac Atkins, 2 Interceptions, blocked field goal

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Pittsford Mendon High School

Scoring Summary

P - Glynn Molinich 1 yd run (Connor Winn kick)

GC-Safety, tackle in end zone

GC - Karey Beasley 69 yard run (run failed)

P - Mac Atkins 26 yard pass from Henry Hoffend (pass failed)

P - Molinich 4 yd run (Winn kick)

P - Nick Barclay 36 yard run (Winn kick)

Glynn Molinich 26 carries, 172 yds rushing, 2 TDs

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Penfield High School

Scoring Summary

Pitt - Glynn Molinich 21 yd run (Connor Winn kick)

Pitt - Glynn Molinich 2 yd run (Winn kick)

Pitt - Matt Sullivan 15 yd pass from Henry Hoffend (WInn kick)

Pitt - Austin DeGrazia 12 yd pass from Hoffend (Winn kick)

Pitt - Tommy Hesney 1 yd run (Winn kick)

Pen - Triloni Salmon 14 yd pass from Jake Paladino (Nick Kimmons kick)

Pen - Salmon 14 yd pass from Paladino (Kimmons kick)

Pittsford (3-1)

Molinich rushed for 168 yards on 17 carries, 2 TD

Degrazia caught 4 passes for 39 yards, 1 TD

Nick Barclay had 1 interception

Penfield (1-3)

Nick Kimmins 31 car, 125 yds;

Trent Maurer 9 tkls;

Jake Paladino 10-for-22, 123 yds, 2 TDs, 1 int;

Triloni Salmon 5 rec, 44 yds, 2 TDs;

Cam Saraco 9 tkls, 1 sk;

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St. John Fisher College

Scoring Summary

P-Barclay 3 yard run (Connor Winn Kick)

P-Barclay 1 yard run (kick failed)

P-Matt Sullivan 3 yard pass from Henry Hoffend (pass failed)

P-Mac Atkins 25 yard pass fromHoffend (Winn kick)

P-Danny Page 8 yard run (Winn Kick)

Glynn Molinich 24 car, 151 yds;

Danny Page 8 car, 68 yds, 1 TD;

Nick Barclay 7 car, 28 yds, 2 TDs; 6 tkls;

Ben Kroll 9 tkls,

Brandon Barker 8 tkls;

Nathan Fogal 1 int, 3 tkls; 1 int;

Will Lever 6 tkls;

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Pittsford Mendon High School

Scoring Summay

P - Matt Sullivan 8 yard pass from Henry Hoffend (Connor Winn kick)

P - Glynn Molinich 50 yard run (Winn kick)

P - Glynn Molinich 2 yard run (Winn kick)

P - Danny Page 26 yard run (Winn kick)

P - Austin DeGrazia 12 yard pass from Hoffend (Winn kick)

P - Winn 20 yard field goal

WS - Joe Morency 3 yard run (kick failed)

Glynn Molinich 20 car, 167 yds, 2 TDs;

Danny Page 10 car, 69 yard, 2 TD;

Matt Sullivan 3 receptions, 29 yards, TD;

Ben Kroll 10 tackles;

Nathan Fogal 4 tackles, 1 fumble recovery;

Mac Atkins, 1 interception;

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St. John Fisher College

Scoring Summary

P- Mac Atkins 19 yard pass from Henry Hoffend (Connor Winn kick)

P- Matt Sullivan 67 yard pass from Hoffend (kick failed)

P- Glynn Molinich 8 yard run (WInn kick)

P- Ausitn DeGrazia 9 yard pass from Hoffend (run failed)

P- Molinich 23 yard run (Winn kick)

P- Nick Barclay 29 yard run (kick failed)

P- Mark Davis 13 yard run (Winn kick)

Henry Hoffend 8-for-9 passing, 140 yds, 3 TDs

Glynn Molinich 13 carries, 149 yards, 1 TD

Matt Sullivan 3 receptions, 98 yards, 1 TD

Brandon Barker 10 tackles, 1 fumble recovery

Ben Kroll 7 tackles, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble

Andrew Fogal  1 Interception

Ed Kreienberg 1 fumble recovery

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Pittsford Mendon High School

Scoring Summary

P- Nick Barclay 3 yard run (Connor Winn kick)

P- Barclay 1 yard run (Winn kick)

P- Ben Kroll 44 yard fumble return(Winn kick)

P- Glynn Molinich 47 yard run (Winn kick)

P- Matt Sullivan 28 yard pass from Hoffend (Winn kick)

P- Danny Page 16 yard run (Winn kick)

Glynn Molinich 16 car, 120 yds, 1 TD

Matt Sullivan 3 rec, 62 yds, 1 TD

Henry Hoffend 10-for-13, 146 yds, 1 TD

Ben Kroll 5 tackles, 1 int, 1 Fumble recovery recovery

Brandon Barker 13 tackles, 2 fumble recoveries

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Sahlen's Stadium

Scoring Summary:

1st

09:03 PITT - Nick Barclay 3 yd run (Connor  Winn kick)  

05:11 HILTON - Derek Richards 11 yd run (Matthew Schulz kick)

00:58 PITT - Glynn Molinich 4 yd run (Winn kick)

2nd

08:39 PITT - Barclay 9 yd run (Winn kick)

01:02 HILTON - Nick Prince 31 yd pass from Dustin Logory(Schulz kick)

3rd

No Scoring

4th

11:54 HILTON - Richards 4 yd run (Schulz kick)

03:53 HILTON - Nigrelli 15 yd pass from Schulz (Schulz kick)

01:13 PITT - Barclay 5 yd run (Barclay rush)

Pittsford Individual

Molinich, 16 carries 135 yds 1 TD

Barclay, 8 carries 70 yds, 3 TD

Henry Hoffend, 5 carries 19 yds

Mark Davis, 2 carries 11 yds

Hoffend 1-7 passing for 9 yds

Brian Dickinson, 1 reception for 9 yds

Nathan Fogal, 9 solo tackles, 12 total

Molinich, 2.5 tackles for loss, 7 tackles, 1 sack for -5 yds

Kroll, 6 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss

Matt Sullivan, 1 sack for -7 yds

Jake Volcker fumble Recovery

Hilton Individual

Derek Richards 34 carries, 120 yds, 2 TD

Dustin Logory, 13 carries for 36 yds

Logory, 10-15 for 144 yds passing, 1 TD

Nick Prince 6 receptions, 80 yds, 1 TD

Logory, 8 tackles

Game Notes

Pittsford had four drives in first half (3 TDS, halftime clock expiration)

Hilton had 3 first half drives (TD, fumble, TD)

Hilton possessed the ball the entire third quarter. 

Scored on first play of fourth quarter.  Drive: 24 plays, 80 yds, time of possesion 12 minutes 6 seconds.

Drive charts

Pitt:    7 plays, 66 yards, TOP 2:57, PITTS 7 - HILTON 0

Hilton: 8 plays, 50 yards, TOP 3:45, PITTS 7 - HILTON 7

Pitt:    9 plays, 61 yards, TOP 4:07, PITTS 14 - HILTON 7

Hilton: fumble at Pitt 22

Pitt:     4 plays, 22 yards, TOP 1:21, PITTS 21 - HILTON 7

Hilton: 13 plays, 80 yards, TOP 7:37, PITTS 21 - HILTON 14

Pitt:     halftime

Hilton:  24 plays, 80 yards, TOP 12:06, PITTS 21 - HILTON 21

Pitt:     Sullivan 28 yard punt to Hilton 37

Hilton:  11 plays, 63 yards, TOP 5:08, PITTS 21 - HILTON 28

Pitt:     9 plays, 71 yards, TOP 2:26, PITTS 29 - HILTON 28

Hilton:   end of game, incomplete pass on 4th and 20 at 50 yd line

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Scoring Summary:

1st Quarter

1:31 PITT - Nick Barclay 4 yd run (Connor Winn kick)

2nd Quarter

8:45 PITT - Ben Kroll 63 yd interception return (Winn kick)

00:00 AQ - Jon Mastrella 29 yd field goal

3rd Quarter

No Scoring

4th Quarter

10:50 AQ - Bill Lombardi 1 yd run (pass failed)

4:27 AQ - Lombardi 20 yd run (pass failed)

Finals Awards:

Andrew Fogal - Roger Bunce Sportsmanship Award

Tim Brennan - Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman

Glynn Molinich - Most Outstanding Offensive Back

Ben Kroll - Most Outstanding Defensive Back

Aquinas Individual

Billy Lombardi 33 carries, 95 yards 2 TDs

Jake Zembiec 1 carry 7 yards

Jake Zembiec 8 of 17 for 107 yards passing, 2 Interceptions

Alex Bianchi 4 receptions for 55 yards

Pittsford Individual

Glynn Molinich 24 carries 117 yards

Nick Barclay 9 carries 24 yards, 1 TD

Henry Hoffend 3 carries 1 yards

Henry Hoffend  4 of 8 for 25 yards

Matt Sullivan 2 receptions for 9 yards

Austin Degrazia 1 reception for 8 yards

Glynn Molinich 1 reception for 8 yards

Ben Kroll 8 tackles, 2 Interceptions (one returned for TD)

Brandon Barker 9 tackles

Nick Barclay 8 tackles

Andrew Fogal 8 tackles

Matt Sullivan 1.5 sacks for -8 yards

Glynn Molinich 1 sack for -2 yards

Andrew Fogal 1 sack for -1 yards

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Scoring Summary:
1st 08:21 PITTS - Hessney,Tommey 1 yd run (Heyman,Grant kick)
                                             8 plays, 58 yards, TOP 3:39, HILTON 0 - PITTS 7
2nd 03:58 PITTS - Delucia,Dominic 1 yd run (Heyman,Grant kick)
                                            8 plays, 66 yards, TOP 3:49, HILTON 0 - PITTS 14
    01:12 PITTS - Delucia,Dominic 21 yd run (Heyman,Grant kick)
                                            3 plays, 59 yards, TOP 1:00, HILTON 0 - PITTS 21
3rd 05:47 PITTS - Sullivan,Matt 12 yd pass from Heyman,Grant (Heyman,Grant kick)
                                           10 plays, 75 yards, TOP 4:10, HILTON 0 - PITTS 28
    00:59 HILTON - Richards,Derek 1 yd run (Ross,Nick kick)
                                           10 plays, 74 yards, TOP 4:41, HILTON 7 - PITTS 28
4th 05:39 PITTS - Delucia,Dominic 5 yd run (Heyman,Grant kick)
                                            7 plays, 25 yards, TOP 4:00, HILTON 7 - PITTS 35
 

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Scoring Summary:
1st 10:31 RH - Scissum,Chaunce 49 yd run (Dytche,Eric kick)
                                                 3 plays, 51 yards, TOP 1:29, RH 7 - PITTS 0
    05:55 PITTS - Kroll,Ben 18 yd run (Heyman,Grant kick)
                                                12 plays, 73 yards, TOP 4:31, RH 7 - PITTS 7
    04:30 RH - Scissum,Chaunce 45 yd run (Dytche,Eric kick failed)
                                                6 plays, 75 yards, TOP 1:22, RH 13 - PITTS 7
2nd 09:26 PITTS - Delucia,Dominic 7 yd run (Heyman,Grant kick)
                                               3 plays, 17 yards, TOP 1:27, RH 13 - PITTS 14
    04:48 RH - Harris,Christia 88 yd punt return (Scissum,Chaunce rush failed)
                                                                            RH 19 - PITTS 14
    04:11 PITTS - Delucia,Dominic 4 yd run (Molinich,Glynn pass from Heyman,Grant)
                                               2 plays, 67 yards, TOP 0:31, RH 19 - PITTS 22
    00:04 RH - Weichman,Chase 23 yd pass from Scissum,Chaunce (Dytche,Eric kick)
                                               4 plays, 76 yards, TOP 0:43, RH 26 - PITTS 22
3rd 04:02 RH - Peters,Derick 51 yd run (Dytche,Eric kick)
                                                1 play, 51 yards, TOP 0:08, RH 33 - PITTS 22
    02:50 RH - Harris,Christia 50 yd run (Dytche,Eric kick)
                                                1 play, 50 yards, TOP 0:15, RH 40 - PITTS 22
4th 03:51 RH - Peters,Derick 8 yd run (Dytche,Eric kick)
                                              14 plays, 80 yards, TOP 7:38, RH 47 - PITTS 22
    03:09 PITTS - Palmieri,Mark 37 yd pass from Heyman,Grant (Sullivan,Matt kick)
                                               3 plays, 58 yards, TOP 0:41, RH 47 - PITTS 29
    00:00 PITTS - Sullivan,Matt 38 yd pass from Heyman,Grant
                                               6 plays, 84 yards, TOP 1:02, RH 47 - PITTS 35
 

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Fairport High School

Panthers Varsity “Dom”inates Fairport in Season Opener

The Pittsford Varsity opened the 2010 football season on Saturday, September 4^th at Fairport High School with an impressive 38-0 win.  Panthers tailback Dom Delucia, behind dominant offensive line led by Dom O’Shaughnessy, Joe Graen, and Kevin Sanna, ran rough-shod over the Red Raiders for 216 yards and four TDs. 

Junior QB quarterback Grant Heyman connected on a long pass n’ catch with senior tight end Steve Troup on the game’s opening drive, which led to the Panthers’ first TD. Exceptional downfield blocking by sophomore Glynn Molinich, who also caught a Heyman pass in the opening drive, paved the way for Troup’s run after catch.

Defensively, senior linebackers Alex Proper, Eric Bianco, and David Lee each had several tackles and key stops at critical points in the game. Bianco’s “tip drill” interception in the first quarter put an abrupt end to the Raiders’ opening possession.

Other defensive standouts included seniors James Burke, Stephen Sloan, and Robert Alvaro, along with juniors Derek Jamison and Mikey Shadders. Pass coverage in the secondary was solid throughout the day.  Special teams were also on the mark, especially Heyman and Matthew Sullivan, who kicked and punted especially well in blustery conditions.

Overall, it was a great team effort on offense, defense, and special teams, and a great way to start the 2010 march toward a sectional championship. The Panthers hope to continue their strong performance at home (@ Pittsford Sutherland High School) this coming Saturday against a strong Webster Schroeder team that narrowly lost to Rush-Henrietta.

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Pittsford Sutherland High School

Panthers 2-0 After Victory Over W-S Warriors

The Pittsford Panthers varsity football squad continued their winning ways this past Saturday at Sutherland High School with an impressive 24-7 victory over defending Section 5 champions, the Webster Schroeder Warriors.

The Panthers moved the ball well in the first quarter with quarterback Grant Heyman connecting on first down tosses to sophomore WRs Matt Sullivan and Glynn Molinich. Senior FB Eric Bianco also contributed with hard-nosed running through the middle of the Warriors’ defense.  The left-footed Heyman booted a 27-yard field goal to give the Panthers an early 3-0 lead.

Defense was the order of the day for the Panthers, as the Warriors were unable to move the ball into Panthers territory due to stellar defensive play by LBs, sophomore Nick Barclay and senior David Lee. Seniors Phil Dwyer and Alex Vignare and juniors Kelvin Woodward and Kevin Sanna bottled up the Warriors’ running game, eating blocks and freeing LBs Dom O’Shaugnessy and Alex Proper to make a number of tackles.  Safeties James Burke and Robert Alvaro were also in on several stops.  Sophomore Ben Kroll was especially impressive in his first defensive action of the season.

The Panthers’ second scoring drive, a 2-yard run by junior Dom Delucia, was set up by long completions from Heyman to sure-handed senior TE Steve Troup and junior WR Vaughn Boler.   The dominant Panther defense continued to put pressure on the Warriors’ offense; when O’Shaughnessy cork-screwed Warriors’ QB Parrish McKnight into the Sutherland turf, he forced an errant pass that was intercepted by Barclay and returned 35 yards for a touchdown.

The Panthers went into halftime with a commanding 17-0 lead; the Warriors were stunned. In the fourth quarter with the Panthers still clinging to a 17-7 lead, Heyman connected with junior WR Mark Palmiere on third and long to keep the drive alive and the ball out of the hands of the always-dangerous Warriors’ offense.

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Rush Henrietta High School

R-H Victory Leaves Varsity Panthers 2-1

A special mid-week matinee for the Panthers as they faced the mighty R-H Royal Comets in Henrietta on Thursday, September 16.

Things looked promising early on for the 2-0 Panthers after stopping the high-flying RH offense on their first series of downs. Pittsford marched down the field in its first possession, mixing run and pass effectively. After a big 4^th down conversion by QB Grant Heyman, Heyman hooked up with TE Steve Troup on a nice pass play inside the Royal Comets 5-yard line.  Pittsford’s hopes blossomed after an apparent touchdown, but the play was nullified by an illegal motion penalty. Pittsford settled for a field goal after just missing a second TD opportunity when Heyman’s pass from glanced off Troup’s fingertips in the end zone. A 17-yard FG by Heyman gave the Panthers an early 3-0 lead.  

Pittsford continued to play tough defense throughout the first quarter, aided by a fumble recovery by LB Eric Bianco, and kept the Royal Comets out of the end zone.  As the game moved into the 2^nd quarter it was evident that field position would play a big part in the outcome.  From the second quarter on, R-H dominated field position and the Pittsford offense.  The Royal Comets scored two 2^nd quarter touchdowns – the second just before the half ended – when R-H RB Devin Wofford broke a number tackles on his way to a 41-yard TD.

As the 2^nd half began, Pittsford again moved the ball well, but when they failed to convert on 4^th and 2 with their first possession of the half the Royal Comets once again took advantage of great field position. Ashton Broyld connected with Christian Harris for a 56-yard TD pass on R-H’s first play from scrimmage, and away they went.  Royal Comets 35, Panthers 3.

But they say, if you’re going to play a team twice in a season – and that second games comes in the Sectional playoffs – better to win the second game than the first!  Chins up, Panthers and fans! Plenty of football remains.  Hilton’s up next (followed by Penfield and Webster Thomas).  Let’s get back to our winning ways at Home on Saturday, September 25, at Mendon High School.  Kick-off is set for 2:00.

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Pittsford Mendon High School

Varsity Panthers 3-1 after Thrilling Victory over Hilton Cadets

The Pittsford Panthers varsity football team played an exciting Saturday afternoon game at Pittsford Mendon High School, winning a 28-27 nail-biter over the visiting Hilton Cadets.  A blocked extra point by sophomore Nick Barclay proved the difference, and the Panthers senior leadership gave notice that this Senior Day would be one to remember for years to come.

The Cadets took an early lead on a 28-yard run off the edge, but the Panthers responded immediately with QB Grant Heyman connecting on first down tosses to senior Steve Troup and a critical 3^rd and 8 to sophomore WR Matt Sullivan.  RB Dominic Delucia then scampered for a 34-yard touchdown, with Heyman adding the PAT.  Hilton’s offense was held in check the rest of the quarter, as senior LBs Dom O’Shaugnessy and Alex Proper took charge.

Junior D-linemen Kelvin Woodward and Kevin Sanna wreaked havoc with Hilton’s running game, eating blocks and freeing LBs Ian Solcz, O’Shaugnessy, and Alex Proper and FS James Burke to make a number of tackles.  The Panthers’ second scoring drive featured spectacular runs by Delucia, a QB keeper by Heyman, and 15-yard reception by sophomore WR Glynn Molinich. The Panthers evened the score on a 22-yard TD run by Delucia and entered the 2^nd half at 14-14.

The next half of this game is what high school sports memories are made of.  Hilton’s offensive line began opening holes throughout the third quarter, and Cadet RBs charged through for two long TD runs. The Cadets took a commanding 27-14 lead in the 3^rd quarter, and the outlook was bleak for the home team Panthers.  Derogatory comments from the visitors’ sideline were well heeded by the Panthers, which set the stage for the action to follow.  

An early Panthers turnover in the 4^th quarter put the Pittsford defense back in action. But an outstanding defensive series by sophomore LB Ben Kroll cut short the Cadet possession, and the Panthers took advantage. Back on offense, suddenly the holes got bigger and Heyman had plenty of time to find receivers Molinich, Delucia, and Troup. Delucia captured his third TD of the game to cap off the drive; now down 27-21 with 4:38 to go, all of a sudden the big “Mo” was on our side.

SS Derek Jamison, Proper, and senior D-lineman Alex Vignare and Phil Dwyer went back to work, allowing the Cadets offense only 11 yards on the ensuing possession. Following a Hilton punt, Heyman’s passes to WR Vaughn Boler, Delucia, and Molinich moved the ball down the field. A pass n’ catch by senior FB Eric Bianco – and a bone-crushing block by Troup – placed the ball in a first and goal position from the three.  With everyone expecting another Delucia plunge, Offensive Coordinator Jason Bernas had other plans, surprising the Cadets as Heyman broke over left tackle and dashed into the end zone, tying the game.  The Panthers tacked on the extra point to take 28-27 with 1:32 remaining.

With the wind at their backs, Hilton looked to move the ball into field goal range, but senior CB Alex Kober put those thoughts to rest by intercepting the Cadets pass at the Panthers’ 20-yard line with just 25 seconds left on the clock. With Hilton out of time outs, Kober’s pick sealed the victory for the Panthers.

Though this victory was once again a complete team effort, it was the Panther senior leadership who took charge and showed the way for their underclassmen teammates.

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St. John Fisher College

Homecoming Celebration Continues as Panthers Drop Patriots, 35-20

The Pittsford Panthers Varsity squad celebrated Homecoming on Saturday, October 2, at St. John Fisher College’s Growney Stadium with a 35-20 victory over the Penfield Patriots in front of a capacity crowd. 

The Panthers opened the game with a surprising on-side kick by sophomore Matt Sullivan, recovered by the hustling James Burke. Sullivan was rewarded with his effort on the very next play with a 34-yard touchdown strike from QB Grant Heyman.

Penfield responded quickly by marching down the field with a scoring drive of its own, despite strong defensive play from Alex Proper, Eric Bianco, and Ben Kroll.  However, sophomore Nick Barclay (in what is fast becoming a good habit!) blocked the extra point to keep the Panthers’ lead, 7-6.

On the Panthers’ next possession, junior Dom Delucia, led by strong offensive line play of Joe Graen, Kevin Sanna, and C.J. Domenic, scampered 75 yards for the team’s second touchdown.  The Panthers continued their dominance on the next drive, opening up the playbook and showing some razzle-dazzle.  The Panthers faked an end around to senior wideout Andrew Golubkov, who connected with QB-turned-receiver Heyman for a 13-yard TD pass. 

Stellar special teams play continued when junior return man, Mark Palmiere, behind strong blocks from James Burke, Sanna. Senior Bryan Flagg fielded a punt in heavy traffic and returned it 84 yards for a TD. Flagg ended the scoring in the first half after several hard-nosed runs with a 1-yard plunge into the end zone. The Panthers took a 35-12 lead into halftime.

The second half featured strong defensive play holding the Patriots to 6 points. Defensive standouts included juniors Tom Hoornbeck and Derek Jamison, and seniors Shane Selke, Phil Dwyer, Paul Bianco, Dom O’Shaugnessy, Ian Solcz, Madison Doolittle, and Lee Thomas.

The Panthers take their 4-1 record to Webster Thomas on Saturday, October 9^th at 3:00 p.m. against the always-tough Titans.  Hope to see you there!

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Webster Thomas High School

Varsity Panthers Close Regular Season, Ride 5-1 Record into Sectionals

The Panthers Varsity wrapped up their regular season with a 21-7 victory on the road at Webster Thomas High School against the Titans.  The Panthers controlled every aspect of the game, and the final score does not adequately reflect the defensive tone set early on.

Junior QB Grant Heyman connected with sophomore Glynn Molinich on key pass receptions that ultimately set up Heyman’s 5-yard TD run in the 2^nd quarter. On the Titans’ next possession, senior standout linebacker Alex Proper (this week’s Ontario Honda Defensive Player of the Week) intercepted a pass and rambled 30 yards for the visitors’ second score. Proper also led the team in tackles (11) and forced a fumble.

The Panthers took a 14-0 lead into halftime. In the 3^rd quarter, junior TB Dom Delucia enjoyed several hard-nosed runs, and capped the drive with a 29-yard scamper worthy of an ESPN highlight reel. “Double D” finished with an impressive 222 yards on workman-like 36 carries.

Late in the 4^th quarter, with a 21-7 lead, junior outside linebacker Mikey Shadders intercepted a Titans’ pass sealing the Panthers’ victory and 5-1 regular season record.

Defensive standouts included senior LBs Ian Solcz, Shane Selke, and Dom O’Shaughnessy, along with CBs Stephen Sloan and Alex Kober. Sophomore SS Nick Barclay continued his impressive play.

The Panthers begin sectional play as the #3 seed this Saturday, October 16^th at 2:00 p.m. versus #6 seed Edison Tech at Pittsford Mendon High School

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Pittsford Mendon High School

Varsity Panthers Rout Edison Tech; East is Next in Tough AAA Semi-Final

Too much Pittsford Panthers.  Not enough Edison Tech Inventors. 

The Pittsford Panthers varsity dominated the under-manned Inventors from the start.  Andy Golubkov returned the opening kick-off to the Panthers 40-yard line; two off-tackle runs by junior RB Dominick Delucia (and the PAT by sophomore Matthew Sullivan), and the Panthers led 7-0. The Inventors’ first play from scrimmage resulted in a fumble, which the Panthers recovered.  Delucia did much of the damage on the ensuing drive, but O-Coordinator Jason Bernas then called on #87, senior Steven Troup – who has provided key leadership for this club both on and off the field – who caught a 10-yard pass for the host’s second TD of the game. 

Defensively, the Panthers once again proved too much.  A “who’s who” of senior defensive standouts led the way: Alex Proper, Eric Bianco, Dom O’Shaughnessy, Shane Selke, Phil Dwyer, Alex Vignare, James Burke, Steven Sloan, Alex Kober, and Ian Solcz.. An interception by junior Robert Alvaro, consistent penetration by junior DE Kevin Sanna, and steady play by Nick Barclay and Ben Kroll demonstrated to the Panther faithful that these “young cats” are ready to step in when called upon. 

Offensively, Delucia and Brian Flagg, Jr. (who scored 3 TDs of his own) continue to carry the load.  Junior Joe Graen leads a big, quick O-line that also includes OTs senior C.J. Dominic and junior Louis Testani. The “heavies” up front create big holes for the running game and give QB Grant Heyman time to find Troup and his sophomore “apprentices” Sullivan, Glynn Molinich, and Austin DeGrazia – each of whom poses a significant threat to the opposing secondary. 

There’s plenty more for this “band of brothers” to achieve this season, with the sectional semi-finals vs. the 7-0 East Orientals.  Kick-off for this week’s march to the AAA sectional title is scheduled for Saturday, October 23, at 6:00 p.m.  Bring a neighbor, grab a friend.  Let’s fill Marina Auto Stadium (aka, Paetec Park) with Panther Pride!

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