Paul Amadeus Lane

1 month ago | poststar.com | Paul Amadeus Lane

BUFFALO — An inability to stop Ogdensburg Free Academy’s first line doomed Queensbury-Lake George on Saturday, costing the Spartans a repeat Division II boys hockey state championship game appearance. The Blue Devils’ top three skaters accounted for all the points in Ogdensburg’s 4-0 semifinal win at the Harborcenter.

1 month ago | buffalonews.com | Paul Amadeus Lane

The Williamsville East boys hockey team stood strong early in Saturday’s state semifinals, but in the end, a couple mistakes cost the Flames against one of the strongest programs in New York. The Flames (18-4-2-1) surrendered four second-period goals on their way to a 4-2 loss Saturday morning at the LECOM Harborcenter.

1 month ago | buffalonews.com | Paul Amadeus Lane

One of Western New York’s highest-scoring boys basketball teams this season, the Grand Island Vikings relied on defense and grit to escape with a Class A1 semifinals win Tuesday night. The top-seeded Vikings (21-1) surrendered an eight-point second-half lead, but a few key steals and free throws were enough to help Grand Island escape with a 57-53 win over fifth-seeded Pioneer (14-8).

Nov 14, 2024 | buffalonews.com | Paul Amadeus Lane

The two No. 1 seeds in the Section VI boys volleyball tournament proved worthy of top billing, winning their sectional championship games Thursday at Kenmore West High School to advance to regional play. The Division II title game saw Clarence beat fifth-seeded East Aurora/Holland, 3-0, mirroring the result of the teams’ first matchup in September.

Mar 9, 2024 | buffalonews.com | Paul Amadeus Lane

In a game where it appeared the more dominant team might not win, the Orchard Park Quakers relied on “old-fashioned grit” to earn a spot in the NYSPHSAA Division 1 boys hockey championship. Junior Brady Ciano scored all three goals in the Quakers’ 3-2 overtime win over McQuaid Jesuit of Section V on Saturday morning at LECOM Harborcenter. The win earned them a spot in Sunday’s 11 a.m. final against either Suffern or Massena.