Football

SMETHPORT, Pa. — The Smethport football team’s initial goal entering the 2026 season was to be competitive in its league. If last Friday’s 72-29 victo...

The Buffalo Bills have released their 53-man roster. For now. The Bills roster was the most difficult to predict in years. The Bills opted to waive fu...

PORTVILLE — When Portville/Bolivar-Richburg/Cuba-Rushford coach Josh Brooks describes his upcoming 2026 squad, he doesn’t see it as one built around a...

DUKE CENTER, Pa. — On Nov. 18, 2022, Brian Neal appeared in a photo wearing a wide smile and all five district championship medals that had just been ...

PORT ALLEGANY, Pa. — After losing Big 30 Player of the Year Aiden Bliss and Big 30 Defensive Player of the Year Nick Wilfong to graduation last year, ...

Olean and Portville football programs prepare for historic Sept. 18 matchup as booster clubs, coaches and mayors join in the fun OLEAN — They are neig...

ORCHARD PARK — Dee Alford was surprised when the Buffalo Bills asked him to field punts in practice. It’s been three years since Alford returned an NF...

ORCHARD PARK — Skyler Bell was all smiles walking off the practice field inside the Buffalo Bills’ training facility on Monday. “Man, I felt like a ki...

FRANKLINVILLE — Franklinville/Ellicottville's 2-7 record from a year ago tells the story of a struggling team. It doesn't necessarily tell the story o...

For the first time in four years, Olean will take the field without Joe Mest behind center. Replacing a four-year starting quarterback would be enough...

SALAMANCA — The Warriors head into this year having lost important pieces from last year’s senior class, and will have a void to fill at quarterback. ...

The Buffalo Bills came ready to play in their preseason opener at Highmark Stadium against the Carolina Panthers. The team’s stars—Josh Allen, DJ Moor...

ORCHARD PARK — Coaches and players from local high school football programs gathered at Highmark Stadium on Wednesday for Section VI Media Day, offeri...

PITTSFORD — Kaleb Elarms-Orr was tagged by Dion Dawkins. He wanted to get it back on the next play. Maybe the rookie linebacker’s hit on tight end Dal...

PITTSFORD — The first day of pads brings a little more juice to training camp. The NFL collective bargaining agreement and increased awareness of conc...

BRADFORD, Pa. — Pennsylvania reigned supreme in the Big 30 Charities Classic on Saturday, shutting out New York in the second half on their way to a 2...

PITTSFORD — TJ Parker glanced at his phone. It rang frequently that night. The outside linebacker had just been the 35th selection in the NFL Draft by...

The 2026 Big 30 Charities Classic is set for Saturday, with the game starting at 7 p.m. at Parkway Field. Despite having a smaller roster due to work ...