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The clock may be ticking on small-school football in Section V | Exclusive

The clock may be ticking on small-school football in Section V | Exclusive

Co-operative football programs have swept small high schools across Section V and beyond. But some rural programs have survived. We explored what the future might hold locally for small town football.
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High school football rankings shift in latest USA TODAY Sports Super 25

High school football rankings shift in latest USA TODAY Sports Super 25

Allen and Mater Dei surge in the latest Super 25 high school football rankings after key wins shake up the top 10.
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Three Section V boys soccer teams ranked No. 1 in first NYS rankings

Three Section V boys soccer teams ranked No. 1 in first NYS rankings

Ten Section V teams landed in New York's first boys soccer rankings, including three teams ranked No. 1.
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USA TODAY Sports Super 25 national high school football rankings, Week 5

USA TODAY Sports Super 25 national high school football rankings, Week 5

Allen's (TX) three impressive wins over in-state powers vaults the Eagles up the rankings, and Mater Dei's win over Centennial shook up California rankings.
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Section V's Boys Athlete of the Week for Sept. 7-13 presented by Turf Masters: Vote now

Section V's Boys Athlete of the Week for Sept. 7-13 presented by Turf Masters: Vote now

Your vote will determine who will be the Turf Builders Boys Sports Athlete of the Week for Sept. 7-13.
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NFL analysts expect a barnburner with Bills vs. Lions: 7 early predictions

NFL analysts expect a barnburner with Bills vs. Lions: 7 early predictions

The NFL experts are leaning heavily toward one team.
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Section V's Football Athlete of the Week for Sept. 7-13 presented by Turf Masters: Vote now

Section V's Football Athlete of the Week for Sept. 7-13 presented by Turf Masters: Vote now

Your vote will determine who will be the Turf Builders Football Athlete of the Week for Sept. 7-13.
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Important dates for the 2026 Section V girls soccer season

Important dates for the 2026 Section V girls soccer season

State tournaments will return to the Cortland area this fall.
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When will New York see its first snow? See snowfall dates

When will New York see its first snow? See snowfall dates

The Farmers' Almanac expects some parts of New York to see snow as early as October. See when the first measurable snowfall typically arrives across the state.
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Rochester native Jared Engel returns to Fringe with baseball films

Rochester native Jared Engel returns to Fringe with baseball films

Grammy-nominated Rochester native Jared Engel brings a live-scored baseball film performance to the Dryden Theatre during Rochester Fringe.
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Vertus turns heads in dominant shutout of Rochester Prep

Vertus turns heads in dominant shutout of Rochester Prep

Those unfamiliar with Vertus football before Sept. 12 saw the Warriors' potential in a shutout of Rochester Prep.
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Is 'Big Brother' on tonight? Week 10 schedule, double eviction details

Is 'Big Brother' on tonight? Week 10 schedule, double eviction details

Week 10 begins Sunday with seven houseguests remaining and ends with a two-hour live double eviction Thursday.