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Avon RB scores 3 TDs on 3 carries: Section V's top players Saturday

Avon RB scores 3 TDs on 3 carries: Section V's top players Saturday

These are the best performances from Saturday's action in Section V football.
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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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Bills vs Texans updates, weather, how to watch and predictions for Week 1

Bills vs Texans updates, weather, how to watch and predictions for Week 1

The Buffalo Bills are on the road to face the Houston Texans in an NFL Week 1 game. Follow live updates.
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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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SAFE Alert Issued for Missing 72-Year-Old Man Last Seen in Chandler, Arizona

SAFE Alert Issued for Missing 72-Year-Old Man Last Seen in Chandler, Arizona

A SAFE Alert has been issued for Ronnie Mellberg, a 72-year-old man reported missing from Chandler, Arizona. According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, Mellberg was last seen on Saturday between 8 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. in the vicinity of Chandler Boulevard and Washington Street. Mellberg is described as 5-foot-10 and weighing 158 pounds, with gray hair and blue eyes. His clothing at the time of his disappearance is unknown. Authorities have indicated that Mellberg has a medical condition that could lead to him becoming lost or easily confused. The public is urged to contact 911 with any information regarding his whereabouts. This alert system, known as SAFE Alerts, has replaced the previous Silver Alerts in Arizona, specifically targeting missing individuals who are 65 years or older, or those with dementia or developmental/cognitive disabilities.
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Thunderstorms could bring damaging winds, hail to New York this afternoon

Thunderstorms could bring damaging winds, hail to New York this afternoon

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected across parts of New York this afternoon, with a risk for severe weather mainly inland from the lakes.
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Section V football's Week 2 standouts headline Varsity Voices podcast

Section V football's Week 2 standouts headline Varsity Voices podcast

Watch for a review the top games and standouts from Week 2 of Section V high school football.
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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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Canandaigua football rolls in home opener, adds to strong Section V start

Canandaigua football rolls in home opener, adds to strong Section V start

Canandaigua football impressed in its home opener Sept. 11, defeatomg Batavia 46-0 and continuing its unbeaten start to 2026.
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Section V boys cross country results for the 2026 season

Section V boys cross country results for the 2026 season

Section V boys cross country results in the Rochester, Monroe, Finger Lakes, Wayne, Livingston, Genesee areas and more.
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Jablonsky, Caton and Glatz are Section V Athletes of the Week presented by Turf Masters

Jablonsky, Caton and Glatz are Section V Athletes of the Week presented by Turf Masters

These are the Section V Athletes of the Week for Aug. 31-Sept. 6 presented by Turf Masters.
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Section V girls cross country results for the 2026 season

Section V girls cross country results for the 2026 season

Section V girls cross country results in the Rochester, Monroe, Finger Lakes, Wayne, Livingston, Genesee areas and more.