Cheektowaga, NY

Wildcats' gridironers handle Akron, 21-7 By Michael J. Petro      It is difficult not to focus on the exploits of a talented offense when characterizing the early-season success of the Depew varsity football team, but to ignore the defense would be overlooking the tremendous performance of a rejuvenated unit. More ... Duquette, Knox help Bears dominate Cougars for first win      John F. Kennedy co-head varsity football coach Mark Ostempowski knew it was just a matter of time before his team got untracked against Class C foe Cassadaga Valley on Saturday. A pair of seniors,running back Joe Duquette and lineman Corey Knox, made sure the Bears' quest for their first victory was More ... Cross-town swim rivals have mirrored strengths      Although Cheektowaga Central's and Maryvale's varsity swim teams hail from different high schools, their coaches expressed that their squads boast a similar strength: the smell of teen spirit. More ... Central girls soccer shuts out shorthanded Lady Bears squad      The Cheektowaga Central girls varsity soccer team finally got into the win column Monday, using a potent offensive attack to notch a 5-0 victory over cross-town opponent John F. Kennedy, a banged-up squad which was missing several regulars. More ... JFK girls' cross country finishes fourth in meet      The John F. Kennedy girls' cross country team had a fine showing at Saturday's Franklinville Invitational, placing a pair of runners among the top 10 finishers in Division II. More ... Other sports recaps, September 13-19                                               More ... Depew girls tennis starts season hot, beats Central      The Depew girls tennis team is off to a solid start this fall, winning six of its first nine overall matches, including Monday's 5-0 road victory over local and league rival Cheektowaga Central. More ...