Cheektowaga, NY

Warriors edge Iroquois in overtime; sew up No. 1 spot in Class A South By Steven Dlugosz Times       As Cheektowaga Central sophomore Nick McClean lined up for a game-winning field goal attempt Friday against Iroquois, Warriors senior quarterback Adam Piscitello was well aware of the magnitude and potential ramifications of the kick. More ... Wildcats rip Redskins, gear up for sectionals By Michael J. Petro Times       After all Depew has accomplished this season, for a Wildcat, there still seems to be nothing better than beating cross-town rival Lancaster. More ... Lady Warriors' core gives Central hope       Several of the key athletes on Cheektowaga Central's girls volleyball team were just learning the ropes of the varsity level two years ago when the Lady Warriors made a strong run in the Section VI playoffs, losing to Eden in the Class B semifinals. Now seasoned veterans, those same athletes are l... More ... Local Football Playoff Previews       Class A semifinals Central vs. Grand Island The Warriors are coming off their first unbeaten regular season in school history, going 8-0 (7-0 in Class A South) and allowing league opponents an average of only seven points per game. More ... Lady Flyers swimming again led by captain Falk       Although the Maryvale girls swimming team has endured more growing pains that sometimes accompany a young squad, senior captain Tiffany Falk has again been a rock of consistency. Falk, who participates in the 200- meter freestyle and 500 freestyle races, serves as the Lady Flyers' cocaptain, alo... More ...      OUTSTANDING ATHLETE...Cheektowaga resident Richard Fink, left, poses at the Western New York Baseball Hall of Fame Induction ceremony. The Times incorrectly identified Fink in a picture and cutline in the October 6 issue. (Times photo) More ... K of C meat raffle coming       A meat raffle will take place at the Knights of Columbus, Father Justin Council, 2735 Union Road, on November 17 at 7 p.m. Prizes include a variety of turkey, pork, chicken and beef products. Admission is $5, including a variety of food. To reserve a group table, call (716) 894-0213. More ...      THE THRILL OF VICTORY...Cheektowaga Central's Jaleel Harris (No. 2) is at the center of a celebration with Warrior cheerleaders Friday afer Central edged Iroquois in overtime, 23-20, to secure the Warriors' first-ever undefeated season. (Times photo) More ...      HIGH BOUNCE...Maryvale soccer defenders try to keep an Albion attacker away from Flyers goalkeeper Gabe Hutton (far left, background) during Wednesday's Section VI Class A prequarterfinal game. Maryvale won, 1-0, on senior Josh Hall's goal in the first half. The win was Maryvale's first prequarterfi... More ... Final High School Football Regular Season Standings (Except for Msgr. Martin)       Class A South League Central Maryvale W.S. East Week 8 Results Central 23, Iroquois 20 (OT) Maryvale 35, Lake Shore 15 West Seneca West 12, West Seneca East 3 Amherst 14, Pioneer 0 Frontier 44, More ... Maryvale gets monkey off its back with first-round soccer victory       For the first time since 2003, the Maryvale boys soccer team will not be going home early in the postseason. The Flyers, seeded No. 7 in the the scoring area." Section VI Class A prequarterfinals, edged 10thseeded Albion Wednesday afternoon by a slim 1-0 margin. More ... Flyers clinch tie for volleyball league title       By beating cross-town rival Cheektowaga Central last Thursday, the Maryvale boys volleyball team did something it hadn't done in 15 years- clinch at least a tie for the league title. More ...