Cheektowaga, NY

Wildcats, Eagles earn heart-stopping wins at 'The Ralph,' head to regionals By Steven Dlugosz Times       Although their two Section VI title games had very different styles, Depew and Cleveland Hill each showed they had the heart of a champion in crunch time, as the pair of local squads earned nailbiting victories at Ralph Wilson Stadium Friday to garner Class B and C supremacy, respectively. More ... Stechenfinger, McMahon making state trip together By Steven Dlugosz Times       Although the two athletes are rivals on the track, John F. Kennedy senior Jessica Stechenfinger and Cleveland Hill sophomore Karen McMahon couldn't be happier to be rooming together this weekend. That's because the local pair are heading together to the state Public High School Athletic Associatio... More ... Eden conquers Flyers' volleyball for fourth straight playoff season       If the Maryvale boys volleyball team did not have to face Eden in the postseason during the last four years, there's a good chance a Section VI Class B title banner would be hanging in the Flyers' gymnasium. More ... Depew cross country squad ends season on positive note       The top five finishers at sectionals for the Depew cross country team included seventh grader Kara Koch, freshman Lana Hanash, sophomores Jenna Majka and Angela Franjoine and junior Taylor Schrimmel. The Lady Wildcats finished second in ECIC-III this fall. More ... Lancers, Hawks to square off       It wouldn't seem fitting if St. Mary's of Lancaster and Cardinal O'Hara didn't square off in the Monsignor Martin League "A" title game, considering the teams have played there the last two seasons, with O'Hara winning both times. The Lancers (8-2) and Hawks (9-1) will face each other Saturday at ... More ... Knights' raffle to benefit Response to Love Center       A meat raffle will take place at the Knights of Columbus, Father Justin Council, 2735 Union Road, on Saturday, November 17 at 7 p.m. Raffle prizes include a variety of turkey, pork, chicken and beef products, along with baked goods and holiday table favorites. A $5 admission includes a roast beef... More ...      SECTIONAL CHAMPS AT LAST...Depew varsity football coach Dan McGrath, left, is all smiles after receiving the Wildcats' first-ever Class B sectional title plaque from a Section VI representative Friday. (photo by David Maroshick) More ... Panthers pounce on Central early, end Warriors' dream season       In a battle between unbeaten Class A football teams Cheektowaga Central and Sweet Home, the Warriors faltered under the bright lights of Ralph Wilson Stadium Thursday in the Section VI final, as the Panthers proved to be too big, too fast and too talented. More ... Soccer All-Stars - Local Selections       Boys ECIC-III First Team Josh Hall, Maryvale Kyle Sniatecki, Depew Alex Visbisky, Central Jonah Messina, Central Jake Nowak, Maryvale ECIC-III Second Team Jared Messina, Central Derek Andrew, Central Zak Sauer, More ... Depew fall sports banquet taking place November 14       The Depew High School Athletic Department's fall sports awards banquet will take place Wednesday, November 14 in the high school gymnasium at 6:30 p.m. All fall athletes- varsity, junior varsity and modified- will receive their awards at the banquet and are encouraged to attend. Family and frie... More ... Panthers pounce on Central early, end Warriors' dream season      In a battle between unbeaten Class A football teams Cheektowaga Central and Sweet Home, the Warriors faltered under the bright lights of Ralph Wilson Stadium Thursday in the Section VI final, and the Panthers proved to be too big, too fast and too talented. More ...