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Top games of the week ending 1/26/14

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Here's a list if what I think are the top games to follow this week:

 

Monday, January 20th

East vs. Frankiln (Sec V) @ Monroe CC – 2:45 pm

St. Mary's @ Nichols – 3 pm

 

Tuesday, January 21st

Amherst @ Lake Shore – 6:30 pm

Tonawanda @ Cleveland Hill – 6:30 pm

North Tonawanda @ Kenmore West – 6:30 pm

Park @ Timon – 7 pm

St. Francis @ Lancaster – 7 pm

Olean @ St. Mary's – 7:30 pm

Clarence @ Jamestown – 7:30 pm

Williamsville South @ Williamsville East – 7:30 pm

 

Wednesday, January 22nd

Silver Creek @ Salamanca – 7:30 pm

Maryvale @ Depew – 7:30 pm

 

Thursday, January 23rd

St. Mary's @ Cleveland Hill – 6:30 pm

Hamburg @ Iroquois – 6:30 pm

Holland @ Alden – 7 pm

 

Friday, January 24th

Kenmore West @ Lockport – 6:30 pm

St. Mary's @ Iroquois – 6:30 pm

Hutch-Tech vs. Middle College @ ECC – 7 pm

Jamestown @ Clarence – 7:30 pm

Silver Creek @ Maple Grove – 7:30 pm

Amherst @ Maryvale – 7:30 pm

Williamsville South @ Olean – 7:30 pm

 

Saturday, January 25th

Nichols @ Canisius – 3:30 pm

 

Game of the Week – Kenmore West @ Lockport on Friday, January 24th

– The Niagara Falls Wolverines have dominated the Niagara Frontier League since becoming a team in 2001.  With the exception of 2005 & 2006 when Niagara Falls played an independent schedule, the Wolverines won the league (shared title with North Tonawanda in 2010 & Kenmore West in 2012) in every season they've competed for it.  However this season, that streak will come to an end, and for the first time since the Niagara Falls/LaSalle merger, someone will earn the distinction of being the first to beat out the Wolverines in the NFL.  Friday night's game will likely decide who makes history.

Kenmore West and Lockport currently sit in first and second place in the NFL, respectively.  At the midway point of league action, the Blue Devils are undefeated in league, having beaten every team once already.  For the Lions, their only defeat in the league this season was a three-point loss at Kenmore West on December 17th.  

While the winner of this game isn't guaranteed anything, the result of the contest is likely pivotal in deciding the champion.  The Blue Devils first face North Tonawanda on Tuesday, but even if they lost to the Jacks, a win over Lockport on Friday would keep them in first place.  For Lockport, winning out would ensure at least a share of the title, and the biggest step towards that process would be winning before what is sure to be a huge home crowd on Friday.  

 

-centercourt

@centercourt42

 

15 responses to “Top games of the week ending 1/26/14”

  1. sal Avatar
    sal

    Nt won the league when they had Aaron davis

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  2. centercourt Avatar
    centercourt

    It says that Falls shared the title with NT in 2010.

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  3. bball is king Avatar
    bball is king

    NT and NF did share the NFL title in 2010. CC your sources are correct

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  4. sal Avatar
    sal

    I thought Nt won it Because they won both games that year head to head. either way that wont be situation this year

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  5. kenmore Avatar
    kenmore

    niagara falls and ken west shared nfl title during the 2011-2012 season.

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  6. Proud Parent Avatar
    Proud Parent

    How about some love for the other East High School, Williamsville East? They are 9-4 and in 1st place in ECIC II. I don’t think they have gotten a mention in your blog this year.

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  7. From the North Avatar
    From the North

    Barker @ CSAT at 6pm Tonight 1/23

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  8. Lakemen Fan Avatar
    Lakemen Fan

    Hope the boys get it Mr. Haight!

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  9. From the North Avatar
    From the North

    Thanks! It should be a good game they’re fast but we have the size advantage. Can’t wait.

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  10. From the North Avatar
    From the North

    Game! Sorry to hear your back was acting up would of been great seeing you at the game. Take care North.

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  11. Game Avatar
    Game

    Yes Thanks and I did want to come but I also have a LIL Game!! hes in 2nd grade and 4’6″..im hoping he becomes a high flyer like your boy!!!…Im pulling for you guys all the way…its going to get tough but ive seen it happen….I was on the section 6 B2 champs in 79-80. Ill come catch a game before season is over…..did Jake take Billys record down??Im pullijng for you all the way my friend…..see ya soon…Gameout!!

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  12. From the North Avatar
    From the North

    Billy was at the game Friday, he brought his ball back to put in the show case next To Jakes and Rays. Jake is 11 points away from his record. We play Wilson on Tuesday and Billy told Jake he hopes he gets it then because they never beat Wilson when he was playing. One of the refs left the game early in the fourth period was not looking good Hope he’s feeling better today. I was Talking to Akrons score keeper after the game telling him I hope Jake becomes as good a man as his sons Eric & Justin Akrons Coaches. They both came up to Jake after the game and wished him the best for the rest of the season. They,re both great guys and have coached Jake in the past he looks up to both of them. Go Raiders!!!!

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  13. Game Avatar
    Game

    First thoughts go out to the refand hope hes fine….we do alot of yellin at these guys but I will say we have had a great resource of them…for that…my voice is happy!!Jakes a super kid. I recall over the summer at harbour hoops a few guys could not make it so he offered to coach Connor, Jake, Brad Bobbit and another Connor from RoyHart…Coached to the title!! I spent the day yelling with him at the kids and it was some of my best fun all summer. I was lucky enough to see both my boys win titles and also watch Connor go from 5 step layups in 8th grade mod to All-League 1st teamer with Jake last year. I know how proud you must be of both your boys and almost feel like I still have a horse in the race with your boy playing!…hes an exceptional young man…Top Notch and may he and the rest of the team be blessed with a monster finish to this season of dreams.North is on the move!

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  14. Are You Serious Avatar
    Are You Serious

    Get a room.

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  15. GameRoom Avatar
    GameRoom

    Ok.

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