It's a battle in Williamsville to open the 2026 Sectional Playoffs on FNL 🏈 📺Watch Friday Night Lights, presented by Villa Maria College, on BTPM PBS (Channel 17), BTPM+, and YouTube 📻Listen to FNL on BTPM NPR (88.7 FM)

The Connolly Cup Committee has released their POTW for the final regular season games.

Lancaster closes The Rivalry with an emphatic win over Depew on Friday Night Lights 🎆🏈 Lancaster: 59-34-5 in 98 meetings from 1919-2026.

The lineman is a standout in the classroom, too! 📚🏈 Lancaster Senior John Blaszak is a dedicated student with a 4.0 GPA, enrolled in the Academy of Finance. By graduation, John will have accumulated 30 college credits through dual enrollment and AP coursework Scholar Athlete OTW is presented by Bank of America

From the pitch to the court, these athletes are excelling as the Fall Season ramps up ⚽🏐 Lancaster's Sirianni inspires his teammates daily through his exceptional work ethic. The Legends are 12-3-1, thanks in part to his team leading 18 goals. Depew's Bridenbaker is an elite multi-sport athlete, currently leading the Wildcats to a 14-2 record with a team-best 91 kills. AC POTW is presented by Denny's 📸 Depew Photo: Luke Herman (lukeherman_media)

Check out the Pregame Playlist on BTPM The Bridge to get ready for The Rivalry with the teams 🎧 Selections from the Legends and Wildcats locker rooms, before Friday Night Lights, presented by Villa Maria College 📻 Listen on the radio (88.7 FM in Buffalo) or stream on our website

Lancaster vs Depew. One Last Time. This Friday. What's your predication? 🏈 Matchup Breakdown presented by Bank of America

The Trench Trophy has announced their Nominees for Lineman of the Year from Week 7.

Lancaster and Depew meet for the 98th and final time this week on Friday Night Lights 🏈 📺Watch Friday Night Lights, presented by Villa Maria College, on BTPM PBS (Channel 17), BTPM+, and here: youtube.com/live/SMEKU8WZe40… 📻Listen to FNL on BTPM NPR (88.7 FM) @LHSfballLegends @DepewFootball

The Connolly Cup Committee announced their Week 7 Players of the Week from WNY High School Football.

With 5 TDs from Anthony Mantione, Grand Island remains unbeaten, taking down Will. East on FNL 🏈

These guys stand out academically and athletically 📚🏈 Anthony maintains a 92 GPA and is a member of the Future Business Leaders of America Club. Christian holds a 96 GPA and will graduate with 9 AP courses completed. Scholar Athlete OTW is presented by Bank of America

Two elite athletes in the pool share the spotlight this week! 🏊‍♀️ Will. East's Phoebe Risch has qualified for the NYS Championship meet all 5 years of her career. GI's Kayla Rejewski holds school, pool, and league records for 6 dives. AC POTW is presented by Denny's

Before W.E. and G.I. battle for the division, tune into the Pregame Playlist on BTPM The Bridge 🎧 Selections from the Flames and Vikings players, before Friday Night Lights, presented by Villa Maria College 📻 Listen on the radio (88.7 FM in Buffalo) or stream on our website