Skip to main content

Site search

Search results

2 results found

Batavia runs through Rochester Prep in home opener 46-6

Zailen Griffin runs an opening drive to the endzone and the Blue Devils kept the momentum going through each quarter on Friday evening at VanDetta stadium. Photo by Steve Ognibene
By Steve Ognibene
Zailen Griffin runs an opening drive to the endzone and the Blue Devils kept the momentum going through each quarter on Friday evening at VanDetta stadium. Photo by Steve Ognibene
Zailen Griffin runs an opening drive to the endzone and the Blue Devils kept the momentum going through each quarter on Friday evening at VanDetta stadium.  
Photo by Steve Ognibene

Batavia put together an impressive air and ground game for its home opener on Friday, beating Rochester Prep 46-6.

Zailen Griffing ran for 105 yards and two TDs on 11 attempts. Isaac Varland threw for 106 yards and a TD, going 3-6, while Bronx Bucholz was 2-3 passing for

Batavia-based Christian recording artists Brothers McClurg headline concert at Northgate on Thursday

Brothers McClurg
By Howard B. Owens
Brothers McClurg
Brothers McClurg in their recording studio in the Harvester Center, Batavia.
Photo by Howard Owens.

When Brothers McClurg, a Grammy-nominated Christian Americana band with roots in Buffalo and a base in Batavia, gather around a mic, they aim to do their part to serve God.

Guitarist Jeremy Thompson looks at it like this: "I feel like it's the kid with the five loaves and the bread just walking up and saying, 'This is what I got, and I want to use it for you, Lord,' you know? (John 6:1-13) If it blesses somebody, that's great. That's just to simplify it because God can do more with our little bit. I just want to get to the end and know that I used my gift in the most fulfilling way."

Authentically Local