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McKinley rallies past West Seneca East to stay unbeaten

A 16-0 second half carried McKinley to a 24-13 victory in a meeting of unbeaten B1 teams.

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McKinley rallies past West Seneca East to stay unbeaten
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Overview

  • McKinley defeated West Seneca East 24-13 Friday at All High Stadium, handing West Seneca East their first loss.
  • McKinley overcame a 13-8 halftime deficit with eight points in each of the final two quarters while holding West Seneca East scoreless after halftime.
  • McKinley improved to 4-0 overall and 3-0 in B1, tied for first in the league standings. West Seneca East moved to 3-1 overall and in league play, tied for third.

McKinley rallied from a five-point halftime deficit to defeat West Seneca East 24-13 Friday at All High Stadium, remaining unbeaten while handing West Seneca East their first loss.

McKinley led 8-7 after the opening quarter, but West Seneca East scored the only six points of the second quarter to take a 13-8 halftime lead.

The second half belonged to McKinley. Eight points in the third quarter put McKinley ahead 16-13, and eight more in the fourth completed a 16-0 second half. West Seneca East was held scoreless over the final two quarters.

McKinley improved to 4-0 overall and 3-0 in B1, tied with OC Rivals (Medina/Albion) for first in the league standings through Friday. West Seneca East moved to 3-1 overall and in B1, tied with Williamsville South for third.

B1 standings through Sept. 25

Rank Team Overall League PF PA
1 OC Rivals (Medina/Albion) 4-0 3-0 180 53
1 McKinley 4-0 3-0 180 26
3 Williamsville South 3-1 3-1 152 73
3 West Seneca East 3-1 3-1 138 52
5 Maryvale 2-1 1-1 58 60
6 Amherst 0-4 0-4 14 136
6 Lake Shore 0-3 0-3 46 104
6 Lewiston Porter 0-4 0-3 34 255