Joe Kraus

SANBORN — Months had passed since Niagara Wheatfield was last together on the wrestling mat. But how last season ended was fresh in the Falcons’ memory.

When Niagara Falls needed a basket, Jermaine Crumpton answered the call. Eleven years after graduation, Crumpton is back in the gym, but in a different role.

Starpoint forward Brady Cunningham skates with the puck during a Section VI contest against Iroquois/Alden, Dec. 18, at LECOM HarborCenter.

Lewiston-Porter's Emily Stefik has been named Greater Niagara Newspapers Player of the Year after guiding the Lancers to their sixth Section VI championship in seven seasons. Jim Hibbard/Total Sports Imaging

Medina's Cole Callard was named Greater Niagara Newspapers Player of the Year after tallying 44 goals and 64 points this season.

Christian Moss stopped thinking and started reacting. Every step had a purpose.

Medina's Christian Moss had been named Greater Niagara Newspapers Football Player of the Year after rushing for 1,850 yards and 26 touchdowns. Jeffrey T. Barnes Photography

Pictured from left, Starpoint's Sophia Waliszewski, Niagara Falls'John Strong, Lockport's Charlie Croff and North Tonawanda's Lily Day.

SANBORN — The stage was grander, but Bobby Beilein and Jalen Duff weren’t fazed. Playing with each other on the court was second nature, no matter the setting.