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Friday Night Lights
Fridays at 7pm (unless indicated otherwise)
Hosted by Jack Kreuzer

BTPM brings you in-depth coverage of WNY high school sports. Presented by Villa Maria College and in partnership with Section VI, Friday Night Lights showcases live broadcasts of the region’s most exciting games, expert analysis, and stories that highlight the athletes, rivalries, and traditions that make high school sports special.

This year, high school tackle football, basketball, and flag football coverage is hosted by BTPM Sports Associate Producer/Host Jack Kreuzer. For basketball and flag football, Jack is joined by co-host Pat "PJ" Cauley, two-time high school state champion, football and basketball coach, and NYS Athletic Director of the Year at Hamburg High School. For tackle football, Jack is teaming up with Jim Monos, current UFL Regional Scout, former NFL Scout and Buffalo Bills Director of Player Personnel. Together, they bring fresh insights, expert analysis, and entertaining commentary each broadcast.

Fans can listen live each week on BTPM NPR (88.7 FM), watch live on BTPM Create (Spectrum channel 1275) and BTPM’s YouTube channel. Full games broadcasts are archived weekly on BTPM's YouTube channel.

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Fall 2026 FNL Schedule (Boys Tackle Football)

REGULAR SEASON

  • Sept 4 - Jamestown at Williamsville North
  • Sept 11 - Starpoint at North Tonawanda
  • Sept 18 - Health Sciences/Buff Sci/Global at Lancaster
  • Sept 25 - Clymer/Sherman/Panama at Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Brocton
  • Oct 2 - McKinley at Williamsville South
  • Oct 9 - Newfane at Southwestern/Frewsburg
  • Oct 16 - Williamsville East at Grand Island
  • Oct 23 - Lancaster at Depew

PLAYOFFS

  • Oct 30 - TBD (Sectional Quarterfinals)
  • Nov 6 - TBD (Sectional Semifinals)
  • Nov 13-14 - TBD (Sectional Championships)

How to watch Friday Night Lights on BTPM Create:

Broadcast Channel: WNED-HD2
Over-the-air: 17.2

Time-Warner/Spectrum

  • Erie: 21, 1275
  • Niagara: 1275
  • Genesee, Wyoming, Monroe, Livingston, Orleans: 1277
  • Dunkirk & Silver Creek: 19, 1275
  • Fredonia: 17, 1275

Verizon FiOS: 472

Comcast Cable (Northwest PA): 243

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Jack Kreuzer
Sports Associate Producer/Host

Villa Maria College FNL Cup - Finalists

The Villa Maria College FNL Cup was awarded to the most outstanding flag football player in WNY for the 2026 season on Tuesday, June 9. Congratulations to Ellie Edwards of Pioneer!

FNL Cup Finalist graphic with a photo of Liv Bell and her name and stats underneath. QB - Clarence - Senior. 62 completion %, 2,703 total yds, 55 total TDs, 7 Off Ints
FNL Cup Finalist graphic with a photo of Marissa Blonski and her name and stats underneath. C/LB - Clarence - Sophomore. 29 receptions, 10 rec TDs, 94.5 flag pulls, 13 INTs.
FNL Cup Finalist graphic with a photo of Ellie Edwards and her name and stats underneath. QB - Pioneer - Junior. 64 completion %, 2,794 total yards, 63 total TDs, 4 off ints
FNL Cup Finalist graphic with a photo of Samantha Ferreri and her name and stats underneath. QB - Kenmore - Sophomore. 52 completion %, 1,611 passing yds, 32 total TDs, 1,129 rush yds
FNL Cup Finalist graphic with a photo of Maggie Gocella and her name and stats underneath. QB/LB - Orchard Park - Senior. 2,793 total yds, 44 total TDs, 12 off ints, 42.5 flag pulls
FNL Cup Finalist graphic with a photo of Olivia Leazott and her name and stats underneath. QB/DB - Depew - Senior. 61 completion %, 2,153 total yds, 38 total TDs, 10 Def ints
FNL Cup Finalist graphic with a photo of Jayden Leederman and her name and stats underneath. RB/DL - Pioneer - Senior. 165 carries, 1,706 total yds, 23 total TDs, 74 flag pulls
FNL Cup Finalist graphic with a photo of Emma Perry and her name and stats underneath. RB/DB - Fredonia - Junior. 194 carries, 1,801 total yds, 28 total TDs, 61 flag pulls.
FNL Cup Finalist graphic with a photo of Tessa Petrie and her name and stats underneath. WR - Williamsville South - Senior. 159 receptions, 1,666 reception yds, 28 total TDs.
FNL Cup Finalist graphic with a photo of Olivia Spanitz and her name and stats underneath. QB - Iroquois - Senior. 67 completion %, 3,526 passing yds, 64 total TDs, 1,093 rushing yds.

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Additional funding provided by the WNED Foundation, Inc.