BTPM NPR to 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 season, boys and girls high school basketball coverage will be hosted by BTPM Sports Associate Producer/Host Jack Kreuzer, alongside new co-host Jim Monos, former Director of Player Personnel for the Buffalo Bills. Together, they’ll bring fresh insights, expert commentary, and behind-the-scenes perspectives to each broadcast.
Fans can listen live each week on BTPM NPR and watch live on BTPM Create or the BTPM YouTube channel. Catch highlight reels posted to BTPM’s YouTube channel.
Winter 2025/2026 Schedule: Boys and Girls Basketball
- 12/5 Sweet Home at Buffalo Science (Boys)
- 12/12 Wheatfield at Lockport (Girls)
- 12/19 Orchard Park at Clarence (Girls)*
- 12/26 and 1/2 HOLIDAY BREAK - NO GAMES
- 1/9 Lockport at Lew-Port (Boys)
- 1/16 East Aurora at Depew (Girls)
- 1/23 Clarence at West Seneca West (Girls)
- 1/30 Hamburg at Williamsville South (Girls)
- 2/6 Orchard Park at Lancaster (Boys)
- 2/13 Canisius at Bishop Timon (Boys)
- 1/20 Playoffs (TBD)
- 2/27 Quarterfinals (TBD)
- 3/6 Championship (TBD) at Buffalo State University
This schedule is subject to change.
*YouTube and Radio only
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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Additional funding provided by the WNED Foundation, Inc.