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 PBS and BTPM’s YouTube channel. Full games broadcasts are archived weekly on BTPM's YouTube channel.
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)
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