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Semipro football: Red & Black falls apart in second half, loses to Strong at home

Semipro football: Red & Black falls apart in second half, loses to Strong at home

WATERTOWN — Momentum swings can change a game an instant and the Watertown Red and Black felt that Saturday night. Read More ⇒Semipro football: Red & Black falls apart in second half, loses to Strong at home

Semipro football: Watertown Red & Black knows it needs its best to beat Syracuse

Semipro football: Watertown Red & Black knows it needs its best to beat Syracuse

Semipro football: Defense carries Red & Black to first win in new league, 16-8

Semipro football: Defense carries Red & Black to first win in new league, 16-8

Semipro football: Watertown Red & Black ready for new season, challenge of new league

Semipro football: Watertown Red & Black ready for new season, challenge of new league

WATERTOWN — Coming off another championship campaign, the Watertown Red and Black is taking on a new challenge this season. Read More ⇒Semipro football: Watertown Red & Black ready for new season, challenge of new league

Semipro football: Red & Black victorious in preseason game, 35-12

Semipro football: Red & Black victorious in preseason game, 35-12

WATERTOWN — The effort from the Watertown Red and Black wasn’t pretty Saturday, but preseason games rarely are. Read More ⇒Semipro football: Red & Black victorious in preseason game, 35-12

Semipro football: Red and Black set to host Genesee County in preseason game Saturday

Semipro football: Red and Black set to host Genesee County in preseason game Saturday

WATERTOWN — The Watertown Red and Black will host the Genesee County Spartans in a semipro football preaseason game at 7 tonight at the Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds. Read More ⇒Semipro football: Red and Black set to host Genesee County in preseason game Saturday

New scoreboards installed at Watertown fairgrounds

New scoreboards installed at Watertown fairgrounds

WATERTOWN — The city’s Parks and Recreation Department hopes to score big with some improvements at the Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds. Read More ⇒New scoreboards installed at Watertown fairgrounds

Semipro football: Red and Black practicing, getting ready to compete in new league

Semipro football: Red and Black practicing, getting ready to compete in new league

WATERTOWN — The Watertown Red and Black, which has won the past two Empire Football League championships, are headed to greener playing fields. Read More ⇒Semipro football: Red and Black practicing, getting ready to compete in new league

Semipro football: Watertown Red and Black Hall of Fame at a crossroads

Semipro football: Watertown Red and Black Hall of Fame at a crossroads

WATERTOWN — The Watertown Red and Black Hall of Fame can explain its existence for the past 35 years with a single person, Francis “Hoot” Devine. Read More ⇒Semipro football: Watertown Red and Black Hall of Fame at a crossroads

New baseball, football scoreboards will be installed at Watertown fairgrounds

New baseball, football scoreboards will be installed at Watertown fairgrounds

WATERTOWN — City Parks Superintendent Scott D. Weller is cheering that new outdoor scoreboards for the baseball and football fields will be installed at the Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds. Read More ⇒New baseball, football scoreboards will be installed at Watertown fairgrounds

Semipro football: Red & Black defeats Greenjackets to successfully defend EFL crown

Semipro football: Red & Black defeats Greenjackets to successfully defend EFL crown

WATERTOWN — The Watertown Red and Black found itself in an unfamiliar situation Saturday night as it actually trailed in a game. Read More ⇒Semipro football: Red & Black defeats Greenjackets to successfully defend EFL crown

Semipro football: Watertown Red and Black faces familiar, respected foe in quest for title

Semipro football: Watertown Red and Black faces familiar, respected foe in quest for title

WATERTOWN — Both the Watertown Red and Black and Glens Falls Greenjackets have quite the history in semipro football. Read More ⇒Semipro football: Watertown Red and Black faces familiar, respected foe in quest for title

Semipro football: Red & Black pounds Pride, moves into EFL title game

Semipro football: Red & Black pounds Pride, moves into EFL title game

WATERTOWN — Credit Curtis Dukes and the Watertown Red and Black with delivering a complete effort on both sides of the ball in its playoff opener Saturday night. Read More ⇒Semipro football: Red & Black pounds Pride, moves into EFL title game

Semipro football: Red and Black’s Williams providing spark on defense as playoffs begin

Semipro football: Red and Black’s Williams providing spark on defense as playoffs begin

WATERTOWN — Johnathan Williams is relatively new to the Watertown Red and Black as he’s in his first season with the team, yet he’s already made an impact. Read More ⇒Semipro football: Red and Black’s Williams providing spark on defense as playoffs begin

City police investigating weapons complaint at Saturday’s Red and Black game

City police investigating weapons complaint at Saturday’s Red and Black game

WATERTOWN — City police are investigating a potential weapons complaint at Saturday’s Red and Black game in Watertown. Read More ⇒City police investigating weapons complaint at Saturday’s Red and Black game

Semipro football: Red & Black gains fourth forfeit win as opponent leaves after halftime skirmish

Semipro football: Red & Black gains fourth forfeit win as opponent leaves after halftime skirmish

WATERTOWN — In what has already been a strange season for the Watertown Red and Black, things got a whole lot crazier Saturday night. Read More ⇒Semipro football: Red & Black gains fourth forfeit win as opponent leaves after halftime skirmish

Semipro football: Red and Black back in business after three-week layoff

Semipro football: Red and Black back in business after three-week layoff

WATERTOWN — Because of factors beyond their control Watertown Red and Black players haven’t played in a football game for nearly a month. Read More ⇒Semipro football: Red and Black back in business after three-week layoff

Semipro football: Salmon, secondary dominate, carry Red & Black past Pride, 41-6

Semipro football: Salmon, secondary dominate, carry Red & Black past Pride, 41-6

WATERTOWN — The only thing hotter than the temperature at kickoff was Joaquin Salmon and the Watertown Red and Black secondary. Read More ⇒Semipro football: Salmon, secondary dominate, carry Red & Black past Pride, 41-6

Red & Black’s Furr relies on hands for touchdowns and inspiration

Red & Black’s Furr relies on hands for touchdowns and inspiration

WATERTOWN — Veteran Watertown Red and Black wide receiver Chris Furr is known for making great catches, but he’s always got a pair of helping hands. Read More ⇒Red & Black’s Furr relies on hands for touchdowns and inspiration

Semipro football: Red & Black takes down Greenjackets behind Furr, Williams

Semipro football: Red & Black takes down Greenjackets behind Furr, Williams

WATERTOWN — Chris Furr did plenty of damage for the Watertown Red and Black with his three catches. Read More ⇒Semipro football: Red & Black takes down Greenjackets behind Furr, Williams

Semipro football: Watertown Red and Black emphasizes continued defensive strength

Semipro football: Watertown Red and Black emphasizes continued defensive strength

WATERTOWN — The Watertown Red and Black defense isn’t resting despite its recent dominant run. Read More ⇒Semipro football: Watertown Red and Black emphasizes continued defensive strength

Semipro football: Red & Black honors longtime coach Ashcraft, wallops North Stars

Semipro football: Red & Black honors longtime coach Ashcraft, wallops North Stars

WATERTOWN — On a night when its longtime coach George Ashcraft was honored, the Watertown Red and Black sure made its sideline boss proud. Read More ⇒Semipro football: Red & Black honors longtime coach Ashcraft, wallops North Stars

Semipro football: Red-hot Red & Black comes home to host Plattsburgh, honor its leader

Semipro football: Red-hot Red & Black comes home to host Plattsburgh, honor its leader

WATERTOWN — Tonight is shaping up to be an eventful evening as the Watertown Red and Black plays its home opener in the Empire Football League. Read More ⇒Semipro football: Red-hot Red & Black comes home to host Plattsburgh, honor its leader

Semipro football: Watertown rolls past Broome County, 31-0, to stay undefeated

Semipro football: Watertown rolls past Broome County, 31-0, to stay undefeated

BINGHAMTON — The good times continue to roll for the Watertown Red & Black semipro football team this season. Read More ⇒Semipro football: Watertown rolls past Broome County, 31-0, to stay undefeated

Semipro football: Jason Williams embracing role as Red and Black’s primary quarterback

Semipro football: Jason Williams embracing role as Red and Black’s primary quarterback

WATERTOWN — Having not participated previously since high school, Jason Williams got his first taste of semipro football playing with the Watertown Red and Black last season. Read More ⇒Semipro football: Jason Williams embracing role as Red and Black’s primary quarterback

Semipro football: Watertown scores late touchdown to stay undefeated, 21-20

Semipro football: Watertown scores late touchdown to stay undefeated, 21-20

ITHACA — T.J. Williams scored on a four-yard run and Eric Beyler added the extra point with 2 minutes, 1 second left in the fourth quarter to complete the Watertown Red & Black’s 21-20 comeback win over the Ithaca Warriors in Saturday’s nonleague semipro football game at Ithaca High School. Read More ⇒Semipro football: Watertown scores late touchdown to stay undefeated, 21-20

Semipro football: Watertown to play nonleague game at Ithaca on Saturday

Semipro football: Watertown to play nonleague game at Ithaca on Saturday

SEMIPRO FOOTBALL Read More ⇒Semipro football: Watertown to play nonleague game at Ithaca on Saturday

Semipro football: Watertown Red and Black’s game at Syracuse on Saturday canceled

Semipro football: Watertown Red and Black’s game at Syracuse on Saturday canceled

The Watertown Red and Black’s Empire Football League game at Syracuse on Saturday night has been canceled in the wake of an off-field incident during Syracuse’s home game last Saturday. Read More ⇒Semipro football: Watertown Red and Black’s game at Syracuse on Saturday canceled

Semipro football: Red & Black trounces Pride on the road, 56-0

Semipro football: Red & Black trounces Pride on the road, 56-0

AUBURN — The Watertown Red & Black perhaps played its finest all-around game, offensively and defensively, in recent seasons, producing a 56-0 trouncing of the Auburn Pride in Saturday’s Empire Football League game at Holland Stadium at Auburn Junior High School. Read More ⇒Semipro football: Red & Black trounces Pride on the road, 56-0

Semipro football: Machia, Red and Black stay focused during road swing

Semipro football: Machia, Red and Black stay focused during road swing

WATERTOWN — Jeremy Machia and the Watertown Red and Black are treating the opening games of the season like business trips. Read More ⇒Semipro football: Machia, Red and Black stay focused during road swing

Semipro football: Red and Black defeats Greenjackets on road to open season

Semipro football: Red and Black defeats Greenjackets on road to open season

SCHUYLERVILLE — The Watertown Red and Black opened the defense of its Empire Football League title in style Saturday night. Read More ⇒Semipro football: Red and Black defeats Greenjackets on road to open season

Semipro football: Red & Black seeks repeat glory, success in 2022 EFL season

Semipro football: Red & Black seeks repeat glory, success in 2022 EFL season

WATERTOWN — The Watertown Red and Black last year added to its storied history as the oldest semipro football team in the nation by winning the franchise’s third championship. Read More ⇒Semipro football: Red & Black seeks repeat glory, success in 2022 EFL season

Semipro football: Former Red and Black players Britton, Loftus to enter AFA Hall of Fame

Semipro football: Former Red and Black players Britton, Loftus to enter AFA Hall of Fame

A crucial component of the 1980 Empire Football League champion Watertown Red and Black team and a consistent member of the R&B’s defense during the 1970s have been selected as part of the American Football Association’s Minor League Football Hall of Fame induction class for 2022. Read More ⇒Semipro football: Former Red and Black players Britton, Loftus to enter AFA Hall of Fame

Semipro football: Red and Black to begin season with first four games on road

Semipro football: Red and Black to begin season with first four games on road

SEMIPRO FOOTBALL Read More ⇒Semipro football: Red and Black to begin season with first four games on road

Semipro football: Watertown Red and Black celebrates third EFL championship crown

Semipro football: Watertown Red and Black celebrates third EFL championship crown

WATERTOWN — The Watertown Red and Black opened the Empire Football League championship in emphatic fashion and never looked back. Read More ⇒Semipro football: Watertown Red and Black celebrates third EFL championship crown

Semipro football: Red & Black hosts Greenjackets with EFL crown on the line

Semipro football: Red & Black hosts Greenjackets with EFL crown on the line

WATERTOWN — The Watertown Red and Black held the final practice of the season on Thursday night, just after the sun dipped below the horizon. Read More ⇒Semipro football: Red & Black hosts Greenjackets with EFL crown on the line

Semipro football: Red & Black tops Smash, will host Greenjackets for EFL title

Semipro football: Red & Black tops Smash, will host Greenjackets for EFL title

WATERTOWN — Facing their toughest opponent to date for the second time in three weeks, credit Charlie Hogg and his Watertown Red and Black teammates, who responded with another hard-fought and bone-jarring effort against the Syracuse Smash. Read More ⇒Semipro football: Red & Black tops Smash, will host Greenjackets for EFL title

Semipro football: Tandem of Furr, Queior gives Red & Black confidence in air

Semipro football: Tandem of Furr, Queior gives Red & Black confidence in air

WATERTOWN — Chris Furr and Keegan Queior have teamed up to comprise one of the Empire Football League’s most lethal wide receiver duos in recent years. Read More ⇒Semipro football: Tandem of Furr, Queior gives Red & Black confidence in air

Semipro football: Red and Black to host Smash in playoff semifinal

Semipro football: Red and Black to host Smash in playoff semifinal

SEMIPRO FOOTBALL Read More ⇒Semipro football: Red and Black to host Smash in playoff semifinal

Semipro football: Elated Red and Black avenges only loss, clinches home field for playoffs

Semipro football: Elated Red and Black avenges only loss, clinches home field for playoffs

WATERTOWN — In a highly anticipated late-season showdown, Kalon Jeter and his Watertown Red and Black teammates delivered in a big way on Saturday night. Read More ⇒Semipro football: Elated Red and Black avenges only loss, clinches home field for playoffs

Semipro football: Watertown, Syracuse to clash again in regular-season showdown

Semipro football: Watertown, Syracuse to clash again in regular-season showdown

WATERTOWN — Much has transpired since the Watertown Red and Black’s last encounter with the Syracuse Smash. Read More ⇒Semipro football: Watertown, Syracuse to clash again in regular-season showdown

Semipro football: Watertown Red and Black throws another shutout, adds offense, too

Semipro football: Watertown Red and Black throws another shutout, adds offense, too

WATERTOWN — The Watertown Red and Black followed a familiar formula for success on Saturday night. Read More ⇒Semipro football: Watertown Red and Black throws another shutout, adds offense, too

Semipro football: Red and Black returns home atop the standings and on a roll

Semipro football: Red and Black returns home atop the standings and on a roll

WATERTOWN — The Watertown Red and Black hasn’t played a home game in more than a month, but it has excelled on the road in recent weeks. Read More ⇒Semipro football: Red and Black returns home atop the standings and on a roll

Semipro football: Red and Black rides defense to second straight road win

Semipro football: Red and Black rides defense to second straight road win

BEEKMANTOWN — The Watertown Red and Black delivered another stalwart effort on defense on the road Saturday night. Read More ⇒Semipro football: Red and Black rides defense to second straight road win

Semipro football: Red and Black displays leadership on defense

Semipro football: Red and Black displays leadership on defense

WATERTOWN — Last week while in the clutch, the Watertown Red and Black’s defense carried the team to victory. Read More ⇒Semipro football: Red and Black displays leadership on defense

Semipro football: Watertown Red & Black rebounds with road shutout victory

Semipro football: Watertown Red & Black rebounds with road shutout victory

GLENS FALLS — Credit the Watertown Red and Black with a hard-fought road triumph Saturday night. Read More ⇒Semipro football: Watertown Red & Black rebounds with road shutout victory

Semipro football: Red & Black (1-1) needs to seize the moment against unbeaten Greenjackets

Semipro football: Red & Black (1-1) needs to seize the moment against unbeaten Greenjackets

WATERTOWN — Coming off a tough loss on the road, Keenan Randle and his Watertown Red and Black teammates know they can be better as a team. Read More ⇒Semipro football: Red & Black (1-1) needs to seize the moment against unbeaten Greenjackets

Syracuse Smash uses big plays to hand Red and Black first loss

Syracuse Smash uses big plays to hand Red and Black first loss

SYRACUSE — A trio of long passing plays and missed opportunities cost the Watertown Red and Black in its 28-14 Empire Football League loss to the Syracuse Smash on Saturday night at Meechum Field. Read More ⇒Syracuse Smash uses big plays to hand Red and Black first loss

Semipro football: Red and Black’s two quarterbacks each getting long-awaited opportunity

Semipro football: Red and Black’s two quarterbacks each getting long-awaited opportunity

WATERTOWN — In making his debut with the Red and Black last Saturday, Kalon Jeter had waited for the moment since last winter and teammate and fellow quarterback Justin Stevenson had waited even longer. Read More ⇒Semipro football: Red and Black’s two quarterbacks each getting long-awaited opportunity

Semipro football: Red and Black debuts with quarterback tandem, victory over Plattsburgh

Semipro football: Red and Black debuts with quarterback tandem, victory over Plattsburgh

WATERTOWN — Having not played a game in nearly two years, and led by newcomer Justin Stevenson, the Watertown Red and Black gutted out a season-opening victory over the Plattsburgh North Stars on Saturday. Read More ⇒Semipro football: Red and Black debuts with quarterback tandem, victory over Plattsburgh

Semipro football: Red and Black returns to action Saturday after hiatus

Semipro football: Red and Black returns to action Saturday after hiatus

WATERTOWN — In the absence of football last summer, George Ashcraft spent some extra time at his camp on Brennan Beach near Pulaski. Read More ⇒Semipro football: Red and Black returns to action Saturday after hiatus

Semipro football: Empire Football League revises schedule for 2021 season

Semipro football: Empire Football League revises schedule for 2021 season

The Empire Football League announced a revision to its 2021 season schedule after two teams, the Tri-City Spartans and the Northern New York Grizzlies, opted not to play this season. Read More ⇒Semipro football: Empire Football League revises schedule for 2021 season

Semipro football: Watertown Red & Black to start season vs. Syracuse at home

Semipro football: Watertown Red & Black to start season vs. Syracuse at home

The Watertown Red and Black will open its season with a home game against the Syracuse Smash on Aug. 7, according to the schedule released on the team’s website. Read More ⇒Semipro football: Watertown Red & Black to start season vs. Syracuse at home



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