SANBORN, N.Y. — West Seneca West continued its strong start to the 2026 high school football season Friday night, defeating Niagara-Wheat field 31–25 in a competitive match up on the road. The War hawks built an early lead and survived a second-half rally from the Falcons to improve to 2–0, while Niagara-Wheat field fell to 1–1.
West Seneca West set the tone early, scoring six points in the opening quarter before adding 19 points in the second quarter. The offensive surge gave the visitors a significant advantage heading into halftime and put Niagara Wheat field in a position where it needed to respond after the break.
The Falcons showed plenty of fight in the second half, scoring 13 points in the third quarter to cut into the deficit. Niagara Wheat field added another touchdown in the fourth quarter, making the finish more competitive, but the Falcons ultimately ran out of time to complete the comeback. West Seneca West’s first-half production proved to be the difference in the six-point victory.
For West Seneca West, the win marked another positive step early in the season. The War hawks demonstrated their ability to build a lead and withstand pressure from a determined opponent. Starting the year with consecutive victories gave the team momentum heading into its next match up against Clarence.
Niagara Wheat field, meanwhile, showed resilience by continuing to battle after falling behind early. The Falcons’ second-half scoring helped make the game interesting, but the early deficit was too much to overcome. At 1–1, Niagara Wheat field High School still had an opportunity to regroup. And to prepare for its next contest against Sweet Home.
Friday night’s match up was a reminder of how important every quarter can be in high school football. West Seneca West’s strong second quarter created the separation it needed, while Niagara Wheat field’s late push kept the outcome competitive until the final score.
Final Score: West Seneca West 31, Niagara-Wheat field 25. The War hawks moved to 2–0, while the Falcons looked to bounce back in their next game.