Local High School Coaches Honored for Football Excellence
WHO:
denverbroncos.com - Tyler Vincent, head coach of Olathe High School.
buffalobills.com - Nate Armella, head coach of Randolph High School; Dennis Pynn, head coach of Churchville-Chili High School.
WHAT:
denverbroncos.com - Tyler Vincent's Olathe team set high goals during summer camp, aiming to compete for a playoff spot this season.
buffalobills.com - Churchville-Chili's sophomore kicker Austin Gefell kicked a 31-yard field goal with seven seconds remaining to secure a 23-21 victory over Webster Thomas.
buffalobills.com - Churchville-Chili's junior running back Ocean Minor recorded 186 rushing yards and two touchdowns against Greece Athena in a 36-31 comeback victory.
denverbroncos.com - Tyler Vincent's Olathe team set high goals during summer camp, aiming to compete for a playoff spot this season.
buffalobills.com - Churchville-Chili's junior running back Ocean Minor recorded 102 rushing yards on 10 carries, including a 67-yard touchdown against Webster Thomas.
buffalobills.com - Churchville-Chili's senior quarterback Mike McKeiver completed 15-of-24 passes for 231 yards against Webster Thomas.
denverbroncos.com - Tyler Vincent stated that the team set high goals during summer camp, aiming to compete for a playoff spot this season.
buffalobills.com - Churchville-Chili's head coach Dennis Pynn emphasized the importance of "Transformational Coaching," stating, "Athletes need to know that you care before they care about what you know."
buffalobills.com - Churchville-Chili's junior running back Jayden Jager rushed 21 times for 208 yards and two touchdowns against Greece Athena in a 36-31 comeback victory.
denverbroncos.com - Olathe is currently 3-0 and ranked No. 4 in 1A.
buffalobills.com - Randolph's senior running back Alex Garland had 24 carries for 177 yards rushing and two touchdowns in the game against Newfane.
buffalobills.com - Senior quarterback Davion Johnson completed 6-of-6 passes for 90 yards and a touchdown, and rushed eight times for 74 yards and a touchdown, with no incompletions in two games.
buffalobills.com - Churchville-Chili's sophomore kicker Austin Gefell kicked a 31-yard field goal with seven seconds remaining to secure a 23-21 victory over Webster Thomas.
buffalobills.com - Churchville-Chili's junior running back Ocean Minor recorded 186 rushing yards and two touchdowns against Greece Athena in a 36-31 comeback victory.
denverbroncos.com - Tyler Vincent is recognized as the Broncos High School Tackle Coach of the Week.
buffalobills.com - Nate Armella was named the Buffalo region Coach of the Week after leading Randolph to a 34-0 victory over Newfane.
buffalobills.com - Dennis Pynn was named the Rochester region Coach of the Week after Churchville-Chili's 23-21 victory over Webster Thomas, secured by a 31-yard field goal with seven seconds remaining.
buffalobills.com - Randolph's football program will receive $1,000 from the Buffalo Bills and Visa as part of the recognition program.
WHERE:
denverbroncos.com - Olathe High School, Colorado.
buffalobills.com - Randolph High School, New York; Churchville-Chili High School, New York.
WHEN:
buffalobills.com - Churchville-Chili will play Vertus School on September 18, 2026.
buffalobills.com - Churchville-Chili will play Vertus School on September 18, 2026.
buffalobills.com - The Churchville-Chili Saints will play Vertus School on September 18, 2026.
buffalobills.com - The recognition for Nate Armella was for the week ending September 13, 2026.
buffalobills.com - The recognition for Dennis Pynn was for the week ending September 13, 2026.
buffalobills.com - Churchville-Chili will play Vertus School on September 18, 2026.
WHY:
buffalobills.com - Dennis Pynn emphasized the importance of "Transformational Coaching," stating, "Athletes need to know that you care before they care about what you know."
buffalobills.com - Dennis Pynn emphasized the importance of "Transformational Coaching," stating, "Athletes need to know that you care before they care about what you know."
denverbroncos.com - Tyler Vincent emphasized the importance of character development and building belief in the team after not fielding a varsity team in 2023.
buffalobills.com - Nate Armella stated the need to return to playing "Randolph football," which emphasizes physicality.
HOW:
buffalobills.com - Randolph's players participate in community service events, including "Make a Difference Day" and coaching a kids camp, as part of their commitment to the "Cardinal Standard."
buffalobills.com - Randolph's players participate in community service events, including "Make a Difference Day" and coaching a kids camp, as part of their commitment to the "Cardinal Standard."
buffalobills.com - Churchville-Chili's program collects snacks, playing cards, and toiletries for local service members as part of their "Salute to Service" project.
denverbroncos.com - Tyler Vincent credits his assistant coaches and the commitment of the players to summer workouts for the team's success.
buffalobills.com - Randolph's players participate in community service events like "Make a Difference Day" and coaching a kids camp.
buffalobills.com - Churchville-Chili's program collects items for local service members as part of their "Salute to Service" project.
In a strong showing, Tyler Vincent's Olathe team has set ambitious goals during summer camp, aiming for a playoff spot this season. Meanwhile, Churchville-Chili's sophomore kicker Austin Gefell clinched a thrilling 23-21 victory over Webster Thomas with a 31-yard field goal just seven seconds before the final whistle, while junior running back Ocean Minor dazzled with 186 rushing yards and two touchdowns in a 36-31 comeback win against Greece Athena. Looking ahead, Churchville-Chili is set to face Vertus School on September 18, 2026, as coach Dennis Pynn highlights the significance of "Transformational Coaching," reminding us that athletes must feel cared for before they can truly value the knowledge shared with them.