ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The future of Section VI high school football playoff games is now in question after the Buffalo Bills released a statement indicating postseason matchups will not be held at the team’s new stadium—at least for now.

The Bills said the decision will depend on next season’s NFL schedule and the operational needs of the new stadium, noting in part, “It will be dependent on the Bills schedule next season and working through the operational process at the new stadium.”

For many programs across Western New York, playing at Highmark Stadium has long been a cherished tradition—and one that may have ended this fall.

Dr. Lisa Krueger, superintendent of schools in West Seneca, says last week’s game was especially meaningful, as East Senior High’s student athletes took the fi

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