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High School Athletics Update: Wrestling Launch, Swim Records and Flag Football Kickoff

Buffalo Public Schools reports activity across wrestling, swimming, baseball, softball and flag football programs.

By Buffalo Sport Desk · Published July 19, 2026

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A district-wide boys wrestling team launched with 34 members from 13 different city schools and is hosted at Lafayette High School. The City Honors Girls Varsity Swim Team broke two relay records and qualified for sectionals with the 200 Free Relay at 1:50.09 and the 400 Free Relay at 4:03.70. Over 60 teams from Western New York participated in the Varsity Girls Flag Football season kickoff at the Kaleida Health Performance Center.

Boys Wrestling Team Launch

Buffalo Public Schools formed the new district-wide boys wrestling team to bring together participants from multiple city schools. The program places its 34 members at Lafayette High School for training and competition. Registration for all sports and intramural activities runs through FinalForms on the Buffalo Public Schools athletics site.

Girls Swim Team Achievements

The City Honors Girls Varsity Swim Team set new marks in two relay events and advanced to sectionals. The 200 Free Relay finished in 1:50.09 while the 400 Free Relay clocked 4:03.70. These results came from recent meets tracked on the Buffalo Public Schools athletics live feed.

Flag Football Season Kickoff

More than 60 teams from Western New York gathered for the Varsity Girls Flag Football season opening at the Kaleida Health Performance Center. The event marked the start of league play for participating high school squads across the region.

New Modified Baseball and Softball Teams

Buffalo Public Schools is adding Modified Baseball and Softball teams open to all 7th and 8th graders. Pre-registration is currently open through the district athletics portal that uses FinalForms for every sport and intramural activity.

These updates expand opportunities for students in Buffalo Public Schools programs. Families can complete registration for the new baseball and softball teams or any other activity directly on the FinalForms platform listed on the district athletics page. Schedules and results for high school sports appear on the Buffalo Public Schools live feed and related athletics resources.

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