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Local Sports

‘Whale of a game’

JAMESTOWN — Jacob Ferranto dominated Monday’s Section VI Class D semifinal at Jamestown Community College. For 31 minutes, he provided everything for Sherman. All that remained in the final 60 seconds was an exclamation point. The Wildcats’ senior provided that as well. With ...

Clymer ‘D’ is the difference

JAMESTOWN — Clymer’s stingy first-half defense coupled with a strong second half from beyond the 3-point arc allowed the top-seeded Pirates to beat No. 4 Panama 53-46 in a Section VI Class D semifinal Monday evening at Jamestown Community College. The reward for Clymer’s seven-point ...

Athletes shine at state track qualifier

HOUGHTON — Three area indoor track & field athletes captured first-place finishes at the Section VI state qualifier at Houghton University on Saturday. They were Beckett Lumia of Jamestown; Ethan Verbosky of Falconer/Maple Grove/Cassadaga Valley/Frewsburg/Randolph; and Nathan Mays of ...

It’s time to trust New York’s young hunters

Since 2021, New York State has authorized a pilot program through the NYSDEC allowing licensed 12- and 13-year-olds to hunt deer with a rifle, shotgun, muzzleloader, or crossbow under the immediate supervision of a qualified adult mentor. Counties must opt into the program by passing a local ...

Cattaraugus County Sports HOF banquet is March 28

GOWANDA — The 21st annual Cattaraugus County Sports Hall of Fame banquet will be held on Saturday, March 28 at the Gowanda Moose Lodge beginning at 5 p.m. The 10 inductees for the Class of 2026 and the school/community that they represent are: James Duprey (Pioneer), Steve Fitzgerald ...

SECTION VI POSTSEASON

BOYS BASKETBALL Class AAA Semifinals Thursday, Feb. 26 At Buffalo State University Health Sciences 83, Lancaster 57 Jamestown 64, Niagara Falls 51 Final Friday, March 6 At Buffalo State University No. 2 Jamestown vs. No. 1 Health Sciences, 8 p.m. Class ...