NIAGARA FALLS — Blake Herman and John Ondus were teammates on the Gowanda baseball team for three years prior to Ondus’ graduation in 2023. The two figure to match up in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play in college beginning next fall, Herman at Canisius University and Ondus at ...

LATHAM — The New York State Public High School Athletic Association Inc. recently recognized the Schools of Distinction and Excellence for the 2024-25 school year. To be recognized as a School of Distinction, a school must apply for the honor and have 100% of its varsity teams earn the ...

12U TRAVEL BASEBALL The Diamond Dawgs finished second in their bracket at the Lou Gehrig Iron Horse Classic this weekend in East Amherst. In their final game Sunday, the Diamond Dawgs fell to South Buffalo Brigade 14-8. Greyson Whitfield went 3 for 4 with a double and three RBIs; Jackson ...

CHAUTAUQUA — Grace Hanlon’s 44 paced the Monday Night Women’s League at Chautauqua Golf Club. Angie Penhollow 47, Marygrace Guarino 48, Donna Germain 49, Grace Wheeler 49, Jody Lehman 50, Jill Williams 50, Shelly Cady 52, Maddie Clapper 52, Sue Marker 52, Tammy Rice 53, Marlene Sirianno ...

BUSTI — The Modified Mafia Tour made its inaugural visit to Stateline Speedway on Saturday and it was nothing short of spectacular as 37 cars came in search of the $4,000 top prize. Dave Hess Jr. set fast time with a time of 17.90, followed by Michael McGee, the only other driver to find ...

After a second season of crowning state champions, girls flag football continues to get the recognition it deserves and on Tuesday the New York State Sportswriters Association added to that by releasing its first-ever all-state teams for the sport. A pair of local girls received those ...