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FREDONIA — The first eight batters of the second inning reached base and scored for Fredonia in its 13-3 win over visiting Salamanca on Wednesday. Issiah Ruiz got it started with a sacrifice fly to score Pauly Tabone. Jack Frame added an RBI single, followed by a Max Hazelton ...

19 local hoopers named to small-school all-state teams

Nineteen boys basketball players from small schools in the OBSERVER’s circulation area were recognized by the New York State Sportswriters Association on Wednesday as members of all-state teams. In Class B, Southwestern senior Roger Markham received the highest recognition with a ...

Kerstetter throws perfect game for Forestville softball

BROCTON — Forestville put up nine runs Wednesday afternoon. The Hornets only needed one the way Alexandra Kerstetter was pitching. The sophomore right-hander threw a perfect game with eight strikeouts as Forestville shut out Brocton 9-0 in Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association ...

First light, first lessons: youth turkey hunters

The annual New York State Youth Wild Turkey Hunt is happening this weekend and it offers more than just a chance to harvest a bird — it serves as a vital introduction to the traditions, responsibilities and safety practices that define ethical hunting for our youth hunters. Open to young ...

Ryan Kelly shoots 5-under for Fredonia at Shorewood CC

FREDONIA — Ryan Kelly shot a 5-under 31, possibly the lowest high school round ever at Shorewood Country Club, as Fredonia beat Olean 34-21 in Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association Division 1 boys action Tuesday. Grant Abbey added a 39 for the Hillbillies (2-0, 1-0). Cam Bartman and ...

Westfield boys tennis tops Panama 4-1

PANAMA — Tahner Stow and Cole Tenamore won singles matches to lead Westfield past Panama 4-1 in Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association boys tennis Wednesday. Adam Eggleston and Sam Heim won at first doubles while Aiden Simpson and Lyra Stevenson won at third doubles for the Wolverines ...