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WESTFIELD — Darien Swanson shot a 4-under 32 to lead the Thursday Night Men’s League at Pinehurst Golf Club. Other gross scores included: Nolan Swanson (37), Gordy Jaynes (38), August Viele (40), Lyndy Smith (40), Eric Edwards (41), Scott Leamer (41), Nate Thompson (42), Jon Coe Sr. (42) and Jay Beers (4). Brady Nusom’s 31 led the net scores, followed by Judd Dahl (32), Rob Gizzi (32), Aaron Fuller (33), Lance Buss (33), Daryl Larson (34), Alex Buss (34), Marty Hemmer (35) and Jason Nusom (35). Hemmer was closest to the pin at No. 4 and Nolan Swanson was closest at No. ...

Section VI’s best

ALDEN — Nathan Mays turned in an impressive weekend at the Section VI Track & Field State Qualifier. The senior, who was representing the Silver Creek/Forestville team, totaled 3,564 points to easily capture the pentathlon at Alden High School on Saturday. After winning the 110-meter ...

Kelly tied for 31st, Wintersteen tied for 21st after Day 1

CHURCHVILLE — Jamestown’s Tyler Salvaggio sits in a tie for 27th place at plus-5 after the opening round of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Golf Championships, held Sunday at Mill Creek Golf Club. Starting at No. 1, Salvaggio remained at par through No. 6 with four pars, a bogey at No. 3 and a birdie at No. 4. The Red & Green senior then double-bogeyed No. 7, birdied No. 8 and bogeyed No. 9 to finish his first nine holes at plus-2. Bogeys at Nos. 10, 15 and 17 gave him a 78 for the day. Fredonia’s Ryan Kelly is a shot back of Salvaggio in a tie for ...

Lindquist’s big night powers Tarp Skunks

NIAGARA FALLS — Branston Lindquist is a Falconer native, but he sure felt right at home before 2,604 fans at Sal Maglie Stadium in the Cataract City on Saturday night. The Jamestown Tarp Skunks were the beneficiaries. Lindquist banged out two hits, including a three-run double, and drove ...

Lines in the water, lessons for life

The Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club’s annual Take-A-Kid Fishing Day brought dozens of young anglers and their families to Dunkirk Harbor on Saturday, creating a memorable morning of fishing, learning and outdoor fun. The event was held from 9-11 a.m. at the Dunkirk Yacht Club in ...

Hilliker leads at North Hills GC

CORRY, Pa. — Josh Hilliker shot a 1-under par 71 at North Hills Golf Course to win last week’s Wednesday Travel League event. Hilliker joined Kevin Kaszuba (70) as the only league golfers to shoot under par. Hilliker led both front (36) and back (35) nines. Ed Tofil finished second with 78 and Jeff Marsowicz was third with 82. Dave Franklin was the B Flight winner and Bill Emery, making his league debut, was the C Flight winner. The low round by a senior was recorded by Ron Szach. The winner of the Bruce “Java” Chrabasz Commissioner's Award was Jack Hood. Untied birdies ...