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SECTION VI PLAYOFFS

FOOTBALL Class AA Quarterfinals Thursday, Oct. 30 Lancaster 20, Niagara Falls 14 Friday, Oct. 31 Jamestown 56, Lockport 0 Saturday, Nov. 1 Orchard Park 42, Hutch Tech 0 Semifinals Friday, Nov. 7 No. 4 Lancaster vs. No. 1 Bennett at All-High Stadium, 7 p.m. No. 3 ...

Ellicottville repeats as Class D champion

Ellicottville players celebrate after the final point as the Eagles repeated as Section VI Class D volleyball champions with a 25-18, 18-25, 25-11, 22-25, 15-7 victory over Clymer at Southwestern High School on Thursday in West Ellicott. OBSERVER Photo by Christian Storms

‘Brix 4 Kix’

Exactly four years ago today, a Brad Barmore-inspired Be More Fitness event was held at the Gerry Rodeo Grounds. By the time it was completed, the “mud run” resulted in the collection of more than 2,000 pairs of shoes and more than $2,500 for Community Helping Hands. The memory of that ...

Hofer-led Blues shut out Sabres 3-0

BUFFALO (AP) — Joel Hofer made 27 saves in his third NHL shutout and the St. Louis Blues got a short-handed goal and two assists from Mathieu Joseph to beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-0 on Thursday night. Justin Faulk added a goal and an assist, and Nick Bjugsted also scored as the Blues won for ...

High school trap rapidly growing in area

Trap shooting has developed into one of the fastest-growing high school sports in the United States, especially in places like Western New York, where supportive adults, clubs and coaches have built strong, winning programs. For kids to become proficient in trap shooting, they need the right ...

World of Outlaws returning to Stateline

BUSTI — The World of Outlaws Real American Beer Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision is set to return to the “Empire State” in 2026 with a midweek showdown at Stateline Speedway. The Busti, New York facility will host The Most Powerful Late Models on the Planet on Wednesday, July ...