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FREDONIA — Jeff Nelson’s 33 was one shot better than Dan Alessi and Joe Sorci to lead the scratch scores in the Gene Andolina League at Vineyards. Other scratch scores were Bob Golubski 37, Doug Grace 37, Tom McTigue 37, Greg Catalano 38, Zeke Curtain 38, Bruce Mulkin 38, Dave Criscione 39, Phil Leone 39 and Bob Manning 39. McTigue’s 30 paced the handicap scores. Other handicap scores were Alessi 31, Curtain 32, Jaime Galarza 32, Phil Leone 32, John Bell 33, Sam B. Fote 33, Phil Hopkins 33, Manning 33, Nelson 33, John Wiedenhofer 33, Catalano 34, Steve Dudek 34, Mark Gugino ...

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FREDONIA — Fredonia scored at least two runs in every inning and broke an 11-11 tie with four runs in the fourth and four more in the fifth to beat Frewsburg 19-14 in the District 38 8-10 All-Star tournament semifinals Thursday. The win sends Fredonia into Tuesday’s final against Valley ...

Paddles, peace and a little friendly competition

In a world where phones buzz almost as often as mosquitoes, finding a true escape isn't always easy. That's one reason kayak fishing continues to attract recreational families looking for peaceful moments and anglers of all sorts from every corner of the sport — including some who have ...

Tarp Skunks’ Churchill is Pitcher of the Week

NEW HARTFORD — Many players made their mark on the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League last week, but of the countless remarkable plays and moments, the performances of five players earned them Player and Pitcher of the Week Awards for Week 6 of the 2026 season. These awards take into ...

Hilliker captures Pennsylvania Open

NORTH EAST, Pa. — The Wednesday Travel League held its third major of the season, the Pennsylvania Open at Green Meadows Golf Course. The event was hosted by Frank “Benji” Benamati. Josh Hilliker was the overall winner with the low round of 77. Thirteen-year-old amateur Carter Crabtree finished second with 79 and Kevin Jasinski was third with 80. The victory was Hilliker’s second Pennsylvania Open win and fifth major win overall. Hilliker also took home the inaugural Liberty Bell trophy, which will be passed on to a different flight winner each year. Jake Harp led the front ...

Golf leagues

CASSADAGA — Steve Wintersteen’s 34 led the Tuesday Night Men’s League at Cassadaga Country Club. Jason Anderson shot a 35, followed by Mike Botticello (36), Scott Jagoda (36), Matt Wallace (36), Brenton Wilcox (37), Mike Lancaster (38), Dave Willebrandt (38), Tim Bulger (39), Mike Hoffman (39), Brad Kelly (39), Fred Stern (39) and Nick Stern (39). Dave Willebrandt’s 29 led the net scores. Lancaster was closest to the pin and birdied No. 6. ——— FREDONIA — Mike Willoughby’s 36 led the A Division while Scott Hazelton and Jim Michaels had 43s in the B Division to ...