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Locals shine at NYWAY state tourney

SYRACUSE — The New York Wrestling Association for Youth crowned the state’s best earlier this month at the New York State Fairgrounds and several athletes from the area found success with a few ascending to the top spot on the podium. Falconer Youth Wrestling led the way locally with ...

Chautauqua sendoff

The Chautauqua County Senior All-Star Games were held Wednesday at Fredonia State University’s Dods Hall. Blue beat Red 63-46, led by Most Valuable Player Carilene Sliwa of Forestville, who scored a game-high 21 points. Frewsburg’s Abery Harvey added 17 points in the win. Red was led by ...

Gowanda softball rolls past Dunkirk

GOWANDA — A seven-run second inning gave Gowanda an 8-1 lead en route to an 18-4 nonleague softball win over Dunkirk on Wednesday. Corrina John had two hits, including a double, and drove in three runs; Bella Maines had two hits, including a double, and scored two runs; and Sophia Bobseine ...

Dominant run

Inexperience and nerves got the best of Noli Paddock in the semifinals of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association championships during her freshman season, as she finished in third place at 132 pounds. Even though Paddock was the area’s top finisher at the inaugural ...