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Gowanda baseball cruises to win

GOWANDA — Aidan Geiger hit a double and scored three times for Gowanda as the Panthers defeated Silver Creek/Forestville 10-2 in nonleague baseball action on Wednesday. Seth Geiger drove in a pair of runs hitting 1 for 2 for Gowanda (16-3), while Aidan Geiger earned the win on the bump with six strikeouts and six hits against in seven innings of work. Hunter Anderson and Damon Bell both hit doubles for Silver Creek/Forestville (9-8). GOLDEN FALCONS ROLL DRAGONS BEMUS POINT — Liam Sharpe gave up just one hit and struck out five in four innings of work as Falconer downed ...

Fredonia knocks off Depew in flag football semifinals

DEPEW — Fredonia is headed to the Section VI Class C flag football championship game after knocking off Depew, the top seed, 32-25 on Wednesday night in the semifinal. Head coach Nick Bertrando couldn’t be happier. “I’m proud of the grit they showed in the second half,” he said. “It was a nice win for the girls.” The victory means the Hillbillies (15-2), the fifth seed, will take on No. 2 Pioneer (14-0) in the title game, which is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at Sweet Home High School. Depew finishes the season 11-2-1. Fredonia led 13-0 after the first quarter, ...

IA Golf Association Strengthens Cancer Care

“Stamp Out Cancer in Our Lifetime” remains the mission of the Italian- American Charity Golf Association, whose continued generosity is helping expand cancer care in our community. IA board members Dave Munella and Joe Paterniti recently presented UPMC Chautauqua with a gift to complete ...

Bemus Point 5K Set For May 30

BEMUS POINT — The Bemus Point Track Club will host its annual Buns on the Run 5K in the village on Saturday, May 30. The race starts and finishes in the Village Park at 1 Lakeside Drive. This year, the event will also feature a kids' 1-mile fun run. The race, which is run on an official USATF-certified course, is part of the Chautauqua Striders 2026 Runner of the Year Series. Overall and age-group prizes will be awarded, and light post-run refreshments will be provided. Packet pick-up and day-of registration will open at 8 a.m. The fee to participate in the 5K is $30, and $15 for ...

Hot hand

FREDONIA — Between Jordan Lucas and Danielle Palisin the Fredonia softball team has dominated the circle and Class B in Section VI winning the last four titles. The 4-seeded Hillbillies entered the playoffs on Tuesday with inexperience at the most important position, but found familiar ...

Gowanda prevails; Jamestown bows

GOWANDA — Kyan Austin collected three hits and had two RBIs, and Drew Kota and Seth Geiger drove in three runs apiece to send Gowanda to a 15-5 five-inning victory over Dunkirk in a nonleague game. Winning pitcher Carter Capozzi drilled a pair of doubles; Drew Kota smacked a triple, and ...