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Clymer comeback falls short in state semifinals

BINGHAMTON — In its 11th sectional title winning season, Clymer finally reached the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Final Four. On the other side of the floor Clymer’s opponent Sackets Harbor of Section III was making its third straight trip to the Class D ...

Clymer finally breaks into state semifinals

The 2025-26 Clymer boys basketball team made history, becoming the first team in history of the program to reach the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Final Four. Since winning the first Section VI championship in 1951 and the beginning for the state tournament in 1978, the Pirates had a difficult go of things in regional competition, posting a 0-4 record and missing one completely due to COVID restrictions. Looking back at the five previous sectional champion Clymer teams, there were close calls and a few unfortunate draws with regional opponents. The first ...

NY proposes big shakeup to deer hunting rules

If you’ve ever driven a winding backroad in New York at dusk and thought, “There are…a lot of deer out here,” you’re not alone — and the state agrees. The NYSDEC has rolled out a set of proposed hunting regulation changes aimed at one thing: increasing the harvest of antlerless ...

Frewsburg upends Delaware Academy 57-30 in state semis

TROY — Despite losing four seniors to graduation from last year’s state championship team, the Frewsburg Bears have asked one question this season in their pursuit of another title: Why not? They are now one win away from making that a valid inquiry. Junior Jadyn Trocki had 20 ...

Fredonia flag football starts season with 63-0 victory

TONAWANDA — Nick Bertrando called the opener of Fredonia’s flag football season a “good start for us.” It’s hard to argue with that assessment. Sophia Utegg rushed for two touchdowns and passed for another, and Emma Perry also scored twice to lead the Hillbillies to a 63-0 nonleague victory over Tonawanda at Clint Small Stadium on Friday night. “Every year we look to reload,” said Bertrando, the Hillbillies head coach. “We have different players in different positions, and girls who have been on the team have been tasked to fill the shoes of those who have left. ...

HIGH SCHOOL POSTSEASON

NYSPHSAA Championships Boys Basketball At Visions Veterans Memorial Arena, Binghamton Semifinals Thursday, March 19 Class B Marcellus 56, Olmsted 31 Kipp Capital 52, Carle Place 43 Class A Westhill 64, Maine-Endwell 35 Hudson 57, Tappan Zee 45 Friday, March 20 Class AA Penfield 69, Seton Catholic 66 OT Amsterdam 63, Rye 54 Class AAA Fairport 79, Corning-Painted Post 72 CBA Albany 68, Mamaroneck 48 Saturday, March 21 Class D VI-Clymer vs. III-Sackets Harbor, 10 a.m. XI-Bridgehampton vs. VII-Bolton, 11:45 a.m. Class C V-Lyons vs. ...