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A hunting tale with a twang

New York’s early big game archery season brings thousands of hunters into the woods in pursuit of whitetail deer and black bears. Judging by the number of us older sportsmen out there, we’re not ready to hang up our hunting gear just yet. Let’s face it: age can take a little of the ...

Fearless Freddie’s Football Forecast

MOMENTUM. The Buffalo Bills surprised this writer by surviving overtime and dealing a bitter defeat to the favored Los Angeles Rams Monday night. The remarkable Josh Allen led the day once again, using his legs to improve his club to a division best 4-1 record. And let’s not forget the game-saving helping hand of Greg Rousseau. The Bills remained away from home this week to battle Las Vegas this Sunday. The thought here is the Bills will pick up a victory before having an early-season bye week. Expect an improved Buffalo passing game to make a difference. FREDDIE sees it this ...

Calph shoots 77 at Maplehurst Country Club

LAKEWOOD — The Wednesday Travel League held an event at Maplehurst Country Club. With the always challenging task of playing on recently aerated greens, Robert Calph was able to outdo the rest of the field, posting the low round of 77. Calph earned his 80th career tour victory, second-most all time. Dave Wallace and Josh Hilliker tied for second place with 84s. Hilliker led the front nine with 37 and Calph led the back nine with 38. Tom Sacilowski and Pete Pinkoski won the B and C Flights, respectively. The low round by a senior was recorded by Ron Szach. The winner of the Bruce ...

Ellman tosses 781 series at Lucky Lanes

Josh Ellman had quite a performance in the Spike Dailey’s/Signals 4-Man League at Lucky Lanes by rolling a 279-257-245-781. In the Lou Nocek B II League at Lucky Lanes, Spenser Johnson fired a 233-238-228-699; Alex Haase rolled a 212-237-245-694; Corey Patterson hit a 217-235-233-685; Trace MacKenzie shot a 252-253-677; and Mike Lucas fired a 256-253-677. Lucky Lanes: Lou Nocek B II League — Andrew Field 200, Frank Leibl 203, Trace MacKenzie 216, Kyle Bershire 202, Dan Patterson 257, Corey Patterson 202-215, Robert Giuseppetti 200, Greg Haase 204, Emily Dillenburg 237–200, Jeff ...

Taking notice

Randolph remains the highest state-ranked team in football, but the Cardinals were joined by Silver Creek/Forestville in this week’s rankings from the New York State Sportswriters Association. Randolph (5-1, 3-0) moved up one spot to No. 5 in Class D after beating ...

Leonhard: Defense can't keep getting bailed out by Allen

Jim Leonhard's patience is being tested by a porous Buffalo Bills defense that's giving up too many points, too many yards and having difficulty stopping opponents on fourth down. And the first-year defensive coordinator is done making excuses regarding a new-look unit experiencing growing ...