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WESTFIELD — Darien Swanson fired a 35 to pace the Wednesday Night Men’s League at Pinehurst Golf Club. Other scores were Brad Kelly 36, Paul Zebraski 38, Jared Ehmke 39, and Bob Remington 40, Scott Jagoda 40, Andy Deakin 40, Gary Arnold 40 and Jay Beers 40. Recording birdies were Swanson (four), Kelly and Arnold (two apiece), and Jagoda, Deakin, Jon Coe, Dan Thompson, Josh Eppinger, Steve Trippy, Jon Coe Jr., Remington and Brandon Johnston (one apiece). ——— FREDONIA — The foursome of Antonett Charletta, Joe Charletta, Donna Merritt and Jim Waite shot a season-best ...

Dunkirk’s shore-fishing magic: no boat required

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There are times when Lake Erie fishing gets so good that even the most seasoned boat anglers — the folks with big rigs, fancy electronics and enough tackle to stock a bait shop — have to shake their heads and wonder if they're dreaming. There are also days when Lake Erie reminds us ...

Pine Valley takes volleyball opener

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SOUTH DAYTON — Ava West had nine kills to lead Pine Valley to a 25-17, 25-19, 25-15 sweep of Brocton in nonleague volleyball Tuesday. Madi Robertson had 17 assists, five digs and four aces while Lily Hohl had a kill, seven digs and two aces for the Panthers (1-0). Sha’Nah Adams had two aces, a kill and seven assists; Paige Miller had three aces, seven kills and an assist; and Nevaeh Hebner had two aces and five digs for the Bulldogs (0-1). WHITMER POWERS EAGLES ELLICOTTVILLE — Riley Whitmer had 15 kills, six digs and two aces to lead Ellicottville past Forestville 23-25, ...

Quite the introduction

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MAYVILLE — The Chautauqua Lake girls soccer team lost its final seven games of the season last year and Tuesday, the Eagles began the season against an opponent which defeated them in the opener a year ago, Ellicottville. Under the new leadership of Brian Pender, Chautauqua Lake started ...

JSC skaters compete at Skate Detroit

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Submitted Photo Skate Detroit 2026 hosted its annual invitational Aug. 19-23. This event is part of the USFS National Qualifying Series which includes skaters from the United States and Canada. Four JSC skaters competed. Nora Petcher took silver in the NQS Intermediate Women's Combined. Ava ...

New voice leads Fredonia State volleyball

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FREDONIA — A new era begins for Fredonia State women’s volleyball in 2026, but the expectations remain familiar. After earning its first SUNYAC Tournament berth since 2021 and hosting a postseason match last fall, Fredonia enters the upcoming season looking to take the next step: turning ...