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Johnson propels Chautauqua Lake past Barker in Class C

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OLEAN — When Chautauqua Lake made it to the Section VI Class C softball championship a year ago, the Eagles were unable to back up a stellar pitching performance and fell to rival Westfield 3-0. Cayzlee Johnson was once again outstanding in the championship game on Friday, but this time ...

No regrets coaching Little League softball

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I hadn’t planned to coach Little League softball, but they made me mad. Big time. Not anybody involved in girls softball, you see, I was mad at Dunkirk Little League’s baseball managers. Here’s the way I remember things. It was Little League registration time in the city, likely ...

Tarp Skunks make it two straight; Bremner shines again

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ELMIRA — Jamestown made it two victories in as many games Friday night. And guess who played a major role yet again? Justin Bremner. The Canisius University outfielder collected three hits, including a home run, to lead the Tarp Skunks to a 7-4 victory over Elmira in a Perfect Game ...

Showing plenty of ‘class’

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ALDEN — Mariella Russo had herself quite an evening at the Section VI Class B Track & Field Championships at Alden High School on Friday. The Fredonia junior was a member of the winning 1,600-meter relay; placed second in the 400-meter hurdles and was fifth in the high jump to help the ...

Summer outdoors begins now

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The sloppy spring is over, summer is just ahead. There are calm winds, summer sunshine, and fun for all just waiting for us. Fishing, hunting, shooting, archery, hiking, camping, exploring, and fun-filled outdoor adventuring await us all. There is always a new lane of outdoor culture that we ...

‘Way too long’

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HAMBURG — The last two seasons, the Dunkirk baseball team has suffered heartbreak in the postseason. First, the Marauders lost in the sectional semifinals to eventual state-champion Depew two years ago and then, last year, falling in the championship game to Maryvale. For the current group ...