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Southwestern/Jamestown earns 2 wins in the pool

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WEST ELLICOTT — The Southwestern/Jamestown girls swimming and diving team posted Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association wins against Salamanca 55-46 and Chautauqua Lake/Westfield 78-21 on Tuesday evening. Southwestern/Jamestown was powered by a trio of doublewinners with Gabriella Bango taking the 100-yard (1:01.40) and 200 freestyle (2:11.22), Annalisa Krug won the 100 butterfly (1:05.07) and 100 breaststroke (1:17.66) and Clarissa Hren claimed the 200 individual medley (2:24.25) and the 100 backstroke (1:04.03). Salamanca defeated Chautauqua Lake/Westfield 88-12. 200y ...

Fischer needs one more win to set Section VI coaching mark

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The mere mention of Gene Masters’ name in Western New York is usually followed by plenty of glowing adjectives. “Legendary,” the “Dean of Coaches” and the “Father of Viking Athletics” come immediately to mind. And why not? The founder of Grand Island High School’s varsity ...

Allen's improv covers for Bills' struggling defense

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BUFFALO — With Josh Allen debuting a new TV commercial seemingly every week, the Bills quarterback was recently asked whether he ever took acting lessons. "Nah," he responded with a grin. "I'll just kind of wing it." It's no different in his day job. Playing in primetime not far from ...

Calph shoots 77 at Maplehurst Country Club

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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 ...

Cougars earn league title

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SINCLAIRVILLE — Despite getting swept by Clymer earlier this season, Cassadaga Valley had a chance to clinch a league title Tuesday evening. When sophomore Eliana Katilus’ lone ace of the night fell in between a group of Pirates, the Cougars accomplished that goal. Cassadaga Valley won ...

'Billies edge Falconer in 4 sets

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FALCONER — Londyn Wilmot scored 26 kills, two aces, three blocks and had 10 digs as Fredonia defeated Falconer 25-11, 25-21, 22-25, 25-11 in Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association Division 1 volleyball action on Tuesday. Alyse Bugaj dealt 38 assists, two blocks and 12 digs for ...