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Dobek to continue hockey career at Tufts University

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A former Northern Chautauqua County Youth Hockey Association Steeler and Hill School alumnus has recently committed to play hockey this fall for Tufts University. Colby Dobek has spent this past season playing in the NCDC for the Worcester Railers. His impact was felt immediately as he was ...

JCC swim teams are both in 2nd place after Day 1

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BUFFALO — The Jamestown Community College men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams both occupy second place in the non-scholarship division after Day 1 of the NJCAA National Championship being held this week at Erie CC. “It was a tough first (day) with a young team,” said ...

Top-seeded Salamanca boys lose in B2 semis

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BUFFALO — Top-seeded Salamanca nearly pulled off another fourth-quarter rally, but Shamus George’s free throws in the closing seconds sent No. 4 Wilson to a 63-60 victory in a Section VI Class B2 semifinal at Buffalo State Sports Arena on Wednesday. The Lakemen (16-6) now advance to the ...

Bonnies score 20th victory, hold off UMass

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ST. BONAVENTURE — When Rahsool Diggins’ 3-point effort at the buzzer sailed off target and the horn sounded, Bonnies fans could exhale. Wednesday’s back-and-forth tussle at the Reilly Center could finally be chalked up in the win column and this 73-72 triumph marked another 20-win ...

HIGH SCHOOL POSTSEASON

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Section VI Boys Basketball Playoffs All games at 7 p.m. unless noted Class AAA Semifinal Wednesday, Feb. 26 Niagara Falls 81, Lancaster 53 Final Saturday, March 8 at Buffalo State University No. 2 Niagara Falls vs. No. 1 Jamestown, 3:30 p.m. Class AA1 Prequarterfinal Wednesday, Feb. ...

One win away

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JAMESTOWN — Last year’s Section VI Class C final between Westfield and Randolph at Jamestown Community College was a game for the ages. Somehow, 367 days later, the Wolverines and Cardinals outdid themselves. Westfield senior Carson Swanson scored 30 points and assisted on the go-ahead ...