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FREDONIA — Jeff Nelson’s 33 was one shot better than Dan Alessi and Joe Sorci to lead the scratch scores in the Gene Andolina League at Vineyards. Other scratch scores were Bob Golubski 37, Doug Grace 37, Tom McTigue 37, Greg Catalano 38, Zeke Curtain 38, Bruce Mulkin 38, Dave Criscione 39, Phil Leone 39 and Bob Manning 39. McTigue’s 30 paced the handicap scores. Other handicap scores were Alessi 31, Curtain 32, Jaime Galarza 32, Phil Leone 32, John Bell 33, Sam B. Fote 33, Phil Hopkins 33, Manning 33, Nelson 33, John Wiedenhofer 33, Catalano 34, Steve Dudek 34, Mark Gugino ...

Dunkirk claims 12U Unsanctioned title

Dunkirk had another undefeated season in District 38 Little League 12U Unsanctioned playoffs, winning the championship for their fourth consecutive year. The team beat Gowanda 15-3, Hanover 27-2, Brocton 10-2 and Mayville 18-3. Dunkirk then played Mayville in the championship game and won ...

Paddles, peace and a little friendly competition

In a world where phones buzz almost as often as mosquitoes, finding a true escape isn't always easy. That's one reason kayak fishing continues to attract recreational families looking for peaceful moments and anglers of all sorts from every corner of the sport — including some who have ...

Hilliker captures Pennsylvania Open

NORTH EAST, Pa. — The Wednesday Travel League held its third major of the season, the Pennsylvania Open at Green Meadows Golf Course. The event was hosted by Frank “Benji” Benamati. Josh Hilliker was the overall winner with the low round of 77. Thirteen-year-old amateur Carter Crabtree finished second with 79 and Kevin Jasinski was third with 80. The victory was Hilliker’s second Pennsylvania Open win and fifth major win overall. Hilliker also took home the inaugural Liberty Bell trophy, which will be passed on to a different flight winner each year. Jake Harp led the front ...

Lawson-Crabtree wins aquabike national title

It has not been long since Mindy Lawson-Crabtree has transitioned from full Ironmans and triathlons to the aquabike events due to injuries holding her back from distance running. She has also wasted no time transitioning her success into these new disciplines. Last October, Lawson-Crabtree ...

Tarp Skunks' Churchill is Pitcher of the Week

NEW HARTFORD — Many players made their mark on the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League last week, but of the countless remarkable plays and moments, the performances of five players earned them Player and Pitcher of the Week Awards for Week 6 of the 2026 season. These awards take into ...