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Fredonia downs Cougars 4-1 in tennis

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LAKEWOOD — The Fredonia boys tennis team won every match played and defeated Cassadaga Valley 4-1 in Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association Division 1 action at the Lakewood YMCA on Tuesday. Fredonia (5-5, 4-2) received wins in singles competition by Jackson Spangler and Aaron Hartung, while Bennett Shephard-TJ Piede won first doubles and Nate Krakowiak-Sam Pietro took second doubles. Cassadaga Valley received a point with a Fredonia forfeit in second doubles. Jackson Spangler (F) d. Cameron Katilus 10-0; Aaron Hartung (F) d. Jakob Huling 10-2; Bennett Shephard and TJ ...

Fredonia posts boys, girls golf wins

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DUNKIRK — Jamestown had the medalist, but Fredonia posted the four next best scores to remain undefeated in Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association Division 1 boys golf action with a 31.5-23.5 win on Tuesday at Shorewood Country Club. Evan Maloney earned medalist honors for Jamestown (10-1, 4-1) finishing even on the par 36 track, while Fredonia (9-0, 5-0) received scores from Ryan Kelly 39, Grant Abbey 40 and Braiden Truby 41. Fredonia: Ryan Kelly 39, Grant Abbey 40, Braiden Truby 41, RJ Koopman 43, Jordan Kelly 46 Jamestown: Evan Maloney 36, Tyler Salvaggio 42, Chase ...

Soaked sprints

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FALCONER — Brynn Helms and Skyler Norlander were both double-winners for the Falconer/Cassadaga Valley girls track and field team as they defeated Dunkirk 104-36 in Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association Division 1 action on Tuesday. Helms won both the 100 and 400-meter hurdles ...

Maple Leafs win first pick at NHL draft

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SECAUCUS, N.J. — The Toronto Maple Leafs won the lottery for the first pick in the NHL draft on Tuesday night, a significant victory that could change the trajectory of the storied franchise at a critical time. The Maple Leafs got some lottery luck a little more than 48 hours after hiring John Chayka as general manager and bringing back franchise legend Mats Sundin to serve as a hockey operations adviser. Chayka and Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment president and CEO Keith Pelley got some harsh questions at the introductory news conference, but it was all smiles at Toronto's facility ...

Youthful Sabres, Canadiens face off

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BUFFALO — In between addressing the Sabres' anemic power play and needing to be better on home ice, coach Lindy Ruff took time to reflect on Buffalo's rich but relatively ancient playoff history against the Montreal Canadiens. His memories go back to 1983, when a 23-year-old Ruff was part ...

Hodkin, Fredonia blank Salamanca in softball

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FREDONIA — McKella Hodkin allowed just three hits and struck out nine batters to lead Fredonia past Salamanca 7-0 in Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association Division 1 softball action Monday. Hodkin added another two hits at the plate for Fredonia (7-1, 6-1), while Bella Buckley connected for two doubles and Ava Muck hit a triple. Kenzie Crouse connected on two hits for Salamanca (3-9, 1-7), while Charli Ross took the loss in the circle giving up seven hits and striking out four. RHINEHART STYMIES PORTVILLE PORTVILLE — Emily Rhinehart threw a complete-game two-hit ...