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WNY Walleye Classic put kids at center stage

While tournament anglers pursued trophy walleye on Lake Erie during the WNY Walleye Classic last weekend, another story was unfolding on Dunkirk's Central Avenue Pier — one that may leave an even greater and more lasting impact on the community. As adult competitors rivaled each other ...

First-time winners highlight Stateline's Autograph Night

BUSTI — A favorable weather window allowed Stateline Speedway to complete a seven-class racing program on Saturday night, featuring a mix of new faces and first-time winners. The event coincided with Autograph Night, a fan-favorite tradition where spectators meet drivers on the historic ...

Bright future

The Section VI Division 4 flag football league recently announced its all-star teams along with the top two players on both offense and defense. Out of those four players only one was not a senior, but Fredonia freshman Megan Ivory certainly competed like she had plenty of experience. Ivory ...

Golf leagues

WESTFIELD — Darien Swanson shot a 4-under 32 to lead the Thursday Night Men’s League at Pinehurst Golf Club. Other gross scores included: Nolan Swanson (37), Gordy Jaynes (38), August Viele (40), Lyndy Smith (40), Eric Edwards (41), Scott Leamer (41), Nate Thompson (42), Jon Coe Sr. (42) and Jay Beers (4). Brady Nusom’s 31 led the net scores, followed by Judd Dahl (32), Rob Gizzi (32), Aaron Fuller (33), Lance Buss (33), Daryl Larson (34), Alex Buss (34), Marty Hemmer (35) and Jason Nusom (35). Hemmer was closest to the pin at No. 4 and Nolan Swanson was closest at No. ...

Swabik hopes coach is at decathlon nationals

LAWRENCE, Kan. — John Swabik will run, jump and throw — all of the things a decathlete does — at the NCAA Championships on Wednesday and Thursday in Eugene, Oregon. His coach just hopes to walk. Paul Thornton was a three-time Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Association honoree as ...

Best in WNY

The 6th Annual WNY Walleye Classic was nothing short of incredible as fishing tournaments go. With the weigh station on the Central Avenue Pier in Dunkirk Harbor, onlookers enjoyed another exciting weekend of walleye fishing competition, as 40 teams, including five of the top professional ...