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Falconer sweeps Jamestown at Lakewood YMCA

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LAKEWOOD — Falconer won all five matches in straight sets to beat Jamestown 5-0 in Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association girls tennis Monday at the Lakewood YMCA. Myla Brainard and Rachael Swanson won their singles matches for the Golden Falcons. At doubles, Lauren Whitmore and Elena Barie, Jenna Bellinger and Zoie Centi, and Mae Gustafson and Courtney Kujawa were all winners for Falconer. Myla Brainard (F) d. Aleah Loveless 6-0, 6-0; Rachael Swanson (F) d. Carmen Quinones Morrison 6-1, 6-0; Lauren Whitmore-Elena Barie (F) d. Sophie Evan-Cory Blanchard 6-4, 6-1; Jenna ...

Cougars prevail in marathon vs. Hornets

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SINCLAIRVILLE — Chloe Lundberg strung together seven straight service points during the fifth set as Cassadaga Valley defeated Forestville 25-19, 23-25, 25-22, 24-26, 15-6 in Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association Division 4 volleyball Monday. Lundberg finished with 16 service points, including four aces; Alexis Pattyson had 15 kills, 10 digs and 10 service points; Melanie Myles had 31 assists and nine digs; and Eliana Katilus had 18 digs for the Cougars (5-2, 3-0). Elizabeth Case had 16 assists, nine digs, five aces and four kills; Alana Emke had 10 kills, four aces and three ...

The smallest threat in the woods

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There is plenty to think about when preparing for New York’s early archery season: bow, arrows, broadheads, boots, clothing, stand, safety harness and all the other gear that gets us ready for another autumn in the woods. This year, I’m adding one more item to the checklist: Tick ...

Salamanca's depth propels Warriors past F/D/F/PV/CV

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FREDONIA — Despite Fredonia/Dunkirk/Forestville/Pine Valley/Cassadaga Valley winning 10 of 12 events, Salamanca’s 31 swimmers to the hosts’ 14 gave the Warriors a 100-85 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association girls swimming and diving victory Monday. Forestville’s Kaylen Leary captured the 200-yard individual medley (2:44.03) and 500-yard freestyle (6:24.16) while Cassadaga Valley’s Olivia Burlingame claimed the 100-yard butterfly (1:08.57) and 100-yard backstroke (1:04.45). Fredonia’s Valentina Brown took the 200-yard freestyle (2:18.45) and 100-yard breaststroke ...

Hat trick for Genareo

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FREDONIA — The Southwestern offense looked to rely on its skill at the forward position against rival Fredonia. In the early part of Monday’s Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association Division I boys soccer matchup, the Trojans had some great runs into the box off the wing. The best ...

Bocce league champions

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In photo at left is the Monday Night Catholic Bocce League first-place team. From the left are: Michele Ognibene, Kathy Lombardo, Mary Indriolo and Mark Whitmore. In photo at right are the Wednesday Night Catholic Bocce League champions. From the left are: Kathy Lombardo, Sandy Lombardo, ...