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Trap leagues

In the Chautauqua County Trap League, it was Busti over Ellington 337-330 and Celoron over Randolph 335-327. Steve Lockwood had the lone perfect 50. The High Lady was Danielle Yotpolis of Busti with a 47; the High Junior wa sDominic Pangborn of Ellington with a 47; the High Sub Junior was Alex Hasson of Celoron with a 39; the High Veterann was Paul Prentice of Celoron with a 49; the High Senior veteran was Lockwood of Randolph with a 50; and the High Super Senior Veteran was Dale A. Johnson with a 49. Busti: Rick Espin 49; Billy Kestler 49; Dale A. Johnson 49; Jim Kestler Jr 48; ...

New York invasion

Teams have been practicing the past two weeks in preparation for the 2026 Big 30 All-Star Charities Classic football game, set for 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1 at Bradford Area High School’s Parkway Field. The Southwestern/Frewsburg coaching staff will be leading the New York team this year. ...

Partnerships highlight world-class Lake Erie fishery

The Lake Erie shoreline of Western New York has quietly become one of the region's greatest economic and recreational success stories. Thanks to decades of conservation efforts that have restored water quality and strengthened fish populations, Lake Erie now boasts one of North America's ...

97 teams begin Chadwick Bay Softball Bash today

The largest single weekend softball tournament in Western New York, the Chadwick Bay Softball Bash returns to the area this weekend for its 5th annual installment. This year's edition will welcome 97 teams to the area from four states and Canada, conducted on fields across the region spanning from Dunkirk to Chautauqua Lake. Tournament titles will be awarded in five different age divisions from 10-18. Wright Park in Dunkirk will again be the tournament epicenter with five fields running throughout the weekend. However, three fields of competition can be found at Dunkirk High School ...

Golf leagues

FREDONIA — Matt Kessler, Tony Nicosia and Sam Allesi all shot 35 to lead the Thursday Tom Tucker League at the Vineyards Golf Course. Closest to pin were Kessler on No. 10 and Mike Rylowicz on No. 16. Skins were earned by Steve Dando on No. 13 and Jamie Ruiz on No. 17. Other scores were Dave Meadows 40, Gordy Haight 42, Jamie Ruiz 42 Dave Ferguson 42, Greg Haight 42 and Miguel Diaz 42. ——— FREDONIA — In the Vineyards Thursday Night First Ward Falcon League, Vinny Bomasuto led the A Flight for the second straight week with 41 and Harvey Tofil led the B Flight for the ...

3-on-3 hoops tourney scheduled

The Lake Erie Jackals will be holding a 3-on-3 basketball tournament Aug. 14-16 in the city. The event, which will be held during the Big Pitts Community Block Party, will be played at Jackson Taylor Park on 10th and Washington streets. The tournament is open to boys and girls (grades 3-12), and men and women 18-and-older. The six divisions — 3rd-4th grade, 5th-6th grade, 7th-8th grade, 9th-12th grade, and men’s and women’s 18-and-older — may be split by gender or coed based on the total team registrations. Check-in is 3:30 p.m. Aug. 14 with games starting at 4 p.m. The ...