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8-run fifth lifts Skunks

NEWARK — An eight-run fifth inning propelled Jamestown to a 10-6 come-from-behind victory over Newark in a Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League contest on Thursday night before 100 fans at Colburn Park. The win, which raised the Tarp Skunks’ record to 4-1, was highlighted by two hits apiece from Blake Herman and Joaquin Rodriguez-Costa (double); a solo home run from James Dixon; and a double and two RBIs from Caleb Jordan. Reliever Santino Musone, one of four Jamestown pitchers, earned his first win of the season, striking out five and allowing three runs in 3 1-3 innings. Logan ...

‘Buns On The Run’ 5K top finishers

Rosie Williamson and Cody Kent were the overall winners at the Buns on the Run 5K held in Bemus Point last Saturday. Kent completed the 3.1-mile course in 18 minutes, 6 seconds, and Williamson finished in 20:19. Mike Williamson and Christopher Phelps were second and third overall respectively ...

Jamestown Area Soap Box Derby set for Saturday

The 41st annual Jamestown Area Soap Box Derby will be held Saturday at the John S. Sinatra Track, located outside Russell E. Diethrick Jr. Park in Jamestown. The derby, which will start at 9 a.m., will feature drivers in the Stock, Super Stock and Masters divisions. The winners of each division will qualify for the World Championships in Akron, Ohio in July. Following are drivers and their sponsors in the Stock Division: Michael Chamberlin (1), Honest John’s; Raegan Sweatman (2), Vincent Racing; Phineas Hasson (3), Wayfinder Moving Company; Parker Ristau (4), Certified Auto Repair; ...

On to states

Ryan Kelly got his first taste of the state golf tournament as a freshman. He found success in his first round last year as a junior. Now he’s looking to put it all together in his last opportunity. The Fredonia senior will lead a group of four Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic ...

Big Fish Triathlon is truly ‘something’

Big Fish Triathlon Is Truly ‘Something’ Cheryl Burns participated in her first triathlon more than 30 years ago in Bemus Point. “I just wanted to see how I’d do,” the Jamestown resident said. So she entered it despite not owning a wet suit for the swim. And then, of course, there was the daunting task of navigating a hill in Ellery on a borrowed hybrid bike, which was too big for her. “I remember praying very hard that nothing was going to come out in front of me or that I didn’t wipe out because, you know, you’re going 55 miles per hour down that hill,” Burns said ...

Johnson heading to Cortland State

Southwestern senior Mikayla Johnson recently completed her celebratory signing form to attend SUNY Cortland and compete on the Red Dragons track and field team next year. Mikayla is flanked by her parents CJ and Erin Johnson. Joining Mikayla, standing, from the left, are: Molly Moore, ...