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Pair of Pioneers earn PGCBL weekly honors

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NEW HARTFORD — As the calendar flips to July, the temperatures are heating up and so is the play on the field. These four players in the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League stood out for their top performances and earned Player and Pitcher of the Week Awards for Week 5 of the 2026 season. These awards take into account the stats for games played between June 29 and July 5. WEST DIVISION The Elmira Pioneers swept this week's awards with two standout performers. Pitcher of the Week Brenden Hayes (Barry University) went 2-0 in two starts this past week. In 12 innings, he allowed ...

Fredonia bows out of softball championships

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ST. JAMES — Fredonia’s run at the New York State Little League Softball championships is over. The Downtown All-Stars out of Manhattan scored three times in the bottom of the first inning and once more in the third to beat Fredonia 4-1. Fredonia actually outhit Downtown 6-3 and did not commit an error. Fredonia’s lone run came in the top of the first inning. Avery Stellrecht singled with one out, stole second, went to third on a two-out passed ball and scored on Kara Harrington’s RBI single. Harrington then stole second, but was stranded on a groundout. Trailing 3-1, ...

'Money' McGee claims Woah Nellie Modified feature

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BUSTI — The Woah Nellie Modified Series made its highly anticipated second-ever appearance at Stateline Speedway, serving as the premier support division for the World of Outlaws Super Late Model Series’ Rick Briggs Memorial on Wednesday. Making their series debut on the national ...

Area residents shine at Empire State Senior Games

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CORTLAND — Five area residents competed in track & field events at the Empire State Senior Games at SUNY Cortland last month. Suffice it to say, they made Chautauqua County proud. Leading the way was Kay Gould of Blockville. Competing in the 80-84 women’s division, Gould placed first in six events — the 50 meters (12.42), the 5,280-yard race walk (14:18.80), 100 meters (26.94), shot put (7.56 meters), discus (16.93 meters) and javelin (13.57 meters). The area men who traveled to Cortland were Mike Sayers of Lakewood, Dennis Furlow of Blockville, Norman Chambliss of Dunkirk and ...

Golf Leagues

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CASSADAGA — Jason Anderson’s 32 paced the Tuesday Night Men’s League at Cassadaga Country Club. Dan Tomaszewski fired the low net while Brian Kinney was closest to the pin at No. 15. Skins were earned by Scott Jagoda, with a birdie at No. 10, and Mike Lancaster, with a birdie at No. 17. Other scratch scores included: Mike Botticello 33, Brad Kelly 34, Jagoda 35, Tim Bulger 36, Nick Stern 36, Fred Chamberlin 38, Rod Lind 38, Mike Hoffman 39, Lancaster 39. ——— LAKEWOOD — John Blum shot a 38 with one birdie to lead the Youngsville Senior League at Maplehurst Country ...

Bemus Point 3-on-3 registration deadline extended

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BEMUS POINT — Registration for the Bemus Point 3-on-3 has been extended. Participants in the basketball tournament, which will be held July 18-19 at Lakeside Park, can sign up until July 16. Games will be played on the four courts at Lakeside Park and the two courts at the Bemus Point Elementary School. The fee is $100. Contact Jordan Goold at 716-969-2803 or Bob Goold at 716-969-2060 for more information.