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Golf leagues

Local Sports July 18, 2026

FREDONIA — Jeff Nelson’s 33 was one shot better than Dan Alessi and Joe Sorci to lead the scratch scores in the Gene Andolina League at Vineyards. Other scratch scores were Bob Golubski 37, Doug Grace 37, Tom McTigue 37, Greg Catalano 38, Zeke Curtain 38, Bruce Mulkin 38, Dave Criscione 39, Phil Leone 39 and Bob Manning 39. McTigue’s 30 paced the handicap scores. Other handicap scores were Alessi 31, Curtain 32, Jaime Galarza 32, Phil Leone 32, John Bell 33, Sam B. Fote 33, Phil Hopkins 33, Manning 33, Nelson 33, John Wiedenhofer 33, Catalano 34, Steve Dudek 34, Mark Gugino ...

Complete effort

Local Sports July 17, 2026

NEW HARTFORD — Many players made their mark on the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League last week, but of the countless remarkable plays and moments, the performances of five players earned them Player and Pitcher of the Week Awards for Week 6 of the 2026 season. These awards take into ...

Paddles, peace and a little friendly competition

Local Sports July 17, 2026

In a world where phones buzz almost as often as mosquitoes, finding a true escape isn't always easy. That's one reason kayak fishing continues to attract recreational families looking for peaceful moments and anglers of all sorts from every corner of the sport — including some who have ...

Hilliker captures Pennsylvania Open

Local Sports July 17, 2026

NORTH EAST, Pa. — The Wednesday Travel League held its third major of the season, the Pennsylvania Open at Green Meadows Golf Course. The event was hosted by Frank “Benji” Benamati. Josh Hilliker was the overall winner with the low round of 77. Thirteen-year-old amateur Carter Crabtree finished second with 79 and Kevin Jasinski was third with 80. The victory was Hilliker’s second Pennsylvania Open win and fifth major win overall. Hilliker also took home the inaugural Liberty Bell trophy, which will be passed on to a different flight winner each year. Jake Harp led the front ...

Golf Leagues

Local Sports July 17, 2026

LAKEWOOD — Tim Sandberg and Bob Yucha shot 37s to lead the Youngsville Senior League at Maplehurst Country Club. Terry Jackson fired a 39, followed by John Blum (40), Pete Hofer (40) and Jim Chapman (41). Joe Baker’s 26 led the net scores, followed by Rick Abplanalp (27), Ron Davidson (27), Bubbs Smith (33), Bob Sanders (33) and Fred Carder (33). Mike Peyton made an eagle while Hofer made two birdies. Baker, Art Luther, Ken Teats and Mike Arnold each made their first birdie of the year. Hofer leads the second-half standings with 49.5 points, followed by Bubbs (46.5), Ward ...

Fredonia eliminates Frewsburg in 8-10 all-stars

Local Sports July 17, 2026

FREDONIA — Fredonia scored at least two runs in every inning and broke an 11-11 tie with four runs in the fourth and four more in the fifth to beat Frewsburg 19-14 in the District 38 8-10 All-Star tournament semifinals Thursday. The win sends Fredonia into Tuesday’s final against Valley ...