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Top-Seeded Salamanca Boys Ousted By Wilson In Class B2 Semifinals

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BUFFALO — Top-seeded Salamanca nearly pulled off another fourth-quarter rally, but Shamus George’s free throws in the closing seconds sent No. 4 Wilson to a 63-60 victory in a Section VI Class B2 semifinal at Buffalo State Sports Arena on Wednesday. The Lakemen (16-6) now advance to the ...

Bonnies Score 20th Win, Hold Off UMass In Home Finale

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ST. BONAVENTURE — When Rahsool Diggins’ 3-point effort at the buzzer sailed off target and the horn sounded, Bonnies fans could exhale. Wednesday’s back-and-forth tussle at the Reilly Center could finally be chalked up in the win column and this 73-72 triumph marked another 20-win ...

HIGH SCHOOL POSTSEASON

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Section VI Boys Basketball Playoffs All games at 7 p.m. unless noted Class AAA Semifinal Wednesday, Feb. 26 Niagara Falls 81, Lancaster 53 Final Saturday, March 8 at Buffalo State University No. 2 Niagara Falls vs. No. 1 Jamestown, 3:30 p.m. Class ...

Another Classic

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Last year’s Section VI Class C final between Westfield and Randolph at Jamestown Community College was a game for the ages. Somehow, 367 days later, the Wolverines and Cardinals outdid themselves. Westfield senior Carson Swanson scored 30 points and assisted on the go-ahead bucket in ...

Jamestown Girls Beat Niagara Falls In Class AAA

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CHEEKTOWAGA — The Jamestown girls basketball team held a 37-29 lead over Niagara Falls at halftime of the Section VI Class AAA semifinals at Maryvale High School on Tuesday. The Wolverines made a late push against the Red & Green, but clutch free throws from Aiyanna Stam and a tough ...

Salamanca Girls Advance To Class B2 Title Game

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CHEEKTOWAGA — Leilene McComber scored 24 points to lead the No. 2 Salamanca girls basketball team past 3-seeded Eden 56-34 in the Section VI Class B2 semifinals on Tuesday night at Maryvale High School. Maliyah Foster added another 9 points for the Warriors who will face No. 4 Wilson for ...