SPORTS
Knowles, Vigneri & DeWitt Among Genesee Opening Night Winners
BATAVIA, NY, – Genesee Speedway opening night was much anticipated, as 65 cars arrived despite knowing that the track would face challenging conditions due to the continuous rain that fell all morning and into the afternoon on Saturday. Byron Dewitt was the dominant force in the Star Graphics and...
Batavia Notre Dame senior wins Advantage Federal Credit Union's Boys Sports Athlete of the Week
With over 6,000 votes, Jaden Sherwood is the Advantage Federal Credit Union's Boys Sports Athlete of the Week. The Batavia Notre Dame senior was in the mix of a Genesee Region baseball league win. He drove in 4 runs as he finished 1 for 2 with a triple and a sacrifice fly, with a walk, a run scored and a stolen base. He pitched 4 innings, allowed 2 earned runs, 2 hits, walked 1 batter and struck out 9.
NLL: Byrne shows out, Bandits win OT thriller to advance to Semifinals
Whenever the playoffs come around, teams tend to take their game to a new level. Saturday night’s contest was a wild ride, so please, fasten your seatbelts, keep your arms and legs in at all times, and enjoy. 17,865 fans piled into KeyBank Center to watch the Georgia Swarm...
St. Francis senior balances school, football, and fashion line at once
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Springtime is when many high school seniors might start to slack off before graduating and going off to college. But not Kion Ulanga of St. Francis High School. "It started around the end of March," the student told 2 On Your Side. "It started off as...
With summer around the corner, water safety should be top of mind
May is National Water Safety Month. YMCA Buffalo Niagara is encouraging parents to play an active role in promoting water safety, and providing these tips to ensure a safe and enjoyable swimming experience for all. •Make sure children know to always ask permission before going in or near the water....
April Scholar-Athlete: Canisius’ Matthew Hassenfratz gets joy from bowling, academics
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — There are few things that bring as much joy to Canisius High School’s Matthew Hassenfratz than bowling. Matthew has been a part of the Crusaders bowling program since his freshman year. Though his love for bowling started way before he entered high school. “Bowling has always been a huge part of […]
Teamwork for all
Just as the Bills unify Western New Yorkers, athletics unify schools. Athletes, coaches, students, and community members wear school colors and rally behind their teams. Athletes pursue passions and form friendships that build character and shape identity. Now, thanks to adaptive programs designed to maximize the athletic potential of individuals with different abilities, more students can experience the benefits derived from school-based sports programs. “Kids want to do what they see other kids doing,” says Amy Monson of West Seneca, a proud parent of a young athlete in an adaptive program.
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