SPORTS
Holes-in-one for Central New York golfers as of May 10
Here’s a list of holes-in-ones through May 3 and other accomplishments by Central New York golfers:. Mike Delaney, May 9, on the No. 14 hole at Pine Grove using a pitching wedge. Witnessed by Tom Key. Ed Leira, May 4, pm the 135-yard No. 9 hole at WaNoa using...
Softball: These Section 1 underclassmen have made an impact in Class A, B and C in 2024
The jump to the varsity level is hard, but these young underclassmen have stepped up to the occasion and served as big contributors to their teams. Sometimes, the older stars get the attention, but the spotlight is on these middle school-aged to sophomore softball players who are doing more than just holding their own. ...
MacDonald, Okusko score big at Vernon
Vernon, NY — Driver John MacDonald and trainer Jessica Okusko had a day to remember at Vernon Downs on Saturday (May 11). MacDonald drove five winners on the card, four of which were trained by Okusko. They combined for their wins with Seven Year Itch, Shirin, Bourbon Express and Bold Express. MacDonald got his other win with Primo Uomo.
Local Motocross Track Holds Benefit for Area Teacher
CLAYVILLE, N.Y. -- The Sauquoit Valley community came together to raise money for a local teacher who had to retire after a cancer diagnosis. You wouldn't think of a motocross track as a place to help others in need, but that's the goal of every race held at MotoMission Powersports in Clayville.
Meet the axe-throwing, skeet-shooting women of CNY’s Women in Nature event
Kathleen Copeletti raised the axe over her head. Gripping the handle with both hands, she levered her arm forward, aiming the curved blade at a chunk of wood painted with a red bullseye. Slowly, she levered her arm back, and in one smooth motion flung the axe end-over-end. The axe...
Adams family lands 1st & 2nd place in Sherrill's Duck Derby
SHERRILL — Two-time Duck Derby king Mike Keenan lost his crown — literally — on Saturday to fellow city resident Bob Adams and his son Jack Adams in the fourth annual waterway racing fundraiser. The elder Adams said he was "ecstatic" as plastic yellow ducks 169 and...
High Limit Cancels Fonda Speedway Event Over Safety Concerns And Weather
The Kubota High Limit Racing event at New York’s Fonda Speedway, originally scheduled for Saturday, May 18, has been canceled. Safety concerns, coupled with a wet forecast leaving the track unable to make the proper adjustments in time, have led to series and track officials agreeing to cancel the event for this year.
Eyewitness Sports Scoreboard for Friday, May 10
Both high school and college sports are heading into the home stretch, and playoff spots and championships are on the line! You can catch up with it all on today’s edition of the Eyewitness Sports Scoreboard! We have all the games from Thursday night, from high school lacrosse to Empire 8 baseball to NAC softball! We are committed to bringing you the Local Sports, Scores and Stats That Matter to you and the entire Mohawk Valley!
Fear Her Touch takes Vernon feature
Vernon, NY — Fear Her Touch (Leon Bailey) captured the $5,000 distaff pacing feature at Vernon Downs on Friday (May 10). Irish Exit Express (John MacDonald) went to the lead and controlled splits of :27.3, :56.2 and 1:25.1. As they reached the stretch, Irish Exit Express looked like she had the race well in hand, but Fear Her Touch ($8.90) had other ideas. She popped the pocket and blew on by to win in a lifetime best of 1:53.4. Irish Exit Express had to settle for second; One More Try (Dylan Huckabone-Miller) finished third.
Northern NY sports scoreboard: Friday, May 10, 2024
We’re just over a week to go before sectional play starts for most spring sports. Here’s a look at the Northern New York sports scoreboard from Thursday. College softball RIT 8, St. Lawrence 0 (Liberty League play-in round) High school boys lacrosse Watertown 19, Indian River 10 Carthage 11, General Brown 5 South Jefferson 17, […]
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