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Utica’s Eric Foster riding Everland’s confidence in Kentucky Oaks race
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – As Kentucky Derby weekend approaches, a local trainer will have his horse take part in the festivities. Utica’s Eric Foster trains Everland, who’s set to race in the Kentucky Oaks. Kentucky Oaks is the day before the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs and is a staple of the weekend. It’s the […]
Le Massif takes Saturday feature at Vernon
Le Massif dominated the $7,500 featured pace on Saturday (May 4) at Vernon Downs. To The Hunt (Dylan Huckabone-Miller) went to the front and led to the quarter in :27.1. Gunpowder N (John MacDonald) came first-up from third and led to the half in :57.2. As they headed to the final turn, Le Massif ($18.20) came first-over and flew right on by and led to three-quarters in 1:25.4.
Matt Sheppard Makes It Three For Three At Utica-Rome
VERNON, NY – High side hustlin’. For the third consecutive week, Matt Sheppard topped the 3 Bastards Brewing Modified feature at Utica-Rome Speedway. This time, Sheppard used the extreme outside to race from the 12th starting position to take the lead on lap 24 for the victory. “The...
It's a Special Year for Utica Women's Lacrosse as They Push Toward Making More History
UTICA, N.Y. -- History is being made in Utica, as the Pioneers Women's Lacrosse program is achieving success at levels never before seen. The Lady Pioneers have 14 wins on the season, a program record. They are also playing in the program's first ever Empire 8 Championship game on Saturday in Rochester against St. John Fisher.
Westmoreland softball earns convincing CSC win over Herkimer
Westmoreland smacked 11 hits and beat visiting Herkimer 11-1 in Center State Conference softball on Wednesday. Autumn Millington had two hits, two runs and drove in three in the win. Molly Nestved, Jenna Tyczynski and Aubriana Metz all had two-hit games as well.
Utica Football Gearing Up for the 2024 Season with Spring Game This Saturday
UTICA, N.Y. -- Anticipation is building on the campus of Utica University, as the Pioneers Football Program is gearing up for their spring game on Saturday. Utica Football is coming off of a strong 2023 campaign. The Pioneers finished the season at 9-2, including a 10-6 win over Hobart in the ECAC Clayton Chapman Bowl.
New Hartford Boys Lacrosse is Defying Expectations During its Best Start to a Season in Recent Memory
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. -- The New Hartford Spartans Boys Lacrosse Team is off and running this season. At 10-1 through eleven games, the team is in a better position at this point in the season than in recent memory. As it turns out, one of the key components to their...
Dewey Arnold takes feature at Vernon Downs
Vernon, NY – Dewey Arnold (Ron Harp) breezed to easy win in the $7,500 featured trot on Friday (May 3) at Vernon Downs. Dewey Arnold ($4.60) went to the lead and was first to the quarter in :27.1. He used a :29.2 second quarter and led to the half in :56.3. Joxter (Dan Daley) came first-up from last heading to the far turn. He would get within half a length as Dewey Arnold led to three-quarters in 1:26.0.
Hamilton Men's Lacrosse Players Receiving Top Honors as They Gear Up For First-Ever NESCAC Semifinal Game
CLINTON, N.Y. -- The Hamilton College Men's Lacrosse Team is coming off an epic performance last weekend, when they topped top-seeded Tufts on the road in the NESCAC quarterfinals. Now several Continentals players are receiving top honors from the conference, as well as nationally. Hamilton will play in its first...
RFA track and field star Imani Pugh will head to Division I Penn
With the finish line of her high school track and field career in sight, Imani Pugh has chosen her next challenge. The Rome Free Academy senior will compete at the Division I level in the Ivy League at the University of Pennsylvania. Pugh signed her National Letter of Intent on...
Explosive fifth inning guides Baldwinsville softball past Rome Free Academy (56 photos)
The Baldwinsville softball squad faced off against non-league foe Rome Free Academy on Friday. After the Bees exploded for four runs in the bottom of the fifth inning, the team went on to beat the Black Knights, 8-1. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Colgate women's hockey veteran assistant named head coach for Bishop Kearney U19 Selects
HAMILTON – Colgate women’s ice hockey’s widely-respected and veteran assistant coach Chelsea Walkland has announced that she is stepping down from her position to take on the head coaching role at Bishop Kearney’s U19 Selects program. Walkland joined the Colgate women’s ice hockey program in 2019...
CNY COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Maria Stuhlman, Mary Fiorentino lead teams to lax final
The Utica University women’s lacrosse team will get its first shot at an Empire 8 Conference tournament title. The second-seeded Pioneers earned their first trip to the Empire 8 championship game on Wednesday when freshman Maria Stuhlman (Whitesboro) scored a season-high five goals and assisted on another in an 18-12 semifinal victory over third-seeded Nazareth University.
Peyton Way's 2-run homer helps New Hartford baseball top RFA
Sophomore Peyton Way’s second home run in less than a week helped continue a win streak for the New Hartford baseball team. Way, the No. 9 hitter, connected on a two-run homer in the top of the fifth inning to help New Hartford break a tie game en route to a 5-3 Tri-Valley League win over Rome Free Academy on Thursday at RFA Stadium.
Staten Island PSAL softball: Tottenville RHP Unique McMullen shuts down Madison during battle of unbeatens (photos)
Simply put, something had to give. Three-time defending PSAL city champion Tottenville entered Friday’s encounter against James Madison with a 100-8 advantage in runs during league play this season. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation....
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