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Pennsylvania denies NY rally, hold on 59-57
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By SAM WILSON Special to the Press 
Mar 22, 2026
PORTVILLE — A 12-point lead with eight minutes to play evaporated going into the last media timeout for the Pennsylvania girls basketball all-stars, b...
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Local Sports, Sports
Mar 19, 2026
Q: In 79 years of the NBA playoffs, how many teams that were not a top three seed in their conference have won the championship? A: Two. 1995 Rockets,...
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Schmidt era reaches a valiant end
Local Sports, Sports, St. Bonaventure Athletics
Mar 16, 2026
If this was the last time Mark Schmidt coached a basketball game, he can leave the sidelines with his head up, with dignity and pride. His Bonnies fou...
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Randolph cheerleaders cap off successful fall, winter seasons
High School, Local Sports, Sports
By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor 
Mar 13, 2026
RANDOLPH — The Randolph Central School Cheerleaders wrapped up another successful year, continuing a tradition of spirit, dedication and competitive e...
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Local Sports, Sports
Mar 05, 2026
Q: Who scored the winning goal for the U.S. national hockey team during the "Miracle on Ice" in 1980? A: Mike Eruzione
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Bonnies’ offense falters in loss to George Mason
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By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor 
Mar 03, 2026
FAIRFAX, Va. — St. Bonaventure’s (15-14, 4-12) offensive struggles dug too deep of a hole to escape Saturday, as George Mason (22-7, 10-6) raced out t...
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Salamanca track competes in state qualifiers on Saturday
High School, Local Sports, Salamanca Sports, ...
Mar 03, 2026
HOUGHTON — Salamanca's b0ys and girls indoor track teams competed Saturday in the state qualifiers at Houghton University. Both teams had a number of ...
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Salamanca wrestler Hardy competes at states
High School, Local Sports, Salamanca Sports, ...
Mar 02, 2026
ALBANY — Over the weekend, Salamanca sophomore Kasen   Hardy  wrestled in the New York State High School Wrestling Championships. He was the first Sal...
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Ellicottville erases 22-point deficit, tops Gowanda
Basketball, High School, Local Sports, ...
Feb 27, 2026
GOWANDA — The Ellicottville boys basketball team found itself trailing by 22 points with six minutes left in the second quarter. And still, as he look...
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Feb 26, 2026
Q: Which cross country skiing star set the record for most ever Olympic Gold Medals this month? A: Norway cross-country skiing star Johannes Hoesflot ...
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Crouse’s career night lifts Salamanca Past Allegany-Limestone
Basketball, Local Sports, Salamanca Sports, ...
By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor 
Feb 26, 2026
SALAMANCA — Freshman Ella Crouse scored a career-high 25 points, and third seeded Salamanca eliminated sixth seeded Allegany-Limestone, 66-49, in the ...
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Defense fuels Ellicottville past Maple Grove
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Feb 25, 2026
ELLICOTTVILLE — A.J. Myers notched 16 points, seven rebounds, five assists and three steals to key the Ellicottville boys basketball team to a victory...
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Warriors secure first-round win, to host A-L in quarters
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Feb 24, 2026
SALAMANCA — Ella Crouse (4 steals) and Liana Jimerson both collected 14 points and four rebounds to lead the Salamanca girls basketball team to a 66-4...
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