I remember being so nervous that morning, October 16, 1982. The weather along the Niagara River was perfect for running, mid-50s with a low deck of clouds and little chance of Mr. Golden Sun visiting any time soon. But still, my nerves. Pacing around in the cold listening to the portable toilet door slamming was doing about zero to make […]
Sports
Column: Rod, Gun and Game: WNY Anglers Win Top Contest Honors
While emerging technologies provide a new perspective on envisioning a bright future in the world of fishing, some aspects of fishing remain uncomplicated and simple as ever, such as “catch and release” fishing. Tournaments supporting this simplicity for fisheries everywhere are increasing in number. The flow of local area anglers heading south in the winter for a few days in […]
East Aurora Little Loop Offers Flag Football for Girls this Spring
Sports opportunities are expanding for female athletes. For a third season in a row, East Aurora Little Loop (EALL) is offering a six-week session of flag football basics and friendly competition for athletes in sixth to eighth grade but this year it is taking the program a step further and offering sessions for female athletes only. EALL President Jamie Emmick said the organization is taking a cue from New York State, which just sanctioned flag football as an official spring sport for female athletes.
Chiefs’ Season Ends in Semifinal Loss to Depew
The Iroquois boys basketball team saw its season end on a sad note with a 51-45 loss to Depew in the semifinal of the Section VI Class A2 postseason tournament on Feb. 28. Held to nearly 20 points under their season scoring average, the Chiefs had a rough night shooting as they fell to 16-6 on the season.
Valentine and Winfield Swim for EA/Holland at State Meet
Weston Valentine and Jacob Winfield of the East Aurora/Holland swim team swam at the New York State Boys Swimming Championship Meet at Ithaca College on March 1 and 2.
HEAT Participates in Indoor Track and Field Championships in Staten Island
Leading the way for the HEAT on the track at the state meet last weekend were both the boys and girls 4×800 meter relay teams who turned in season-best performances to place 12th and 13th respectively. In the field, Tyler Konter and Ryan Olesky both finished 15th overall as Konter placed in the long jump and Olesky in the weight throw, capping great senior seasons.
Work Ethic, Heart and Passion Characterize Blue Devils Run to Sectional Finals
The Blue Devils girls varsity basketball team, a surprise finalist for the Section VI Class B1 title, ran out of magic at the Buffalo State University field house on Sunday, March 3, dropping a 52-27 decision to Southwestern. The loss brings East Aurora’s record to an impressive 17-6. Not bad for a young team without any real superstars, a team that relied on grit and hustle as they tied for the ECIC Div. V title, then battled to edge Newfane 41-38 in the quarterfinals and Olmsted 34-26 in the semifinals.
Column: Rod, Gun and Game: New Techno Devices Could Riddle the Outdoors
Our evolving world of modern technology and science has become a part of our daily lives. Our cell phones, laptop computers and the 1000s of applications designed to make accessing our bank accounts, credit cards, hunting/fishing licenses and bill-paying easier are part of modern progress. Indeed, it can make us wonder if these things will upgrade our trailblazing lives in […]