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Big Fish Summer – Brandon Scott’s Muskie on the Chemung River
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – It’s time for the newest entry on 18 Sports’ Big Fish Summer. Congratulations to Brandon Scott, who caught this huge Muskie on the Chemung River. Scott’s catch measured in at 13 pounds and 30 inches long. Brandon added that he caught the special fish with a Rapala X-Rap lure. 18 Sports’ […]
Corning parking lots, road to close for basketball tournament
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) — A couple of parking lots and part of a road in Corning will close this weekend to accommodate a sporting event. The nationwide Gus Macker Basketball Tournament is coming to Corning on Saturday, July 20, and Sunday, July 21. Players of all ages and skill levels will compete in this 3-on-3 […]
Racker Rivals Big Red hockey game happening July 27th
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) — On July 27th, 2024, Racker will be hosting their annual exhibition game to benefit Racker’s Early Childhood Service Program. Racker, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide care and proper resources for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is now in their tenth year of putting on the Racker Rivals Big Red hockey game. Since the first annual game in 2014, Racker has raised over $1.2 million, all of which has gone to various facets of the Early Childhood Services Program.
Companc inherits, others cruise to FCNA Race 2 wins at Watkins Glen
In Race 2 at Watkins Glen International, several championship leaders in Ferrari Challenge North America expanded their points gap after securing victories on Sunday. Trofeo Pirelli: Matias Perez Companc (Ferrari of Central Florida) scored another victory this season while crossing the finish line second in the Trofeo Pirelli class. Polesitter Dylan Medler (The Collection) was penalized for accelerating too early to start the race and 15 seconds was added to his final time. As a result, Medler finished fifth while Companc was awarded the win. Roberto Perrina (Ferrari of Seattle) followed in second, while David Musial Jr. (Ferrari of Lake Forest) finished third for back-to-back podiums this weekend.
Hornell Steamers Beat Horseheads This Morning In An Away Game
The Hornell Steamers won their 24th game of the season, eleventh in a row, 13-2 over the Horseheads Hitmen in an early contest at Williams Colucci Field. Hornell is now 24-7-1 on the season. Elijah Nichols (Arkansas State) didn’t want much time as he drove the second pitch of the...
2024 Classic Motorsports Empire State Tour: Day 1 recap
Get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and explore New York’s unique Finger Lakes region from behind the wheel of your favorite car? That’s the idea behind our inaugural Classic Motorsports Empire State Tour, taking place this week July 14-19. Before the tour kicked off...
Five Cornellians Join The 2024 USA Hockey Women’s National Festival
Lexi Woodcock/Cornell Athletics ITHACA, N.Y. - Five Cornellians will take the stage in the 2024 USA Hockey Women's National Festival, which will be held from August 4-11 in Lake Placid, N.Y. at the Olympic Center. The Festival will include 75 players who are currently either playing professionally or at the collegiate level. Grace Dwyer '25, Lily Delianedis '25, Rory Guilday '25, Annelies Bergmann '27, and Izzy Daniel '24 will represent the Big Red during the festival. The complete 2024 National Festival Roster can be found HERE.
Pios fall to Auburn, Steamers win tenth straight game
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Hornell Steamers’ win streak continued, while the Elmira Pioneers and Horseheads Hitmen fell. The Hornell Steamers pushed their win streak to 10 straight games, on Sunday. The NYCBL’s best team, defeated Dansville 6-3 on road. Hornell shutout the Gliders through 5 frames, before giving up a run in each inning. […]
Former Elmira Pioneer Pitre selected in MLB Draft
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – A former Elmira Pioneer is heading to professional baseball. University of Kentucky second basemen Emilien Pitre was selected in the second round at 58th overall by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2024 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft Sunday. The Wildcat junior played for the Pioneers during the 2021 season. The […]
NYTHA Gifts $25,000 to Cornell's New Equine Program
The New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association (NYTHA) has made a generous contribution of $25,000 to support the development of Cornell Equine. This cross-campus program, rooted in Cornell University's rich legacy of scientific research clinical care and education, and based at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, aims to advance equine health and education through enhanced collaboration amongst interdisciplinary teams.
Steamers roll past Hitmen for 11th straight victory
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WETM) – The Hornell Steamers just keep winning. Hornell defeated the Horseheads Hitmen on Monday, marking their 11th consecutive win. The Steamers took the dominant 13-2 win, in front of a packed crowd of young fans at Colucci-Williams Field. The NYCBL’s top team started the rare morning game with a bang, as Elijah […]
UAlbany to host Cornell in 2025
The UAlbany Great Danes announced their 2024 football schedule earlier this year, and it included a non-conference contest on the road against the Cornell Big Red. That contest is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024 at Schoellkopf Field in Ithaca, N.Y. The game will mark the second meeting between the two schools on the gridiron.
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