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King of 315 tournament set for Aug. 3 at Utica's Kemble Park
UTICA — A one-on-one basketball tournament is set for early August in Utica. The event, hosted by Unrvld Media, is described as being “a unique and engaging basketball tournament located in one of Utica’s historic parks” with “community block party atmosphere.”
Valottalove takes feature, Leon Bailey earns slam at Vernon Downs
VERNON — Valottalove (John MacDonald) captured the $7,500 featured trot on Friday at Vernon Downs. Zapaca (Steeven Genois) went straight to the front and led to the quarter in :27.3. Valottalove ($2.60) made his move first-over heading to the backstretch and was first to the half in :57.0. He cruised to three-quarters in 1:25.1.
City Cleats Provides Footwear to Disadvantaged Students
A newly formed nonprofit called City Cleats Corp is now fundraising with a mission to provide proper footwear to high school athletes free of charge. City Cleats Provides Footwear to Disadvantaged Students. A newly formed nonprofit called City Cleats Corp is now fundraising with a mission to provide proper footwear...
Four Rome basketball courts to be resealed in new contract
ROME — The city of Rome has signed a contract with Signature Sports Surfaces for work on four basketball courts at Franklyn's Field, Gryziec Field and Glenview Park, following the bi-monthly meeting of the Rome Board of Estimate and Contract on Thursday. The $48,000 contract will cover lining, painting...
Whittemore wins 2,000th at Vernon Downs
Vernon, NY — It was a very momentous night at Vernon Downs as longtime driver Jimmy Whittemore got his 2000th career win as he captured the $7,500 featured pace with Galactic Storm. Also on Saturday (June 29) leading driver Leon Bailey tied the track record with seven wins on the card.
Home Turf Defended! Varin Scores Utica-Rome Victory
Vernon, NY. June 28th, 2024, Nick Fillman, USAC ECSC. Danny Varin of Fonday, New York picked up the victory in the first ever Rapid Tire Services, USAC East Coast Sprint Cars, presented by Capitol Renegade Series event at the Utica-Rome Speedway. A pair of New York’s finest lead the field...
Herkimer football back under Steele leadership as Magicians alum takes over helm of program father led for two decades
HERKIMER, N.Y. -- The Herkimer Magicians varsity football program is under new leadership, but are keeping it within the family, with a Steele back at the helm. 2015 Herkimer High School graduate Zach Steele has been hired as the new head coach of the Magicians after spending the past five seasons as an assistant coach on the staff, most recently under Mike Jory.
Whitestown Post rallies to top Utica Post in 10 innings
UTICA — Whitestown Post and Utica Post needed 10 innings to decide a winner in the District V American Legion baseball game. Whitestown scored two runs in the top of the 10th inning to top Utica on Thursday at Murnane Field in Utica.
Utica comes back to get back to .500
LITTLE FALLS, NY – The Utica Blue Sox got back to .500 in the most dramatic way possible, scoring four runs in the eighth to turn a three-run deficit into a 7-5 win. The Blue Sox got on the board first, after an accidental hit by Damian Witty (Charleston) scored Wyatt Hunt (Monmouth) just four batters in. They would score another on an error by the Mohawk Valley shortstop, bringing Benny Partridge (Limestone) home.
Bob Van Meter records ace at Crystal Springs
VERNON — Bob Van Meter recorded his first career hole-in-one on Friday at Crystal Springs Golf Course. Van Meter used a six iron to ace the 175-yard fifth hole. Witnesses were Craig Kozick, Bob Pettinelli and John Pettinelli.
Sherrill Silversmiths split NYCBL doubleheader; Utica Blue Sox also split
In the second of three doubleheaders this week, the Sherrill Silversmiths split a two-game New York Collegiate Baseball League series against the Cortland Crush. Sherrill dropped the first game 6-2 before rebounding for a 10-7 victory on Wednesday at Noyes Park in Sherrill.
RFA's Thylia Keoviengsamay to participate in USA Volleyball All-Star Championships
Rome Free Academy rising senior Thylia Keoviengsamay is getting an opportunity to participate in an all-star volleyball competition. Keoviengsamay, a standout for the RFA girls volleyball team that finished as runner-up for the Section III Class A title in February, has been selected to represent USA Volleyball Excelsior Empire Regional Volleyball Association at the USA Volleyball All-Star Championships.
New Hartford's Roman Kimball relishes baseball opportunities
Roman Kimball is wracking up some mileage over a few weeks this summer. For the New Hartford native coming off his redshirt sophomore season with the NCAA Division I University of South Carolina baseball team following more than 600 days away after Tommy John surgery, it is part of a quest for an opportunity at the next level.
VIDEO: Herkimer College baseball coach Potter earns second straight NJCAA Division III North District Coach of the Year award
Herkimer College baseball coach Lane Potter, in his second year at the helm, was named the 2024 ABCA/ATEC NJCAA Division III North District Coach of the Year. It was his second consecutive time earning the honor, after leading the Generals to a 29-10 record, Region III title, and 5th place national finish this past spring.
Zweig draw on Monday
Vernon, NY — The 50th edition of the Dr. Harry M. Zweig Memorial 3-year-old trot “Open to the World” will be raced on Thursday (July 4) at Vernon Downs with a post time of 6:05 p.m. The box for the Zweig and the NYSS Excelsior for 2-year-old...
Oneida Indian Nation opens big new community center and box lacrosse arena
Oneida, N.Y. — The Oneida Indian Nation today opens what it describes as one of the largest tribal community centers in the United States, intended as a “gift to future Oneida generations.”. The 90,000-square foot Mary C. Winder Community Center features areas for cultural and language programming and...
Oriskany's Brooke Matys among 4 players to earn CSC MVP honors
The Center State Conference softball all-stars were recently released for the 2024 season. A player of the year is selected in each of the three divisions. The conference includes Section III schools around the Mohawk Valley in classes B, C and D. The voting is done by CSC coaches.
Bensel Makes Back-to-Back Aces at U.S. Senior Open
ELMSFORD, N.Y. (June 28, 2024) - Century Country Club's Frank Bensel made history on Friday morning during the second round of the 44th U.S. Senior Open at Newport Country Club with back-to-back holes-in-one on holes 4 and 5. The two-time Westchester Open champion and longtime assistant professional at Century was...
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