

For the love of country
by Matthew Ondesko: Managing Editor Not many athletes can understand it. Not many athletes have a chance to represent their country. The...
Apr 4, 2024
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Driven to succeed
by Matthew Ondesko: Managing Editor Photos: Geoff Schneider You see it every year, coaches are ready to name their captains for the...
Mar 11, 2024
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Gioia gives it her all for WSW
by Matthew Ondesko: Managing Editor Time management. You will hear that phrase a lot from West Seneca West three-sport athlete Arianna...
Feb 28, 2024
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Starting a new chapter
by Matthew Ondesko: Managing Editor And just like that one chapter has ended, while another one is ready to be written. It has been a...
Feb 27, 2024
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Getting over the mental hurdle
by Matthew Ondesko: Managing Editor Just like that everything flashes before your eyes. All the hard work you have put in is gone just...
Feb 20, 2024
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Hard work pays off for McInnis
by Matthew Ondesko: Managing Editor Tireless emails, waiting for coaches to answer back. Welcome to recruiting in the new world. There...
Feb 12, 2024
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Pulling the strings
by Matthew Ondesko: Managing Editor Hands over her face, slouched down in the chair, it’s a feeling that Randolph High School’s Skylar...
Feb 7, 2024
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Running the point
by Matthew Ondesko: Managing Editor Mount Mercy Academy junior point guard Bella Scarcello has seen it all during her three years on the...
Feb 6, 2024
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Balen relishes her time at Mt. Mercy
by Matthew Ondesko: Managing Editor Playing one sport is hard at times, playing multiple sports can be extremely difficult. A player must...
Jan 30, 2024
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Confidence leads to big season for Galas
by Matthew Ondesko: Managing Editor Sometimes all a player needs is a little bit of confidence. For the past couple of seasons, Niagara...
Jan 9, 2024
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Payne excited for next step
by Matthew Ondesko: Managing Editor You play the game to win championships. That’s why an athlete laces up the cleats for the first ...
Dec 14, 2023
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Bandura leaves her mark
by Matthew Ondesko: Managing Editor Geoff Schneider: Sports Union Senior year, it’s what every athlete looks forward too. It’s the four...
Nov 16, 2023
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Rocky Top: Stutzman commits to Tennessee
by Matthew Ondesko: Managing Editor You think school is stressful at times, think about trying to find a college to continue your...
Nov 15, 2023
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Trusting the process
by Matthew Ondesko: Managing Editor There was a time when coaches would come out and recruit the player. Now, it’s the other way around....
Nov 14, 2023
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Commanding the midfield
by Matthew Ondesko: Managing Editor Photos: Geoff Schneider: Sports Union The forwards get all the praise. The goalkeeper makes the big...
Aug 21, 2023
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Vendetti makes it look easy
by Matthew Ondesko: Managing Editor Photo: Geoff Schneider: Sports Union They stand in the back, barking out orders to their back line...
Aug 14, 2023
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Orchard Park's Barlette succeeds under pressure
by Matthew Ondesko:Managing Editor Sometimes you are just destined for a certain sport. Orchard Park High School’s Noel Barlette was...
Aug 3, 2023
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South's Plezia finds the extra motivation
by Matthew Ondesko: Managing Editor Photos: Geoff Schneider: Sports Union There are a lot of things a player has to endure during the...
Aug 1, 2023
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Running toward success
by Matthew Ondesko: Managing Editor It’s just you and your thoughts. As you stand at the starting line, you are trying to clear out all...
Jul 3, 2023
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Being locked in
by Matthew Ondesko, Owner Photos: West Seneca West baseball A lot can go through a hitters mind as he stands on the on deck circle. If...
May 31, 2023
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