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Kendall Parker sets all-time scoring record at Dundee

January 31, 2025 by Bob Chavez Leave a Comment

By BOB CHAVEZ HONEOYE, N.Y. -- It was 6 a.m. on a winter Sunday recently when the dogs woke Adam Parker at home. He rose to investigate, discovering his garage door wide open on the chilly, snowy morning.  Heading to the garage while considering the words he’d offer to whichever of his children left the door open, he was greeted with a surprise. There was his … [Read more...] about Kendall Parker sets all-time scoring record at Dundee

Remembering the impact of Dave Nieman on and off the field

September 1, 2024 by Bob Chavez 54 Comments

By BOB CHAVEZ These are words that no one wants to write. And they’re words that no one wants to read. They’re words that, quite honestly, are difficult to even believe. But they are true. And there is no way to overstate how unfortunate this truth is. Because a world without Dave Nieman is a lesser world.  Nieman was a coach, yes. And a teacher, husband and … [Read more...] about Remembering the impact of Dave Nieman on and off the field

Halfcourt buzzer-beater sparks Frewsburg girls to Class C win over Dundee/Bradford

March 9, 2024 by Bob Chavez Leave a Comment

By BOB CHAVEZ HOPEWELL -- One shot does not win a basketball game, but Teghan Trocki’s half-court buzzer beater to end the third quarter pretty much did just that for the Frewsburg Bears. The prayer as the horn sounded tied the score of Saturday’s Class C state quarterfinal and sparked the Section VI champion to a thrilling 75-67 win over Dundee/Bradford on Putt Moore … [Read more...] about Halfcourt buzzer-beater sparks Frewsburg girls to Class C win over Dundee/Bradford

East rallies for wild win at Canandaigua

September 22, 2023 by Bob Chavez Leave a Comment

By BOB CHAVEZ CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. -- It did not go unnoticed that the latest installment of football between Canandaigua Academy and East High/World of Inquiry was played in acceptable weather conditions. Especially after games in recent seasons between these teams were played in driving rain or bone-chilling winter weather. But even with Friday’s fair weather, there was … [Read more...] about East rallies for wild win at Canandaigua

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