Matt Grace is excited to continue his career at Niagara Back in December, at the Niagara Falls High School fieldhouse, Wolverines shortstop and pitcher Matthew Grace signed his national letter of intent to play baseball at Niagara University. The future Purple Eagle, sporting a purple tie donated by his teammate Pat Sisler, made his decision … Continue reading ICYMI, Community Corner: Future Purple Eagle leads Wolverines
Author: David Yarger
Golf struggles over the weekend
Weimer and Cerra lead respective teams in a tough weekend The Purple Eagles golf teams struggled over the weekend, as the men’s team finished in 18th place and the women’s in eighth. Daniel Weimer led the men, carding a 158 (+14), tying him for 51st place in the Lafayette Invitational at Silver Creek Country Club. … Continue reading Golf struggles over the weekend
Community Corner: Niagara Falls looking for a third straight title appearance
Behind a new coach and experienced seniors, the Wolverines have high expectations The 2017 Niagara Falls High School baseball team is coming into the season with high expectations and revenge on their minds. Last season the team finished 12-7 and made their second straight appearance to the Class AA sectional final game. They were defeated … Continue reading Community Corner: Niagara Falls looking for a third straight title appearance
Community Corner: It’s been a roller coaster ride for seniors leading Niagara Falls High School Wolverines
Lamar and the Sanders twins have seen it all for NF At the end of the 2013-14 Niagara Falls High School basketball season, it was tough to judge which direction the Wolverines were heading. The team had just finished 7-13, the program's worst record since the opening of the new high school in 2000. However, … Continue reading Community Corner: It’s been a roller coaster ride for seniors leading Niagara Falls High School Wolverines
North Tonawanda Hoops: Connecting past to present
Loss to Williamsville South in 2015 helped deliver redemption in 2017 By David Yarger The 2017 North Tonawanda High School basketball team accomplished a feat that hadn't been accomplished since 1961: The team won its first Class A-1 Section VI title in more than 55 years, and its fifth in program history. It's been a … Continue reading North Tonawanda Hoops: Connecting past to present
High School Hoops: Lumberjacks roll over Grand Island
North Tonawanda ends the Vikings season and look for their first sectional title since 1961 By: David Yarger BUFFALO, NY- In front of a packed gym at Buffalo State College on Tuesday, the North Tonawanda Lumberjacks defeated the Grand Island Vikings 64-34. The Jacks dominated on all sides of the ball, putting pressure on defense … Continue reading High School Hoops: Lumberjacks roll over Grand Island
High school hockey: Niagara Falls’ Cinderella story falls short
Wolverines had been looking for second-straight upset win By David Yarger In front of an excited crowd at HarborCenter in Buffalo, the No. 1-ranked Williamsville North Spartans defeated the Niagara Falls Wolverines by a score of 5-0 on Wednesday. The loss ended the Wolverines season. The team pulled one of the biggest upsets in the … Continue reading High school hockey: Niagara Falls’ Cinderella story falls short
Falcons stumble late
Clarence's big fourth quarter ends Niagara-Wheatfield's season By David Yarger In front of the home crowd, the Clarence Red Devils defeated the Niagara-Wheatfield Falcons 76-64 in the first round of the class AA sectional playoffs on Wednesday. The loss ends a rocky season for the coach Erik O'Bryan's bunch, as they finished with seven straight … Continue reading Falcons stumble late
Niagara women’s team powers past St. Peters
Kharysma Bryant’s season-high 14 points lifts the Purple Eagles By: David Yarger NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, NY- In front of a jubilant crowd at the Gallagher Center celebrating senior day on Saturday, the Purple Eagles women’s basketball team defeated the Saint Peters Peacocks 71-63. Before the game, two senior players, Tiffany Corselli and Emily Granruth, were honored … Continue reading Niagara women’s team powers past St. Peters
High School Hockey: Vikings spoil senior night, strike gold
Little’s hat-trick leads Grand Island to Division 3 title By: David Yarger NIAGARA FALLS, NY- In front of a loud Hyde Park Ice Pavilion crowd, the Grand Island Vikings spoiled the Niagara Falls Wolverines' Senior Night, defeating them 4-0 on Thursday. The win gives the Vikings the Division 3 title and a bye for the … Continue reading High School Hockey: Vikings spoil senior night, strike gold