Several Western New York athletes took advantage of the Section VI state qualifier meet Saturday at Alden High School to secure their spots in multiple events for the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Track and Field Championships.
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The helicopter tourism company, which gives rides over Niagara Falls, placed the last beam Friday to finish off the 200-ton steel frame of what will be the indoor portion of the landmark tourist attraction's new home, set to open in May 2025.
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Gabe Swansen hit two home runs and Nebraska beat Niagara 7-5 on Saturday in a Stillwater Regional elimination game in the NCAA baseball tournament.
Nolan Schubart hit two home runs, Oklahoma State scored 11 times in the first three innings and the Cowboys beat Niagara 19-7 on Friday night in the Stillwater Regional in Oklahoma.
More than 30 Western New York athletes qualified for the New York State Public High School Athletic Association track and field championships Friday during the first day of the Section VI state qualifying meet at Alden High School.
The Far West Regionals continue Saturday with multiple Section VI teams vying to advance to the state semifinals.
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