Sophia DiPrima: A story of resilience and determination in cheerleading
Sophia DiPrima's journey has been filled with passion, hardship and an inspiring comeback story that proves the power of perseverance....
The German forward’s journey: Inside Peter Buerfent’s hockey career
Expectations for German native Peter Buerfent were low entering his freshman year. However, he had other plans....
Cheer team looks to shine in Daytona Beach
MATT VOLZ Sports Editor Images from the 2024 NCA Nationals competition in Daytona Beach, Fla. All images courtesy of JULIE TROCHE | Special to The Leader Many athletes face the pressure of stepping out under the bright lights to perform in front of a screaming crowd, knowing that they’ve got......
[SCALLION/SPORTS] Volz enlisted to help suffering Sabres
MATT VOLZ Sports Editor, New Sabres General Manager/Owner The Buffalo Sabres are going through it. They’re about to miss the playoffs for the 14th season in a row, extending their record-long drought. They’ve tried everything from different coaches to different general managers and players, but none of it has worked.......
March Madness: Fredonia edition
Introducing March Madness: Fredonia edition, a basketball-themed bracket representing all that makes Fredonia what it is!...
Lacrosse sets sights on Puerto Rico, playoffs
MATT VOLZ Sports Editor As spring sports begin, teams often deal with postponements or cancellations due to bad weather. Fredonia’s women’s lacrosse team is no different, as they’ve already seen two of their first three games go unplayed. However, in a few weeks, they’ll ditch the cold and clouds for......
5th Quarter Column: Why Has it Become Harder to Watch Sports?
MITCH HORUCY Asst. Sports Editor Gotham Sports, Hulu, ESPN+ and Max subscriptions cost a grand total of roughly $670 per year. That’s the amount someone living in Buffalo would have to pay in order to be able to watch every Buffalo Sabres game this season. This may sound ridiculous, because......
Ice hockey diplomacy: Fredonia faces Chinese National Team
MATT VOLZ Sports Editor In international hockey, some countries are known as powerhouses. Canada is perhaps best known for the sport, but they’re often challenged by the United States, Sweden, Russia, Finland and occasionally some others. But who knew that China played the game as well? On Friday, Jan. 24,......
5th Quarter Column: Marked short… again
MITCH HORUCY Asst. Sports Editor Image Property Of The Buffalo Bills In what has become my favorite tradition of the past few years, it’s another heartbreaking end to the season for the Buffalo Bills. More specifically, it came at the hands of the Kansas City Chiefs for the fourth time......
‘Super’ rematch between Chiefs and Eagles? Many say ‘no thanks’ despite potential history
MATT VOLZ Sports Editor Note: This article was written as a game preview before the Super Bowl was played. At the start of the NFL playoffs, fans tossed around various matchups they’d like to see. Perhaps the most popular would have been a Buffalo Bills vs. Detroit Lions matchup —......