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All eyes on Ethan Francis after SUNYAC Cross Country Championship

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 7, 2018November 14, 2018

November 7, 2018November 14, 2018

VICTOR SCHMITT-BUSH Assistant News Editor Ethan Francis said that he felt fortunate as a senior to have his final cross country SUNYAC championship at home, but the meet ended on an even higher note for him as awards were being given out. With a 3.95 grade point average in......

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Fredonia goes 1-1 on the weekend

Contributor to The LeaderNovember 7, 2018November 14, 2018

November 7, 2018November 14, 2018

AIDAN POLLARD Sports Editor Blue Devil hockey got off to a difficult start to SUNYAC play on Friday with a 6-1 loss to the Geneseo Knights. “I think the first period we just struggled,” said Head Coach Jeff Meredith. “It was just a mental thing.” Fredonia suffered four goals......

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Concussions: The scariest injury in sports?

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 31, 2018November 13, 2018

October 31, 2018November 13, 2018

ANTHONY GETTINO Special to The Leader While this edition of “The Leader” may have a good amount of silly articles and things that are light hearted in the name of Halloween, concussions in sports are a very serious matter. Many good people have lost the ability to think clearly......

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Quidditch: Through the Ages (Or at least from 2005 to now)

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 31, 2018November 13, 2018

October 31, 2018November 13, 2018

AIDAN POLLARD Sports Editor Quidditch: The fictional sport played exclusively within the Harry Potter universe; at least up until 2005. In a game of Quidditch in the Harry Potter universe, there are seven players on each team along with four balls to worry about. The quaffle is the ball......

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Portland Trail Blazers lose game but win Halloween for spooky spirit

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 31, 2018November 13, 2018

October 31, 2018November 13, 2018

JORDAN-CHRISTOPHER PURVIS Staff Writer No matter how old you are, it doesn’t hurt to be a kid again and dress up in ridiculous outfits on Halloween. Most, if not all, the players on the Portland Trail Blazers did exactly that before tip-off against the Washington Wizards. The Blazers wanted......

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Creepiest mascots of all time

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 31, 2018November 13, 2018

October 31, 2018November 13, 2018

RYAN DUNNING Special to The Leader Last month, the Philadelphia Flyers introduced their new mascot, and the internet had a field day. With his long orange hair and gruesome smile, Gritty is more nightmare fuel than friendly mascot. But where does he rank among the creepiest and weirdest mascots of......

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World Series Preview

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 24, 2018October 23, 2018

October 24, 2018October 23, 2018

ANTHONY GETTINO Special to The Leader The final series of the 2018 MLB season has been set after Saturday night. The Boston Red Sox will face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers for the crown of World Series champions. The Red Sox will be representing the American League after......

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Family on and off the field

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 24, 2018October 23, 2018

October 24, 2018October 23, 2018

LEAH GRAZIANO Special to The Leader When you’re a part of a sports team, it’s like being a part of a family. For some athletes at Fredonia, they get to experience this with their actual family. “We’ve only ever been on the same team. Every sports team we’ve ever......

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Four athletes inducted into the Fredonia hall of fame

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 24, 2018October 23, 2018

October 24, 2018October 23, 2018

AIDAN POLLARD Sports Editor “How do you want to be remembered?” That’s the question that helped drive Fredonia hall of fame inductee Nick Guarino to becoming the most decorated distance runner Fredonia has ever had. Guarino is a five-time NCAA Division III national champion. He has won the indoor......

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Historic year for women’s tennis

Contributor to The LeaderOctober 24, 2018October 23, 2018

October 24, 2018October 23, 2018

RYAN DUNNING Special To The Leader This past week, the tennis courts received a makeover. New windshields were put up, depicting some of the best moments and athletes from Fredonia Athletics. It’s only fitting that the courts were chosen for this memorial after the record breaking season they had.......

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All eyes on Ethan Francis after SUNYAC Cross Country Championship

Fredonia goes 1-1 on the weekend

Concussions: The scariest injury in sports?

Quidditch: Through the Ages (Or at least from 2005 to now)

Portland Trail Blazers lose game but win Halloween for spooky spirit

Creepiest mascots of all time

World Series Preview

Family on and off the field

Four athletes inducted into the Fredonia hall of fame

Historic year for women’s tennis