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Why do sports matter so much to fans?

Matt VolzFebruary 11, 2024February 8, 2024

February 11, 2024February 8, 2024

MATT VOLZ Sports Editor There’s nothing like being a sports fan. Celebrating the highest of highs, mourning the lowest of lows — it can be quite the emotional roller coaster. But for people who don’t follow sports, it doesn’t always make sense. Why would anyone get so bent out of......

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Super Bowl Preview: 49ers or Chiefs?

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 10, 2024February 9, 2024

February 10, 2024February 9, 2024

PARKER GURNETT Staff Writer The ending of another season means the arrival of one of the biggest sporting events on the planet, the Super Bowl. The NFL wraps up their 2023-2024 season on Feb. 11 in Las Vegas with Super Bowl 58. This year’s Super Bowl will be hosted in......

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5th Quarter Column: Super Bowl Prediction

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 8, 2024February 8, 2024

February 8, 2024February 8, 2024

MITCHELL HORUCY Asst. Sports Editor In what seemed like the blink of an eye, the NFL is down to its final game of the season. Throughout the past 22 weeks, 32 teams have battled it out on the gridiron. The Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers are the......

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Pink the Rink: More than a game

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 8, 2024February 8, 2024

February 8, 2024February 8, 2024

MITCHELL HORUCY Assist. Sports Editor It’s often we hear the phrase, “it’s more than a game.” This is especially true when it comes to Fredonia’s annual Pink the Rink hockey game. “It’s become a tradition for us,” said head coach Jeff Meredith when asked about the importance of the game.......

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Pack the Barn: Women’s basketball

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 7, 2024February 6, 2024

February 7, 2024February 6, 2024

MASON NEALE Special to the Leader Women’s college basketball is sweeping the nation. We all have Caitlin Clark fever, and we may have our own Iowa Hawkeyes brewing here in Fredonia. The Fredonia women’s basketball team is having their best season since 2016-17, and they aren’t backing down anytime soon. ......

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5th Quarter Column: What’s next for the Bills?

Contributor to The LeaderJanuary 26, 2024January 26, 2024

January 26, 2024January 26, 2024

Mitchell Horucy Asst. Sports Editor I’m sure we’ve all heard these words before: another year, another disappointing end to the Bills’ season. I have a lot of mixed emotions toward the game this past Sunday, and I’m sure a majority of Bills Mafia feel the same way. On one hand,......

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5th Quarter Column: Bills look for revenge against Kansas City

Contributor to The LeaderJanuary 19, 2024January 19, 2024

January 19, 2024January 19, 2024

MITCHELL HORUCY Asst. Sports Editor After an exciting Super Wild Card Weekend, the Bills and the other seven remaining teams advance to the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs. The Steelers-Bills game, originally scheduled for this past Sunday at 1 p.m., was moved to Monday at 4:30 p.m. due to......

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5th Quarter Column: Bills open playoffs at home against Pittsburgh

Contributor to The LeaderJanuary 10, 2024January 10, 2024

January 10, 2024January 10, 2024

Mitchell Horucy Assistant Sports Editor As the regular season comes to an end, the NFL playoffs are just getting started with the first Wild Card game at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 13. Despite everything that the Buffalo Bills have been through this season, such as firing their offensive coordinator,......

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The winter ‘break’ isn’t much of a break for student athletes

Matt VolzDecember 9, 2023December 5, 2023

December 9, 2023December 5, 2023

MATT VOLZ Sports Editor As the fall semester comes to a close, many students are preparing to pack up and head home for the month-long break. However, while most people are enjoying their time off, some Fredonia sports teams will be back on campus, carrying on games and practices as......

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Fredonia athletes ‘tryout’ team collabs

Contributor to The LeaderDecember 8, 2023December 5, 2023

December 8, 2023December 5, 2023

PARKER GURNETT Staff Writer When it comes to the Fredonia campus, it almost feels like home. The small and quaint campus helps you feel comfortable and connected to fellow students. The same could be said about Fredonia sports. Being a small Division III program on a little campus keeps many......

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Why do sports matter so much to fans?

Super Bowl Preview: 49ers or Chiefs?

5th Quarter Column: Super Bowl Prediction

Pink the Rink: More than a game

Pack the Barn: Women’s basketball

5th Quarter Column: What’s next for the Bills?

5th Quarter Column: Bills look for revenge against Kansas City

5th Quarter Column: Bills open playoffs at home against Pittsburgh

The winter ‘break’ isn’t much of a break for student athletes

Fredonia athletes ‘tryout’ team collabs