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December 16, 2025
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Animal Cruelty Charges Filed Against Four Steuben County Residents: Authorities have charged four individuals in Steuben County with animal cruelty after a search warrant was served at a home on County Route 17 in the Town of Bradford. The Steuben County Sheriff's Office conducted the investigation, leading to the charges. Officials discovered evidence of animal mistreatment during their search, resulting in legal proceedings against those involved. The case highlights ongoing concerns about animal welfare in the region. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Dec 16)
December 12, 2025
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Wayne Girls Remain Unbeaten, Newark Boys Secure Comeback in High School Basketball: High school basketball in the Wayne-Finger Lakes region featured several close contests on Friday night. The Wayne girls' team maintained their perfect record, narrowly defeating Mynderse to improve to 3-0. Newark's boys overcame a nine-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat Palmyra-Macedon in a resilient showing. Additional games across the region highlighted strong performances by both girls' and boys' teams, reflecting the competitive spirit of local basketball. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 12)
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Bradford School District Ends Merger Discussions With Watkins Glen: The Bradford Central School District has decided not to move forward with a proposed merger with Watkins Glen, based on statements from Watkins Glen Superintendent Kai D’Alleva. Instead, Bradford explored potential partnerships with other districts, including Dundee and Campbell-Savona, but also declined Dundee’s proposal. Earlier discussions between Bradford and Watkins Glen ended without any formal agreement. The direction of Bradford's future consolidation efforts remains uncertain. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 12)
December 10, 2025
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Lyons' Ja'Niyah Bell Achieves Triple-Double; Williamson Boys Remain Undefeated: The Wayne-Finger Lakes high school basketball schedule on Wednesday featured six games, with most decided by wide margins. Lyons freshman Ja'Niyah Bell led her team with a standout performance, collecting 30 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 steals in a resounding win over Sodus. The Williamson boys extended their unbeaten record to 3-0 by securing a decisive victory against Red Creek. Other area teams also competed, contributing to an active week for local basketball. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 10)
December 8, 2025
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Gananda Boys Basketball Improves to 4-0, Mynderse Girls Clinch Back-to-Back Wins: The Wayne-Finger Lakes high school basketball season continued with several decisive matchups as Gananda's boys team secured a commanding victory over Bloomfield, moving their record to 4-0. Mynderse girls bounced back from an initial loss, now celebrating their second straight win. Eight games took place Monday night, each ending with double-digit margins. These results highlight shifting momentum and early trends in the local basketball season. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 8)
December 6, 2025
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Honeoye and Geneva Boys Basketball Teams Secure Wins in Season Openers: The Wayne-Finger Lakes high school basketball season began with Honeoye defeating York in their season opener, led by a 35-point performance from Landon Washburn. Geneva's boys team maintained their strong start with a win over Eastridge, improving their record to 3-0. Girls basketball action saw Penn Yan and Mynderse earning victories as well. Area teams are preparing for upcoming games scheduled for December 8 as the season progresses. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 6)
November 17, 2025
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Keuka College Women's Basketball Secures First Win of the Season: The Keuka College women's basketball team earned its first win of the season with a 65-50 victory over the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. The game was held at the JMW Recreation and Athletics Center, where first-year guard Courtney Moreau led the offense with 17 points. This performance marks a strong start for Keuka as they look to build momentum early in the basketball season. The win demonstrates the team's promising potential for the upcoming schedule. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Nov 11)
October 29, 2025
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Mynderse and Sodus Boys Soccer Teams Advance to Sectional Semifinals: The Wayne-Finger Lakes high school soccer sectional quarterfinals concluded Saturday, with several teams moving forward. The Mynderse boys' soccer team advanced after a decisive win against Letchworth/Warsaw, while Sodus secured their spot thanks to a goal from Garrett Barron. Other regional teams, including East Rochester and Naples, also progressed to the semifinals. The next round of sectional games is set to take place on October 29. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 25)
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Williamson Boys Soccer Reaches Sectional Finals; Mynderse Volleyball Advances: Williamson High School's boys soccer team achieved an upset victory over Sodus in the Class C1 sectional semifinals, earning a spot in the final set for Saturday. On the volleyball side, Mynderse girls began their postseason with a convincing straight-sets win against Sodus and will advance to the quarterfinals. Other local teams, including East Rochester and Naples, also progressed in their respective soccer brackets. The next round of games is scheduled for November 1. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 29)
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Keuka College Men's Soccer Falls to St. John Fisher on Senior Day: Keuka College's men's soccer team concluded its final home game of the season with a 3-0 defeat against St. John Fisher University in Empire 8 Conference competition. Senior goalkeeper Tyler Spina, a Bradford native, delivered a career-best performance by recording nine saves. The loss marked the team's last opportunity for a home victory this season. The match highlighted strong efforts but ultimately ended with St. John Fisher securing the win. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Oct 26)
October 24, 2025
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Mynderse Girls Soccer Reaches Semifinals; Lyons/Sodus Football Wins Decisively: Several high school sports teams from the Wayne-Finger Lakes region competed in important games Friday night, as sectional soccer quarterfinals began and football and volleyball seasons concluded. The Mynderse girls soccer team advanced to the semifinals after a close victory against Attica, while the Lyons/Sodus football team ended its regular season strongly by shutting out Clyde-Savannah. Here is a summary of team performances as postseason action intensifies. The next rounds will determine which teams progress further. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Oct 24)