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Wayne-Finger Lakes Basketball: Natale, Parker Reach 1,000 Points; Boys Teams Advance. The Wayne-Finger Lakes high school basketball quarterfinals saw key victories and personal milestones over the weekend. Newark's Karina Natale reached 1,000 career points during a decisive win over Batavia, while Lyons' Car'Mella Parker also joined the 1,000-point club early in her team's victory against Clyde-Savannah. In boys' play, Mynderse upset Hornell and Waterloo secured a solid home win to progress further in the postseason. The semifinals are scheduled for next week. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Feb 28) Finger Lakes Newark, NY Lyons, NY

Ontario County Investigates Fraudulent Vehicle Sales on Facebook Marketplace. The Ontario County Sheriff's Office has launched an investigation into fraudulent vehicle sales taking place through online platforms such as Facebook Marketplace. At least one incident in Bloomfield has been reported, where a buyer received a vehicle that did not meet promised conditions. Authorities are cautioning residents to be vigilant when purchasing vehicles online. The ongoing investigation is focused on preventing further scams within the local community. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Feb 28) Finger Lakes Bloomfield, NY

Ontario County Sheriff Investigates Vehicle Scam Linked to Facebook Marketplace. The Ontario County Sheriff's Office is investigating a scam involving vehicle sales on online platforms such as Facebook Marketplace. In a recent case from Bloomfield, a buyer suffered financial loss after purchasing a vehicle that was misrepresented and carried an undisclosed lien. The suspect, believed to have used several aliases, has a history of similar offenses in other counties. Authorities are urging anyone affected by comparable scams to contact law enforcement for assistance. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Feb 27) Finger Lakes Bloomfield, NY

Bloomfield Girls and Area Boys Teams Advance in Sectional Basketball Play. Sectional basketball competition continued for Wayne-Finger Lakes high schools as 12 teams secured spots in the upcoming rounds. Bloomfield girls moved forward following a lead performance from Calla McCombs, while area teams such as Mynderse and Waterloo boys advanced to the quarterfinals. Other highlights included Lyons defeating Caledonia-Mumford and notable scoring from various regional players. The next games are scheduled for this weekend. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Feb 25) Finger Lakes Bloomfield, NY Waterloo, NY

Wayne-Finger Lakes Basketball: Players Reach 1,000 Points, Sectional Results Update. Tuesday marked the second day of high school basketball sectional play in the Wayne-Finger Lakes region, where nearly a dozen teams progressed to the next round. Two senior athletes, Stephen LeBrecht of Lyons and Hunter Vogt of Gananda, each surpassed the 1,000-point career milestone, with Vogt becoming the second Gananda player to reach this achievement this season. In girls' games, Marcus Whitman secured an overtime win over Mynderse, while Williamson/Marion narrowly defeated Penn Yan. Several other teams also advanced during a busy night of postseason matchups. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Feb 24) Finger Lakes Lyons, NY Gananda, NY

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