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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
Livingston County Launches New Cycle for Farmland Protection Applications. Livingston County is accepting new applications for its Farmland Protection Program, offering landowners an opportunity to secure funding that preserves agricultural land. To participate, farmers and land lessors must attend a mandatory workshop scheduled for March 26 at the Livingston County Government Center in Geneseo. The initiative, funded mainly by New York State grants, provides compensation for a significant portion of non-agricultural development rights. Pre-applications must be submitted to the Genesee Valley Conservancy for consideration. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Feb 25) Finger Lakes Geneseo, 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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Sabres Defeat Lightning 6-2 at Benchmark International Arena. The Buffalo Sabres controlled the matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning with a convincing 6-2 win at Benchmark International Arena. Buffalo's offense outpaced Tampa Bay throughout the game. Attendance was reported at 19,092. (Source: Townsquare Times on Feb 28) Buffalo Sabres Tampa Bay Lightning