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Wayne-Finger Lakes High School Basketball: Gananda and Marcus Whitman Secure Wins. On Saturday, six high school basketball games took place across the Wayne-Finger Lakes region. The Gananda boys' team claimed their 16th win of the season in a decisive victory over Red Creek, highlighted by Cooper Grassel’s 25-point performance. In girls' action, Marcus Whitman ended Dundee/Bradford's five-game win streak with a strong showing. Additional scores and player statistics were recorded for both boys' and girls' teams throughout the area. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Feb 14) Finger Lakes Gananda, NY

Rabies Detected in Raccoon in Lima; Health Department Issues Safety Advisory. A raccoon in the Town of Lima has tested positive for rabies, leading county health officials to caution residents about interactions with wild animals. The New York State Health Department confirmed the result on February 5, and one individual is currently receiving preventive treatment following possible exposure. Rabies, which can affect any mammal, poses a serious risk to both people and unvaccinated pets. Residents are encouraged to report suspected exposures promptly to the Livingston County Department of Health. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Feb 7) Finger Lakes Lima, NY

Bloomfield Girls and Lyons Boys Secure Wins in Wayne-Finger Lakes Basketball. On Wednesday evening, fourteen high school basketball games took place across the Wayne-Finger Lakes region. The Bloomfield girls team achieved a season sweep of Palmyra-Macedon by winning by 15 points, while the Lyons boys team continued their strong performance, defeating Gananda to record their tenth consecutive victory. Other area teams, including Waterloo and Newark, also posted significant results. These outcomes highlight the ongoing competitive spirit in local high school basketball. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Feb 4) Finger Lakes Bloomfield, NY Palmyra, NY Macedon, NY

Mynderse Extends Win Streak; Clyde-Savannah Girls Rebound in Wayne-Finger Lakes Hoops. Multiple Wayne-Finger Lakes high school girls basketball teams competed on January 31. Mynderse Academy secured their third consecutive victory by defeating North Rose-Wolcott in a decisive non-league matchup. Meanwhile, the Clyde-Savannah girls bounced back from a previous loss with a win over Red Creek. Other games in the region included matchups featuring Marcus Whitman, Newark, and additional teams, providing a dynamic evening of local basketball action. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Jan 31) Finger Lakes

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