ST. BONAVENTURE — Two dedicated and passionate alumni, each celebrating milestone anniversaries of their graduation, will be recognized Saturday, June 7, during St. Bonaventure University’s Alumni Reunion Weekend. Mary Jane “M.J.” Telford, Class of 1975, and Bill “Willie” McNeece, Class of 1965, will be honored with the William P. “Stax” McCarthy Alumnus of the Year […]
Bishop Timon-St. Jude High School will induct the newest members to its Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, May 3. This special evening celebrates outstanding individuals’ remarkable achievements and contributions, which have left an indelible mark on the school community. Their dedication, perseverance and sportsmanship embody the values that the South Buffalo high school instills […]
The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament kicked off March 18 and this year’s tournament includes eight Catholic universities competing for the championship title. They are: Creighton University, Gonzaga University, Marquette University, Xavier University, St. John’s University, Saint Mary’s College, Saint Francis University, and Mount St. Mary’s University. Several of these Catholic institutions are making history with […]
TONAWANDA — For Romerro Estrada, an evening that started out fun could have ended in tragedy if not for the calm, cool and collected reaction from a friend. Following a Cardinal O’Hara High School girls’ basketball game, Romerro prepared to practice with the boys’ basketball team. As he started, his eyes began to itch, a […]
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY — Niagara University’s Kiernan Recreation Center will welcome more than 200 Special Olympians and their families on April 27 as the host of the Special Olympics New York’s Western Regional Basketball Tournament. The event begins with an opening ceremony at 9:30 a.m. and concludes with team and skills awards. “I am very humbled […]
Bishop Timon-St. Jude High School’s basketball team, the back-to-back Monsignor Martin Champion team, is headed to the state playoffs once again. The South Buffalo Catholic high school invites the public to participate in its unique fundraiser, featuring every player and coach from the varsity, JV and freshman basketball teams. All net proceeds will be used […]
ORCHARD PARK — Congratulations to the boys varsity basketball team at Nativity of Mary School. The team, made up of seventh and eighth grade students, won the Diocesean Basketball Championship for their division. Back in November, the same group of young men won the Diocesean Championship for Varsity Baseball. Basketball Coach Jill Deck stated the […]
ST. BONAVENTURE — Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly will sign autographs at St. Bonaventure University Friday, March 4, in advance of the Bonnies men’s basketball final regular season game. The Buffalo Bills legend will sign autographs for an hour beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the atrium of the Swan Business Center on […]
Gathered after signing letters of intent to play basketball at the colleges of their choice are, from left, Mia McCarthy, Amelia Strong and Aaliyah Parker. Photo courtesy of Cardinal O’Hara High School TONAWANDA — Three Cardinal O’Hara High School seniors, all members of the girls’ championship basketball team, signed letters of intent at a ceremony […]