Eichel gears up for third All-Star Game...Eli officially calls it a career...and the Dunkirk girls continue to roll. More details from Greg Larson on today's Saturday Sports Update...
Saturday Sports Update
Top left: Buffalo Sabres fans will get the opportunity to see Jack Eichel play in his third consecutive NHL All-Star Game tonight in St. Louis. Eichel, who leads the Sabres with 28 goals and 34 assists on the season, participated in the All-Star Skills Challenge on Friday, managing a fourth-place finish in the Fastest Skater event. Photo by the Buffalo Sabres
Top right: Eli Manning brought an official end to his NFL career by announcing his retirement at a press conference on Friday. Manning, who spent all 16 of his seasons with the New York Giants, led the team to two Super Bowl victories and retires in 7th place on the NFL's all-time lists for passing yards (57,023) and passing touchdowns (366). Photo by USA Today
Bottom left: Kymi Nance drives with the basketball during Dunkirk's game at Chautauqua Lake on Friday. Nance, who recently became the third girls basketball player in Dunkirk High School history to score 1,000 career points, tallied 15 in the Lady Marauders' 70-61 win. The victory improved Dunkirk's record to 13-1 overall and put them in a tie with Maple Grove for first place in CCAA Division 1 West. Photo by the Observer
Bottom right: Silver Creek gave one of the top Class C boys basketball teams in the state a scare on Friday. Jeremy Wilcox led a well-balanced Black Knight scoring attack with 15 points and seven rebounds against Randolph in a battle for first place in CCAA Division 1 East. However, his team came up short, 63-60 in overtime. Photo by the Observer
