Several local high school basketball teams open their seasons...USA eliminated from the World Cup...and a major free agent signing in Major League Baseball. More details from Greg Larson on today's Saturday Sports Update...
Saturday Sports Update
Top: This week marked the beginning of the new high school basketball season. On Friday, Forestville played its second game of the season, defeating Brocton 59-44. Shown left is Hornets junior Adam Pokoj rebounding a missed shot and scoring two of his 13 points. Meanwhile, Westfield also began its season on the road. The defending Section VI Class D champions fell to Olean, one of the section's perennial contenders, by a 55-47 score in the first round of the Olean Tip-Off Tournament. Carson Swanson, shown on the right attempting a free throw during the contest, led all players with 24 points for the Wolverines, who will face Roy-Hart in today's consolation game. Images by Brocton Central School and Olean High School
Bottom left: The run is over for the United States at the World Cup. Today, the USA lost in the Round of 16 to the Netherlands by a score of 3-1 in Qatar. The Americans trailed 2-0 at halftime and got a goal back in the 76th minute, but conceded a goal five minutes later, sealing their fate. Photo by the U.S. Men's National Team
Bottom right: Buffalo left it late on Friday, but the Bulls are now bowl eligible. On Friday, Quian Williams caught a 16-yard touchdown pass with 1:15 remaining to give the Bulls a 23-22 victory over Akron. The winning toss came from Southwestern High School alum Cole Snyder, who threw for 264 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception in the win. Photo by the University at Buffalo
