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HS Basketball: Falcons fight back to win second straight
Tue, Dec 5th 2017 10:45 pm
Playing two games in as many nights demands a lot out of basketball players from high school to pros. On Tuesday night, the Niagara-Wheatfield Falcons played their second of three games in a row. Fatigue was shown early, but as the game went along, the Falcons seemed to gain energy and pull through for their second straight win. The Falcons defeated the Starpoint Spartans on the road, 48-41, behind a huge comeback run in the third quarter.
N-W hoops relying on team chemistry heading into season
Mon, Nov 27th 2017 11:35 am
In basketball there are five starters and usually seven people to come off the bench. If one player is having an off night, the team looks to pick that one player's spirits up. The 2017-18 Niagara-Wheatfield basketball team is all about team unity and togetherness. 
Niagara Falls HS basketball looking to stay dominant
Tue, Nov 21st 2017 10:40 am
In Western New York, dominant high school basketball programs have come and gone throughout the years, but one that has remained consistently dominant is Niagara Falls High School.  The Wolverines are coming off their second straight Section VI Class AA title and 15th sectional title appearance in the last 17 years. With 19 sectional titles in program history, coach Sal Constantino and his team have their expectations set to work for No. 20 this year. 
HS Football: Falcons fall in season finale
Mon, Oct 30th 2017 12:55 pm
On Saturday, the Falcons' football season came to a close at Crosby Field and Coach Russ Nixon didn't have much to say to his team following a disappointing 40-20 loss at the hands of Kenmore West. He did say the team needs to focus in the offseason and work to build a foundation that lasts.
HS Football: Parks shines in Falcons' win over Frontier
Sat, Oct 21st 2017 02:10 pm
The Niagara-Wheatfield Falcons might not be in the playoffs this year as they'd hoped, but they were in action on Saturday, in an extra regular season matchup versus Frontier High School. The Falcons came out on top, 41-26, in the last home game of 2017.
HS Sports: Niagara-Wheatfield girls volleyball captures gold
Fri, Oct 20th 2017 10:40 pm
In 13 seasons as head coach of the Niagara-Wheatfield girls volleyball team, Brandi Cochran hoped that one day her team would raise a Niagara Frontier League title. The dream became reality on Friday night, as the Falcons' defeated Grand Island, 3-0, in the NFL Championship game.  
HS Sports: Niagara-Wheatfield girls soccer moves on
Fri, Oct 20th 2017 06:35 pm
After coming a tough loss for a league championship, any team could've hung their head and lost confidence. Niagara-Wheatfield girls soccer did the complete opposite on Friday evening. The No. 2 seeded Falcons defeated the No. 7 seed Lockport Lions, 4-1, in the Section VI Class AA quarterfinals.
HS Golf: Wheatfield golf wins NFL tournament
Tue, Oct 10th 2017 08:55 pm
The Niagara-Wheatfield golf team has turned heads with their play for the last several years. On Tuesday, they added to the program's legacy of success. The Falcons golf team took home the Niagara Frontier League title at the league tournament at Willowbrook Golf Course. The top six golfers from each team in the league were on hand, with each team keeping the top five scores from their players at the end.
HS Football: Wheatfield falls short in Clarence
Sat, Oct 7th 2017 12:00 am
The Niagara-Wheatfield football team went into Clarence desperately needing a road win to boost their playoff chances. The Falcons couldn't put it together Friday night and they fell to Clarence, 42-29.
Niagara-Wheatfield golf team setting a commitment to excellence
Thu, Oct 5th 2017 12:35 pm
Anyone that plays golf knows consistency in the sport is not easy. When it comes to Niagara-Wheatfield golf, consistency is all they know. The 2017 N-W golf team is currently 14-0, on a 59-match winning streak and seeking their fourth straight Niagara Frontier League title.
Play ball: Niagara University bringing baseball back to Niagara Falls
Mon, Oct 2nd 2017 05:40 pm
The Niagara Power collegiate baseball team entertained kids, families and fans at Sal Maglie Stadium from 2007 to 2015. After two whole summers removed from the New York Collegiate Baseball League, the Power have come back home to Niagara Falls. On Monday afternoon, representatives from Niagara University and the Niagara Power came together to announce the return of the Power.
HS Football: Wheatfield run over by Lancaster
Sat, Sep 30th 2017 02:20 pm
On senior night at Lancaster High School, Niagara-Wheatfield experienced what it's like to play, truly, one of the best teams in the area. The Legends, ranked No. 1 in New York state for Class AA, came out and defeated the Falcons, 61-28.
Niagara-Wheatfield HS to host game under the lights
Thu, Sep 28th 2017 01:25 pm
The term "Friday night lights" has become a staple when referring to high school football. It's a night where the community gathers and watches its local high school football team try to take down its opponent. Niagara-Wheatfield High School is finally ready to be a part of that staple. For homecoming weekend, on Oct. 13 at Terry Harvey Field, the Falcons will host their first-ever Friday night football game under the lights.
Niagara-Wheatfield overpowered by Grand Island
Fri, Sep 15th 2017 11:25 pm
The Niagara-Wheatfield Falcons came into week three of the high school football season with an average of 44 points allowed per game. It was much of the same Friday night vs. the Grand Island Vikings.
Weir leading Wheatfield girls soccer to strong start
Thu, Sep 14th 2017 03:55 pm
At the end of last season, eighth grader Erin Weir finished with two goals and two assists, equaling six points. In seven games as a freshman in the 2017 season, she's more than tripled her points output from her first varsity campaign.
NFP's High School Game of the Week: Niagara Falls spoils Niagara-Wheatfield's homecoming
Sat, Oct 1st 2016 06:10 pm
In front of a large away crowd, the Niagara Falls Wolverines spoiled the Falcons' homecoming festivities with a 28-0 win over rival Niagara-Wheatfield at Terry Harvey Field on Saturday.
NFP's High School Game of the Week: Clarence outlasts Niagara Falls, 26-16
Sat, Sep 24th 2016 04:30 pm
In front of a large Cataract City crowd on Saturday, the Clarence Red Devils defeated the Niagara Falls Wolverines in the latter's homecoming game, 26-16.
New Cornerstone Ice Arena site for Eastern Conference Showcase
Wed, Jan 21st 2015 02:05 pm
The National Junior Prospects Hockey League has announced the Eastern Conference Showcase will be held Friday, Jan. 23, and Saturday, Jan. 24, at Cornerstone Ice Arena in Lockport, and Dwyer Ice Arena on the Niagara University campus.
NWAA Wildcats win 145 lbs. division
Thu, Oct 16th 2014 03:55 pm
The Niagara Wheatfield Amateur Athletics Wildcats football team won the 145-pound division with a 7-0 record. This is the Wildcats' second consecutive undefeated season.
Harlem Wizards pay a visit, play staff in Niagara-Wheatfield
Thu, Oct 16th 2014 03:45 pm
Elementary school-age children in the Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District recently enjoyed the basketball magic of David Paul, or "DP" as his teammates call him, of the Harlem Wizards.
New York State Watercraft Inspection Steward Program Handbook now available to start new programs, standardize training
Thu, Oct 16th 2014 02:50 pm
New York Sea Grant Extension and the Cornell University Cooperative Extension Invasive Species Program have published a New York State Watercraft Inspection Steward Program Handbook.
Buffalo Sabres game-worn third jerseys up for auction
Sat, Oct 11th 2014 07:00 am
The Buffalo Sabres are holding an online auction of set three of the team's game-worn third jerseys from the 2013-14 season.
Is your boat protected for winter?
Sat, Oct 11th 2014 07:00 am
Fall is an important time for boat owners to knock out some annual maintenance on their boats before they put them away for winter months. Allstate wants New York boat owners to know it's also a great time for an insurance coverage check-up with an agent to ensure they are maintaining appropriate coverage during the off-season.
Terry Harvey honored at N-W
Fri, Oct 10th 2014 11:15 am
The Niagara Wheatfield Football Families Association presented the family of former Falcon Terry Harvey and Niagara-Wheatfield High School with framed jerseys Saturday, Sept. 27, during the rededication of the school's football field.
Brian Gionta named Buffalo Sabres captain
Tue, Oct 7th 2014 03:55 pm
Buffalo Sabres head coach Ted Nolan today announced he named forward Brian Gionta team captain. Nolan also announced he has selected defenseman Josh Gorges and forward Matt Moulson as the team's alternate captains.
Original Pizza Logs coming to First Niagara Center
Mon, Oct 6th 2014 11:15 am
The Buffalo Sabres and Finger Food Products Inc. have announced a partnership that will bring Original Pizza Logs to First Niagara Center for Sabres games in the 2014-15 season.
Buffalo Sabres announce 'Kids Day'
Sat, Oct 4th 2014 07:00 am
The Buffalo Sabres have announced the team will offer special ticket pricing for "Kids Day," sponsored by Perry's Ice Cream, for the team's game at 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, against the Anaheim Ducks.
First-ever Friday night game draws record crowd
Fri, Oct 3rd 2014 03:55 pm
A crowd estimated at more than 2,000 celebrated the rededication Friday of the new Gene Masters Field at Grand Island High School.
Sports Hall of Fame adds 11
Fri, Oct 3rd 2014 03:50 pm
The Niagara Falls Sports Hall of Fame voted in 11 new inductees that comprise the class of 2014 at a recent board of directors meeting.
'Ultimate Sabres Fan Experience,' ticket auction programs return for 2014-15 season
Thu, Oct 2nd 2014 06:30 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced they will once again offer the "Ultimate Sabres Fan Experience" and ticket auction programs for the 2014-15 season.
Buffalo Sabres: Mike Weber, Matt Moulson team up to provide tickets to military personnel
Thu, Oct 2nd 2014 06:20 pm
The Buffalo Sabres have announced defenseman Mike Weber will donate Sabres tickets to soldiers this season as part of the "Tickets for Troops" program, and Matt Moulson will work with the Wounded Warrior Project to provide a pair of seats to every game.
53 Sabres games available on Bell TV this season
Mon, Sep 29th 2014 04:50 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced 53 games would be carried on Bell TV in Southern Ontario in the 2014-15 season.
Sabres assign 11 to Rochester; return 2 to junior clubs
Fri, Sep 26th 2014 08:00 pm
The Buffalo Sabres have assigned 11 players to the Rochester Americans (AHL) and have returned two players to their respective junior clubs. The Sabres' training camp roster is now at 38 players: 21 forwards, 12 defensemen and five goaltenders.
Grass Drags at Shawnee
Fri, Sep 26th 2014 03:10 pm
The Shawnee Sno-Chiefs Snowmobile Club's 16th annual Snowmobile Grass Drags/ATV Races/Vintage Snowmobile Show and Swap Meet will be on Sunday, Sept. 28.
Harlem Wizards coming to N-W
Thu, Sep 25th 2014 11:50 pm
The Harlem Wizards are coming to Niagara-Wheatfield High School at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6.
HARBORCENTER, Canalside announce fall festival
Thu, Sep 25th 2014 11:10 am
HARBORCENTER President John R. Koelmel and Global Spectrum's Ryan Coate, general manager of Canalside, have announced plans for the inaugural HARBORCENTER Fall Festival @ Canalside, Saturday, Oct. 11, through Monday, Oct. 13. The three-day festival provides family-friendly fun, with many free events for children.
2014-15 duck blind drawings in state parks
Thu, Sep 25th 2014 11:05 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced its annual duck blind drawings for the parks including Fort Niagara, Wilson Tuscarora and Golden Hill will be held at the Fort Niagara State Park maintenance building at 6:30 p.m. sharp Oct. 15, 22, 29; Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26; Dec. 23, 30; and Jan. 7
Next three Sabres preseason games to be televised
Thu, Sep 25th 2014 11:00 am
The Buffalo Sabres have announced the team's next three preseason games will be televised on MSG in the Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse markets
Buffalo Sabres: Traffic reminders for First Niagara Center
Tue, Sep 23rd 2014 12:50 pm
In anticipation of the first home preseason games of the 2014-15 season, the Buffalo Sabres are reminding fans about the limited traffic patterns surrounding First Niagara Center due to the construction of HARBORCENTER.
Buffalo Sabres: 'Blue & Gold Carpet' event returns Sept. 26
Mon, Sep 22nd 2014 04:10 pm
The Buffalo Sabres will roll out the "Blue & Gold Carpet" before the team's preseason game this Friday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Fans will be able to see their favorite Sabres arrive at First Niagara Center and walk down the special blue and gold carpet before they hit the ice for the 7 p.m. game.
 

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