Cheektowaga, NY

Hoopsters get head start at local summer camps By Steven Dlugosz Times       Local hardwood courts were alive this week with the sounds of basketballs pounding and coaches' whistles piercing the air, as summer hoops camps welcomed players from across Western New York partaking in drills and games. More ... Cobras 12 & Under soccer squad tops list of Cheektowaga teams       One season after his team went a solid 8-4 in league play, Nick Giammarise's Cheektowaga Cobras 12 & Under youth soccer team is again sinking its fangs into opposing squads. The Cobras have started 6-1 this summer in the Buffalo & Western New York Junior Soccer League's 12 & Under "B" Division. More ... St. Mary's to introduce boys volleyball in '07-08       St. Mary's of Lancaster High School will add a new sport to its already impressive athletics repertoire in 2007-2008: boys volleyball. St. More ... WNY Bulldogs stay hot, pound Amherst Crusaders       The mostly Cheektowagabased Western New York Bulldogs baseball team continued its solid play in recent Little League action, ripping the Amherst Crusaders, 15-5. Justin Morgante led the way offensively by contributing three hits and four runs batted in. More ... South Cheektowaga Baseball Association       7-8 Baseball (June 16) French Pub 23, Fowlers 16 In a high-scoring game, these two teams were tied at 11 after just three innings. French Pub then tightened up its defense, as Ryan Mock and Matt Tredo made sparkling plays in the field. More ... Depew club hockey team seeking players for '07-08       The Depew High School club hockey team is seeking interested players in grades 9-12 to join its 2007-2008 squad. Anyone interested can come to Holiday Twin Rinks on Broadway on any Monday in July (2, 9, 16, 23 and 30) from 4-5 p.m. For more information, contact Tom Paradowski at (716) 603-3207. More ...