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Fired up: led by coach Fire, Jacks grapplers have eyes on sectional patch

UB takes chance on rising star Mike Haim

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JEFFREY T. BARNES

Nick Rosky and the North Tonawanda wrestling team opened their season against Niagara Falls on Dec. 3.

By Dave Ricci

SPORTS REPORTER

Shoot for a patch. In other words, set a goal and do your best to achieve it.

That’s what coach Dan Fire is telling his North Tonawanda Lumberjacks wrestling team as it enters the new season. “I feel like most people are actually going to go for it,” said senior Bryce Drake. “Listen to him. I feel like (Fire) knows what he’s talking about.” The Jacks will be led by Drake and his fellow captains Troy Keller, Hayden Holmes, James Hutton and Griffen Kent this season.

All seniors, except for Keller who is a junior, these five embody the kind of work ethic Fire wants all of his wrestlers to live by. Keller, who is already a member of the NT100-Win Club, will wrestle at 126 or 132. Drake, who placed fourth at class last year, will be at 145 pounds.

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HEAD COACH:

Dan Fire

COACH’S OUTLOOK:

“If I can pull (higher) grades. If I can pull improvement (on) records for the season. If these guys, all at the end of the season, end up improving then my goals are met.”

KEY WRESTLERS: Troy Keller Bryce Drake Jake Codelia Hayden Holmes James Hutton Griffen Kent Will Lizaquacakas

For fans and players alike, a host of normal reactions followed Jeff Quinn’s firing as head coach of the Buffalo Bulls football program back on October 13. First came shock, followed by a desire to navigate through the remainder of the season, and finally the anticipation of learning who would be hired next. It was fair to expect that UB would make its announcement in grand fashion, with the university making a big splash to cap Athletic Director Danny White’s national search for a new leader, preferably someone with a sterling reputation. On Monday, most of that checklist was fulfilled with the hiring of Lance Leipold.Alumni Arena was the scene for a truly grand announcement, the facility festooned with decorations usually saved for graduations or keynote speeches. Leipold’s reputation exceeds the definition of sterling; he has led Division III Wisconsin-Whitewater to a 1066 record in eight seasons. That’s not a typo: his record is really 106-6. As for the big splash part, that’s open to debate; a Division III coach wasn’t exactly what many expected from White. Instead of bringing in someone with instant name recognition, perhaps someone with longterm Division I experience or NFL pedigree, UB has staked its future to a coach who will need to adapt to a higher-level and higher-pressure recruiting process, covering a much wider geographic area.

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Falcons grapplers enter season having to replace standouts Brusino and Jason Vranic. “Every year is different,” said Niagara-Wheatfield head coach Rick Sweney. “We have a couple of kids ineligible with grades. Some of the other teams didn’t lose as many so they are going to be a little stronger. It’s their strong kids against our strong kids. We By Nick Sabato have to adjust and you have SPORTS REPORTER to have depth.” With all of the budget cuts The wrestling tradition at within the Niagara-Wheatfield Niagara-Wheatfield has been district, it wouldn’t shock many if the program would well documented. While the Falcons placed decline, but Sweney is able second in the Niagara Fron- to help continue the tradition tier League and third in Class with a strong youth program. The NWAA helps serve as a AA last year, they also had a few outstanding individual modified team, which was cut a few years ago, so the Falcons wrestlers. In order to continue that don’t have to start from scratch tradition, Niagara-Wheatfield once the kids enter high school. “We lost our modified two will have to replace two sectional champions in Brandon years ago,” said Sweney. “We

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have a strong youth organization and I’m also the director of the Niagara Powercats so we get a lot out of that. A lot of these kids train down there in the summer months.” While Niagara-Wheatfield does not return any sectional champions, it does return three sectional runner-ups. One of those wrestlers is senior Dan Cicco, who came up just short in the 170-pound division and he is primed to not only make a run at an NFL championship but at a sectional patch as well. Cicco will also take a step up in weight class as he moves up to the 182 class after wrestling at 170 pounds for his entire high school career.

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HEAD COACH: Rick Sweney COACH’S OUTLOOK: “Some of the other teams didn’t lose as many so they are going to be a little stronger. It’s their strong kids against our strong kids. We have to adjust and you have to have depth.” KEY WRESTLERS: Dan Cicco Vince Falvo Shane Helbig Storm Hutcheson Ryan Ploetz Josh Kelly

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Former Iroquois coach Hart hopes to inject enthusiasm, tradition into Starpoint grapplers By Nick Sabato

SPORTS REPORTER

The 2013-2014 season was a trying time for Starpoint on the mats. This year could be a different story however, as new head coach Stephen Hart has brought an infusion of enthusiasm to the Spartans. Hart comes over after four successful years as the wrestling coach at Iroquois, and he will be looking to build a strong tradition at Starpoint. “I’m hoping to bring the winning attitude and the winning structure that I implemented at Iroquois and bring it here to Starpoint and build the program from the bottom up,” said Hart. “I want to start with the kids club level to the modified and up to the JV and varsity.” Hart will have the task of taking on a young Spartan team that has a few key pieces from a team that won just five matches last season. While Hart isn’t expecting to dominate the ECIC wrestling circuit as a team, he hopes that the team will learn how to work hard and grow together. “We are young this year,”

said Hart. “My expectations range from a team aspect to an individual aspect. Our goals as a team is to win a few dual matches against a few other teams in our league that are very young like us and to grow into the roles as varsity wrestlers. Wrestling is a year-round sport if you want to be a successful high school wrestler. The old saying is ‘summer wrestlers build winter champions.’” Hart does have a few wrestlers that could make some waves individually with the likes of seniors Richard Duermeyer and Wayne LeBlanc. Duermeyer placed fourth at sectionals in the 195-pound division, and the three that finished above him have all graduated, which puts him in line to have the opportunity to become the favorite. He also appreciates the tutelage of his new coach, as Hart is pushing him to become a championship wrestler and a state qualifier. “I want to win class like I did last year and then win sectionals,” said Duermeyer. “He’s treating me like I’m going to be a sectional champ and a state wrestler.” Another wrestler that will have high expectations is LeBlanc, who placed third in sectionals a season ago at 182 pounds. While LeBlanc is currently overcoming a hand injury that will keep out of action for a short time, he is soaking in all the knowledge that he can from

HEAD COACH: Stephen Hart COACH’S OUTLOOK: “My expectations range from a team aspect to an individual aspect. Our goals as a team is to win a few dual matches against a few other teams in our league that are very young like us and to grow into the roles as varsity wrestlers. Wrestling is a year-round sport if you want to be a successful high school wrestler. The old saying is summer wrestlers build winter champions.” JEFFREY T. BARNES

Starpoint will travel to the Matthew Marino Invitational in Webster on Dec. 6. his new mentor. “He is bringing in new moves,” said LeBlanc. “He is definitely bringing in more knowledge. He knows more about our opponents and more about the wrestling programs around us. He has more knowledge and has more experience with different programs.” Starpoint also has some young wrestlers that have a ton of ability, including Griffin Mack, who will be wrestling in the 113-pound class as a freshman. Mack also comes from a strong wrestling

family. Sophomore Brian Ghiandoni will also be a tough competitor at 138 pounds after qualifying at sectionals last year as a freshman. Fred Armagost, Matt Cross and Derek Driskel will also be key contributors this season. The wildcard on the team could be heavyweight Nick Busch, who is wrestling for the first time as a senior and his athletic ability could win him a few matches as the year moves along. “He’s going to take some lumps early,” said Hart. “But he’s ath-

letic enough that when he learns how to wrestle and use his hips the correct way, at the end of the year he could be surprising some people for sure.” While wrestling is an individual sport when the wrestlers take the mat, the team aspect goes a long way in helping to improve other wrestlers. That is something that Hart is trying to implement into the program, and it starts in the practice room. “It comes with the practice room,” said Hart. “We all have

KEY WRESTLERS: Richard Duermeyer Wayne LeBlanc Griffin Mack Brian Ghiandoni Fred Armagost Matt Cross Derek Driskel Nick Busch to work hard. When one of us is slacking or not wrestling up to par in the practice room I hope that the other wrestlers bring them up by encouragement. Also getting to the right weight for the team is a big part of the sport.” The new Starpoint wrestling team will take to the mats for the first time by travelling to the Matthew Marino Invitational in Webster on Dec. 6.

Level 6 Gleason’s gymnasts Lack of numbers compete in first meet of season could hold NT back The Niagara team from Gleason’s School of Gymnastics Level 6 recently participated in its first meet on Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Judge’s Cup in Rochester. In the 10- and 11-year-old division, Isabel Konopka, a fifth grader at Holy Ghost Lutheran School, placed second on vault, scoring an impressive 9.325. Her overall score of 34.625 earned her eighth place. Piper Reed, a fifth grader at Ohio School, placed third on the vault with an impressive score of 9.4. In the 13-year-old diCONTRIBUTED PHOTO vision, Hannah Evert, a seventh grader at Edward The Level 6 Gleason’s gymnasts. Top row, left to Town Middle school, comright: Coach Carol Goldsmith, Olivia Chlebowy, peted with an overall score of 34.25 and placed 10th. Kelsey Sciandra, Erica Beyer, Maddison Walton, Erica Beyer, an eighth Coach Dave Rine. Bottom row: Jacquie Mazzara, grader at Edward Town Mia Belstadt, Hannah Evert. Middle school, placed sixth on floor and fifth on the vault. Her overall score eighth place. sion, Olivia Chlebowy, was a 34.475, earning her In the 14-year-old divi- a ninth grader at North

Tonawanda High School, had a great meet. She placed first on floor with a 9.425, first on Vault with a 9.35, second on bars, and second on beam. Her overall score was 36.80, which earned her first place overall. She also received the top award for the vault event called “best pop” out of 56 girls. Kelsey Sciandra, a ninth grader at North Tonawanda High School, placed eighth overall with a score of 33.40. Her best event was the floor, scoring an 8.85. In the 15-and-over division, Maddison Walton, a 10th grader at NiagaraWheatfield High School, had an overall score of 34.325, which earned her second place overall with third on floor, third on bars, and first on beam with an impressive score of 9.225. She also was awarded “best presentation on the beam” out of the 56 girls.

Helbig placed second at sectionals, Falcons boast two girls “Falcons” from page B1 “I definitely didn’t just get fat,” said Cicco. “I got a lot stronger from last year so I think 182 will be a good fit. My goal is to win the section and place at states.” Some other experienced wrestlers returning are sectional finalist Vince Falvo at 106 and junior Shane Helbig, who is a two-time sectional finalist. Helbig placed second in the 126-pound weight class last year after winning sectionals as a freshman, so he hopes to get back to his winning ways this season. “His competition level is tough in his weight class,” said Sweney. “So we just have to see where everybody else falls. He

could be a wildcard. We will have to see if he stays healthy and where everybody else falls at the end of the season.” Juniors Storm Hutcheson, Ryan Ploetz and Josh Kelly also project to be big performers. The Falcons are heavy on juniors this year, with 18 on the roster, which bodes well the future especially after they surprised many people with their finish at the end of 2014. “A lot of juniors in the lineup that are tough,” said Sweney. “We surprised a lot of people last year. Lew-Port beat us by 30 and we came back and beat them in the NFL. We have a nice core of juniors. Next year will be our toughest year in a while.”

Having a young team can have an upside and a downside. The upside is that the talent will eventually bode for multiple strong seasons, but the negative is that it can have an effect on the maturity level in the practice room. On this team, the older wrestlers have been able to understand the situation and they know how beneficial it is to the program. “It’s not hurting us having so many younger guys,” said Cicco. “Sometimes they can be immature, but them being through the program is going to help. Having been in the program since seventh grade has helped because we have

a lot of experienced juniors.” While seeing girls on the mat is not a new sight, it is rare to see more than one on the squad, which is what Niagara-Wheatfield has in Kendra Cheers and Courtney DeWolf. Sweney says that coaching them is no different than coaching any of the boys on his team and that the technique is still the same. “We have some tough lightweights,” said Sweney. “She’s been on the team for the three years. It’s the same technique, same everything.” Niagara-Wheatfield opens the season with the Matthew Marino Invitational in Webster on Dec. 6.

“Jacks” from page B1 Fire said he is looking for big strides forward this season from Kent, who will be at 156. Holmes will wrestle at 163 pounds. James Hutton will be at 121. Though not as naturally gifted at the sport as some of his teammates, Hutton always displays an unwavering desire to improve and be the best wrestler he can possibly be. “They are our leaders and they are looked up to as the focal point,” said Fire. Jake Codelia, a sophomore, will be at 140 and Will Lizaquacakas tips the scales at 140. Strong in the middle weights, lack of numbers will, at least for now, hurt the Jacks in the light and especially heavyweights. Fire said he could fill spots with JV wrestlers, but that would serve no positive purpose for the growth of those younger grapplers. So, rather than bring up guys just for the sake of a full roster, Fire said it’s about doing the right thing for everyone long-term. The reality of fewer numbers means the Jacks will struggle to win dual meets. Fire’s plan to keep the team focused in the face of a daunting numbers game is to look at the positives. “I pretty much put it right on the table with these guys. I never hold anything back,” said Fire. “I want them to look at reality and not dreams. So when you’re looking at going

in 30 points down in a dual. With the inexperience I know I have on the team, I have Troy. I have Bryce I have a few guys who can pull wins off. But it’s not gonna pull off enough to even dig out of the hole, let alone win 15 weight classes. I just tell them, ‘look, this is a new dual. Head-to-head. How many are we gonna win?’And how many are they gonna win head-to-head. Throw out the forfeits, let’s go head-to-head against these guys and see how we’re gonna come out. If we can come out with more wins than loses (head-tohead), we’ve won that match.” Drake agreed with his coach and said that everyone has to see the whole picture and not just judge themselves and the team by the black and white of team wins and losses. “Most of the people should just look forward to doing the best they can,” said Drake. “You can’t ask for more than that.” Seeing his boys hit the mat hard everyday, Fire is even more proud of the fact that his team hits the books just as hard. Fire’s team has been named a Scholar-Athlete team three out of the last four seasons. The one year they did not earn the honor was by a single point. “I’m on these guys about grades,” said Fire. “I use the sport as an incentive to get these guys to hit the books.”

Stallions beat Buffalo Luke Marchant spearheaded the offense with both goals while goaltender Josh Gawron was an iron shield for the Mite Major Clarence Stallions, as they defeated the division rival Buffalo Saints, 2-1, on Nov. 23. North Tonawanda resident Evan Becigneul and Wheatfield resident Cameron Stadelmaier had assists.

Gawron saved 23 of 24 shots, including a few saves on short range shots from the slot. The Stallions’ defense of Maximus Henning, Drew Idzik, Joey Manguso, Owen McIntryre and Tucker Schoen was also instrumental in limiting the number of quality scoring opportunities for the Saints.

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Warriors wrestling hopes Joe’s grapplers looking to depth helps in pursuit of title create culture of success

JEFFREY T. BARNES

Cody McGregor is Tonawanda’s all-time wins leader and returns for his senior season this year.

By Dave Ricci

SPORTS REPORTER

It’s been a while since Tonawanda wrestling has been able to hoist a championship banner as a team. That’s something the Warriors are looking to change this season. Always among the toughest and most talented wrestlers in all of Western New York, in recent seasons the biggest challenge for the Warriors has been having enough bodies to field a full roster in meets. As Tonawanda heads into the 2014-15 season, it appears that it will once again have quantity as well as a quality. “We have bodies,” said varsity coach David Nedell. “We have the opportunity to get points (each match) and not give three points away (due to forfeit).” The combination of other teams in ECIC III battling low numbers and Alden graduating a strong core of its seniors makes Tonawanda a legitimate threat for the league title.

Leading the way for the Warriors will be seniors Cody McGregor and Jake Logan. Logan will wrestle at 145 and 152 pounds. McGregor, Tonawanda’s all-time wins leader, is a three-time state qualifier and needs just 11 wins to reach the milestone mark of 200. He can wrestle at either 132, 138 or 145. Junior Josh Bukowski returns and is also certified at 132/138/145, giving the Warriors yet another strong option in the middle weights. Eighth grader Zach Braddell (99/106) returns off of a promising rookie season as a seventh grader. Last season was definitely a learning experience for the gritty young Braddell, but he without question has the making of being something special on the mat. Always extremely tough in the middle and lightweights, the Warriors are excited about the numbers in their heavyweights as Rick Tardick (189), Brandon Geercken (220/285) and Wisdom DeValle (189/220) give them a few options in that bracket. “It’s real exciting,” said Josh Bukowski. “Because we have a chance to win a title and hang a banner on the gym wall. It hasn’t been done in a while. It’s just nice because

there is no better feeling than winning a title.” Nedell said he is also fortunate to have former Warrior greats Steven Warthling, Jordan McGregor and Scott McGregor on staff as assistant coaches. All three are members of the Warriors’ 100-win club. “That’s huge to be able to have those three guys in the room,” said Nedell. “It’s great,” added Bukowski. “Having basically the whole McGregor family here is gonna help us win. And me practicing with Cody is gonna make me better. Same with Scott.” While the Warriors are fundamentally sound, Nedell is stressing that sometimes the difference in a close match boils down to the simplicity of who is in better shape. “I told them, when George Miller started here he was not the greatest technician as a coach,” said Nedell. “His athletes won a lot by being in shape and winning in the third period. Same attitude we’re taking here. You may not be the best wrestler coming out as a junior or senior, but if you’re in shape, you give yourself a chance of winning anytime in a match. That’s the attitude we’ve got to take.” HEAD COACH: Dave Nedell COACH’S OUTLOOK: “I think they realize that we’re quite serious about our expectations towards them.” 2013-14 RECORD: 9-6 (5-2 league) KEY RETURNERS: Cody McGregor Jake Logan Josh Bukowski

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Nick Martone trains at a St. Joe’s wrestling practice last week. The wMarauders return a number of strong wrestlers and will look to be a force in the league and at states.

By Dave Ricci

SPORTS REPORTER

St. Joe’s varsity wrestling coach Peter Kennedy wants to build a lasting tradition of success; a culture of winning that carries over from year to year. He is definitely pointed in the right direction. As the Marauders come into the new season, they will be led by four returning wrestlers who placed at last season’s CHSAA championships. Senior Richie Jones, who won the 170-pound Catholic state title but fell short in his quest at the Federation tournament, enters the season with 114 career wins and is within striking distance of alltime leader Travis Berube’s 131 career victories. Senior Eesaa Abdur-Rahman (160), who placed second at the Catholic states, senior Derek Penman(152),

who was fifth, and senior Dominic Caruso (120), who placed second, all return. Junior Garrett Baugher, a state qualifier from two years ago, has also returns and will be at 145. “We have a wrestling team that’s only been around since 1984,” said Kennedy. “So we really don’t have a lot of tradition. We have to create it.” Kennedy added the culture of demanding the best from yourself and each other that has been cultivated by his veterans will be vital in helping to shape the 13 incoming freshman. “They’re gonna see that the expectation here is to compete on a state-wide level,” said Kennedy. “Not just locally. They’re (veterans) on display at all times. So when they’re running after practice or getting extra lifts, that shows these younger guys there is extra work that needs to be taken for success. Not just wrestling, but elsewhere in their lives.” Penman enters with 76 career wins, while Caruso is also within reach of the milestone mark of 100. The St. Joe’s coaching staff also has the plus of two for-

mer Marauder greats Taylor Golba and Craig Ostrum, who both won Catholic state titles (Golba in 2007, Ostrum in 2002). HEAD COACH: Peter Kennedy COACH’S OUTLOOK: “We’ve got 31 guys out. I’m liking that. It gives us a chance of having a full lineup. Something we desperately need in order to be competitive in our dual meets and get our program back to where we want it.” 2013-14 RECORD: 5-10 (3-1 MMAA) KEY RETURNERS: Richie Jones Garrett Baugher Derek Penman Eesaa Abdur-Rahman Dominic Caruso

Lumberjacks hoops breezes to victory over Warriors

By Dave Ricci

SPORTS REPORTER

The Lumberjacks were looking to make an early statement and they accomplished their

goal in spades. Three players hit double digits as North Tonawanda breezed to a 71-23 win over Tonawanda in the TNT Boys Basketball Classic that was played Dec. 2 at NTHS. Sophomore Colby Moultrie (16 points) and seniors Chris Woodard (12) and Ryan Gilbert (11) helped set the tone as the Jacks raced to a 20-6 lead after the first quarter and never looked back. But for the Jacks, the best part

of the game was the fact that all 10 players who dressed hit the score sheet. “Amazing things happen when nobody cares who gets the credit,” NT coach Ryan Mountain said of his boys and their team-first attitude. The teams traded baskets in the first half of the opening frame, giving the early indication that this would be evenly played contest. But the Warriors simply didn’t have the size across the

board to contain the NT front line, which was led by 6-foot9 center Adam McNeill (six points/five rebounds), 6-foot-4 Woodard and 6-foot-4 Donovan Book, who were getting second and third looks at the ring on a regular basis. “It goes back to just playing with each other for so long,” said McNeill. “We all know where each other is. We’ve got the chemistry going. Nobody cares who gets the credit. We just look to score, beat teams.”

The Jacks’ defense did a tremendous job of bottling up Tonawanda’s offense all night long, including a stretch from the mid-first to the mid-second quarter in which the Warriors could muster just one point. Brandon Frye hit a threepointer in the second to break the silence, but by that time, NT held a commanding 26-9 lead. Losing key starters like Ben Stich, Connor Pumm and a heart and soul guy like Paul Palladino means the Warriors

will have some things to figure out early on. But Tonawanda coach Hank Hughes feels his team will be fine over the long haul of the season. “I think it’s just like last year. We started out a little rough, but we’ll right the ship,” said Hughes. “We had a lot of shots in and out. I think we’ll be ok. We’ve just got to keep persevering and working hard.” The Warriors were led by Cody Diaz, who had five points.

Leipold’s success ‘more compelling’ than D-I experience “UB” from page B1 “It’s still football,” Leipold said Monday. “Everyone’s going to have a learning curve. If there was a first-time head coach standing here, he would have a learning curve. I’d like to think that all of my experiences have helped prepare me for this opportunity.” White emphasized that head coaching experience was paramount in the hiring process, and that someone working his way

up the collegiate ladder wasn’t necessarily a negative. “We had a lot of guys with Division I experience we could have picked from,” White said. “The amount of success (Leipold) had was more compelling than that. He’s been around Division I, on a couple of staffs and working for really good people. It’s not that big of a difference.” Indeed, Leipold was an assistant for three seasons at Nebraska

under Frank Solich. And White is quick to remind that while at Ole Miss, the university hired Hugh Freeze, who had been coaching at an NAIAschool two years prior. White added: “There have been a lot of hires across the country more recently, guys who started at high schools and lower levels of college and really perfected the craft of being a head coach. They have a competitive

advantage when they get to our level.” And let’s not forget that other Division III product who defied the odds to become a local hero: Buffalo Bills running back Fred Jackson, who played at Coe College in Iowa and has enjoyed a long, productive NFL career. So maybe there’s something in the water here that will help Leipold concoct some magic. Both White and Leipold stated

that winning is the best recruitment tool a school can have.And there’s no disputing it, Leipold has won.Wisconsin-Whitewater is pursuing its sixth national championship under Leipold this month. But is he prepared to accept the fact that it’s unrealistic to expect a 95% winning rate against stiffer competition? “In 1994 I went to NebraskaOmaha as an assistant at a

Division II team,” Leipold explained. “We went 1-10. The next year we were 3-8 and then we were 10-2. I view a lot of that time there as some of the most gratifying of my career. It took a lot of work and effort, but we were able to build a program. Sometimes it’ll take a little time to build it and get it to where you want it.” www.twitter.com/mikehaim

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THE COLLEGE Bulls hire coach from Division III football powerhouse By Jonah Bronstein SPORTS REPORTER

Lance Leipold ran into a former colleague at a national convention last January and asked for some advice in moving up in the coaching ranks. Turner Gill, whom Leipold had coached with for three years at the University of Nebraska, shared his experiences taking a chance on a downtrodden University at Buffalo program in 2005 and building it into a champion in three years. Last month, when Leipold was approached about the possibility becoming the next UB football coach, he immediately flashed back to that conversation with Gill. “He said the more he came to look at this place, the more special it became,” Leipold said. “Turner is a man I have always respected and I took his words and advice that

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Lance Leipold posted a 106-6 record as the head coach at Division III Wisconsin-Whitewater. you need to look.” Leipold liked what he saw enough to decided UB was the kind of “special opportunity” that could lure him away from his alma mater, WisconsinWhitewater. In his eighth season

coaching the Warhawks, Leipold has a 106-6 record and five national championships. He is the fastest coach to reach 100 wins at any NCAA level. And his team is currently 12-0 and ranked No. 1 in the country entering the

D-III quarterfinals. Leipold will continue his pursuit of a sixth national championship while transitioning into his new job at UB. “I do need to finish the obligation of making sure we play our fullest as long as we can in the playoffs back in Wisconsin,” Leipold said. But Leipold is eager for the new challenge at “New York’s university,” he said. “This is an unbelievable opportunity, and it’s ready to take off,” Leipold said. Leipold is a proven winner, something athletic director Danny White said was a priority in his coaching search. “This team is ready to win and we feel like ready to win now,” White said. “As a result, as I went through this process, I wasn’t out there selling a rebuilding effort. I was out there talking about the character and talent we have in our program and really looking

at and targeting successful head coaches, proven head coaches that have won. “I was not too interested in looking for folks with a learning curve.” This is a departure from White’s last major hire, men’s basketball coach Bobby Hurley, who no head coaching experience and limited experience as an assistant, but was a highprofile name by virtue of his playing career, and his Hall of Fame father’s success at the high school level. White and Leipold also acknowledged that UB’s new coach will face a learning curve on the recruiting trail. With no scholarships to offer at WisconsinWhitewater, Leipold drew nearly all of his players from Wisconsin and Illinois. He plans to hire a staff of assistants that will help him make vital contacts in other areas. “That’s got to be proven,” Leipold said. “You have to

just go out, and like anybody, you have to prove yourself. … That’s a part we’re going to work hard at.” At WisconsinWhitewater, Leipold also had a winning tradition and facilities that were the class of Division III to sell recruits. Leipold will not be able to sell those qualities at UB. But he believes the university has plenty more to offer potential players. “You have to be aggressive in recruiting,” Leipold said. “You need to be thorough. “Most importantly, once you make the evaluation, when you deal with student athletes, you have to talk about what the opportunities are on the field and off the field. This is not just a fouryear experience. This is going to be a 40-plus year experience for them, and this university can open doors for those student athletes after they leave here. I think when they see that, they’ll be as excited as I am.”

OP Middle student sparks UB volleyball team this season By Jonah Bronstein SPORTS REPORTER

She never shows up on the score sheet and only takes the floor during timeouts. But Savannah Harvey played a part in helping the University at Buffalo volleyball team qualify for the Mid-American conference quarterfinals for the first time in school history. Savannah, a 13-year-old Orchard Park Middle School student, sat on the Buffalo bench in her No. 10 jersey at home games this season. “Savannah is the little light

on the team,” said Danielle Marotto, a junior from Lancaster. “She’s fantastic in all of the huddles. Even though there is tension, she is always the one that’s trying to bring every one up. She dances around and it gets everyone to smile.” Savannah linked up with UB through the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation, which seeks to improve the quality of life for children with pediatric brain tumors. In 2005, Savannah was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a malignant tumor that originates in the cerebellum, a region of the brain that plays

an important role in motor control, attention, language, and regulating fear and pleasure responses. Her cancer is currently in remission. Coincidentally, Savannah’s father, who played volleyball at Springfield College, had a prior relationship with UB head coach Reed Sunahara. And her older brother, Noah, had played junior varsity volleyball for Rick Albano, husband of the former Stephanie Jansma, a Lancaster native now coaching at UB. “Savannah really helps the girls put things in perspective,” Albano said.

“No matter how things get on the court, you see her and she’s happy. She’s enjoying every minute of it. So we should be happy out here playing a sport we love. And no matter how far we are down, we can fight back. Savannah is definitely a fighter, and we want to portray that on the court for her.” Getting a high five from Savannah during timeouts became a home game ritual for the Bulls this season. And in the final MAC home game against Akron, one the Bulls needed to win to make the conference tournament, Savannah began giving hugs

during stoppages in play. UB went on to sweep the match. “I told her her hugs were lucky,” senior Liz Scott said. “Savannah and her family have brought a new light to the team. She’s so upbeat, she’s got so much spirit, and when she gives us a high five or a smile on the bench, it lights up the whole team.” Being part of the UB team has also been a light in Savannah’s life. “It feels pretty good getting to know the girls, being here, encouraging them to win,” Savannah said

“The girls are wonderful with her,” said Savannah’s mother, Andrea. “They are excellent role models. They are just so sweet with her. They accept her for who she is, and support her for who she is.” UB will return all but two players from this year’s team, which finished 17-15 and tied a program record with six MAC wins in Sunahara’s first season. Savannah will also be back on the bench next season. “She’s part of the team,” Marotto said. “She’s part of our family.”

Hoppy helped Buff State to first postseason berth since 2000 By Jonah Bronstein SPORTS REPORTER

Growing up in the shadows of Ralph Wilson Stadium, Kyle Hoppy learned what it takes to conduct the comeback drive. Six years after he seemingly hung up his shoulder pads, Hoppy is doing just that at Buffalo State. Hoppy, the quarterback of Orchard Park High School’s 2008 state championship team, led the Bengals this year to their first eight-win season since 1998 and their first postseason appearance since 2000. Buffalo State finished the season at 8-3 with a lopsided victory in the ECAC Southwest Bowl, during which Hoppy had the best game of his career so far, passing for 335 yards and five touchdowns, tying the school record. Better yet for the Bengals, the 23-year-old business major still has two years of eligibility left.

After being drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in 2009, Hoppy turned down a scholarship offer from Bucknell University to pursue a professional baseball career. He toiled in the minors for four years before reaching out to his former Orchard Park teammate and current Buffalo State assistant coach, Garret McLaughlin, about restarting his football career. Hoppy backed up another state champion quarterback, Casey Kacz (Sweet Home), last season, and won the starting job this year. Senior wide receiver Mike Doherty (Kenmore East) said the Bengals expected their firstyear starter would pick up right where the most prolific quarterback in school history left off. “I knew Kyle was going to be good, because he was a state champion in high school and a playmaker,” said Doherty, who graduated high school the same year as Hoppy. Hoppy showed a bit of rust after the long hiatus from

playing quarterback. He was benched in the second half twice and briefly lost his starting job. But by the end of the season, Hoppy had put together two straight standout performances, and coach Jerry Boyes believes Hoppy could establish himself as the top passer in school history over the next two years. “He has the skillset to do that,” Boyes said. “The potential is all right there. Now it’s just continuing to grow, from the mental aspect of the game.” Boyes said Hoppy made great strides toward the end of the season in reading defenses and calling plays at the line of scrimmage, a key element of the Bengals offense. Hoppy finished the season with a 54.1 percent completion rate, 2,258 yards and 22 touchdowns, one shy of the school record. He ranked first in the nation with 18.2 yards per completion and his 9.9 yards per attempt were the best

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“I’ve always loved the sport of football. I gave it a shot at baseball and it didn’t work out, but now I’m giving it another shot here in football and I’m loving it. Being here right now, it’s a great time to be here. I feel like I’m in a great place.” Buffalo State fell one win short of its ultimate goal of qualifying for the NCAA playoffs, but established a baseline of success by being selected for, and winning, one of the seven ECAC bowl games. “Coach Boyes always talks about making noise and this year we made noise in our conference and made noise nationally,” Hoppy said. “Now we need to keep making that noise and keep striving toward that ultimate goal of getting to the NCAA tournament and winning some games.” The Bengals put 11 players on the all-conference teams this year, and not one of them was Hoppy. Linebacker Marquis Artis (Amherst), who was named Empire 8 Defensive Player of the Year. Doherty, the pro-

gram’s all-time leading receiver, second all-time leading rusher Rich Pete, offensive lineman Brandon Lathrop (Kenmore West), linebacker Mitch Thomas (Sweet Home), linebacker Shaq Frederick, and kicker Marc Montana (St. Joe’s) were also first-team selections. Wide receiver Ryan Carney (Olean), defensive end Dez Howard (St. Francis), defensive tackle Anthony Sanders (McKinley), and cornerback Sherman Nelson made the second-team. Hoppy won’t have Pete to hand off to or Doherty at his disposal next season, but Carney, who set a school record with 12 touchdown catches, has another year left, and Boyes believes he has built the Bengals into a program that can withstand graduation losses. “If you’re doing things right, the faces change, but success stays,” Boyes said. “Tradition should not graduate.” Doherty, for his part, said, “If anybody is going to lead them to the (NCAA) playoffs, it’s going to be Kyle.”

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District panel answers questions about capital project By Kimberlee Sabshin NT SUN CORRESPONDENT

On Monday night, one week ahead of the KenmoreTonawanda School District’s capital project vote from 7 a.m. until 9 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 9, at Hoover Middle School on Thorncliff Road, the district’s Board of Education held an informational forum to answer questions from Ken-Ton residents about the second part of the capital project they will be voting on, as well as the impact it will have on voters. A panel made up of Superintendent Dawn Mirand, Board President Bob Dana, Vice President Stephen Brooks, Assistant Superintendent for Finance Gerald Stuitje and Athletic Director

Brett Banker, Scott Jones and Steve DiMatteo of Gordon W. Jones Architects, and Thomas Caruso, Carrie Preston and John Ticco of Campus Construction Management Group, Inc. was on hand. Both these firms have worked with the district since the first phase of the capital project, which was approved several years ago and is scheduled to be completed later this year. This second phase of the project consists of Proposition One, the funding of which will come from state aid and the district’s capital reserve. It will have no tax impact on residents. This part of the capital project also includes Proposition Two, which will cost an additional $12 per year in taxes for an average homeowner with an assessed value of $100,000.

“The process to put Phase Two before you involved a multi-stakeholder group, made up of Board of Education members, administration and some teachers,” Mirand said. “From there, they looked at the ‘needs’ list. This group was charged with determining the scope of the project.” Mirand emphasized Proposition Two cannot pass unless the first proposition is approved. Proposition One includes necessary structural and other upgrades to Edison, Franklin, Hoover and Lindbergh Elementary Schools, Franklin and Hoover Middle Schools and Kenmore East and West High Schools. Proposition Two would update athletic fields at Adams Field, Crosby Field and Kenmore West and renovate the aging auditoriums at Franklin and

Hoover Middle Schools. The point of the meeting was to provide information but not sway voters’ opinions, Dana stressed. “You may be surprised that none of us are up here saying, ‘It’s a great project; you’ve got to vote for it.’ We can’t. It’s against the law,” said Dana. “I want you to understand that we can provide you with factual information, but we cannot, by law - in any way, shape or form - try to persuade you to vote one way or the other. The information is here.” According to Banker, his main concern in planning to renovate the three athletic fields was creating an ideal environment for spring sports, including baseball and softball. He said the district previously had issues with being unable to host events “20 percent of the time” they had the opportunity to do so. The fields will also have artificial turf put in place in all three fields. “The outfields of those two to stop the spread of invasive baseball and softball fields, pests: • Outdoor Enthusiasts: there will be a soccer field goDon’t move untreated ing in there as well, so there firewood from one place to will be multiple uses for two another, as invasive pests could be hidden inside. Wash outdoor gear and tires free of dirt and insects/eggs before leaving fishing, hunting or camping trips. Clean lawn furniture and other outdoor items before moving them to another location. • Gardeners: Buy plants, including ones online, from reputable sources. Don’t bring or mail fresh fruits, vegetables or plants into or out of your state unless agricultural inspectors have cleared them beforehand. • Travelers: Declare all produce, plants and plantbased items to customs officials when returning from any foreign trip.

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seasons,” added Banker. In discussing the artificial turf, one mother asked the panel about the safety of the artificial turf that will be used in the Ken-Ton District’s fields, citing media reports earlier this year that raised the question of whether crumb rubber, a material made of recycled rubber from car tires that is often used in artificial turf, could cause health problems. However, Jones said the materials that are planned for use in the capital project renovations have all been tested and proven to be non-toxic. “They’ve sensationalized some issues regarding that, and they raised the question: is the material that is being used in these actually something that is dangerous for the kids?” Jones said. “That’s where the whole alarmism came about, with the material…it helps absorb the impact. There have been dozens of studies that have been done, because this issue regarding these fields is not new.” Jones said that over the last decade, concern surfaced and in response, studies have been done, which the district took

into account when it chose a product for the athletic fields. “The product that is going to be chosen is the one that is the most tested, the most reviewed and has the most international testing,” he added, citing a recent school board study in Montreal, Canada, which found, after extensive chemical analysis, that its turf materials were safe for children. Another resident asked what would specifically be done with the Hoover Middle auditorium, where the forum was being held. “If I look around this room myself, it looks pretty good, so I was wondering what you were going to do,” the resident said, gesturing around the room. In response, DiMatteo explained the Hoover and Franklin auditoriums need worn-out seats replaced, new carpeting and paint on the concrete flooring underneath the seats, among other renovations. Auditorium doors will be replaced with new ones to improve the acoustics, walls will be repaired and repainted and new sounds systems and lighting will be added.

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dents in need throughout Erie County. “The Erie County Legislature thought it was important to provide this additional funding for the Food Bank to help in its mission to serve as many residents as possible. We know that the need in our region continues to grow and that this additional funding will go a

long way to help those who need assistance,” said Chairman Mills. “The Food Bank of WNY is extremely appreciative of this increase in funding from the Erie County Legislature which will provide over 91,000 meals to those in need. We have been funded through the Department of Social Services for the

past 21 years and this year we are experiencing an increase in need from senior citizens, veterans and the working poor and unemployed in our county suburbs,” said Marylou Borowiak, President and CEO of the Food Bank of Western New York. The budgetary process allows the County Executive to

veto spending increases made by the Legislature, which then votes to override or accept the veto. Legislators Mills and Lorigo urge the County Executive to withhold his veto power and allow this important funding in next year’s budget. It is important to note that the funding was added into the 2015 budget without rais-

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Pistol Permit Office will close to public on Wednesdays With the goal of reducing the time it takes to get a pistol permit in Erie County, County Clerk Chris Jacobs announced that beginning Dec. 3, the Pistol Permit Office will be closed to the public on Wednesdays to process new applications. This initiative comes just after Jacobs and his team completed a comprehensive “Re-engineering” analysis of the Pistol Permit Department. “After the enactment of the NYSAFE Act we took in as many new pistol permit applications in the first four months as we did the entire previous year. It was unprecedented,” Jacobs said. “We needed to determine what processes we could modify to improve the overall function of this office; primarily improving the time it takes to obtain a pistol permit.”

The Re-Engineering Project led by Karen Kirbis, a loaned executive from Audubon Machinery, identified several system enhancements that optimized resources currently available. It also identified that with current staffing levels, it is not possible to handle the necessary back office operations involved in processing a new pistol permit application, while also servicing over 100 customers a day. “Our sole function on Wednesdays will be to process pistol permit applications and to get the files ready to send to the judge for approval,” stated Will Fowler, supervisor of the Pistol Permit Department. “Our time will be spent working on new pistol permit applications, preparing files to go to police agencies for background checks and updating current per-

mit holder information in our system. Activities that cannot currently be done efficiently when trying to take care of the volume of customers we assist on a daily basis.” Since the passage of the NYSAFE Act it has taken between 12-15 months to obtain a pistol permit in Erie County. “Our goal with the new office hours is to cut the time it takes to obtain a permit by 50 percent,” Fowler said. “We believe that by making this small change in our hours, the end result will be a benefit to the many Erie County residents interested in obtaining a pistol permit,” Jacobs stated. The hours for the Pistol Permit Department on the other days of the week will remain 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

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tree.’ This is just a little way to say, ‘Here’s some fresh greenery, that wonderful fresh, green smell.’” Foster also hopes during this time period of the coming winter solstice, the darkest days of the year, the bundles of greenery will give seniors cheer for the holiday season, as well as a “real feeling that their community cares for them” and they “live in a community that really thinks of them as being our friends.” Next week, the greens will be distributed with the calendars the Kenmore Housing Authority, so the residents will be able to pick up both at the same time. When asked why it is important for the KVIS to do this, Foster said, “We’re really hoping that the seniors will know that we think of them as a very important part of our community here – harbingers of wisdom and experience, and that we value them and care for them. We hope to give them a token of affection and just to say, ‘We hope you have a merry and happy holiday season.’” “Even though your life may be different living in a senior apartment now than it was in the past, when maybe

you had more family living with you - maybe your life is different, but please know that there’s a whole community surrounding you that cares for you,” Foster added. This past Saturday, Nov. 29, KVIS also sponsored a tree lighting in the Village Green at Delaware Road and Delaware Avenue. Foster said the event, which went “very, very well,” included mild weather and a very large blue spruce tree. Foster recalled how the tree needed to be shortened because when the Department of Public Works first got it, one of the ropes securing it snapped. During the event, children sang Christmas carols and were able to meet Santa. Additionally, the Town of Tonawanda Youth, Parks and Recreation Department and Youth Engaged in Service participated in the event, which included photo opportunities for families and the arrival of Santa on a fire truck, who lit the tree. As everyone waited in the cold for him to come, KVIS presented attendees with Christmas tree nougat candies and hot chocolate.

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One of the many holiday traditions for some families is the annual photo with Santa Claus. Canine and Company in Depew has come up with a new twist on this old tradition this year. Instead of the kids getting their photo with Santa Claus, why not the furry family members? Canine and Company will be hosting its first ever Pictures with Santa event from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12. Dog owners will have the chance to have their pet photographed with Santa and the proceeds and donations for the event will be used to sponsor two local veteran families. “We wanted to find a way to sponsor local families that are in need this holiday season,” explained Kelly Donovan, general manager at Canine and Company. “Instead of the kids getting their pictures taken while sitting on Santa’s lap, why not have the family dog do it instead?” There will be a $10

sitting fee for the dogs to get their photos with Santa and then families can choose from three different portrait packages. While the photos with Santa will be primarily focused on the furry family members, the photographers from Troy D Photography will be willing to get some shots of the whole family if they would like to join in the photo with their dogs. Canine and Company will also be accepting donations for the two local veteran families. These donations can be monetary or of gift cards to places such as Lowe’s or Home Depot. All of the proceeds and donations from the Pictures with Santa event will be used to sponsor two local veteran families. Canine and Company will match the donations up to $300 to help give these families a Christmas to remember this year. The two families that are being sponsored include: a family with a mother and father, who are both serving in the National Guard, along with their two children, a 7-year-old

daughter and a 2-year-old son, and the family dog; and a family consisting of a single father, who is a former US Marine, and his 5-year-old son. “We’re hoping that people will have a good time meeting other dog lovers and animal enthusiasts while coming together to make the holidays special for some local families,” Donovan said. If Pictures with Santa is a successful event, Canine and Company hopes to make this an annual holiday fundraiser. Canine and Company recommends that people interested in having their dogs photographed with Santa Claus RSVP ahead of time to ensure a spot in the event. However, walk ins on the day of Pictures with Santa are welcome. Canine and Company is a local company that offers doggy daycare, lodging and grooming services. It is located at 5952 Transit Road in Depew. To RSVP or for more information, contact Canine and Company at 6810063 or visit www.canineandcompany.com.

‘White Christmas’ to be performed at Mount St. Mary Academy Mount St. Mary Academy student actors and musicians will perform “White Christmas” as this year’s annual musical on Dec. 12, 13 and 14 in the school auditorium, 3756 Delaware Ave., Kenmore. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 and 13, with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Dec. 14. “White Christmas,” featuring an upbeat music by Irving Berlin, is a stage version of the classic holiday classic movie. In addition to beloved songs well-known from the movie version, the stage musical features Irving Berlin classics such as “Blue Skies,” “Let Yourself Go” and “I Love a Piano.” The singing, dancing and musical orchestration talents of Mount St. Mary students will be featured. Steven Copps directs Mount St. Mary Academy’s musical, lending his long performance experience to the production. “Everybody has a special place in their heart for this musical. There is something special about the message of ‘White Christmas,’ coming together to celebrate each other’s company and cherishing the ones you love,” Copps said. “There are so many great roles in this musical, our students will have every opportunity to shine.”

Two students sure to shine are Buffalo resident Allie Fairbanks and Niagara Falls resident Britini D’Angelo. Fairbanks and D’Angelo garnered praise for their roles in last year’s production of “Kiss Me, Kate” and return to the stage in the roles of sister duo Betty and Judy Haynes. They will be joined by Thomas Draper, a senior from Nichols School, playing Bob Wallace; and Ben Wojick, a junior from St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute, playing Phil Davis. Choreography will be presented by Kristy Schuppie Cavanagh. Tim Wells, the school’s music teacher, returns as the music and vocal director. Mount St. Mary Academy has a longstanding tradition of musical theater excellence. Previous productions have received critical acclaim, including the student production of “Bye Bye Birdie,” which received Kenny awards for Best Supporting Actor and Best Choreography. To purchase tickets or for information on group rates, call the school at 877-1358. Tickets are priced at $10 for adults and students, and $8 for children under 14 and senior citizens.

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