Winter Articles

Madigan Collver (12-20-22)

Coming off of a sectional title, the varsity girls basketball team is coming back looking to defend their title.  After a huge losing their leading rebounder and their two leading scorers to graduation and an injury, they were a little worried when the season started.  However, they’ve become a little more confident as the season goes on and their league season approaches.  They are currently 1-3, coming off of two tough losses against Randolph and Panama that were both within reach.  Struggling to find ways to score on offense, their defense has been the thing keeping them alive.  As they continue to improve, especially on their shooting and rebounding, the defensive pressure will pair well as they warm up to the season a bit.  They are looking to win their league this year and go to sectionals and regionals again.  Although it’s looking rough right now, their non-league schedule was set up to push them and prepare them for the competition coming later in the season.

Girls Junior Varsity Basketball

Madigan Collver (12-20-22)

The JV girls team is currently undefeated.  They are a pretty young team, with three 7th graders joining the team this year.  They are very quick learners and are aiming to stay undefeated for the 4th season in a row.  Being so young, they struggle finding their rhythm during the first half of their games, however, they learn from their mistakes and find a way to win in the second halves.  They’ve been working hard to get better and learn everyday, and are looking forward to a very successful season.

Varsity Hockey

Jacey Cappa (12-20-22)

At the termination of the 2021-2022 Jamestown Raiders Varsity Hockey season, they were left empty-handed -- but not out of defeat. They had successfully secured a contesting spot in the State Championships and were looking to earn another state title for our community; however, the tournament was called off and cancelled, leaving the team with only one choice -- compete in and win the state championship this year. One returning player that has caught many teammate’s and spectator’s eyes is Jameson Walsh. Jameson was one of the top goal scorers on the team last year and according to his teammate, Coleson Barber, “he is expected to do it again.” So far, the team is 2-0 in league and 4-1 overall -- a very strong and prominent record for their division. The loss of their seniors and captains last year hit them hard and created some weaknesses: penalties and shots. However, it is said that this is something the team can easily overcome and fix. Although they have endured these weaknesses, they have continued to hold true with their physicality, speed, and passing through team chemistry and continuous practice. This team is expected to come back stronger than ever, and have high hopes that they will bring home the state trophy to our community.

Boy's Bowling

Erich Thompson (2-1-23)

The Frewsburg Boys’ Bowling Team had a fairly successful season despite losing four seniors the previous year. The boys finished with a match record of 4-8-2 and a game record of 21-35. Erich Thompson led the boys with a 175.45 average, which was good for third in Section VI Division II. He will be on the All-Division First Team this year for the third consecutive season and will be going to the Section VI Championships in Buffalo on February 16th as an individual. Senior Ontario Endress also had a great season with a 155.32 average. Ontario was followed by Jacob Sears and Cohen Booth, who averaged 137 and 133, respectively. 7th-Grader Edwin Clover had a successful first season with his 118 average, as did Owen Eckman (110) and Chaos Hedges (103). Juniors Austin Zembardo and Cash Steward finished neck-and-neck, averaging 108 and 107, respectively. Senior Matt Wisler finished with a 103 average as well. Ontario rolled the team’s highest game of 233 in the team’s final match at Randolph. Erich had the high series of 619 at home against Maple Grove on Senior Night. Great season Bears!

Girls Bowling

Erich Thompson (2-1-23)

The Frewsburg Girls’ Bowling Team had a great season this year! They finished with a match record of 8-2-2 and a game record of 35-13. 8th-Grader Kelsey Fischer led the way with a 152 average, which earned her the 6th-highest average in Section VI Division II and a spot on the All-Division Second Team. Kelsey was followed by the team’s three seniors. Jasmine Estabrook averaged 134, followed by Cloey Linn with a 131 and Sydney Golden with a 123 average. Sophomore Ashley Bean added a 110 average and 8th-Grader Jessica Estabrook finished with a 104. Kelsey had the team’s high game (227) and high series (575) this season. They will be heading to the Section VI Championships in Buffalo on February 15th as a team. Good luck at Sectionals and congratulations on a great season.