Burgard cagers top Barker in season opener

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 20 November 2018 at 8:56 pm

Jumping out to a commanding 38-13 half-time advantage, Burgard went on to defeat visiting Barker 72-20 in the non league boys basketball season opener for both teams this evening.

Josh Weakland scored 6 points and Nick Brandt 5 for Barker which was plagued by a rash of turnovers.

Barker next visits Alexander on November 27 in another non league contest.

Women’s College Basketball
NCCC 97, Finger Lakes CC 51
Staying perfect at 8-0, the Niagara County Community College women’s basketball team defeated visiting Finger Lakes Community College 97-51 this evening.

Kenetria Redfern (Cheektowaga) had 24 points and 13 rebounds and Paige Emborsky (Newfane) 23 points and 4 rebounds to lead the way for the Thunderwolves as Ellie Todd (Roy-Hart) chipped in with 4 points and 2 rebounds and Caitlynn Snook (Albion) 2 points and 4 rebounds.