Sports briefs

Kelsey Bradbury of Williamsville East, Michael Burns, Erin Cavagnaro and Michael Lin, all of Williamsville North, and Alex Rindo of Lancaster are the UB Amherst Swim Club captains for the 2007 season.

Bradbury placed seventh in the 500-yard freestyle at last year's sectionals. Burns placed fourth in the 100 breaststroke at sectionals, just missing the state cut time. Cavagnaro was an ECIC and sectional finalist this past year. Lin, a senior, has won multiple ECIC and sectional championships and has qualified for states since his freshman year. Rindo was also honored as the 15 and over UBAM Swimmer of the Year in 2007.

Amherst High graduate and Amherst resident Emily Warren, a sophomore at Mercyhurst College in Erie, Pa., led the Lakers field hockey team to a 3-1 win against Houghton College on Tuesday, Sept. 18. Warren scored two goals and one assist during the game and is currently the Lakers' leading scorer.

Double T Archery Club, 1120 North French Road, Amherst will be hosting its 12th annual Traditional Bowhunter Shoot on Saturday, Sept. 29 and Sunday, Sept. 30.

Shooters using traditional or recurve bows are invited to attend. No sights, releases, stabilizers, or compound bows are allowed. The cost is $8 per day, $14 for two days.

Kids under 12 free with an adult. Registration times are from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Unlimited shooting - first round for score. There will be trophies for the first three places. Light refreshments for breakfast and lunch will be served. There will be bow speed tests, a mystery target for kids, and youth stakes.

East Amherst resident Danielle Carlino, a junior at Williamsville North, helped West Side Rowing Club's Junior B Women's Eight crew take first in its class at the 125th Royal Canadian Henley Regatta held Aug. 9 in St. Catherines, Ont.

The Henley gold is the most precious medal in Canadian rowing. It's the first time in 20 years West Side won Henley gold in this category.

This is Carlino's third summer with West Side. She also rowed in a four boat at states in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. that came in first and qualified them for nationals in Cincinnati, Ohio. The team placed tenth.