Jackson Valley Golf Course recently hosted its annual club championship.

The course was set up to play as difficult as possible and a few players rose to the occasion.

In the Men’s Club Championship, Jesse McMichael won the title for the first time ever after being a runner-up in several previous years. McMichael shot a 77 and 78 for a two-day total of 155 to win by five strokes over last year’s club champion, Nick Petrarca. During the two-day contest, only three players managed to break 80; and Jesse McMichael was the only player to break 80 both days. Petrarca was the only other player to break 80 on day 2 for a total of 160.

In the Championship Flight, Rob Ritchie took first with a 161 and Skete Williams took second with a 162.

RUSSELL — Jon Vincent, left, won the Senior Men’s Division with a two-day total of 160 while Nick Giambrone, right, won the Men’s Division with a two-day total of 144 as Cable Hollow Golf Course held its club championship recently. Submitted Photo

In the A Flight, Jordan Baker took first with a 161 and Matt Johnson took second with a 161. Ties were broken by a match of cards from the day 2 scores.

In the B Flight, Mark Sweet took first with a 173 and Fred Utegg took second with a 175.

In the Senior Club Championship, John Aldrich rose to victory with a two-day total of 154. After day 1, there was a three-way tie at 78 consisting of Aldrich, Mark Silvis and Fred Franklin. Aldrich played his last eight holes in even par to claim a one-shot victory over Silvis (155). Aldrich and Silvis were the only two players in the Senior Division to break 80 both days of the championship.

In the Senior Championship Flight, last year’s champion, Chet Loomis, took first with a 163 and Bill Andrews took second with a 170.

In the A Flight, Fred Franklin took first with a 162 and Denny Holcomb took second with a 181.

Blueberry Hill Golf Course’s 2022 club champions: Nathan Sandberg, Men’s champion.

JVGC also hosted a Ladies Club Championship for the first time since 2017. Though there were only a few sign-ups, interest has been built in the contest for the ladies at Jackson Valley and the club hopes it continues to grow over the next few years.

Kristen Petrarca won the Ladies Club Championship with a two-day score of 186. Her steady play allowed her to maintain a considerable lead she gained from the first day of competition and secure the title of champion. Petrarca was the only lady to break 100 both days of the tournament. The runner-up was Julie Moyer with a two-day total of 198.

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RUSSELL — Nathan Sandberg won the two-day Blueberry Hill Golf Course club championship with a 4-under 140.

Craig Bennett finished second with a 149 and Dave Andersen was third with a 157.

Blueberry Hill Golf Course’s 2022 club champions: Sam Marek, Senior champion.

In the Senior Division, Sam Marek won with a 145. Rick Eaton was second with a 152 and Ken Sumner was third with a 154.

In the Super Senior Division, Joe Marino won with a 162 while Fuzzy Merenick and Bill Petransky tied for second with 164s.

Sharon Birtcil was the Ladies Division champion with a 169 followed by Deb Niederriter (185) and Barb Hill (186).

Conner Zaffino won the Junior Division crown.

Bowling scores

Blueberry Hill Golf Course’s 2022 club champions: Joe Marino, Super Senior champion.

Lou Campbell fired a 233-632 and Lori Gustafson had a 186-467 during the Brokenstraw Couples League at Valley Bowling Center.

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Tom Traub led the Silver Slider Seniors League at Valley Bowling Center with a 256-612 while Jeff Trohoske had a 194-548 and Casey Wiedmaier rolled a 199-543.

Linda Ross spilled a 144-406 and Karen Rutsky had a 147-385.

The league, which bowls at 1 p.m. on Wednesdays, has openings remaining.

Blueberry Hill Golf Course’s 2022 club champions: Sharon Birtcil, Ladies champion.

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Kellie Johnson had a 181-518 and Ginny Barrett rolled a 167-454 during the Ladies Church League at Valley Bowling Center.

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Tom Traub’s 220-633 paced the Rusted Nutz Garage League at Valley Bowling Center.

Jim Frazier spun a 210-576.

Cross country race

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — The Jamestown Red Raiders cross country team will be hosting a 1-Mile Stampede for students in grades 1-6 on Saturday, Oct. 8.

The event is designed to introduce area student-athletes to the sport of cross country in a fun and supportive environment while also getting the opportunity to compete in a race.

The top 10 finishers in each race will win a T-shirt. The fastest time of the day will win a gift card in honor of Robert A. Liebers, who was a local attorney and running enthusiast who was very supportive of area runners. He believed “anyone can be a runner with a good pair of shoes and a pair of socks.”

The cost of the event is $10. Registration needs to be postmarked by Oct. 3.

More information and registration forms can be found on the Jamestown Athletics website at: www.jpsny.org/athletics.

Blueberry Hill Golf Course’s 2022 club champions: Conner Zaffino, Junior champion.