On Saturday, April 5, former West Seneca East Senior High School standout Rachael Fuerst’s current college team, the North Carolina Tar Heels, lost 14-7 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Duke Blue Devils.
The game took place at Duke Softball Stadium. This was their second matchup against the Blue Devils this season.
The Tar Heels’ next game is scheduled for Sunday, April 6 at 12 p.m. at Duke Softball Stadium against Duke Blue Devils.
The Buffalo Sabres lost to the Ottawa Senators and missed an immediate chance to clinch a playoff spot. Their next opportunity comes Saturday against Washington as they remain tied with Tampa Bay atop their division.
The Buffalo Sabres have signed defenseman Maxim Strbak to a three-year entry-level contract starting in the 2026-27 season. Strbak played college hockey at Michigan State University and has represented Slovakia internationally.
Kyle Buchanan led with six points as Buffalo defeated Rochester for its seventh straight win. The victory included milestone achievements for several players amid key lineup changes. Team awards were also announced before an enthusiastic home crowd.
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