On Thursday, May 22, former City Honors School standout Xavier Mann’s current collegiate team the Lenoir-Rhyne Bears lost 3-7 against the Catawba Indians in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship.
The game took place at Newman Park at 6 p.m. and was the first matchup against the Catawba Indians in the tournament.
The Lenoir-Rhyne Bears’ next game will take place on Friday, May 23 at 6 p.m. at Newman Park.
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.
The Buffalo Sabres will host the Columbus Blue Jackets after rallying past New York. Both teams seek crucial points as playoff races intensify.
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