As the sports scene become more competitive, today’s young athletes are pushed more and more aggressively to succeed. Many athletes — and their parents — hold the dream of signing million-dollar contracts and playing in the big leagues.

With increased competition comes a higher risk of injury, especially seen with young baseball pitchers. Common ailments include tearing of the ulnar collateral ligament of the elbow or medial epicondyle apopysitis (Little League elbow) in the throwing arm. These injuries often result in surgery and require physical therapy prior to returning to play. Studies have shown that college pitchers were much more prone to injury if they experienced a prior injury during youth play.

The Buffalo Warriors put on a high-octane offensive display featuring multiple highlight reel dunks during a 125-77 victory over the Toronto Can-Ams Wednesday night in the Events Center at the Hamburg Fairgrounds.

Buffalo’s Rashad Faust led all scorers with 46 points. Jareed Reed added a team-high 32 for the Toronto squad.

The Buffalo Warriors built an 18-point halftime lead and then hung on for an exciting 106-94 victory over the Buffalo Knights Tuesday night at the Event Center at the Hamburg Fairgrounds.

The Warriors, an independent professional team playing in their inaugural season, were led by Jamell Cromartie who scored a game-high 37 points. Ivan Davis added 16 for the Warriors, while Jonathan Burgio led the Knights in scoring with 24 points.

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