Bocce Tournament
Frankie Thompson
Frankie Thompson
Reporter · Buffalo, NY
Frankie Thompson is an education reporter with over 4 years of experience focusing on Buffalo's schools and educational policy. A proud graduate of Buffalo State College, Frankie started their career at a local nonprofit news organization, where they developed a passion for advocating for educational equity. Frankie aims to highlight the stories of students and educators in his coverage.
More from Frankie →Reporter · Friday, November 6, 2026 at 7:55 PM · 1 min read
Iroqouis’s Owen Barnes throws during the Unified Champion Schools Unified Bocce Tournament hosted by Special Olympics New York at Sahlen's Sports Park in Elma on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. (Joshua Bessex/Buffalo News)