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Medina and Akron split in a Niagara-Orleans League track meet this afternoon.

The host Mustangs won the boys’ meet 82-59 as Gordon Young was a triple winner in the 100, Long Jump and High Jump.

Akron took the girls’ competition 89 2/3 – 51 1/3 as Madigan Regan tripled in the 800, 1500 and 300.

Madelynn Rutledge was a triple winner in the Long Jump, High Jump and Triple Jump for Medina and Aurora Owczaraczyk doubled in the 100 and 200.

Frontrunning Albion improved to 5-0 with a 4-1 victory over Roy-Hart (1-3) in a Niagara-Orleans League tennis match this afternoon.

Leo Bolton and Mark Ames scored singles wins for the Purple Eagles which also got victories from the doubles duos of Jordan Marshall – Landon Graybill and Oliver Beach – Jason Anstey.

In the other N-O matches, Barker improved to 2-3 with a 5-0 win over Medina (0-4) and Akron stayed unbeaten at 5-0 with a 4-1 win over Newfane (0-4).

The Bulldogs were led by singles victories by Dan Goodwin and Lucas DerSarkissian.

Albion edged Roy-Hart 4-3 and Barker downed Medina 14-1 in Niagara-Orleans League softball action this afternoon.

Taylor LeFrois singled in two runs in the fourth inning for Albion and Janessa Lindsey singled in one in the second frame and doubled in what proved to be the game winner in the fifth.

Aubriella Barry and Cami London also both had a pair of hits for Albion. London’s hits included a triple.

Albion is now 3-2 and Roy-Hart 2-1 in N-O competition.

Barker 14, Medina 1
Two big early scoring innings sparked Barker past visiting Medina 14-1.

Barker scored four times in the second inning on a two-run double by Arnie Sturtevant and RBI singles by Rachel Sutter and Madelina Pavlock. Elise Monaco then had a two-run single to highlight a six run third frame which also included RBI hits by Sutter and winning pitcher Madyson Flint.

Sturtevant, Sutter, Flint, Pavlock and Kaylee Stoll each finished with 2 hits.

In the circle, Flint allowed 2 hits and struck out 12.

Barker stays unbeaten at 5-0 in N-O action while Medina slips to 0-3.

Akron 23, Newfane 1
Defending champion Akron evened its N-O record at 2-2 with a 23-1 win over Newfane which drops to 0-5.

Ashlee Henning had 4 hits and Kylie Mangione and Sloan Jonathan 3 each for Akron which took charge at the outset by erupting for seven runs in the first inning.

Pembroke 10, Lyndonville 5
Pembroke downed Lyndonville 10-5 in a Genesee Region League game as Taylor Bischoff had 3 hits, including an home run, and 4 RBI to lead the way.

Alexa Robinson had 5 hit, Bella Groves 4 and Rylan Townsend 3 for Lyndonville.

Byron-Bergen 11, Holley 8

Ryleigh Weader and Skylar Gallagher both had 2 hits for Holley in the 11-8 G-R loss to Byron-Bergen.

Elba 9, Kendall 4

A big six run second inning sparked Elba to a 9-4 G-R win over Kendall.

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Medina’s Brody Fry had a big day both at the plate and on the mound this afternoon as he led the Mustangs to a 5-0 win over host Roy-Hart.

One big scoring inning earned Medina a 5-0 win over host Roy-Hart this afternoon as the Mustangs avenged a 3-2 Niagara-Orleans League season opening loss to the Rams last Friday at Vets Park.

Winning pitcher Brody Fry had the big hit of the day for the Mustangs as he banged out a clutch two-out, three-run double to highlight the decisive 5 run fifth inning uprising. Preston Woodworth and Carter Woodworth followed up with RBI singles to cap off the rally which was set up by two hit batters and a walk which loaded the bass.

On the mound, Fry allowed only 2 hits and struck out 8 in 6 innings of work. Preston Woodworth came on to hurl the final frame and retired the Rams in order with one strikeout.

Roy-Hart threatened at the outset as the Rams got two runners aboard in the first inning after a single by Jake Gould and a walk. The Mustangs though quickly got out of trouble as shortstop Aidan Papaj triggered a key inning ending double play. Gould had both of the Rams hits.

The Rams also got the first two runners aboard in the sixth after a walk and a hit batter but Fry got out of trouble by retiring the next three batters on two strikeouts and a fly out.

Roy-Hart is now 2-2 and Medina 1-1 in N-O  action.

Roy-Hart’s Isaac Smith tags out Medina’s Vinny Gray at third base.

Wilson 1, Akron 0

Wilson nipped Akron 1-0 in 9 innings leaving both teams at 2-1 in N-O action.

Blake Simpson drove in the winning run for the Lakemen in the ninth.

Tyler Johnston and Conner Ernest combined to hurl the shutout for Wilson allowing 6 hits with 9 strikeouts.

Aiden Romesser pitched 8 innings for Akron giving up 4 hits and striking out 6.

Kendall 3, Northstar 2

Kendall edged Northstar 3-2 in a non league game as the winning run came home on an error for the Eagles in the sixth inning. Hits by Colby Hughes and Louis Conte set up the threat.

Kendall’s other two runs came in the first inning on a single by Conte and a double by Jimmie Swift.

Gavin Braun pitched the first six and two-thirds inning for the Eagles allowing 5 hits and strikeout out 8. Nate Shaw came on to get the final out with a strikeout.

Newfane 11, Barker 2
Newfane stayed unbeaten at 4-0 in N-O action with an 11-2 win over Barker (0-4).

Aiden Perry picked up the win on the mound for the Panthers allowing 3 hits and striking out 6.

At the plate, Brayden Seitz had 3 hits and Jon Beiter, Konner Courtemanche and Jack Goehle 2 each. Seitz’ hits included a triple while Beiter had 2 doubles.

Tristen Garcia had a double and Issac Monaco a single for Barker.

Weekly High School Sports Schedule
Monday
Baseball – Kendall at Northstar, 4:30 p.m.; Medina at Roy-Hart, Newfane at Barker, Akron at Wilson, 4:45 p.m.; Attica at Holley, 5 p.m.
Softball – Medina at Barker, Roy-Hart at Albion, Akron at Newfane, 4:45 p.m.; Pembroke at Lyndonville, Holley at Byron-Bergen, Kendall at Elba, 5 p.m.
Tennis – Holley at Alexander, Byron-Bergen at Kendall, 4 p.m.; Roy-Hart at Albion, Medina at Barker, Akron at Newfane, 4:30 p.m.
Track – Akron at Medina, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday
Baseball – Albion at Attica, Wilson at Akron, 4:45 p.m.; Roy-Hart at Orchard Park, Holley at Elba, Kendall at Notre Dame, 5 p.m.
Softball – Aquinas at Kendall, 4:30 p.m.; Holley at Barker, 4:45 p.m.; Lyndonville at Akron, 5 p.m.; Medina at Newfane, 7 p.m.
Track – Albion at Barker, Newfane at Wilson, 4:30 p.m.
Lacrosse – East Aurora at Medina, 6 p.m.

Wednesday
Baseball – Albion at Barker, Newfane at Wilson, 4:45 p.m.; Akron at Medina, 7:15 p.m.
Softball – Wilson at Medina, Albion at Akron, Barker at Roy-Hart, 4:45 p.m.; DeHostos at Holley, Alexander at Kendall, 5 p.m.
Tennis – Holley at Kendall, 4 p.m.; Albion at Akron, Medina at Wilson, Barker at Roy-Hart, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday
Baseball – Finney at Kendall, 5 p.m.; Holley at Perry, 5:15 p.m.
Softball – Roy-Hart at Oakfield-Alabama, Attica at Lyndonville, Red Jacket at Holley, 5 p.m.
Lacrosse – Medina at Akron, 5 p.m.
Tennis – Oakfield-Alabama at Holley, 4 p.m.; Wilson at Roy-Hart, 4:30 p.m.
Track – Medina vs. Newfane at Wilson, Wilson at Albion, Roy-Hart at Akron, 4:30 p.m.

Friday
Baseball – Medina at Akron, Barker at Albion, Wilson at Newfane, 4:45 p.m.; Kendall at Holley, 5 p.m.
Softball – Barker at Akron, 4:45 p.m.; Maryvale at Medina, Oakfield-Alabama at Lyndonville, Pembroke at Kendall, 5 p.m.; Albion at Newfane, 7 p.m.
Tennis – Elba at Holley, Oakfield-Alabama at Kendall, 4 p.m.; Albion at Newfane, Barker at Akron, 4:30 p.m.

Saturday
Baseball – Medina vs. Kenmore West at Niagara Falls High, 1 p.m.; Roy-Hart vs. Salamanca at Niagara Falls High, 3:30 p.m.
Softball – Wilson at Roy-Hart, 10 a.m.; Alden at Medina, Northstar at Kendall, 11 a.m.
Lacrosse – Medina at Amherst, 11 a.m.

N-O Standings
Baseball – Newfane 3-0, Akron 2-0, Roy-Hart 2-1, Wilson 1-1, Medina 0-1, Albion 0-2, Barker 0-3
Softball – Barker 4-0, Roy-Hart 2-0, Wilson 3-2, Albion 2-2, Akron 1-2, Medina 0-2, Newfane 0-4
Tennis – Albion 4-0, Akron 4-0, Wilson 3-2, Roy-Hart 1-2, Barker 1-3, Medina 0-3, Newfane 0-3
Boys Track – Albion 1-0, Roy-Hart 1-0, Barker 1-1, Newfane 1-1, Wilson 1-1, Medina 0-0, Akron 0-2
Girls Track – Akron 2-0, Newfane 2-0, Wilson 1-1, Median 0-0, Albion 0-1, Roy-Hart 0-1, Barker 0-2

Four new members will be inducted into the Lyndonville Athletic Hall of Fame on May 11.

The new inductees include Coach Mark Hughes, Terry Stephens (Class of 1996), Connie Wehner (Class of 1980) and Gary Wilson (Class of 1964).

Hughes was a long time teacher and coach in Lyndonville who retired from teaching in 2011.

During his career he coached many sports including football, soccer, basketball and baseball.

He coached 36 seasons of soccer and basketball at the JV and Varsity levels and still coaches modified girls basketball. He coached baseball for 50 seasons as a JV and Varsity assistant.

His soccer teams won the Genesee Region league division title 3 years and also reached Sectional Finals 2 years. He saw his basketball teams win league two years and also reached the sectional finals two years. As a baseball coach, he was a part of 16 Genesee Region league championships and 7 Sectional titles and was also a part of the 2011 Far West Regional run.

“Mr. Hughes longevity and commitment to Lyndonville athletics is unmatched,” said Lyndonville Athletic Director James Zeliff.

Stephens was a three sport varsity athlete participating in Soccer (’94-’96), Basketball (’94-’96) and Baseball (’93-’96). He earned Genesee Region League all-star honors in all three (Soccer – ’95, ’96, Basketball – ’96, Baseball – ’94, ’95, ’96). He was also named GR Player of the Year in the ’95 and ’96 seasons.

He led his baseball team to Sectional Championships in both the 1994 and 1996 seasons and reached the Semi-finals in 1995. In the 1996 playoffs, he was named Class C Player of the Year.

After high school, Terry attended SUNY Brockport where he played baseball. He has also coached youth baseball and basketball at the JV and Varsity level in Lyndonville.

Wehner was an athlete and later a teacher and coach (Track, Soccer and basketball) in Lyndonville serving the district from 1986-1997.

She was a 4 year member of the Soccer team (1976-1979), 3 year member of the basketball and track and field (1977-1980) teams and also participated in volleyball (1979-80) and softball (1976).

She was named to the G-R all-star team in soccer in the 1978 and 1979 seasons with her team reaching the Class D semi-finals in her junior year and the finals in her senior year. She was also a participant in the 1979 Empire State Games.

In Basketball, she earned G-R All-Star honors in the 1979-80 season with her team reaching the Section V Class D Semi-finals her junior year.

In Track and Field, she earned G-R All-Star honors in 1979 and 1980 and was a 3 time Section V Class D champion in shotput and the 1600m relay. Her relay won the G-R championship in 1978 and 1979. She had a school record in Shotput and her relay team still holds the school record with a time of 4:27.

After graduating from Lyndonville, Wehner went on to SUNY Brockport where she was a member of the Inaugural Women’s Soccer team. She was team captain of the SUNYAC championship team and earned Honorable Mention SUNYAC honors. A 4 year Dean’s list member, she also earned the Varsity Athletic Award for Women’s Soccer as well as the Donald Tower Award for PE and Sport – “given to an outstanding student who demonstrates academic achievement, outstanding teacher potential and involvement in college activities”.

After her teaching career in Lyndonville,she went on to become an administrator in the Rochester City School District as an Athletic Director (1997-2000), Assistant Principal (2000-2001), and Principal (2001-2022).

Wilson played basketball and baseball in his high school career at Lyndonville.

Upon graduation, Wilson attended SUNY Cortland where he participated in Cross Country and Track in his sophomore, junior and senior years. He began coaching Women’s Cross Country and track for the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse winning a Division III national titles in 1982 (track), 1983 (XC and track) and 1984 (track). He also coached Men’s track and field for 5 years and the University of Wisconsin-Lacrosse with his athletes earning a combined 29 conference titles between the three positions.

In 1985 Wilson went on to become Head Women’s Cross Country coach at the University of Minnesota for 28 years and was also the Head Track and Field coach from 1985-2007. During his X-C tenure, he was named Big10 Coach of the year 2 times, won conference titles in 2007 and 2008, won the Midwest regional from 2007-2009, had 15 NCAA championship appearances and watched 6 runners earn a total of 9 All-American awards. As the Head Track and Field coach, his team earned Big10 titles in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 and he was named Big10 coach of the year in 2006.

He has been inducted into the University of Minnesota “M” club, a member of the UW-LaCrosse Hall of Fame and was also inducted into the National Track and Field/Cross Country Hall of Fame in 2015.

The banquet will be held on May 11th with Brunch served at 11:00am. Tickets are available for $15 each. If interested in attending, contact Jim Zeliff by phone (585) 765-3143 or email at Jzeliff@lcsdk12.org.

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Nic Cole delivers a pitch during the first game of the Eagles doubleheader sweep over visiting Elba today.

Kendall swept to a pair of windy shutout victories over visiting Elba by scores of 8-0 and 10-0 in Genesee Region League baseball action today.

Nic Cole picked up the win on the mound for the Eagles in the opener allowing just 1 hit and striking out 8 over five and one-third innings. Louis Conte came on to hurl the final inning and two-thirds giving up no hits and striking out 2.

Vinnie D’Agostino, Colby Hughes, Louis Conte and Sammy Conte each had 2 hits and Jonny Conte drove in 3 runs to lead the Eagles at the plate.

Kendall wasted no time in taking the lead for good as the Eagles scored three times in the first inning capped off by a two-run single by Nate Shaw.

In the second game, Louis Conte pitched the first 4 innings allowing 3 hits and striking out 4. Jimmie Swift finished up allowing no hits with 1 strikeout over the final two frames. Louis Conte and Swift also each banged out a pair of hits.

Kendall moved on top to stay by scoring three runs in the second inning on a sacrifice fly. a fielders choice play and a single by Vinnie D’Agostino.

The Eagles improve to 3-1 in G-R competition,

Kendall’s Colby Hughes slides into second base as Elba’s Nicholas Scott awaits the throw.

Photo by Cheryl Wertman = Albion’s Andrew Boyce reaches to put the tag on Byron-Bergen’s Martin McConnell during the Purple Eagles extra inning win over the visiting Bees today.

Snapping a season opening five game losing streak, Albion pushed across a run in the bottom of the eighth inning to nip visiting Byron-Bergen 11-10 in a non league contest today.

A fielders choice play off the bat of Elliott Trapiss plated the winning run for the Purple Eagles as a walk, a sacrifice bunt by Lucas Powley and a hit by pitch set up the threat.

Albion had rallied into a 10-10 tie by scoring twice in the bottom of the seventh on a two-run double by Andrew Boyce.

The Purple Eagles held an 8-6 lead in the sixth after picking up a pair of runs on fielders choice plays. However, Byron-Bergen answered with four runs in the top of the seventh to take the lead for the last time at 10-8 as Martin McConnell tripled and Tyler Chapman singled. McConnell finished with 3 hits and Chapman 2.

Nate Gibson and Josh Bovenzi had 3 hits on the day for Albion as Kaiden Froman and Jack Kinter  each had 2.

Leading by a narrow 2-1 margin, Wilson erupted for six runs in the fourth inning to key a 12-5 win over host Albion in a Niagara-Orleans League softball game this afternoon.

A triple by Cait Cliffe ignited Wilson’s big inning which also included a run producing double by Abbie Faery and an RBI single by Aleena Adamczyk.

Lucy Madan finished with 3 hits for Wilson as Adamczyk, Cliffe and Peyton McInnis each had 2. Madan and Adamczyk also both had triples while Cliff and McInnis had doubles.

Kenzi Snook had a triple and a home run for Albion which also got a pair of hits from Alana Irvine.

Wilson is now 3-2 and Albion 2-2 in N-O action.

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Medina’s Julian Woodworth dives back to first base just ahead of the throw to Roy-Hart first baseman Rem Albee during the Mustangs 3-2 loss to the Rams at Vets Park this evening.

Coming from behind twice, Roy-Hart nipped Medina 3-2 in a key early season Niagara-Orleans League baseball game at Vets Park this evening.

The Rams scored what proved to be the winning run in the top of the fifth inning as Evan Poeller singled and came home on a double by Dawson Draper snapping a 2-2 tie.

Earlier, Medina grabbed slender leads of 1-0 and 2-1 but both times Roy-Hart answered right back with the equalizer.

The Mustangs scored once in the second as Preston Woodworth doubled and came home on a single by Carter Woodworth and once in the third on a sacrifice fly by Richard Keppler after an error and two walks had loaded the bases.

The Rams though answered right back both times scoring once in the third as Jake Gould doubled and came home on a fielders choice play off the bat of Ethan Kuzma and once in the fourth as Isaac Smith tripled and came in on a passed ball.

Draper pitched the first four innings for Roy-Hart allowing 3 hits and striking out 3. Kuzma came on to hurl the final three frames giving up no hits and fanning 7.

Julian Woodworth likewise pitched the first four innings for Medina giving up 3 hits and striking out 4. Aidan Papaj hurled the final three frames allowing 2 hits with a pair of strikeouts.

The contest was the N-O opener for Medina while Roy-Hart is 2-1 in league competition.

The Mustangs and Rams will meet again Monday on Roy-Hart’s Gasport diamond at 4:45 p.m.

Roy-Hart’s Evan Poeller dives back to third base before Medina’s Carter Woodworth can apply the tag.

Newfane 13, Barker 0
Brayden Seitz hurled a 2 hitter with 8 strikeouts as Newfane blanked Barker 13-0 in another N-O contest.

Ben Dickinson added 3 hits including a double and Aiden Perry a triple and 3 RBI.

Newfane is now 3-0 and Barker 0-3 in N-O action.

The Wilson vs. Akron game was postponed.

Pembroke 10, Albion 6
Pembroke downed Albion 10-6 in a non league contest.

All of Albion’s runs came in the first inning highlighted by a two-run single by Lucas Powley and an RBI single by Nate Gibson.

Pembroke’s comeback was led by doubles by Landen Santini, Anthony Abbatiello, Jayden Bridge, Trey Newton, Kylan Ball and Jacob Johnson.

Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Alana Irvine delivers a pitch for Albion during the Purple Eagles win over Medina at Vets Park this afternoon.

Scoring in every inning but one Albion romped to a 19-2 win over Medina in a Niagara-Orleans League softball game at Vets Park this afternoon.

Cami London banged out a three-run homer, a two-run single and a double to lead the offense for Albion which also included a pair of hits by winning pitcher Alana Irvine, Kenzi Snook and Alison Gibson.

In the circle, Irvine scattered 5 hits and struck out 11.

Albion is now 2-1 and Medina 0-2 in N-O action.

A strong pitching performance sparked front-running Barker to a 4-2 win over Wilson in a Niagara-Orleans League softball gme this afternoon.

Peyton Bradley hurled a one hitter with 14 strikeouts as the Lady Bulldogs improve to 4-0 in N-O action.

Bradley and Arnie Sturtevant both had a pair of hits to lead the Lady Bulldogs at the plate.

Two runs in the fifth inning on a double by Anna Bowerman and a fielders choice play provided the margin of victory.

The loss drops Wilson to 2-2.

Roy-Hart 12, Newfane 3

In another N-O contest, Roy-Hart (2-0) bested Newfane (0-4) 12-3  as winning pitcher Abby Fox had a two-run single, Lila Brigham 2 hits and Kaitlin Mettler a run producing single.

In the circle, Fox had 5 strikeouts..

Notre Dame 14, Lyndonville 5
A late surge powered Notre Dame to a 14-5 win over host Lyndonville in a Genesee Region League softball game this afternoon.

Breaking away from a 5-5 tie, Notre Dame regained the lead for good in the top of the sixth inning on a three-run homer by Sophia Falletti.

Notre Dame then locked up the win by erupting for six runs in the seventh as Hannah Tenny had a two-run single.

Albion stayed undefeated in Niagara-Orleans League tennis competition at 4-0 with a 5-0 victory at Medina this afternoon.

Leo Bolton and Mark Ames scored singles wins for the Purple Eagles which also got victories by the doubles teams of Jordan Marshall – Landon Graybill, Oliver Beach – Jason Anstey and Brayden Whittier – Lucy Rivers.

Medina is now 0-3.

In another N-O match, Wilson (3-2) downed Barker (1-3) 3-2.

Contributed Photo – Bruno Pacini

Roy-Hart will pay a very  special tribute this evening to former longtime Rams football Coach Bruno Pacini who has passed away at the age of 101.

The lights of the Rams football stadium, which bears his name (“Bruno Pacini Field”), will be turned on from 7 to 10:30 in his honor.

“Thank you for being a Great Man,” said Roy-Hart Athletic Director John Gryzmala in paying  tribute to Pacini. “You influenced so many student-athletes  and our community! You will be missed. A Proud Ram! Our Forever Ram”

Pacini served the Roy-Hart district as a Social Studies teacher and head football coach for 28 years from 1950-78.

His football teams won seven Niagara-Orleans League championships during the 1953, 1954, 1957, 2967, 1969, 1971 and 1976 seasons.

In 2016 Pacini was honored by the school as he was one of the first honorees to be named to the Rams Wall of Fame.

Newfane swept to a doubleheader victory over Barker in a Niagara-Orleans League track meet at Wilson this afternoon.

Newfane won the boys meet 96-45 as Ben Dickinson was a quadruple winner in the Long Jump, High Jump, Triple Jump and 400 and Liam Bettridge was a triple winner in the 800, 1600 and 3200.

The Lakemen and Bulldogs are now both 1-1.

The Newfane girls improved to 2-0 by downing Barker (0-2) 91-50 as Stephanie Chunco tripled in the 100, 200 and 400, Kylie Bowman in the 800, 1500 and 3000 and Bri Michalak in the Pole Vault, High Jump and Triple Jump.

Barker’s Jordan Kinne doubled in the 100 Hurdles and 400 Hurdles.

Wilson and Akron split
Wilson defeated Akron in the boys’ meet 100-41 as Jayden Ruble tripled in the 1600, 3200 and 400 Hurdles while Jake Austin doubled in the Triple Jump and High Jump and Aiden Neumann in the 100 and 200.

The Lakemen are now 1-1 and the Tigers 0-2.

The Akron girls improved to 2-0 by besting Wilson (1-1) 92-48 as Madigan Regan tripled in the 100, 200 and 400.

Wilson’s Marissa Schultz doubled in the Triple Jump and Pole Vault.

The Medina at Roy-Hart meet was postponed.

N-O Tennis
Akron downed Roy-Hart 3-2 in an N-O tennis match as Samantha Niescier and Cole Flemming scored singles wins and Aubri Baltzley and Whitley Koopman teamed up for a doubles victory.