By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 21 May 2026 at 12:36 pm
Photos By Tom Rivers – Members of the Albion High boys track team celebrate extending their Niagara-Orleans League title run by holding up this championship banner. The Purple Eagles went 6-0 this season to capture a seventh straight N-O League championship. Albion has gone 42-0 during this title run.
The Akron girls compiled a 6-0 record this season to capture the Niagara-Orleans League championship. The N-O title is the third in the last four years for the Lady Tigers.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 21 May 2026 at 10:56 am
Provided photos
CLARENDON – Boy Scout Troop 59 in Clarendon placed about 600 American flags at the graves of veterans at Hillside Cemetery on Wednesday evening.
Pictured at top: (Left) James Shaw places a flag at a veteran’s grave at Hillside Cemetery. (Center) Tyler Moore has several flags to place at the gravesites of veterans. (Right) Ken Shaw joined in the effort of placing flags to honor veterans with Memorial Day coming up on Monday.
From left include Scott Galliford, American Legion; Dave Arnold, former Cub Scout leader and Navy veteran; James Shaw, scout; Tyler Moore, scout; Randy Moore, scoutmaster; and Ken Shaw, committee chairman. Logan Lane (not pictured) also was part of the effort.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 21 May 2026 at 9:25 am
Robbie Weit took this photo of a deer. This image was the November cover in Orleans County’s 2026 calendar put together by the county tourism department.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is reporting hunters harvested 227,032 white-tailed deer during the 2025-26 hunting seasons, 2 percent more than the 2024 season and within 1 percent of the 5-year average.
The DEC recorded 4,494 deer taken in Orleans County in 2025, including 1,911 adult male, 232 male fawn, 2,087 adult female, and 264 female fawn.
The DEC documented widespread adoption of crossbows following an amendment to the Environmental Conservation Law in 2025 that allowed deer hunters to use a crossbow in the same seasons, places, and manner as a vertical bow.
In 2025, crossbows accounted for 55% of the total archery season deer harvest. For comparison, in 2024, crossbows accounted for 33% of the total archery harvest, the DEC reported.
“It is clear that deer hunters took advantage of expanded crossbow hunting opportunities this past season,” said DEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton. “We are pleased that more hunters can participate in New York’s archery deer seasons and contribute to effective deer management into the future. The results from this past season continue to demonstrate that New York has much to offer for deer hunters.”
NYS calculated deer take in recent year:
2025 – 227,032
2024 – 223,304
2023 – 209,781
2022 – 231,961
2021 – 211,269
2020 – 253,990
2019 – 224,190
The biggest year in recorded history is 2002 with 308,216 deer harvested.
Other highlights from the 2025 report include:
The 2025 antlered buck harvest of 120,909 was 1% less than 2024, but finally passed a landmark in buck age structure. For the first time in modern history, New York hunters harvested as many 3.5-year-old or older bucks (28.1%) as yearling bucks (28.0%). For comparison, 25 years ago only 10% of harvested bucks in New York were 3.5 years old or older and 67% were 1.5 years old.
The 2025 antlerless deer harvest of 106,123 was up 5% from 2024. However, antlerless deer harvest throughout much of New York was still below what is necessary to achieve deer population objectives, the DEC said.
No wild deer tested positive out of 3,050 tests for Chronic Wasting Disease, as efforts continue to “Keep NY’s wild deer CWD-free.”
530,808: The number of licensed NY hunters during the 2025 deer hunting seasons, an estimated 85% of whom actively participated in deer hunting.
11%: The estimated percentage of hunters who used the newly-offered E-tags for all of their 2025 deer hunting. An additional 19% of hunters used a combination of E-tags and paper tags throughout the hunting seasons.
63%: The portion of successful deer hunters reporting their harvest as required by law. This is well above the five-year average of 49%.
2,567: The estimated deer harvest by 12–15-year-old hunters during the Youth Firearms Season.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 21 May 2026 at 8:16 am
Robyn Ottaviano sent in this photo of the “Pretty in Pink!” sunset from Wednesday evening in Medina. She stunning sunset is reflected in the Erie Canal.
The forecast for the next few days includes a high of 57 today, when it’s mostly cloudy and then becoming sunny.
Friday it will be partly sunny with a high near 62, followed by rain on Saturday with a high near 60.
Sunday there are likely showers with a high near 72 followed by a cloudy Memorial Day on Monday with a high near 73.
Debbie Taylor took this photo of the sunset in East Shelby, or “God’s country.”
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 21 May 2026 at 7:45 am
LYNDONVILLE – The Lyndonville Board of Education has scheduled a special meeting for 6 p.m. on Friday to discuss the next steps after the district’s proposed budget was defeated in a public vote on Tuesday.
The meeting on Friday will be in Jr./Sr. High School Library.
The district’s proposed $19,194,000 budget was voted down with 172 opposed and 129 votes in favor.
The budget would have increased spending by 9.8 percent or by $1,719,670 from the $17,474,330 in 2025-26. The tax levy in the proposed budget would increase by 2.5 percent from $4,758,692 to $4,877,659.
A contingency budget would mean reducing spending by another $266,495 to get the budget to $18,927,505.
By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 20 May 2026 at 8:37 pm
Photos by Tom Rivers: Adam Burgio of Albion won the boys 400 meter hurdles in 59.68, with Christopher McOmber of Roy-Hart in second, and Bryson Ford of Medina in third. Burgio also won the 110 meter hurdles.
The regular season champion Albion boys track team took first place honors in five events at the annual Niagara-Orleans All-League meet held at Wilson this afternoon.
Adam Burgio won both the 110 Hurdles (:15.96) and the 400 Hurdles (:59.68) for Albion as Austin Huscher captured the Long Jump (19-9.25) and Noah Harrison the Triple Jump (41-2.50).
Burgio, Harrison and Huscher also teamed up with Yohanel Harris to win the 400 Relay (:44.62).
Jonathan Dix of Medina is shown clearing 10 feet, 6 inches in the pole vault. He would eclipse 11 feet in winning first in the event.
Barker also scored five wins as Luke Fay won the 800 (2:06.19). Peyton Wagner the 1600 (4:55.42) and Gabe Nestoros the 3200 (10:44.96) The Bulldogs also took both the 1600 Relay (3:42.93) and the 3200 Relay (8:46.54).
Newfane’s Nasir Spencer was a triple winner in the 100 (:11.41), 200 (:23.41) and 400 (:50.78).
Wilson’s Brock Lepsch won the Discus (122-4).
Akron had Logan Meyers win the Steeplechase (11:28.49) and Quinn O’Malley the Pentathlon (2472).
Medina’s Jonathan Dix won the Pole Vault (11-0) and Roy-Hart’s Jakob West the Shotput (41-11).
Aurora Owczarczak of Medina won the girls meter race in 1:02.31 with Madigan Regan of Akron in second, and Addison Carr of Roy-Hart in third. Owczarczak also won the 100 and 200 meter races.
Akron dominated the girls meet winning a total of 10 events. Reece Addesa won both the 800 (2:28.11) and 1500 (5:06.99). Hannah Liss the Pentathlon (2084), Ava Lombard the 100 Hurdles (:17.83), Caylin Thomas-Wells the 400 Hurdles (1:10.65), Marissa Brege the Discus (106-5), Kylie Karmazyn the High Jump (4-8) and Brooke Milhollen the Pole Vault (8-0). The Lady Tigers also won both the 1600 Relay (4:23.69) and the 3200 Relay (10:50.15).
Medina’s Aurora Owczarczak was a triple winner in the 100 (:13.25), 200 (:27.57) and 400 (1:02.21).
Albion’s Sophia Wendt won the Triple Jump (32-6.5), Barker’s Jill Fisk the Long Jump (14-10.75), Newfane’s Eden Hillman the Steeplechase (7:52.03), Roy-Hart’s Julia Rohde the 3000 (11:43.94) and Wilson’s Colleen Cliffe the Shotput (34-9.75). Wilson also won the 400 Relay (:54.80).
(Left) Quinn O’Malley of Akron shown in the 1,500 meter race of the pentathlon won the overall event with 2,472 points, just ahead of Briley Allen of Medina with 2,431. (Right) Nasir Spencer of Newfane won the 400 meter race in 50.78 seconds. Aidan Neumann of Wilson came in second. Spencer also won the 100 and 200 meter races.
Caylin Thomas-Wells of Akron won the 400 meter hurdles in 1:10.65 with Mia Standish of Albion in second, and Eden Hillman of Newfane in third.
(Left) Luke Fay of Barker won the 800 meter race in 2:06.13. (Right) Julia Rohde of Roy-Hart won the 3000 meter race in 11:43.94, with her Roy-Hart teammate Marissa Bryant in second.
N-O Tennis
Today’s opening round of the annual N-O double tournament saw Barker defeat Roy-Hart 6-3, 6-2; Newfane edge Medina 7-6, 7-5 and Akron top Wilson 6-3, 6-3.
The tournament will conclude on Thursday beginning with the Barker vs. Albion and Newfane vs. Akron semifinal matches.
By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 20 May 2026 at 8:13 pm
Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Medina’s Luke Duffina goes to the net to score his fourth goal during the Mustangs sectional win over Tonawanda at Vets Park this evening.
Getting multiple goal scoring efforts from a quartet of players, No. 8 seed Medina downed No. 9 Tonawanda 12-7 in the opening round of the Section VI Class D lacrosse tournament this evening at Vets Park.
Luke Duffina scored 4 goals, Sawyer Lilleby and Brennan Allen 3 each and Brayden Lewis 2 for Medina which will next visit top seeded East Aurora in the quarterfinals on Friday.
Medina jumped out to a 6-3 first quarter lead as Duffina and Lilleby both scored 2 goals and Allen and Lewis 1 each. The Mustangs last two goals came in the final 8 seconds, the first by Duffina and the second by Lilleby.
Tonawanda rallied into a 6-6 tie at the half as the Timberwolves outscored the Mustangs 3-0 in the second period.
However, Medina regained the lead for good at 10-6 by outpointing Tonawnada 4-0 in the thid period. Duffina had a pair of goals and Lewis and Allen 1 each during that stretch.
The Mustangs put a lock on the victory with a 2-1 scoring edge in the final period on goals by Allen and Lilleby.
Letting lose with goal scoring shots are Sawyer Lilleby, at left, and Brennan Allen.
Provided photo: from left, Foster Parent of the Year Michelle Lewis and DSS staff members Lianna Sheffer and Lizzy Boring.
Press Release, Orleans County Department of Social Services
ALBION – As part of Foster Care Awareness Month, the Orleans County Department of Social Services held its annual Foster Parent Appreciation Dinner on Monday night at Dubby’s Tailgate in Albion to recognize the individuals and families who provide safe, supportive, and nurturing homes for children in need.
The evening was coordinated through the efforts of the department’s Homefinder, Elizabeth “Lizzy” Boring, and Foster Care/Preventive Supervisor, Lianna Sheffer, whose work helped create a meaningful opportunity to celebrate and thank local foster families.
During the evening, Michelle and Cory Lewis were honored with the Foster Parents of the Year Award in recognition of their dedication, compassion, and commitment to children and families.
“Their willingness to open their home and heart reflects the important role foster parents play in the lives of children experiencing difficult circumstances,” said Dr. Cyndi Stumer, Deputy Commissioner of Orleans County DSS.
While the evening was a celebration of those already serving as foster parents, it also highlighted an important community need. Orleans County, like many communities across the state and country, continues to experience a shortage of foster homes.
“Foster care is about much more than providing a place for a child to stay — it is about providing safety, stability, support, and hope,” said Stumer. “Our foster parents step forward during some of the most difficult moments in a child’s life, and we are incredibly grateful for them. As we recognize Foster Care Awareness Month, we also encourage members of our community to consider whether fostering may be right for them. One caring home can make a lasting difference.”
The Orleans County Department of Social Services said it extends its appreciation to all foster families and staff who work together to support children and strengthen families throughout our community.
For those interested in learning more about becoming a foster parent, please contact Lizzy at 585-589-3161 or visit the county website to fill out the Foster Care Inquiry Form (click here).
By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 20 May 2026 at 11:40 am
The Medina, Roy-Hart, Lyndonville area has a total of six teams competing in the Buffalo & Western New York Junior Soccer League this season.
The Medina/Lyndonville United has boys teams in the U11, U13 and U16 Divisions.
The U11 team won its opener 8-2 over Springville as Easton Hodgins and Hollis Green each scored 3 goals and Jaxon Foley and Nathan White each netted 1.
The U13 team dropped a 5-1 decision to Lancaster in its opener.
The U16 team is scheduled to open at Akron on May 26.
On the girls side, the Lyndonville U12 team split in its first two games.
Lyndonville downed Concord 4-3 in the opener as Kourtney Robinson scored 3 goals and Kelli Hutchings 1.
Lyndonville then dropped a 5-2 decision to Tri-Town as Hutchings and Robinson each scored a goal.
Lyndonville will next host Wilson on June 1.
The Roy-Hart/Medina U16 team is scheduled to open on June 1 and the U19 team on May 26.
Bradley Pierce of Albion, Colton Smith and Camdeon Wittcop-Howes of Lyndonville earn associate’s degrees before high school graduation
Press Release, Genesee Community College
BATAVIA – On May 16, Genesee Community College celebrated its 58th annual commencement ceremony with a group of seven students from area high schools deserving special mention.
They completed their GCC degree requirements concurrently with their high school diplomas or New York State High School Equivalency. These graduates participated in the eighth annual cohort of the Excel Program (formerly Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Enrichment Program) through GCC’s Accelerated College Enrollment (ACE) Office.
These high-achieving individuals include the following: Peyton Hudson (Perry), Evelyn LaWall (Warsaw), Bradley Pierce (Albion), Gemma Reinhard (Greece Athena), Colton Smith (Lyndonville), Hunter Tobolski (Oakfield) and Camdeon Wittcop-Howes (Lyndonville).
The Excel program began in 2012 allowing the students to start their college studies as early as the seventh grade. In addition to their traditional schoolwork, they enrolled in college level coursework each year taking advantage of many academic opportunities and successfully completing all of the rigorous challenges of an associate degree.
“We are incredibly proud of these outstanding students who have achieved the remarkable milestone of earning both their high school diplomas and GCC degrees. Their dedication, perseverance, and commitment to academic excellence reflect the transformative impact of early college opportunities and serve as an inspiration to future students pursuing their educational goals,” said Ann Valento, director of Accelerated College Enrollment programs at Genesee Community College.
Kaitlyn Harloff, Excel program coordinator at Genesee Community College, added, “These students have demonstrated an exceptional ability to thrive in a rigorous academic environment while balancing the demands of high school and college coursework. Their success highlights the strength of the Excel Enrichment Program and the dedication of our faculty and staff who support students every step of the way.”
Genesee Community College’s 58th annual Commencement Ceremony was held at the Richard C. Call Arena on GCC’s Batavia Campus. To view the ceremony, click here.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 20 May 2026 at 9:41 am
(Left) The current sign for Butts Park at 1127 South Main St. is a wooden sign. (Right) The new sign will have a metal exterior with a portrait of John Butts, a recipient of the Medal of Honor for bravery during World War II.
MEDINA – There will soon be a new sign along South Main Street for Butts Park.
The new sign will go over the current wooden sign. The new one will have a metal exterior and will include a portrait of Lt. John Butts, who was awarded the Medal of Honor for bravery during World War II.
Butts was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for “courage, unflinching valor and inspiring actions” in Normandy, France on June 23, 1944.
The new sign will be made by The Print Shop and it is being funded by Rick Drilling. Chris Busch, chairman of the Orleans Renaissance Group, shepherded the project.
The Medina Village Board approved the new sign on Monday during its board meeting.
“That will be lovely,” Mayor Debbie Padoleski said about the new sign. “Thank you to Rick Drilling for that.”
Butts is one of five Medal of Honor recipients from Orleans County and the only one to be awarded it posthumously.
Butts was a Boy Scout and played right guard for the Medina High School football team before enlisting with the New York National Guard on Oct. 12, 1939.
Former Orleans County Historian Matthew Ballard researched the Medal of Honor recipients from Orleans County. He shared the following details in a previous column when he was historian:
When Company F of the 108th Infantry was federalized, Butts was 17 years old and lied about his age in order to join. He was sent to Hawaii in the months following the attack at Pearl Harbor and later returned to the mainland in November of 1942 to enroll in the Officer Candidate School at Ft. Benning, Georgia. Butts graduated from the school, commissioned as a Second Lieutenant at the age of 19; he was believed to be the youngest commissioned officer in the U.S. Army Ground Forces at that time.
His service overseas began in North Africa with the invasion of French Morocco as part of Operation Torch, where the 60th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Battalion encountered heavy resistance from German forces at an ancient fortress called “the Kasba.” The 9th Infantry Division earned its first Presidential Unit Citation during the Battle of Sedjenane when the unit repulsed a four-pronged attack from two German infantry battalions. Butts was then sent to participate in the invasion of Sicily, landing at Palermo on August 5, 1943 and remaining on the ground there until November of 1943.
After seven months of training at Winchester, England in preparation for the Allied invasion of mainland Europe, the 60th Infantry Regiment landed at Utah Beach just five days after the D-Day landing. Butts was placed in command of four squads in Easy Company of the 60th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Battalion, 9th Infantry Division charged with driving towards St. Colombe, France.
On June 12, 1944, 2nd Battalion progressed so quickly towards their objective that the remainder of 9th Division thought the 60th Infantry was lost. In fact, 2nd Battalion had pushed forward through heavy German resistance and established a bridgehead at the Douve River. Butts was wounded twice, first near Orglandes on June 14th and then at the Douve River just two days later; he refused medical treatment on both occasions in order to remain with his men.
On June 23, 1944, the 60th Infantry led the 9th Division’s advance from the Cotentin Peninsula as part of the breakout from St. Lo. While moving towards Flottemanville-Hague, Butts and his men encountered a German stronghold atop a hill, well defended with tanks, machine guns, and mortars. Butts was struck in the stomach by machine gun fire while progressing towards the objective. Pulling himself into the shelter of a nearby hedgerow, he planned a flanking maneuver with his Sergeants.
One squad was to progress up the left flank, another up the right flank, and the third was to remain in reserve. Holding one hand over his midsection and the other grasping his carbine, Butts charged the hill alone. The might of the entire German stronghold fell upon him directly, Butts falling approximately 10 yards from his objective. The distraction allowed the two flanking squads to outmaneuver the Germans while the third squad hit the hill head-on.
Awarded on July 19, 1945 by President Harry Truman, John Butts’ Medal of Honor citation references the two painful wounds he received in the days leading up to the deadly assault on June 23, 1944. His citation concluded by stating, “By his superb courage, unflinching valor and inspiring actions, 2d Lt. Butts enabled his platoon to take a formidable strong point and contributed greatly to the success of his battalion’s mission.” His brother, Charles, who visited John’s body wrote home to their parents, “John’s life reached a glorious end. It terminated exactly as John hoped it would – while performing magnificently in the face of the enemy…in an effort to relieve pressure on his men and buddies.”
The body of John Butts was interred at the U.S. Cemetery at Ste-Mere-Eglise on June 25, 1944. On April 8, 1948, his body was disinterred and sent home for burial at Medina. His body arrived in Buffalo on July 7, 1948 at the Connecticut Street Armory along with the remains of two other Medal of Honor recipients, Pfc. William Grabiarz and Pfc. Charles DeGlopper. He was buried in the family plot at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Medina.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 19 May 2026 at 10:28 pm
Photos by Tom Rivers: Albion student artwork was displayed in Hoag Library today during the school district’s annual budget vote. The library serves as the polling location for the annual vote.
LYNDONVILLE – The school district’s proposed $19,194,000 budget was voted down today with 172 opposed and 129 votes in favor.
The budget would have increased spending by 9.8 percent or by $1,719,670 from the $17,474,330 in 2025-26. The tax levy would increase by 2.5 percent from $4,758,692 to $4,877,659.
A contingency budget would mean reducing spending by another $266,495 to get the budget to $18,927,505.
The other propositions passed.
• Purchase one standard 64 passenger bus through Transportation Vehicle Reserve funds at a maximum of $192,000 – 170 yes, 129 no.
• Funding for Yates Community Library at $153,345 (up from the current $146,722) – 159 yes, 140 no.
• Board of Education – Dana Goetze was the lone candidate and was elected to a three-year term.
The district-wide art show at Albion featured students’ works from elementary, middle and high schools.
ALBION – The $45,615,036 budget passed by a vote of 264 yes, 71 no. The tax levy will stay at $8,449,039, which is $359,906 under the district’s tax cap.
• Proposition two to allow spending $1.5 million for buses – 268 yes, 70 no.
• Proposition three allows the district to collect $687,760 for Hoag Library – 266 yes, 69 no.
There are also three candidates for three seats on the Board of Education. The two candidates with the most votes get five-year terms while the candidate with the third most votes gets a one-year term.
Kaitlyn Panek and Jaime Allport were elected to five-year terms and Michelle Waters was elected to a one-year term beginning July 1.
HOLLEY – The school district’s proposed $32,687,000 budget passed, 253 yes, 191 no.
The budget increases spending by 6.2 percent and will raise taxes by 2.5 percent. The budget maintains all existing programs.
• Proposition 2 authorizes replacement of school buses – one large and one small with a wheelchair lift ($374,000). It passed 256 yes, 186 no.
• Proposition 3 allows district to collect $217,703 for the Community Free Library. It passed 288 yes, 154 no.
• Proposition 4 authorizes the purchase of a vacant lot adjacent to Woodlands soccer field for $12,500. It passed 229 yes, 210 no.
• Proposition 5 authorizes the establishment of a Capital Improvements Reserve Fund that will not exceed $10 million. It passed 253 yes, 180 no.
There are also three candidates seeking three seats on the Board of Education. The two candidates with the most votes get three-year terms while the one with the third most votes gets a one-year term. The three-year terms begin July 1, while the shorter term starts May 20 because it’s filling a vacancy.
Janet Klossner, 282 votes, and Eric DiLella, 279 votes receive 3-year terms, while Cecelia Pacheco Stevens, 234 votes, was elected to a 1-year term.
KENDALL – The school district proposed $23,469,328 budget passed, 144 yes, 79 no. The budget will increase taxes by 3.15 percent – from $5,162,224 to $5,324,835.
• A proposition to use up to $390,000 from the vehicle capital reserve fund to purchase vehicles in the transportation program for the district, including passenger buses. It passed, 152 yes, 67 no.
There are also two candidates for one five-year term on the Board of Education: Christa Bowling was elected with 163 votes, while David Warren received 58.
MEDINA – Voters approved a $47,998,851 proposed budget for the 2026-27 school year, 237 yes, 92 no.
The budget increases spending by 2.89 percent. The tax levy would increase by 1.97 percent – from $9,170,809 to $9,351,474. The budget is again under the tax cap – for the 17th straight year.
There were three candidates for three open seats on the Board of Education. LuAnn Tierney, Steven Blount and Mackenzie Sullivan all were elected to three-year terms on the BOE.
By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 19 May 2026 at 8:00 pm
Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Albion’s Melia Prince bangs out the first of her three hits as the Purple Eagles claimed a narrow 12-11 home field win over Dunkirk in the sectional opener this afternoon.
Surviving a scare, No. 8 seed Albion nipped No. 9 Dunkirk 12-11 in the opening round of the Section VI Class A2 softball tournament at Albion this afternoon.
Albion, which held on after building up leads of 9-0 and 12-7, will now visit No. 1 Iroquois in the quarterfinals on Thursday.
A huge 7 run third inning, highlighted by a double by Melia Prince and singles by Elizabeth Colmenero, Leah Pawlak and Lux Froman, helped the Purple Eagles build up the early 9-0 lead.
However, Dunkirk came rallying back to slice that lead to 9-7 as a two-run double by Camryn Krzanowicz capped off a 4 run fourth inning which ignited the comeback.
Rebounding, Albion scored 5 huge runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to go up 12-7 as a three-run triple by Pawlak keyed that uprising.
Dunkirk though made the finish exciting by scoring 4 times in the top of the seventh highlighted by a three-run triple by Gracie Grann to slice the Albion lead to just one at 12-11.
The Purple Eagles though weathered the storm as pitcher Aubrielle Barry registered two clutch strikeouts and then got the game’s finale out on a grounder back to the circle.
Prince finished with 3 hits, including a pair of doubles, and Pawlak 2.
Albion third baseman Leah Pawlak makes a throw to first at left. At right, Aaliyah Jones makes a catch in centerfield.
Alden 12, Medina 0
No. 2 seed Alden jumped out to a 9-0 lead in the first two innings to key a 12-0 win over No. 15 Medina in a Class B opener at Alden.
A triple by Brooklyn Jankowski and a two-run double by Molly Earsing keyed a 4 run first inning for Alden and a three-run homer by Ashley Eberth keyed a 5 run second inning.
Cordelia Mann hurled a 2 hitter with 9 strikeouts for Alden.
A double by Savannah Jo Thompson and a single by Karlee Cau were Medina’s only hits.
Roy-Hart 4, Salamanca 3 (9)
No. 5 Roy-Hart edged No. 12 Salamanca 4-3 in 9 innings in another Class B contest.
The Lady Rams scored the game winner in the bottom of the ninth on an RBI single by Hannah Verratti. A single by Peyton May and an error set up the opportunity.
Also in Class B, No. 10 Akron downed No. 7 Performing Arts 23-3 and No. 3 Allegany-Limestone blanked No. 14 Newfane 12-0.
