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By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 15 September 2024 at 10:04 am
Monday Boys Soccer – Holley at Lyndonville, 5 p.m.; Medina at Roy-Hart, 6:45 p.m. Girls Soccer – Roy-Hart at Medina, 7 p.m. Field Hockey – Nardin at Medina, 5 p.m. Volleyball – Medina at Lyndonville, Newfane at Wilson, 6:30 p.m. Golf – Albion at Roy-Hart, Medina at Akron, Newfane at Wilson, 4 p.m.
Tuesday Girls Soccer – Pembroke at Lyndonville/Barker, 5 p.m.; Holley vs. Oakfield-Alabama at Elba, 5 p.m.; Wheatland-Chili at Kendall, 7 p.m. Field Hockey – Newfane at Roy-Hart, Wilson at Barker, 4:30 p.m. Volleyball – Oakfield-Alabama at Lyndonville, Holley at Byron-Bergen, Alexander at Kendall, 6:30 p.m. Cross-Country – Albion and Newfane at Akron, Barker at Wilson, 4:45 p.m. Golf – Albion at Akron, Barker at Roy-Hart, 4 p.m.
Wednesday Boys Soccer – Lyndonville at Mt. Morris, 4:30 p.m.; Roy-Hart at Akron, 4:45 p.m.; Medina at Wilson, 6:30 p.m.; Albion at Newfane, 6:45 p.m.; Wheatland-Chili at Holley, 7 p.m. Girls Soccer – Newfane at Albion, Akron at Roy-Hart, 6:45 p.m.; Wilson at Medina, 7 p.m. Field Hockey – Medina at Kenmore, 7 p.m. Volleyball – Wilson at Medina, Albion at Newfane, Akron at Roy-Hart, 6:30 p.m. Golf – Roy-Hart at Newfane, Akron at Barker, Wilson at Medina, 4 p.m. Cross-Country – Medina at Roy-Hart, 4:45 p.m.
Thursday Football – Newfane vs. Roy-Hart/Barker at Roy-Hart, 7 p.m. Boys Soccer – Medina at O’Hara, 5 p.m. Girls Soccer – Lyndonville/Barker at Byron-Bergen, Alexander at Holley, Kendall at Attica, 7 p.m. Volleyball – Notre Dame at Lyndonville, Pembroke at Holley, Kendall at Attica, 6:30 p.m. Golf – Newfane at Wilson, 4 p.m.
Friday Football – Maryvale at Albion, 7 p.m. Boys Soccer – Wilson at Albion, 4:45 p.m.; Akron at Newfane, 6:45 p.m.; Alden at Holley, Kendall at Wheatland-Chili, 7 p.m. Girls Soccer – Newfane at Akron, 4:45 p.m. Field Hockey – Newfane at Akron, 4:30 p.m. Volleyball – Kendall at Newfane, DeHostos at Lyndonville, 6:30 p.m. Golf – Roy-Hart at Wilson, Newfane at Barker, 4 p.m.
Saturday Football – Holley at Red Jacket, 12 p.m.; Medina at Cleveland Hill, 2 p.m. Boys Soccer – Albion at Byron-Bergen, 7 p.m. Girls Soccer – Notre Dame at Lyndonville/Barker, 11 a.m.; Holley at Kendall, 11:30 p.m.
Contributed Story Posted 15 September 2024 at 9:27 am
Albion’s youth football teams scored a three game sweep over Akron in Niagara Orleans Football Association competition Saturday.
Beginners Division Albion 20, Akron 6
Kenny Almonte had 117 yards rushing and 2 touchdowns on the day for Albion. Hudson Palmer added 27 yards and a score. Patrick Westlund picked up 16 yards, Elijah Cornick 13 and Gunner Jackson 9 yards. Palmer and Royce Rotthoff added PAT’s.
Almonte and Cornick picked up 7 tackles for the defense. Arlene Beecher added 5, Palmer 4, Xavier Weis 2, Jackson and Neil Farley 1 each.
Mini Division Albion 32, Akron 0
Jayce Torres had a huge day on the ground with 192 yards and 3 touchdowns for Albion. Also on the ground, Cayden Farrell had 64 yards, Harrison Froman 57, Moses Taylor 27, Elian Almonte 25, Jai’Kiah 23, Conor Murphy 16, Kyle Schomske 8, Isaac Button and Greyson Roberts 4 each. Almonte and Drisdom each scored.
Kiro Bennett led the defense with 9 tackles, 2 sacks and a fumble recovery. Taylor was in on 5 stops, Almonte 4, Button and Murphy 3 each. Carter Carithers, Zeus Vallejo, Schomske and Christopher Swan each were in on tackles.
JV Division Albion 39, Akron 0
Camden Holt had a big day on defense for the Eagles with 3 tackles, 2 interceptions and a pick 6. Matthew Colmerero had 4 tackles, Colton Moreland 3, Roman Allport 2 and Giovanni LaMartina, Hank Aina, Jace Wright, Brady Graham, Kolton Berry and Remi Ebbs were each in on some tackles. Heyden Almonte also had a interception.
Almonte finished with 155 yards and a score on the ground. Carter Farrell had 102, Moreland 44, Holt 12. Farrell and Moreland picked up touchdowns. Jace DiMatteo had a TD pass and PAT to Landon Farrell.
All three teams benefitted from great line play on both sides of the ball.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 15 September 2024 at 8:04 am
Photos by Tom Rivers
ALBION – Marie Snyder, president of the Albion Lions Club, is presented a proclamation from Assemblyman Steve Hawley on Friday in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Albion Lions Club.
The Lions celebrated a century of service to the community on Friday during a banquet at the White Birch Golf Course in Lyndonville.
Snyder joined the club three years ago, and started as president in July. The Lions meet the second and fourth Tuesdays each month at the Masonic Lodge on Platt Street.
“I like the camaraderie and being able to do things for the community,” Snyder said.
The club and some of the dignitaries stand for the Lions Toast: “Not above you, Noth beneath you, But with you.”
The club welcomed its members for the 100th anniversary celebration, as well as Lions Club members from Kendall, Lyndonville, Medina, Clarendon, Gates Greece, Brockport, Syracuse and Downtown Rochester. (The Lions Club in Syracuse is also celebrating its 100th anniversary.)
The Albion Lions Club officers currently include Marie Snyder, president; Barb Navarra, vice president; Mary Janet Sahukar, secretary; Lloyd Wright, treasurer; and Ben Lennox, the tail twister.
Other members include Ron Albertson, Ocie Bennett, Christine Buongiorne, Lynn Burgess, Dan Conrad, Kelly Conrad, Kevin Howard, Gary Katsanis, David Mitchell, Kristen Ostrander, Dan Parker, June Persia, Bill Robinson, Dr. Satya Sahukar, Dennis Smith, Henry Smith Jr. and Jake Stinson.
The banquet included a observance for members who recently passed away, including John Keding, Robert Galbreath, Rev. Wilfred Moss, Ben Jones and Jonathan Doherty.
A table displays Lions Club artifacts and name badges for members from many decades ago. There were also photo albums highlighting club activities through the years.
The club remains busy with projects in Albion, including an annual spring clean-up, Mother’s Day rose sale, annual geranium sale near Memorial Day, Strawberry Festival sausage booth, Rock the Park sausage booth, John A. Keding memorial cookout to support scholarship in his name, eye screening at elementary school done with Medina Lions Club, used eye glass and hearing aid collection (drop boxes at Hoag Library and Five Star Bank), various scholarships and award to graduating students at Albion, support disaster relief, hunger relief in the community, others in need in Albion, and Lions Camp Badger in Tompkins County.
Melanie Adams, a member of the Clarendon Lions Club and a former district governor, said the Albion Lions Club has always been welcoming to her.
She praised the club for helping to spearhead the upgrades at Bullard Park in Albion, a park “that has blossomed into an amazing showcase.”
The Lions Club also works on other community projects and fundraisers throughout the year.
“Where there is a need, there is a Lion,” she said.
Jim Hancock, president of Medina Lions Club, congratulated the Albion club on its 100th. The Medina Lions started in 1935.
The head table leads in singing, “Hail, Hail, the Lions are Here. Don’t you hear them roaring?”
Lloyd Wright, at left, has been a member of the club for 23 years. He visited the club after being invited by long-time member Dan Parker. Wright said he had more free time in his retirement and is glad he become a Lion.
“I enjoy helping people out and giving back to the community,” he said.
Aubrey Gannon holds the first place poster she created for the Lions Club’s 100th anniversary. Some Albion art students worked on the posters last June.
Erin Weese, left, holds a poster that was in third place. Isabella Gray created the second place poster at right.
By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 14 September 2024 at 9:58 pm
Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Kendall’s William Kludt goes over Albion goalie Adrian Figueroa-Fuentes after he made a save. The action took place during the Eagles win over the host Purple Eagles at Albion’s annual Super Soccer Saturday event this evening.
The Kendall boys and Roy-Hart girls both scored victories this evening at Albion’s annual Super Soccer Saturday event.
Kendall blanked Albion 3-0 as an early first half goal by Brandon Barrett off an assist from Pablo Rosario Reyes proved to be the game winner.
The Eagles later locked up the win on a pair of second half goals by Rosario Reyes both off assists from Colby Hughes.
The Roy-Hart girls likewise shutout Albion 4-0 sparked by a quick pair of goals by Kaitlin Mettler in the opening minutes of the first half.
Mettler completed her three goal hat trick with a tally in the second half as Maria Trombley tacked on the final goal for the Lady Rams.
Roy-Hart’s Kaitlin Mettler, who scored 3 goals, works to keep control of the ball as Olivia Brooks defends for Albion. The action took place during the Lady Rams win over the host Purple Eagles this evening.
Kendall’s Vinnie D’Agostino tries to keep the ball away from Albion’s Jayden Lewis.
Albion’s Julia Button and Roy-Hart’s Kaylie Churchill battle for control of the ball.
By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 14 September 2024 at 3:25 pm
Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Holley’s Devonte Walker goes high to break up a Newfield pass attempt during the Hawks win over the visiting Trojans this afternoon.
Erupting for three touchdowns in the opening quarter, Holley went on to roll past the visiting Newfield Trojans from Section IV 48-0 this afternoon in a non league 8 Man football game that was ended at halftime by mutual agreement.
Quarterback Destin Kuyal hooked up with Vinny Golisano for a pair of touchdown passes covering 33 and 20 yards and also ran 5 yards himself for another TD to spark the Hawks out to a commanding 22-0 first quarter lead. Kuyal and Hunter Jewell-Smith added two-point conversion carries.
An interception by Kuyal and a fumble recovery by Golisano helped set up the first two scores.
Keeping the hot hand, Kuyal threw two more touchdown passes in the second quarter connecting with Golisano for 51 yards and with Jacob Pitcher for 61 yards. Kuyal also added a two-point conversion pass to Golisano as Smith and Devonte Walker both had two-point conversion carries.
Quincy McClinsey had a fumble recovery helping to set up the second TD of the quarter.
The Hawks also picked up two points via a safety.
Improving to 2-0, the Hawks next visit Red Jacket at noon next Saturday.
Holley’s Hunter Jewell Smith breaks away for a good gain.
Hawks quarterback Destin Kuyal gets a nice block from Hunter Jewell-Smith to pick up good yardage.
By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 14 September 2024 at 12:01 pm
Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Medina’s Penelope Schalck puts a shot on goal as Ella Tower defends for Newfane during the Mustangs win over the Lady Panthers this morning at Vets Park.
Scoring in every quarter, Medina posted a 6-1 victory over Newfane in a Niagara-Orleans League field hockey game at Vets Park this morning.
Medina grabbed a 2-0 half-time advantage as Jenelle Stalker scored in the first quarter and Emi Batista in the second.
The Mustangs then broke the contest open with three unanswered goals in the third quarter including two by Penelope Schalck and one by Stalker.
Schalck competed her hat-trick with a fourth quarter goal to round of the Medina scoring.
Nattalie Johnson scored for Newfane in the fourth quarter.
Medina is now 1-1 and Newfane 1-3 in N-O action.
Akron 3, Roy-Hart 0
Front-running defending champion Akron improved to 4-0 with a 3-0 win over host Roy-Hart which slips to 1-1.
Julia Klodzinski, Mackenzie Tomporowski and Ava Lombard each scored a goal for Akron. Klodzinski and Ava Fox both had an assist.
Wilson 3, Kenmore 1
Wilson evened its N-O record at 2-2 with a 3-1 win over Kenmore (0-3) as Reese Kepner, Clara Ferdinand and Ruby Narehood each scored a goal.
Medina’s Adelynne Lacy and Jenelle Stalker try to get the ball past Newfane goalie Eliana Reis. Backing up the play for Newfane are Kyra Austin and Aurora Ball.
By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 14 September 2024 at 8:47 am
Photos by Tom Rivers
HOLLEY – Village of Holley Mayor Mark Bower welcomes a group of local residents who are 90 and older to a recognition program on Friday afternoon. A section of the Public Square was closed to traffic while the residents were honored with proclamations for their many years of contributing to the community.
Bower is joined at the podium by Murray Town Supervisor Gerald Rightmyer and Clarendon Town Supervisor Richard Moy.
Holley recognized residents 90 and older about two years ago. This time the service was expanded to include the towns of Murray and Clarendon.
The honorees include:
Village of Holley – William Billotti, Lydia Fallato, Duane Prince and Louis Sevor.
Town of Murray – Theodore Foote, Theodore Jenney, Sudsan Hurd Machamer, Mary Ann Spychalski, Vivian Ward and Amy Zazzara.
Town of Clarendon – Rose Caley, Margaret Dobrowsky, Connie Gaines, Jack Kemp, Phyllis Keyes, Maxwell MacLean, Beverly McKinney, Gene Pickett, Ethel Robinson, Lawrence Snider and Norma Thom.
The residents gathered in the Community Free Library for a reception following the outdoor program. Many of the honorees have been friends for decades.
They were also presented with booklets made by Holley elementary students and paper boutonniere flowers.
Mayor Mark Bower said he and the two town supervisors wanted to recognize the residents for reaching an “amazing milestone of being 90 or older.”
He praised the group for “a wealth of knowledge, wisdom and life experiences.”
Bill Billotti, one of the honorees, is presented a proclamation from Murray Town Supervisor Gerry Rightmyer.
Billotti is now 90 and continues to run an antique business in the Public Square. Billotti appreciated the recognition for the 90 and older residents.
He said his secret to reaching 90: ‘it’s good living and don’t take everyday for granted. It’s a cliché, but every day is a gift.”
Photos by Ginny Kropf: Volunteers running a Republican headquarters in the Medina Theater pose with some of the merchandise available there. Seated, from left, are Kris Nudd, Jan Nudd and Ellie Kage. Standing are Nancy Clary, Larry Calabro, Bob Sanderson, John Kage and Bill Blount.
By Ginny Kropf, correspondent Posted 14 September 2024 at 7:57 am
MEDINA – Orleans County Republicans supporting Donald Trump have opened a Republican headquarters in the Medina Theater on Main Street.
The idea was that of Bob Sanderson of Medina, who said it is a revival of historic events which used to take place at election times, when political parties rented a store to promote their political party and used it as a gathering place for socializing.
Bob Sanderson and Bill Blount are outside the Republican Resource Center at the Medina Theater.
Sanderson is assisted by 15 volunteers, including Kris Nudd and her mother-in-law, Jan Nudd, John and Ellie Kage, Nancy Clary, Larry Calabro and Bill Blount.
“This is the first time we’ve done anything like this,” Sanderson said. “We’ve already registered three first-time voters. We all have a vote, but we can do so much more than that,” he said, explaining why he got the idea to open a Republican Resource Center. “We should show pride in our election system.”
In the short time they’ve been open, Sanderson said they already sold 60 yard signs for Trump.
In addition to signs, they have hats, buttons, decals, pens, flags, apparel and, of course, lots of information on their candidate and why they believe he is the best choice for president.
Clary said she is behind Trump because the opponents are spreading misleading information.
John Kage said he supports Trump because he knows what the former president brings to table, based on his record.
Kris Nudd said under the current administration has put the homeland and world at risk.
“We need someone strong, like Trump,” she said. “We lived in Germany for three years and we were scared to come back here. It’s terrifying to think about four more years of this administration.”
Her husband Jim served in the military and worked for the government for 40 years before retiring as a command chief sergeant in the Air Force and returning to Medina in January.
Clary said it’s obvious what the best choice is to run our country.
“Our first leaders were not politicians – they were businessmen,” she said. “That is who was meant to run our country.”
Sanderson said they are planning a pizza party from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday for all volunteers. People can stop and meet Congresswoman Claudia Tenney and district attorney candidate Susan Howard.
A party is planned at the Republican Resource Center on election night.
By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 13 September 2024 at 10:47 pm
Photos by Cheryl Wertman – In special ceremonies prior to this evening’s Depew at Albion football game the Purple Eagles new athletic facilities which includes an artificial turf football field surround by a new all weather track and an artificial turf soccer/softball field was dedicated the Richard C Diminuco Athletic Complex in honor of the Purple Eagles former long time football coach and Athletic Director. Here Albion Superintendent Mickey Edwards presents a plaque to Diminuco in commemoration of the event. At right Diminuco addresses the crowd.
In his opening remarks Albion Superintendent Mickey Edwards highlighted Coach Diminuco’s 30 year career as the Purple Eagles head football coach which included 4 Section VI titles, 12 division titles and over 200 wins. Diminuco was joined by his whole family with a large group of his former players behind him. Click here to view a video of the ceremony.
By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 13 September 2024 at 10:01 pm
Holley and Kendall both scored shutout victories in Genesee Region League girls soccer competition this evening.
Kendall blanked Notre Dame 4-0 to improve to 3-0 as Ava LaMay, Ryleigh Denning, Sophia Picardo and Stella Kwiatek each scored a goal. Picardo also had 2 assists as Denning and Brynn Hardenbrook each had 1.
Holley shutout Lyndonville/Barker 6-0 to go to 3-1 as Ava Mosier had 3 goals, Alivia Wolf 2 and Jayna Burris 1.Wolf and Mia Thom each had 2 assists and Brynn Thomas and Brianna Tomasino each had 1.
By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 13 September 2024 at 9:54 pm
Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Medina’s Christian Moss looks to get around the end during the Mustangs loss to Newfane at Vets Park this evening.
A quick two touchdown first quarter scoring burst sparked Newfane to a 23-6 in over Medina in a C North Division game at Vets Park this evening.
The Panthers jumped out to a early 16-0 lead as Mac Capen ran 10 yards for one touchdown and Ayden Buttery returned an interception 35 yards for another. Capen and Camio Flowers both added two-point conversions.
The Panthers other score came on a 1 yard TD run by Khalil Golden on the first play of the final period.
Medina averted the shutout as quarterback Preston Woodworth connected with Jerrell Nealy on a 23 yard touchdown pass with 2:58 remaining in the fourth quarter.
The C North loss was Medina’s first in five seasons of competition in the division. The Mustangs were 20-0 in the division going into tonight’s contest.
The Panthers are now 1-0 in the division and 2-0 overall while the Mustangs slip to 1-1 in C North competition.
