Medina to host familiar sectional foe Fredonia Tues.; Albion, R-H, Kendall also in action

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 25 May 2026 at 2:50 pm

Photo by CHeryl Wertman – Media’s Jimmy Dieter, shown here banging out a base hit during Sunday’s sectional open win over Newfane, and his Mustang teammates will host Fredonia in the Class B quarterfinals at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Vets Park.

It will be a very familiar postseason matchup as No. 2 seed defending champion Medina hosts No.10 Fredonia in the quarterfinal round of the Section VI Class B baseball tournament at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Vets Park.

It marks the third straight year that Medina and Fredonia have met in the sectionals.

In 2024 Medina nipped Fredonia 4-3 at Grand Island in a rain interrupted Class B championship game. Last year the Mustangs edged past the Hillbillies 2-1 in 9 innings in the Class B semifinals at Vets Park.

Medina, which is 16-2, opened sectional play on Sunday by thumping No. 15 Newfane 23-0 while Fredonia downed No. 7 Tonawanda 8-5.

The winner of Tuesday’s game will advance to Thursday’s Class B semifinal against the winner of the No. 3 Southwestern vs. No. 6 Springville contest.

Tuesday’s other Class B quarterfinals will have No. 5 Roy-Hart hosting No. 13 Cleveland Hill and No. 9 Akron at No. 1 JFK both at 5 p.m.

Roy-Hart downed No. 12 Alden 6-3 in the opening round while Cleve Hill topped No. 4 Lafayette 16-1 and Akron edged Silver Creek 12-10. JFK had the opening round bye.

The Class B semifinals are scheduled for Thursday and the finals for Saturday at 4 p.m. at Frontier High School.

Class A2
Albion to visit Lew-Port
Surging No. 8 seed Albion will visit No. 4 Lew-Port in the semifinals of the Section VI Class A2 tournament at 5 p.m. Tuesday.

Albion, which started the Niagara-Orleans League season at 1-3 has won 9 of its last 10 games. The Purple Eagles went 7-1 to close the N-O season with an 8-4 record and then won the first two sectional outings 5-3 over Ni. 9 Dunkirk and 8-2 over No. 1 City Honors to advance to the semifinals.

Lew-Port edged No. 5 East Aurora 3-2 in the quarterfinals.

Section V Class C2
Kendall to host Perry
Top seeded Kendall will host No. 4 Perry at 5 p.m. Tuesday in the semifinal round of the Section V Class C2 baseball tournament.

Kendall, which is 18-2, downed Genesee Region League foe No. 8 seed Byron-Bergen 11-0 in the quarterfinals while Perry bested No. 5 Naples 14-4.

Tuesday’s other semifinal will have No. 6 Cal-Mum vs. No. 2 Genesee Valley-Belfast.

The championship game is scheduled for Friday.

Holley observes Memorial Day with parade, services

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 25 May 2026 at 2:47 pm

Photos by Tom Rivers

HOLLEY – Boy Scout Troop 59 was part of the Memorial Day parade this morning in Holley.

Tyler Moore, left, carries the Troop 59 flag while Ryker Knight carries the American flag. They are joined by Scoutmaster Randy Moore.

There was a ceremony at the American Legion Post on Wright Street and then a procession from South Main Street to Hillside Cemetery where there were services in honor of veterans.

Madison Hults of Kendall leads the Holley-Kendall marching band as the drum major.

The band played patriotic music as part of the parade.

Miranda Blanar is a member of the color guard in the Holley-Kendall marching band. There are about 50 students total in the marching band.

The band works their way up the hill on South Main Street on their way to Hillside Cemetery.

Todd Klatt, a mechanic in the National Guard, drives this military vehicle in the parade. Klatt is a sergeant first class who returned home in November after a 9-month deployment to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The vehicle is a M1120A4 Load Handling System. It is a mobility tactical truck. The ladder truck for the Murray Joint Fire District is after the military vehicle.

The tactical truck had a tribute in honor of veterans who have died. Klatt’s wife Mary, son Trent and daughter Olivia were on back of the truck tossing candy.

Class D2 semi at GCC Tues. for Lady Tigers

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 25 May 2026 at 2:38 pm

Top seeded Lyndonville will face No. 4 Andover-Whitesville in the semifinal round of the Section V Class D2 softball tournament at 5 p.m. Tuesday at Genesee Community College.

Lyndonville, which is 17-1, blanked No. 8 Hinsdale 18-0 in the opening round while Andover-Whitesville downed No. 5 Hammondsport 12-8.

The other D2 semifinal will have No. 3 Elba vs. No. 2 Avoca-Prattsburgh.

The D2 final is scheduled for Friday.

Section VI Class C
Wilson and Barker will both be competing in the semifinal round of the Section VI Class C softball tournament on Tuesday at 5 p.m.

Top seeded Wilson will host No. 5 Falconer and No. 2 Barker will host Clymer-Sherman-Panama.

The Class C final is scheduled for Friday at Olean.

Lady Eagles win to advance to Class C2 semis

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 24 May 2026 at 7:40 pm

No.3 seed Kendall outlasted No. 6 Bloomfield 12-9 in a Section V Class C2 softball tournament quarterfinal round game this afternoon.

Brynn Hardenbrook had 3 hits and Izzy D’Agostino, Teagan Shaw and Sophia Picardo 2 each to lead the offense for Kendall, which will next face No. 10 Perry in the semifinals on Wednesday. Perry upended No. 2 Bolivar-Richburg 3-2.

Kendall jumped out to an early 9-3 lead by scoring 5 runs in the second inning and 3 in the third. Singles by Hardenbrook and Picardo set up both uprisings as D’Agostino had an RBI single in both frames.

Two runs in the sixth inning on a bases loaded walk and an RBI single by Adrianna D’Agostino later helped lock up the win.

Section V Class D Baseball
Arkport/Canaseraga 12, Lyndonville 1
Top seeded Arkport/Canaseraga downed visiting No. 8 Lyndonville 12-1 in a Class D quarterfinal as Micah Marvin and Caden Carey combined to pitch a no hitter with 12 strikeouts.

Medina Lions ready for June 6 community yard sales, chicken barbecue

By Ginny Kropf, correspondent Posted 24 May 2026 at 7:36 pm

Vendors welcome for flea market at Olde Pickle Factory

Photo by Ginny Kropf: From left, Medina Lions Jason Cogovan, Jim Hancock and Pete Kaiser pose with the sign at the Olde Picke Factory advertising their chicken barbecue, community yard sale and flea market on June 6.

MEDINA – The Medina Lions’ annual Community Yard Sale first kicked off summer events in Medina more than 20 years ago on the first Saturday in June. The addition of a flea market and chicken barbecue at the Olde Picke Factory have made it a popular attraction which grows in popularity every year.

This year’s event on Saturday is co-chaired by Pete Kaiser and Jim Hancock, with help from Jason Cogovan, Randy Reese, Dave Bellucci, and Chris and Julie Keller.

Kaiser has the added distinction of being “Weiner Man,” a title earned by loading a grill on his pickup truck and driving throughout the village during the yard sale selling hot dogs. The theory behind the “Weinermobile” is that shoppers don’t want to leave the multiple yard sales which dot the village streets just to get lunch. It is much more convenient to run to the curb and grab a hotdog, so as not to miss a big bargain.

The flea market annually brings up to 40 vendors who set up on the grounds of the Olde Pickle Factory. Anyone still wishing to reserve a spot may do so by contacting Randy Reese at (716) 471-0524.

The popular chicken barbecue by Chiavetta’s will again be served, beginning at 11 a.m. until sold out. Tickets may be reserved in advance by calling Jim Hancock at (585) 798-2118.

Proceeds from the event are used by Medina Lions for projects to support the community.

Mustangs romp in Class B sectional opener

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 24 May 2026 at 7:17 pm

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Cam Fike bangs out a triple for Medina which romped to a 23-0 sectional win over Newfane at Vets Park this evening.

No.2 seed Medina opened defense of its Section VI Class B baseball championship by romping to a lopsided 23-0 five inning run rule victory over Newfane at Vets Park this evening.

The Mustangs wasted little time in taking control exploding for 9 runs in the second inning as Carlos Doval had a two-run single, Hadrian Batista and Kolton Fletcher RBI singles and Cam Fike an RBI sacrifice fly.

Keeping the momentum, Medina erupted for 7 runs in the third inning as Jimmy Dieter had a three-run double, Fike a two-run double and Aidan Papaj a two-run single.

The Mustangs capped off the win with 5 runs in the fourth frame as Preston Woodworth had a two-run double and Doval a two-run single.

Papaj, Fike, Batista, Dieter, Fletcher, Doval and Ryan Pegelow each finished with a pair of hits as the Mustangs had a total of 16 base raps. Fike’s hits included a triple.

Vinny Gray earned the win on the mound allowing only 1 hit with 6 strikeouts in 4 innings of work. Mason Berry came on to hurl the fifth inning and gave up no hits and struck out 3.

Medina will next host the winner of the No. 10 Fredonia vs. No. 7 Tonawanda game at 5 p.m. Tuesday in the quarterfinals.

Vinny Gray, at left, picked up the win on the mound for the Mustangs. At right Medina’s Preston Woodworth avoids the tag attempt by Newfane’s Bryce Kurtz during a run down.

Akron 12, Silver Creek 10
No. 9 Akron edged No. 8 Silver Creek 12-10 in another Class B opener.

A two-run double by Hunter Haist keyed a three-run seventh inning which provided the margin of victory for the Tigers.

Haist and Jackson Schlabach both finished with 3 hits and Gavin Miller 2.

Akron will next visit top seeded JFK in the quarterfinals on Tuesday.

Roy-Hart downs Alden in Class B opener

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 24 May 2026 at 3:49 pm

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Roy-Hart’s Hank Snyder makes a run saving sliding catch in right field during the Rams sectional win over Alden at Vets Parkl this afternoon.

A three run fourth inning scoring burst keyed No. 5 seed Roy-Hart to a 6-3 victory over No. 12 Alden in the opening round of the Section VI Class B baseball tournament at Vets Park this afternoon.

Breaking away from a 3-3 deadlock, Roy-Hart scored 3 times in the decisive fourth frame on a two-run double by Gavin Heideman and an RBI single by Isaac Smith. A single by Will Bundrock started the uprising.

Earlier, the Rams scored once in the first on an RBI single by Heideman, once in the second on an RBI single by Sean Mettler and once in the third on an error.

Roy-Hart shortstop Sean Mettler turns a third inning double play after taking a throw from second baseman Isaac Smith. The Alden base runner is Aiden Jordan Helms.

Alden tied the game at 3-3 with solo runs in the first inning on a single by Michael Clifford, in the third on a wild pitch and in the fourth on an error.

Jared Hy earned the win on the mound for the Rams as he allowed 4 hits and struck out 5 in 6 innings of work. Smith came on to hurl the final frame giving up 1 hit and striking out 3.

Defensively, the Rams turned a double play in the third inning from Smith at second to Mettler at shortstop to John Brigham at first.

Roy-Hart will face the winner of Monday’s game between No. 4 Lafayette and No. 13 Cleveland Hill in the quarterfinals on Tuesday.

Roy-Hart pitcher Jared Hy helped himself out on the base paths by stealing third and later coming in to score a run. Ethan Schmitz is the Alden third baseman.

Purple Eagles oust top seed in A2 tourney

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 24 May 2026 at 3:22 pm

File Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Gavin Boyce

No. 8 seed Albion upended No. 1 seed City Honors 8-2 in the quarterfinal round of the Section VI Class A2 baseball tournament this afternoon in Buffalo.

The victory advances Albion to a semifinal contest at 5 p.m. Tuesday at No. 4 Lew-Port which ousted No. 5 East Aurora 3-2.

Leading by a narrow 3-2 margin, Albion put a lock on the victory by erupting for 5 runs in the top of the seventh inning on an RBI single by Nate Gibson, run producing sacrifice flies by Nick Luft and winning pitcher Gavin Boyce, an error and a fielders choice play. A triple by Elliot Trapiss ignited the decisive uprising.

Earlier, the Purple Eagles scored one in the first on an RBI single by Mason Snook, once in the third on a sacrifice bunt by Snook and once in the fourth on an RBI single by Boyce.

Boyce, Gibson, Will Plummer and Drew Pritchard each finished with a a pair of hits.

On the mound, Boyce scattered 3 hits and struck out 10 in six and one-third innings of work. Pritchard came on to get the final two outs on strikeouts.

Class C
No. 7 Portville edged No. 7 Barker 5-4 and No. 5 Brocton/Cassadaga Valley downed No. 12 Wilson 12-1 in Section VI Class C contests.

Brocton/Cassadaga Valley erupted for 9 runs in the second inning to key the win over Wilson.

A 4 run second inning on 3 walks, a single and a two-run doubled keyed the win for Postville.

Barker rallied for 3 runs in the seventh inning on RBI singles by Keagan Schaal and JJ Prynn and a run producing sacrifice fly by Drew LaGreca but saw the comeback bid fall just short.

Lyndonville will hold special school budget meeting on Tuesday

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 24 May 2026 at 8:50 am

LYNDONVILLE – The Lyndonville Board of Education will have a special meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday to present budget options after the district’s proposed budget for 2026-27 was rejected by voters on Tuesday.

The meeting on Tuesday will be in the  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 tax levy in the proposed budget would have increased 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.

Claims that ‘86’ used to promote murder is nonsense

Posted 24 May 2026 at 8:38 am

Editor:

I recently bought a made-in-China T-shirt (accepted by USA customs and tariff paid) with the numerals 8647 included.

In my long experience, to “86” something is to discard or cancel it as useless or silly.  Any attempt to describe this as promoting murder is also silly.  We have larger free speech issues in this country without a ban on numbers.

Sincerely,

Gerard M. Morrisey

Albion

State approves $500K for upgrades to Orleans County Animal Shelter

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 24 May 2026 at 8:19 am

ALBION – The state has approved a $500,000 grant for Orleans County to upgrade the animal shelter at the intersection of Route 31A and Route 98.

The funding will go for kennel installation, upgraded fencing and HVAC systems, structural repairs and drainage improvements.

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the grant as part of $10 million awarded to 31 animal care organizations across the state through the eighth round of the New York State Companion Animal Capital Projects Fund. The grants were announced on Friday.

“From cats and dogs to small animals like rabbits, guinea pigs, and more, pets are family,” Governor Hochul said. “Many of these beloved companion animals start their journey at an animal shelter or humane society, so I’m proud to continue supporting these essential organizations through New York’s historic Companion Animal Capital Projects Fund. This funding awarded today is going to make a real difference, helping to better equip these vital facilities with the tools they need to keep our furry friends safe and well cared for as they wait to meet their new families.”

Since the 2017 launch of the Companion Animal Capital Projects Fund program, the state has dedicated over $48 million to the program.

Community mourns David Green, retired sheriff and very active citizen

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 23 May 2026 at 8:06 pm

‘He had a knack for communicating with people. As soon as you sat down with him, you felt like you had known him all your life.’ – Sheriff Chris Bourke

Photos by Tom Rivers: David Green is pictured on Aug. 23, 2017 during the Super Cruise on Main Street in Medina. Green organized the car shows in Medina for more than 25 years with proceeds going to the United Way. For many of those years, he teamed with Donna Bushover and Donna Mruczek in putting on the events.

EAST SHELBY – Orleans County is mourning the loss of David Green, a retired sheriff who stayed very busy in retirement as a community volunteer, especially with the East Shelby Volunteer Fire Company.

He was a sought after emcee for fire department banquets for decades, well liked for his sense of humor and his ability to also bring a dignified presence to the events.

Green was a rarity in Orleans County: a Democrat elected to a countywide position. He reached across party lines and had an amazing ability to connect with people from all walks of life, whether an inmate in the county jail or high-ranking politicians, said Chris Bourke, the current sheriff.

“He had a knack for communicating with people,” Bourke said. “As soon as you sat down with him, you felt like you had known him all your life.”

Photo from Orleans County Sheriff’s Department: David Green served 20 years  as Orleans County sheriff, retiring after 1998.

Green was sheriff when Bourke was hired in 1984, as a part-time corrections officer making $5.30 an hour. Green would promote him to corporal in the jail, then to a deputy sheriff on Jan. 1, 1986 and later to lieutenant and K9 handler.

Green was elected sheriff in 1978 after serving as the county’s fire coordinator. He brought an ability to work with people and expand the department’s services. He was the Orleans County sheriff for 20 years.

“The department was growing and he knew how to manage his resources,” Bourke said.

Green joined the East Shelby Volunteer Fire Company when he was 18. On March 7 he attended the annual banquet and was recognized for 65 years of service to East Shelby. His father Milton was a charter member of the fire company.

Green served as fire chief at East Shelby from 1966 to 1972. In 1970, he was appointed Orleans County emergency manager and in 1972 he took on additional duties as Orleans County fire coordinator, working with 1,600 volunteer firefighters at the time. He was an experienced administrator, as well as an arson investigator.

Bourke said Green, when he was sheriff, built a strong bridge between the Sheriff’s Department and the volunteer fire service.

“Sheriff Green served this county in ways few ever have,” Justin Niederhofer, the county’s current emergency management director, posted on Facebook today. “He gave years of faithful service as a member of the East Shelby Volunteer Fire Company, where he was known not just for showing up, but for being all-in — the kind of member every department hopes to build around.”

Green’s career of public service is “truly rare in its breadth and commitment,” Niederhofer said about Green’s roles as director of Emergency Management, County fire coordinator and Orleans County sheriff.

“To follow in someone’s footsteps means something different when you’ve seen the path they walked,” Niederhofer said. “David helped shape the foundation that this office stands on, and that is not something we take lightly.”

In his retirement, he remained an active volunteer with the East Shelby Volunteer Fire Company and helped organize East Shelby’s annual swap meet at fairgrounds, which usually raises $5,000 to $10,000 for fire company.

Green for more than 25 years led the car shows in Medina, teaming with Donna Bushover and Donna Mruczek for many of those years. The car shows would draw about 100 cars on a typical Friday.

The “Super Cruise” brings about 200-300 cars when Main Street is closed off and an Elvis impersonator entertains. Green also sells raffle tickets during the Super Cruise with proceeds going to the Orleans County United Way. Green retired as car show organizer after the 2023 season.

For many years he served as the emcee of fire department banquets around the county, mixing in many jokes and gentle ribbing of the firefighters and elected officials in the crowd.

“He was a very friendly guy who had the ability to make everyone feel at home,” Sheriff Bourke said.

David Green, second from left, is presented a “Special Recognition Award” in March 2021 from Orleans County Legislator Bill Eick and an award from the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York by Dale Banker, the county’s emergency management coordinator at the time. Debbie Taylor, the East Shelby fire chief, joined Green at the County Legislature’s chambers for the awards for his 60 years of service with the East Shelby Volunteer Fire Company. This award was presented during a time with Covid restrictions when people were encouraged to wear masks in public.


‘The Mayor of East Shelby’

By Ginny Kropf, correspondent

East Shelby Fire Chief Deb Taylor has known Dave Green for more than two decades – 21 of which they served together in the fire service, she said.

“He was more than just a fellow firefighter or a friend – he was family,” Taylor said. “He was the patriarchal of East Shelby Volunteer Fire Company for sure. A lot of people called him the mayor of East Shelby. Well, he was.”

Taylor said Green was the kind of person you could run anything by him without asking him first.

“He was a person you could always count on, regardless of the situation,” she said. “He stood by me through both good and difficult times. I will never forget how he encouraged me to run for fire chief. He often told me how proud he was that I became the first female chief in Orleans County.”

She continued to say Green carried himself with strength, loyalty and compassion, always giving everything he had to ensure others felt support and respected.

“His passing leaves a significant void, but his impact will live on through the lives he touched, the lessons he taught and the memories we all shared,” Taylor said. “I’m going to miss him terribly. I already do.”

Sheriff Bourke praised Green for giving him an opportunity when he hired him as a corrections officer in 1984, and then again on Jan. 1, 1986, when Green hired him as a deputy sheriff.

“I was promoted to lieutenant and assigned as the canine handler in 1987,” Bourke said. “Dave gave me the opportunity to move up through the ranks and be elected sheriff in 2020. I thank him for that.”

Bourke added Green was a kind-hearted person who volunteered a lot of time to the community, including coaching Little League and volunteering with the East Shelby Fire Company.

Hurd Orchards gets state recognition for long history in Holley

By Ginny Kropf, correspondent Posted 23 May 2026 at 12:36 pm

Photos by Ginny Kropf: Assemblyman Steve Hawley presents a proclamation to Amy Machamer during a luncheon Friday celebrating Hurd Orchards inclusion on the State Historic Business Preservation Registry. County Legislator Ed Morgan is at right.

HOLLEY – Hurd Orchards, a seventh-generation family farm going back more than 200 years, was presented with a proclamation by Assemblyman Steve Hawley on Friday during a luncheon celebrating Hurd’s inclusion in the State Historic Business Preservation Registry.

Amy Machamer, who owns Hurd Orchards with her mother Susan Hurd Machamer, said they had already planned a special luncheon featuring rhubarb when they learned of their historic designation.

Holley mayor Mark Bower added his congratulations to Amy Machamer on being included in the State Historic Preservation Registry, after presenting her with a proclamation from the village.

“Our guests will be surprised to learn about our honor,” Machamer said.

The State Historic Business Preservation Registry recognizes business that are at least 50 years old, according to Hawley.

Hurd Orchards was established by Luther Hurd in 1825 and has evolved into a thriving fruit-growing enterprise. It is now in its eighth generation.

“From a pioneer farm, they have changed and thrived with the times, yet kept their historical significance and maintained conservation practices,” Hawley said. “It is extraordinary in this day and age for an agricultural business to last this long.”

Hawley presented Amy with a proclamation from the New York State Assembly, while Ed Morgan presented one from the Orleans County Legislature and another came from Holley mayor Mark Bower.

Amy, who has been in business with her mother since 1985, is the seventh-generation Hurd to run the farm, and when her daughter joins the operation, she will become the eighth-generation.

“I love all that goes into it,” Amy said.

She was not only honored by Hawley’s bestowing such an honor (which she called cool) on the farm, but praised him for supporting farms. She cited this spring when they needed water desperately, which they get from the canal, and was told it would be six weeks before the canal was filled. She contacted Hawley and their state senator, and within 24 hours, there was water in the canal.

Luncheons, such as Friday’s, have become a tradition in the family’s 200-year-old barn. Each one focuses on a different theme found on the farm, from Friday’s rhubarb to chives on June 3. Peonies, strawberries and roses will be featured in upcoming June luncheons.

Amy welcomed a full room of guests to Friday’s lunch, first sharing a little history of the family farm, then explaining about rhubarb. The menu included rhubarb/raspberry jam cookies rolled in paprika, rhubarb muffins, herb bread hot out of the oven, ham with a rhubarb sauce and for dessert, rhubarb pie (also known as pie plant), brown sugar rhubarb cookies and rhubarb custard cake.

“We are contributing in a very special way to the heritage of Western New York,” Amy said.

Hurd Orchards is the fourth Holley area business to be included on the Historic Business Preservation Registry, following Kirby’s Farm Market (just across the Orleans/Monroe County line), who was recognized last year, and Stockham Lumber and Holley Cold Storage, both in Holley, which were announced a week ago.

Honored businesses were identified after Orleans County historian Catherine Cooper compiled a list for Hawley, showing companies in business more than 50 years.

Prior to receiving a proclamation from Assemblyman Stave Hawley, Amy Machamer described the benefits of rhubarb to guests gathered for lunch Friday at Hurd Orchards.

Vets Park to host Section VI Class B baseball twin bill Sunday involving R-H and Medina

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 23 May 2026 at 11:15 am

Steady rain has caused today’s schedule of Section VI baseball tournament games to be moved to Sunday including six contests involving Niagara-Orleans League teams.

Vets Park will host a Class B doubleheader as No. 5 Roy-Hart will face No. 12 Alden at 1 p.m. and No. 2 Medina will host No. 15 Newfane at 5 p.m.

Also in Class B, No. 9 Akron will face No. 8 Silver Creek at Gowanda at 3:30 p.m.

In Class A2, No. 8 Albion will face No. 1 City Honors at noon at Okell Park in Buffalo.

In Class C, No. 10 Barker will face No. 7 Portville at Allegany-Limestone at 11 a.m. and No. 12 Wilson will take on No. 5 Brocton/Cassadaga Valley at noon at Gowanda.

The Section V Class D2 baseball  game between No. 8 Lyndonville and No. 1 Arkport-Canaseraga has been moved to 2 p.m. Sunday at Arkport.

In addition, the Section V Class C2 softball game between No. 6 Bloomfield and No. 3 Kendall has been moved to 10 a.m. Sunday at Kendall.

Medina has six Scholar-Athlete teams

Contributed Story Posted 23 May 2026 at 9:55 am

All six Medina High spring sports varsity teams have earned New York State Public High School Athletic Association Scholar-Athlete Team Awards by compiling a composite average of at least 90.

Those teams and their averages include Softball (96.997), Tennis (96.289), Girls Track (93.388), Lacrosse (93.065), Baseball (91.948) and Boys Track (90.105).

Contributed Photos – SOFTBALL – Bottom row: Karlee Cau, Jenna Cecchini, Isabelle Perez, Aspyn Garley, Analeah Fidanza Battle, Alexa Demmer and Savannah Jo Thompson. Top row: Harmoni Wilson, Peyton Allen, Lilah Class, Madison Watts and Lily Maynard. Missing are Molly Cook, Samantha Heschke and Gia Howard.

TENNIS – Bottom row: Henry Fuller, Anthony Anelli, Hattison Ribbeck Farley, Tony Anelli, Paisley Pasnik and Marlaina Neroni. Top row: Levon Fuller, River Jones, Talia Rupp, Amelia Rodden and Grace Smith. Missing are Eli Biesinger and Lily Eggleston.

GIRLS TRACK – Bottom row: Payton Eggleston, Neveah Kimori, Lily Hungerford, Charlotte McGrath, Lauren Allis, Olivia Maynard, Rhoswyn Oakes, Alex Klinzing, Asialynn Neuhaus, Ty’Sharri Crossley and Heather Daniels. Top row: Faith Sunday, Amelia Stalker, Jenelle Stalker, Caliyah St. Louis, Cayla Seever, Payton Denniston, Grace Keppler, Gabriella Velez and Talia Rupp. Missing are Lucia DiCureia, Jaylani Dieter, Ashlyn Fisk, Ellen Hall, McKinlee Hughes, Chloe Luxon, Skielair Montgomery, Aurora Owczarczak, Hannah Richardson, Anna Saj and Saniyyaha Wilson.

LACROSSE – Bottom row: Chris Mulcahy, Sawyer Lilleby, Luke Duffina, Madison Farley, Lyla Page, Davi Mucoucah and Landan Costich. Top row: Gavin Dahlhaus, Clayton Wagner, Brennan Allen, Jobi Wheeler, Matt Jacobs, Breydin Lewis and Frankie Stephens. Missing are Miles Arbegast, Deven Byrne, Teagan Meland and Tim Vasquez.

BASEBALL – Bottom row: Vincent Gray, Jimmy Dieter, Kolton Fletcher, Ryan Pegelow and Carlos Doval. Top row: Hadrian Batista, Preston Woodworth, Aidan Papaj and Camden Fike. Missing are Lathan McEwen Miller and Steven Gobeli.

BOYS TRACK – Bottom row: Cole Hughes, Aleksandr Seefeldt, Lukin Szatkowski, Briley Allen, Roman Maksimchuk, Tim Zeiner, Oscar Lopez and Logan Quackenbush. Top row: Nate Surdel, Bryson Ford, Israel Delgado, Colin Pooler, Owen Sargent, Jackson Reese, Jonathan Dix amd Jude Lacy. Missing are Niall Boyle, Brandon Brueckner, Luke Duffina, Avion Johnson, Jerrell Nealy, Jordan Olsen, Antonio Rizzo, Kendrick Russaw, Nathanael Rutledge, Aurelius Schalck and Hunter Walczak.