Mustangs seek Class B1 title Wednesday

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 3 March 2026 at 10:18 am

Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Medina’s Kendrick Russaw and his Mustangs teammates will face Olmsted in the Section VI Class B1 championship game at 6 p.m. Wednesday at SUNY Fredonia.

Looking to keep the momentum from Saturday’s come-from-behind semifinal victory, No. 5 seed Medina will now face No. 2 Olmsted in the championship game of the Section VI Class B1 boys basketball playoffs at 6 p.m. Wednesday at SUNY Fredonia.

The Mustangs gained a spot in the title contest by rallying from a 44-40 deficit with a big 22-8 fourth quarter scoring surge to defeat No.9 Southwestern 62-52 in the semifinals.

Olmsted advanced with a 49-34 win over No. 6 Springville.

The Mustangs bring a 16-6 record into the final while the Owls are 15-7.

This is Medina’s first appearance in the championship game since the Covid shortened 2021 season. Seeded No. 1 that season, the Mustangs captured the Class B2 title with three straight home court victories downing Alden 68-48 in the quarterfinals, Newfane 64-55 in the semis and Lackawanna 68-57 in the title contest.

Medina’s only other Section VI championship came in 1971 when the Mustangs downed then Niagara-Orleans League foe Starpoint 84-73.

Offensively, Medina has been led by Jerrell Nealy, who is averaging 16 points per game and Preston Woodworth who is averaging 14.

Olmsted is led by Tacon McCray who has scored 481 points for a 21.9 average and Jaden Wood who has tallied 298 poins (13.0 ave.)

Akron seeks B2 title

The N-O League will also be represented in Wednesday’s Class B2 championship game at No. 2 Akron will face No. 1 Tapestry at 7:45 p.m. at SUNY Fredonia.

Akron brings a 19-2 record into the final while Tapestry is 20-2.

Last year Akron captured the B1 championship with a 49-38 win over Olmsted.

Wilson in Class C semi tonight
Top seeded Wilson will take on No. 6 Westfield in the Class C semifinals at 6 this evening at Jamestown Community College.

Wilson is 19-2 and Westfield 12-9.

Last year Wilson captured the Class B2 championship.

The other Class C semi will have No. 2 Global Concepts vs. No. 6 Ellicottville at 7:45 at Jamestown Community College.