Albion opens artificial turf softball field with win over Medina; Barker locks up N-O title
Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Albion’s Abigail Wittenberg slides safely into home ahead of a tag by Medina pitcher Samantha Heschke during the Purple Eagles win this afternoon to open their new artificial turf field.
Celebrating the opening of their new artificial turf softball field and Senior Day, the Albion Purple Eagles downed rival Medina 13-1 in a Niagara-Orleans League game this afternoon.
A three-run home run by Cami London, which highlighted a 6 run second inning, and a two-run homer by Kenzi Snook in the fifth frame keyed the Albion offense.
London, winning pitcher Alana Irvine and Aubrielle Barry each finished with 2 hits.
In the circle, Irvine pitched a 2 hitter with 7 strikeouts.
Albion’s Alana Irvine delivers the first pitch on the Purple Eagles new turf field.
Barker 11, Wilson 3
Barker put a lock on its first N-O title since 2007 with an 11-3 win over runner-up Wilson.
The Lady Bulldogs stay perfect at 10-0 in N-O action with two league games remaining while Wilson slips to 8-3.
Madyson Flint and Peyton Bradley combined to pitch a 4 hitter with 8 strikeouts for the Lady Bulldogs.
Barker moved on top to stay with a 5 runs second inning highlighted by two-run singles by both Arnie Sturtevant and Kaylee Stoll.
Sturtevant also had a two-run double to key a four run fifth inning uprising.
Elba 12, Lyndonville 8
Breaking away from an 8-8 tie, Elba scored 4 times in the seventh inning to down Lyndonville 12-8 in a Genesee Region League contest.
Kayli Miller had 3 hits for Lyndonville as Bella Groves and Brooke Robinson each had 2.
Holley 5, Pembroke 4
Holley pushed across a run in the seventh inning on a passed ball to nip Pembroke 5-4 in another G-R contest.
Ryleigh Weader and Skylar Gallagher both had RBI singles on the day for the Lady Hawks.
Kendall 24, Byron-Bergen 7
Kendall topped Byron-Bergen 24-7 in a G-R contest as Brooke Rodas and Isabella D’Agostino both had 3 hits. Rodas’ hits included a home run.
In the circle, Danielle Offhaus hurled a 4 hitter with 4 strikeouts.
