Albion wins Class A softball sectional opener

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 18 May 2024 at 4:41 pm

No. 8 seed Albion downed visiting No. 9 West Seneca East 13-11 today in the opening round of the Section VI Class A softball playoffs.

A big nine run third inning highlighted the Purple Eagles victory as Madison Hughson had a two-run homer, Kenzi Snook a two-run double, Lux Froman an RBI double and Alana Irvine and Aubriella Barry RBI singles.

Albion will next visit top seeded Williamsville South at noon on Sunday in the quarterfinals. South downed Kenmore East 13-1.

Class B1
No. 6 seed Akron downed No. 3 Olmsted 20-2 as Shannon Esmond had three hits including a double and triple with a total of 5 RBI. Sloan Jonathan added a home run, Olivia Nowak a triple and Ashlee Henning 2 doubles.

Class B2
In Class B2, No 2 Portville blanked No. 7 Roy-Hart 7-0 and No. 3 Wilson downed No. 6 JFK 11-4.

Class C
No. 9 Maple Grove downed No. 8 Frewsburg 13-6 to earn a trip to top seeded Barker at noon on Sunday in the Class C quarterfinals.