Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Medina’s Savannah Jo Thompson drives the to the circle during the Mustangs win over Nardin at Vets Park this evening.

Jumping out to a 4-0 first quarter lead, Medina went on to shutout Nardin 10-0 in a non league field hockey game at Vets Park this evening.

Getting goal production from seven players, the Mustangs held a 5-0 lead at the half and improve to 9-6 overall.

Jenelle Stalker sored 4 goals to lead the Mustangs attack as Emi Batista, Tatianna Maxon, Adelynn Lacy, Penelope Schalck, Lilah Class and Elaina Bruce each netted 1.

Medina will close out the regular season by hosting Newfane in a Niagara-Orleans League game at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Vets Park.

Medina’s Ava Blount sends the ball toward the goal.

Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Aleks Seefeldt and his Medina teammates will host Olmsted in a Section VI Class B opening round game at 3:3 p.m. Tuesday at Vets Park.

Sectional soccer tournament competition gets under way on Tuesday as both the Medina boys and Holley girls teams will open at home while the Albion girls will open on the road.

Seeded No. 4, Medina will host No. 13 Olmsted in a Section VI Class B contest at 3:30 p.m. at Vets Park.

Medina went 14-2 during the regular season while Olmsted was 3-12-1.

The Mustangs offense was led by Aleks Seefeldt (16 goals, 17 assists), Aidan Papaj (13 goals, 5 assists), Caden Kingsbury (10 goals, 2 assists), Vinny Gray (8 goals, 8 assists), Luke Duffina (7 goals, 3 assists) and Izzy Anderson (3 goals, 9 assists).

Cam Fike and River Jones have shared the goaltending duties for the Mustangs while Duffina, Ryan Pegelow, Owen Sargent, Jimmy Dieter and Gavin Dahlhaus have helped to anchor the defense.

Holley, which is seeded No. 5, will host Genesee Region League foe No. 12 Alexander at 6 p.m. in a Section V Class C1 contest.

Holley went 9-6-1 during the regular season and Alexander 1-14-1.

Holley’s offense has been led by Ava Mosier (13 goals, 3 assists), Hanna Ostrom (7 goals, 5 assists), Kyla Burne (5 goals, 4 assists), Jayna Burris (4 goals, 8 assists) and Carsyn Mogle (4 goals, 6 assists).

Seeded No. 11 Albion will visit No. 6 Williamsville South for a Section VI Class A game at 3:30 p.m.

Albion went 4-8-4 during the regular season and Will South 5-9.

Offensively the Purple Eagles have been led by Julia Button (5 goals, 2 assists), Shayla Higgins (4 goals) and Madison Frasier (3 goals, 2 assists).

Tuesday’s openers will also have No. 10 Eden at No. 7 Akron and No. 11 Newfane at No. 6 Tapestry in Section VI boys Class B contests.

Wednesday’s Games
Section V Boys Soccer
No. 7 seed Holley will host No. 10 Red Creek in a Class C1 game at 6:30 p.m..

Holley went 8-8 and Red Creek 1-14-1 during the regular season.

The Hawks offense has been led by Cooper Wolf (6 goals, 3 assists), Avante Walker (6 goals), Chase Kempa (5 goals, 8 assists), Blake Coleman (5 goals, 2 assists) and Cam Mosier (3 goals, 5 assists).

Section VI Boys Soccer
No. 8 seed Albion will host No. 9 Lake Shore in a Class A2 contest at 6:30 p.m.

The Purple Eagles offense has been led by Garret Jones (6 goals, 2 assists) and Joey Bropst (3 goals, 1 assist).

Section VI Girls Soccer
No 8 seed Barker/Lyndonville will host No. 9 Chautauqua Lake in a Class B game at 6 p.m. at Barker.

Barker/Lyndonville went 8-5-3 during the regular season and Chautauqua Lake 4-11.

Alexa Robinson has led the B/L offense with 28 goals and 9 assists as Natalie Rath has 9 goals, 4 assists, Braelynn Dillenbeck 4 goals, 6 assists and Ryland Townsend 3 goals, 3 assists.

Also in Class B, No. 4 Roy-Hart will host No. 13 Tonawanda at 6 p.m.

Roy-Hart went 8-5-3 and Tonawanda 3-13 during the regular season.

The Lady Rams offense has been led by Maria Trombley (12 goals, 3 assists), Ruth Walker (6 goals, 4 assists) and Kaylie Churchill (3 goals, 7 assists).

Also in Class B, No. 14 Medina visits No. 3 Falconer at 6 p.m., No. 6 Akron hosts No. 11 Silver Creek at 3:30 p.m. and No. 12 Newfane visits No. 5 Allegany-Limestone at 6 p.m.

Photos by Tom Rivers

CARLTON – The top girls runners in the Niagara-Orleans cross country race were recognized on Saturday with the top seven runners earning first team, then 8 through 14 on the second team, and 15 through 21 receiving honorable mention. The race was held at Lakeside State Park.

First Team All-League: Pictured from left include Eden Hillman of Newfane, 1st in 19:36; Taylor Alvord of Roy-Hart, 2nd in 20:30; Julia Rohde of Roy-Hart, 3rd in 22:27; Abigail Bower of Akron, 4th in 21:35; Talia Rupp of Medina, 5th in 21:47; Kylee Rebmann of Akron, 6th in 21:53; and Kayla Hallman of Newfane, 7th in 22:01.

Eden Hillman of Newfane won the race for the second year. The eighth-grader blazed through the course in 19:36.

Second Team All-League: Pictured from left include Kayla Hallman of Newfane, 8th in 22:01; Mirabelle Strong of Barker, 9th in 22:18; Mackenzie Hill of Newfane, 10th in 22:49; Marissa Bryant of Roy-Hart, 11th in 22:53.; Adele Mathes of Albion, 12th in 23:06; Makayla Pask of Akron, 13th in 23:12; and Kristine Wall of Akron, 14th in 23:15.

This trip rounds a turn at Lakeside during an early part of the race. From right includes Kylee Rebmann of Akron, Adele Mathes of Albion, and Mirabelle Strong of Barker.

Honorable Mention: Pictured from left include Mikaila Akers of Wilson, 15th in 23:21; Hayden Barlow of Wilson, 16th in 23:25; Samantha Silsby of Roy-Hart, 17th in 23:46; Sienna Gibson of Newfane, 18th in 24:10; Hannah Monaco of Barker, 19th in 24:38; Madelyn Freatman of Wilson, 20th in 24:56; and Lorelei Gailie of Albion, 21st in 25:13.

This group keeps up a fast pace during the first part of the race. In front are Hannah Monaco of Barker and Rachel Herbert of Medina. Right behind them are Lorelei Gailie of Albion and Aubrey Burning of Albion.

Photos by Tom Rivers

CARLTON – The top runners in the Niagara-Orleans cross country race were recognized on Saturday with the top seven runners earning first team, then 8 through 14 on the second team, and 15 through 21 receiving honorable mention.

First Team All-League: Pictured from left include Luke Fahy of Barker, 1st in 17:52; Peyton Wagner of Barker, 2nd in 17:53; Gabe Nestoros of Barker, 3rd in 18:18; Logan Wagner of Barker, 4th in 18:25; Cole Hughes of Medina, 5th in 18:36; Ethan Gancasz, 6th in 18:48; and Grayson Prynn of Barker, 7th in 18:51.

Barker’s Ethan Gancasz digs deep as he heads to the finish line on Saturday at Lakeside State Park in Carlton. He finished in sixth place, just ahead of his teammate, Grayson Prynn who was 7th.

Second Team All-League: Pictured from left include Stryker Sanders of Albion, 8th in 18:58; Logan Meyers of Akron, 9th in 19:11; Sean Milczarski of Newfane, 10th in 19:11; Aron Gehl of Akron, 11th in 19:20; Tristian Tilbe of Albion, 12th in 19:23; Matt Bloom of Albion, 13th in 19:30; and Bryan Parris of Barker, 14th in 19:35.

These runners are close to the leaders in the Niagara-Orleans race on Saturday. From left include Sean Milczarski of Newfane, Logan Wagner of Barker, Tristian Tible of Albion and Anthony Taliaferro of Barker.

Honorable Mention All-League: Pictured from left include Jonathan Dix of Medina, 15th in 19:36; Rowe Bouchey of Albion, 16th in 19:41; John Murphy of Newfane, 17th in 19:46; Anthony Taliaferro of Barker, 18th in 20:11; Roman Maksimchuk of Medina, 19th in 20:16; Sam Liuzzi of Barker, 20th in 20:19; and Dominic Cimato of Barker, 21st in 20:28.

These runners all made the All-League team. They include Aron Gehl of Akron, Cole Hughes of Medina and Jonathan Dix of Medina.

Matt Bloom of Albion works his way through the woods at the race at Lakeside with his teammate, Rowe Bouchey, right behind him.

Weekly H.S. Sports Schedule
Monday
Field Hockey – Nardin at Medina, 7 p.m.
Volleyball – Elba at Lyndonville, Attica at Holley, Roy-Hart at Starpoint, Wilson at Newfane, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday
Boys Soccer – Section VI Class B playoffs – Olmsted at Medina, Eden at Akron, 3:30 p.m.; Newfane at Tapestry, 6 p.m.
Girls Soccer – Section VI Class A playoffs – Albion at Williamsville South, 3:30 p.m.; Section V Class C1 playoffs – Alexander at Holley, 6 p.m.
Field Hockey – Kenmore at Akron, 4:30 p.m.; Wilson at Roy-Hart, 7 p.m.

Wednesday
Boys Soccer – Section VI Class A2 playoffs – Lake Shore at Albion, 3:30 p.m. (tentative); Section V Class C1 playoffs – Red Creek at Holley, 6:30 p.m.
Girls Soccer – Section VI Class B playoffs – Silver Creek at Akron, 3:30 p.m.; Chautauqua Lake at Barker/Lyndonville at Barker, Tonawanda at Roy-Hart, Medina at Falconer, Newfane at Allegany-Limestone, 6 p.m.
Field Hockey – Newfane at Medina, 7 p.m.
Volleyball – Holley at YWCS, 5 p.m.

Thursday
Volleyball – Kendall at Alexander, 6:30 p.m.

Friday
Football – Batavia at Medina, Albion at Maryvale, Holley at Canisteo-Greenwood, 7 p.m.
Boys Soccer – Section V Class D2 playoffs – Houghton at Lyndonville, 3 p.m.
Girls Soccer – Section V Class C2 playoffs – Kendall hosts the winner of the Warsaw vs. Genesee Valley-Belfast game at 6 p.m.
Volleyball – Holley at Sodus, Byron-Bergen at Kendall, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday
Football – Barker/Roy-Hart at Maritime, 2 p.m.
Boys Soccer – Section V Class C2 playoffs – Kendall will host the winner of the Cuba Rushford vs. Perry game at 7 p.m.

Contributed Photo – Conor Murphy scores a touchdown for the Albion Mini Eagles.

All three Albion teams scored wins Saturday in the semifinal round of the Niagara Orleans Football Association (NOFA) playoffs at Albion.

Beginners Division
Albion 34, Barker/Roy-Hart 12
Kenny Almonte rushed for a game high 172 yards and 2 scores for the Beginner Eagles offense. Gunner Jackson picked up 75 yards on the ground. Xavier Weis 39 yards, Trey Ellis 37 yards, both also had a TD run.

Almonte had 14 tackles for the defense on the day. Ellis 12, Weis 6, Artavion Lewis 4, Lexington Pridgen and Drake Neri 3 each, Jaxon Francis and Myles Labarge 2 each and Jaxon Nashburn 1.

Albion will play Batavia in a rematch of last years Championship game at 10 a.m. this Saturday in Newfane.

Mini Division
Albion 13, Barker/Roy-Hart 0
Avenging their lone defeat 13-0 to BRH 28 days ago, Albion beat BRH by the same 13-0 score.

After a scoreless first half, Conor Murphy’s followed the lead of Albion Varsity Purple Eagle Jackson Snook on Thursday Night and returned a fumble recovery 6 yards for a TD proved to be the game winner.

Murphy, Patrick Westlund, Elian Almonte and Moses Taylor led the Mini Eagles defense with 7 tackles. Mason Cornick 6, Jaidyn Harper 5, Hudson Palmer 4, Chase Armer, Zion Richardson 3 each, Zeus Vallejo and Wyatt Purnell 2 each.

Almonte rushed for 165 yards and a 51 yard TD. Taylor rushed for 27 yards and had 28 receiving. Westlund rushed for 24 yards, Harper 12 and Greyson Roberts 8.

Albion will play LeRoy in a rematch of last years Championship game at Noon this Saturday in Newfane.

JV Division
Albion defeated Oakfield-Alabama/Elba
Camden Holt had a TD run and caught 2 TDs from Jace DiMatteo for the JV Eagles offensive attack. Damareon Shine rushed for 2 TDs, Jayce Torres 1 rushing and 1 receiving, AJ Lewis III 1 receiving from Cayden Farrell and Kairo Bennett ran one in.

Lewis and Shine were in on 8 tackles. Jayden Russo and Holt 4 each. Farrell, Parker Gardner and Bennett 3 each. Kenny Witcroft, Kyle Schomske, Tyler Patten, Edward Hammonds, Roman Allport, Zayden Leflore, Matthew Colmerero, Arkell Lewis, Isaac Button, Harrison Froman, Blaze Worrells and Sebastian Stritzinger were all in on stops. Kaydence Russaw had a interception.

Albion will play LeRoy in a rematch of last years Championship game at 2 p.m. this Saturday in Newfane.

Weekend H.S. football scoring recap

C North Division Games
Medina 49, Cleveland Hill 0
Barker/Roy-Hart 40, Alden 21
Akron 33, JFK 6
Eden 53, Tonawanda 16
Honeoye Falls-Lima 49, Maritime 14 (non league)

C North Standings
Barker/Roy-Hart 5-0, 6-1
Akron 5-1, 5-2
Eden 4-1, 6-1
Medina 4-2, 5-2
Maritime 3-2, 4-3
Alden 1-4, 2-5
JFK 1-3, 2-5
Cleve Hill 1-4, 1-6
Tonawanda 0-6, 0-7

B2 Division Games
Albion 30, East Aurora/Holland 27
Iroquois 35, Olean 14
Lackawanna 18, Depew 13
Maryvale 48, Dunkirk 26

B2 Standings
Iroquois 6-0, 6-1
Lackawanna 5-1, 5-2
Depew 5-2, 5-2
Olean 4-2, 4-3
Maryvale 2-4, 3-4
Albion 1-5, 1-6
East Aurora 1-5, 1-6
Dunkirk 1-6, 1-6

Independent
St. Mary’s, Lancaster 52, Holley 0

Top seeded Kendall will begin Section V Class C2 girls soccer playoff competition with a home game at 6 p.m. Friday.

The Lady Eagles will host the winner of the opening round game between No. 8 Warsaw and No. 9 Genesee Valley Belfast.

Holley, which is seeded No. 5 in Class C1, will host Genesee Region League foe No. 12 Alexander at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the opening round.

Top seeded Kendall will open defense of its Section V Class C2 boys soccer championship by hosting a quarterfinal round game at 7 p.m. next Saturday.

Kendall, which went 16-0 during the regular season, will face the winner of the opening round game between No. 8 Cuba-Rushford/Hinsdale and No. 9 Perry.

Holley, which is seeded No. 7, will host No. 10 Red Creek in a Class C1 first round contest at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Lyndonville, which is seeded No. 2 in Class D2, will host No. 7 Houghton in a quarterfinal game at 3 p.m. Friday.