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Homecoming win for Medina/Lyndonville

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 28 September 2016 at 8:38 pm
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Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Hayden London, right, goes after the ball for Medina/Lyndonville during this afternoon’s non league win over Niagara Catholic at Lyndonville.

Celebrating Lyndonville’s Homecoming, Medina/Lyndonville blanked Niagara Catholic 4-0 this afternoon in a non league boys soccer game.

The Mustangs jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first half on a pair of goals by Kristian Snyder, the first off an assist from Vassilious Bitsas and the second from Nick Albone.

Snyder later competed his hat-trick with a second half goal off an assist from Ethan Leonard.

Dylan Nicholson rounded out the Medina/Lyndonville scoring on the Tigers field with a goal off an assist from Leonard.

Jacob Hoffee earned the shutout in goal.

Improving to 8-3 overall, Medina next visits front-running Newfane in a Niagara-Orleans League contest next Wednesday.

Purple Eagles down Lady Raiders in soccer

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 27 September 2016 at 9:25 pm
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Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Albion’s Nikki Eldred has control over Barker’s Bree Luckman during the Purple Eagles win over the visiting Lady Raiders this afternoon.

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Barker’s Abby Harris battles for control of the ball with Albion’s Elisabeth Baker.

A three goal scoring burst over the last 12 minutes of the first half sparked Albion to an 8-0 win over visiting Barker this evening in a Niagara-Orleans League girls soccer game.

Nikki Eldred ignited that key spurt with a goal off an assist from Catherine Thom.

Emily Blanchard followed up with two quick goals, the first off an assist from Mariah Plain to make it 3-0.

The Purple Eagles kept rolling in the second half on goals by Eldred, Blanchard, Thom, Brylie Hapeman and Plain. Thom, Eldred and Blanchard all chipped in with assists during that stretch.

Albion is now 4-3-1 and Barker 0-8 in N-O action.

Akron 4, Medina 1

Julia Wartinger scored 2 goals and Jenna Robnett and Kara Sequin each added 1 to lead Akron (6-2) to a 4-1 victory over visiting Medina (2-4-1).

Destiny Satkowski scored the lone goal for Medina.

Newfane 5, Roy-Hart 1
Front-running Newfane got goals from five different players to down Roy-Hart (2-6) 5-1 and stay unbeaten at 8-0.

Erica Flagler, Kayleigh Daniels, Emily Foltz, Ady Burns and Megan Knoll each scored a goal for the Lady Panthers.

Albion girls sweep in cross-country opener

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 27 September 2016 at 9:18 pm

The Albion girls opened the Niagara-Orleans League cross-country season on a high note by defeating Akron 31-24 and host Barker 23-35 this afternoon.

Akron downed Barker 24-37 in the other portion of the tri-meet.

Albion was led by the 2-3 finish of Emma Mathes and Hannah Grammar.

Barker’s Gabrielle Baker won the race as Jessica Haseley finished fifth for the Lady Raiders.

Amanda Ciurzynski finished fourth for Akron.

The defending champion Barker boys downed Albion 17-46 and Akron 21-38. Akron also bested Albion 22-35.

Barker was sparked by the 2-3-4 finish of Jake Arnold, Brent Bachman and Adam Wagner.

Akron’s Mike Swinigrski won the race.

Albion’s Evan Steier placed fifth.

Roy-Hart swept visiting Medina/Lyndonville winning the boys race 15-50 and the girls 21-36.

Medina/Lyndonville had the top two finishers in the boys race with Dan Heil and Jack Hill.

Roy-Hart’s Tanner Bulmer finished third.

The 1-2 finish of Anna Rickard and Kelsey Ciemny led the war for the Lady Rams as Hannah Heil placed third for the Mustangs.

The Wilson boys bested rival Newfane 20-35.

Lady Tigers, Lady Eagles post shutout wins

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 27 September 2016 at 8:57 pm
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Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Lyndonville’s Aubrey Lewis drives up field as Attica defenders Emilee Stenson and Karly Sonderiker pursue during the host Lady Tigers win this afternoon.

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Lyndonville’s Natalie Allen tries to advance the ball against Attica defender Paige Perry.

A quick two goal scoring burst to open the second half earned Lyndonville a 2-0 victory over visiting Attica this afternoon in a Genesee Region League girls soccer game.

In other G-R action, Kendall nipped visiting Notre Dame 1-0 on a last minute goal and Alexander blanked Holley 2-0.

Emalee Houseman scored off an assist from Aubrey Lewis and then Aubrey Lewis tallied from her sister Anna Lewis both in the first five minutes of the half for Lyndonville.

Kenzie Muck made 8 saves in goal for the Lady Tigers.

Kendall 1, Notre Dame 0

Kayla Summers scored with just 32 seconds remaining in the second half off an assist from Michela Hanlon to nip visiting Notre Dame.

Hannah Ulmen made 3 saves to earn the shutout in goal as Kendall improves to 7-1 in the league and 8-2 overall.

Boys Volleyball

Pavilion 25-25-25, Lyndonville/Medina 15-12-19

Mason Pecoraro had 5 spiking kills and 2 blocks, Christian Hahn 4 kills and Devon Allen 3 service aces for Lyndonville/Medina in the three set loss at Pavilion.

Roy-Hart romps in N-O field hockey contest

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 27 September 2016 at 8:27 pm

Roy-Hart romped to an 8-1 victory over host Kenmore (1-6) this afternoon to improve to 5-2 in Niagara-Orleans League field hockey competition.

Lexi Lovewell scored 4 goals to lead the Roy-Hart attack at Shannon Dent, Sydney Newton, Delany Draper and Rielly Albee each chipped in with 1.

Akron 2, Wilson 1
Front-running Akron stayed perfect at 7-0 with a 2-1 win at Wilson on goals by Kaitlyn Gaik and Heather Cummings.

Newfane 2, Medina 0
Newfane (2-5) scored a pair of first half goals to blank visiting Medina (1-6) 2-0.

Barker 2, Nichols 1

Goals by Lydia Dewart and Ciara Gregoire earned Barker a 2-1 non league win over Nichols.

Medina scores links win over Barker

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 27 September 2016 at 8:02 pm

Medina defeated Barker 225-275 this afternoon at Shelridge to close out the Niagara-Orleans League golf season with a 9-2-1 record.

Ian Wagner took medalist honors with a 34 for Medina as Mike Cardone added a 42 and Trevor Luthart a 47.

Jack Harris had a 46 for Barker which is now 6-5.

Two-time defending champion Wilson improved to 11-0 with 204-262 win over rival Newfane which slips to 0-11.

Jonah Miller earned medalist honors with a 38 for Wilson as Connor Seeley and Patrick Seeley both had 41’s.

Byron-Bergen spikers top Kendall

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 26 September 2016 at 9:33 pm

Front-running Byron-Bergen posted a straight set 25-16, 25-4, 25-12 victory over Kendall this evening to improve to 6-0 in Genesee Region League volleyball competition and 7-1 overall.

Kauren Burke had 8 service aces, 5 spiking kills, 5 assists and 3 digs; Catherine Brumsted 3 aces, 2 kills and 4 assists; Stephanie Buell 4 kills and 1 ace and Madison Farnsworth 6 digs and 2 aces to lead the way for Byron-Bergen.

Lexi Payton had 5 kills and 7 digs for Kendall which is now 5-3.

Holley 25-25-25, W-C 14-5-6
Holley improved to 3-7 by scoring a 25-14, 25-5, 25-6 G-R victory over Wheatland-Chili.

Ava Kohut had 10 aces, Jennah McMillion 6 aces and Helana McLean 5 aces to spark the Lady Hawks.

In another G-R match, Pembroke downed Lyndonville 25-11, 25-14, 25-22.

Holley soccer squads score sweep

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 26 September 2016 at 9:14 pm

Five different players contributed goals as Holley romped to an 8-0 victory over host Rochester Academy Charter this afternoon in a non league boys soccer game.

The Lady Hawks nipped host Notre Dame 2-0 in overtime in a Genesee Region League game.

Boys Soccer
Holley 8, Rochester Academy Charter 0
Andrew Cary had 3 goals, Derek McArthur 2 goals an 2 assists and Bailey Schubmehl 1 goal and 2 assists to lead the way for Holley which also got goals by Tyler Hill and Andrew Moseman.

Now at 7-2-1 overall, Holley next hosts Byron-Bergen/Elba at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in a key Geensee Region League battle for first place. Pembroke (4-2) knocked Byron-Bergen/Elba (5-1, 9-1) from the ranks of the unbeaten by a 4-3 margin. That Dragons win pulls the Hawks (4-1-1) to within a half game of first place.

Wheatland-Chili 3, Kendall 1
Joe LoSapio scored Kendall’s lone goal in the loss at Wheatland-Chili off an assist from Jake Adams.

Girls Soccer
Holley 2, Notre Dame 0 OT
All of the scoring came in the two overtime periods as Holley nipped Notre Dame 2-0.

Haylee Passarell scored the game winner in the first 10 minute overtime period off an assist from Ryley O’Mara.

O’Mara then added an insurance tally in the second overtime period as Sierra Apicella had the assist.

Madison Papaj made 4 saves in goal for the Lady Hawks.

Medina golfers down Albion

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 26 September 2016 at 7:38 pm

Medina bested rival Albion 221-257 this afternoon in a Niagara-Orleans League golf match at Shelridge.

Ian Wagner took medalist honors for the Mustangs with a 36 as Andrew Fuller had a 43 and Trevor Luthart a 44.

Nick Penna led the Purple Eagles with a 41.

Medina is now 8-2-1 and Albion 4-6-1.

Wilson 206, Barker 267

Wilson put a virtual lock on a third straight N-O title by downing Barker 206-267 at Willowbrook to stay perfect at 10-0.

Connor Seeley took medalist honors with a 37 for the Lakemen as Nate Fox had a 38, Nick Seider and Patrick Seeley 43 and Jonah Miller 45.

The loss drops Barker to 6-4.

Roy-Hart 232, Newfane 256

Austin Walker and DJ Davis shared medalist honors with rounds of 44 to lead Roy-Hart past Newfane 232-256.

Roy-Hart is now 6-3-2 and Newfane 0-10.

N-O Standings
Wilson 10-0, Medina 8-2-1, Roy-Hart 6-3-2, Barker 6-4, Albion 4-6-1, Akron 1-10, Newfane 0-10.
Field Hockey
Roy-Hart 2, Buffalo Seminary 0

Angelina Ciarfella scored both goals for Roy-Hart in a 2-0 non league win over Buffalo Seminary.

Tiger booters edge past Mustangs

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 26 September 2016 at 7:17 pm
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Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Elian Gonzalez of Medina/Lyndonville works to advance the ball toward the goal against Akron defender Martin Wyatt during the Mustangs loss to the Tigers this afternoon.

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The Mustangs Adam Cifelli battles with the Tigers Tyler Jones for control of the ball.

Making a lone early goal stand up Akron edged past visiting Medina/Lyndonville 1-0 this afternoon in a rainy Niagara-Orleans League boys soccer game.

Jarrod Marsh scored the lone goal of the game in the first five minutes of the opening half for Akron which improves to 2-5 in N-O action.

Medina/Lyndonville, which slips to 3-3, had half a dozen corner opportunities and a direct kick in the second half but was unable to capitalize.

The Mustangs next host Niagara Catholic in a non league game at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at Lyndonville.

Newfane 4, Roy-Hart 1

Newfane moved ever closer to clinching a second straight N-O title by defeating visiting Roy-Hart 4-1 as the Panthers stay perfect at 7-0.

Mateo May and Jonny Costanzo both had a goal and an assist for Newfane as Caleb Russell and Max Weber each netted goals.

N-O Standings
Newfane 7-0, Wilson 3-2, Medina/Lyndonville 3-3, Albion 2-4, Akron 2-5, Roy-Hart 1-4.