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Rams post links win over Raiders

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 12 September 2016 at 8:54 pm

Roy-Hart bested Barker 210-241 this afternoon to improve to 4-2 in Niagara-Orleans League golf competition.

Hogan Lang and DJ Davis shared medalist honors for Roy-Hart with rounds of 41.

The Rams also got a 42 from Brendan Hess and 43’s from Murphy and Madigan Lang.

Josh Richbart shot a 44 for Barker which is now 3-1.

In another N-O match, defending champion Wilson stayed perfect at 6-0 with a forfeit win over Albion which had only four players available for the match.

Connor Seeley and Jonah Miller both shot 40 to set the pace for Wilson as Nate Fox added a 41 and Patrick Seeley a 42.

Nick Penna shot 43 for Albion which is now 2-4.

Medina girls post win over Roy-Hart

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 12 September 2016 at 8:46 pm

Improving to 2-1, Medina defeated Roy-Hart 4-1 in a Niagara-Orleans League girls soccer game this evening at Gasport.

In the other N-O contests, Akron defeated Barker 4-1 and Wilson blanked Albion 3-0.

Destiny Satkowski scored the three goal hat-trick to lead the way for Medina.

Morgan Roach netted the Mustangs other goal.

Ava Bligh scored the goal for Roy-Hart which slips to 1-3.
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Defending champion Wilson evened its record at 2-2 by downing Albion 3-0 on goals by Skylar Munnihkuysen, Emily Patterson and Kayla Neumann.

Emily Kelly made 5 saves in goal for Wilson.

Akron 4, Barker 1
Scoring four times in the first 16 minutes, Akron bested Barker 4-1 to stay unbeaten at 4-0.

Kara Sequin scored 2 goals for Akron as Jenna Robnett and Megan Sheehan each added one.

Addison 2, Holley 1
A goal with four minutes remaining earned Addison a 2-1 win over Holley in a non league game at Wayland-Cohocton
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Ryley O’Mara scored the goal for Holley as Madison Papaj made 7 saves in the net for the Lady Hawks.

Medina youth gridders earn split

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 11 September 2016 at 7:44 pm

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Medina earned a split with visiting Batavia Saturday in Niagara Orleans Football Association (NOFA) action as the third game was postponed due to lightning.

The Medina Broncos nipped Batavia 21-20 while the Medina Colts lost 27-0. The Medina Stallions game was postponed due to the thunderstorm.

Lavonn Guy had 131 yards rushing and 2 touchdowns for the Broncos as Aiden Pitts added 38 yards rushing, Hunter Stevens 51 yards receiving, a touchdown and a two-point conversion and Trenton Muck 56 yards passing including a touchdown and a completed conversion.

On defense for the Broncos, Guy and Josh Wilson both had 6 tackles, Kaiden Boundonno 5, Oliver Wilson 3, Chris Johnson, Xavier Bloom and Robert Arnold 2 each. Guy, Josh Wilson, Boundonno, Arnold and Oliver Wilson each had a forced fumble while Johnson had 2 fumble recoveries and Wyatt Zelazny, Arnold and Bloom interceptions.

Mustang booters face key week

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 11 September 2016 at 11:06 am
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Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Medina/Lyndonville’s Ethan Leonard, center, and his Mustang teammates face a trio of key Niagara-Orleans League games this week.

Medina/Lyndonville faces a key three game week in Niagara-Orleans League boys soccer competition.

Currently at 1-0 in the league, the Mustangs will face N-O co-leaders (2-0) Newfane and Albion in home games on Monday and Saturday respectively. In addition, the Mustangs will visit Roy-Hart on Wednesday.

The Medina girls soccer squad also faces a three game N-O week as the 1-1 Mustangs visit Roy-Hart (1-2) on Monday, Newfane (3-0) on Saturday and host Albion (0-2) on Thursday.

The football action will get off to an earlier than usual start as Holley will face Alexander in a Genesee Region League game at 7 p.m. Thursday at Pembroke.

B-East Division gridiron action on Friday will then have Medina/Lyndonville hosting defending champion Alden at 7:30 p.m. in a key battle for first place  between 2-0 squads and Albion entertaining Barker/Roy-Hart at 7 p.m.
Week’s Schedule
Monday
Boys Soccer: Newfane at Medina/Lyndonville, Akron at Wilson, 4:30 p.m.; Attica at Kendall, Holley at Byron-Bergen, 6:30 p.m.
Girls Soccer: Wilson at Albion, Akron at Barker, 4:30 p.m.; Holley vs. Addison at Wayland-Cohocton, 5 p.m.; Medina at Roy-Hart, 6:30 p.m.
Girls Volleyball: Notre Dame at Holley, Lyndonville at Kendall, 6:30 p.m.
Golf: Albion at Wilson, Akron at Newfane, Roy-Hart at Barker, 4 p.m.

Tuesday
Girls Soccer: Pembroke at Lyndonville, 4:30 p.m.; Kendall at Wheatland-Chili, Byron-Bergen at Holley, 6:30 p.m.
Field Hockey: Akron at Kenmore, Roy-Hart at Newfane, Barker at Medina, 4:45 p.m.
Girls Volleyball: Medina at Roy-Hart, Newfane at Akron, Wilson at Albion, 6:30 p.m.
Boys Volleyball: World of Inquiry vs. Lyndonville/ Medina at Lyndonville, 5 p.m.

Wednesday
Boys Soccer: Wilson at Albion, 4:30 p.m.; Byron-Bergen/Elba at Kendall, Holley at Pembroke, 6:30 p.m.; Medina at Roy-Hart, 7:30 p.m.
Volleyball: Alexander at Holley, Notre Dame at Kendall, Lyndonville at Byron-Bergen, 6:30 p.m.
Golf: Newfane at Barker, Roy-Hart at Albion, Akron at Medina, 4 p.m.

Thursday
Football: Holley vs. Alexander at Pembroke, 7 p.m.
Girls Soccer: Albion at Medina, Newfane at Akron, Barker at Wilson, Lyndonvlle at Alexander, 4:30 p.m.; Alden at Roy-Hart, Holley at Byron-Bergen, 6:30 p.m.
Field Hockey: Barker at Roy-Hart, Newfane at Akron, Kenmore at Wilson, 4:45 p.m.
Girls Volleyball: Akron at Roy-Hart, Wilson at Medina, Newfane at Albion, 6:30 p.m.
Boys Volleyball: Lyndonville/Medina at Cardinal O’Hara, 5 p.m.

Friday
Football: Barker/Roy-Hart at Albion, 7 p.m.; Alden at Medina/Lyndonville, 7:30 p.m.
Boys Soccer: Holley at Roy-Hart, 6:30 p.m.
Field Hockey: St. Mary’s Lancaster at Medina, 4:30 p.m.
Girls Volleyball: Pembroke at Holley, Kendall at Alexander, 6:30 p.m.
Golf: Barker at Albion, Medina at Newfane, Akron at Wilson, 4 p.m.

Saturday
Boys Soccer: Albion at Medina, Newfane at Akron, 10 a.m.; Kendall at Batavia, 11 a.m.
Girls Soccer: Roy-Hart at Albion, Medina at Newfane, 10 a.m.; Alexander at Kendall, 11 a.m.; Pembroke at Holley, 6:30 p.m.
Girls Volleyball: Albion at Churchville-Chili Tournament

Niagara-Orleans League Standings
Field Hockey: Roy-Hart 3-0, Akron 2-0, Barker 1-1, Kenmore 1-1, Medina 1-2, Wilson 1-2, Newfane 0-3
Golf: Wilson 5-0, Medina 4-1, Barker 3-1, Roy-Hart 3-2, Albion 2-3, Akron 0-5, Newfane 0-5
Boys Soccer: Albion 2-0, Newfane 2-0, Medina/Lyndonville 1-0, Wilson 0-1, Akron 0-2, Roy-Hart 0-2
Girls Soccer: Akron 3-0, Newfane 3-0, Medina 1-1, Roy-Hart 1-2, Wilson 1-2, Albion 0-2, Barker 0-2
Girls Volleyball: Akron 1-0, Roy-Hart 1-0, Wilson 1-0, Albion 0-1, Medina 0-1, Newfane 0-1

Genesee Region League Standings
Boys Soccer: Holley 2-0, Byron-Bergen/Elba 0-0, Kendall 0-0, Pembroke 0-0, Attica 0-1, Wheatland-Chili 0-1
Girls Soccer Division 1: Kendall 2-0, Wheatland-Chili 1-0, Byron-Bergen 0-1, Attica 0-1, Holley 0-1
Girls Soccer Division 2: Oakfield-Alabama/Elba 2-1, Alexander 1-0, Notre Dame 1-1, Pembroke 1-1, Lyndonville 0-2
Girls Volleyball Division 1: Attica 1-0, Notre Dame 1-0, Byron-Bergen 0-0, Pembroke 0-1, Holley 0-2
Girls Volleyball Division 2: Kendall 1-0, Oakfield-Alabama/Elba 1-0, Lyndonville 0-0, Wheatland-Chili 0-0,, Alexander 0-1

Football Standings
B East Division: Alden 2-0, 2-0; Medina/Lyndonville 2-0, 2-0; Albion 0-1, 0-2; Depew 0-1 0-2; Lackawanna 0-1, 0-2.
G-R League: Alexander 2-0, 2-0, Attica 1-1, 1-1; Holley 0-0, 1-1; Oakfield-Alabama/Elba 0-0, 0-1; Pembroke 0-1, 0-1; Notre Dame 0-1, 0-2

Mustang JV football squad downs Steelers

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 11 September 2016 at 9:53 am

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The Medina/Lyndonville JV football team defeated Lackawanna on Saturday by a score of 20-6.

Nick Kepner opened the scoring for Medina with a 6 yard touchdown run in the first quarter. The Mustangs added the two point conversion on a pass from Zach Johnson to Rickie Pitts.

Lackawanna was able to cut the deficit to 8-6 on the ensuing possession, as Jeremiyha Pressley scored on a 65 yard touchdown run for the Steelers.

However, the Mustangs answered back with another touchdown before the half as Johnson connected with William Braswell on a 10 yard pass to make the score 14-6.

After a strong defensive performance in the second half, the Mustangs were able to seal the victory with 33 seconds remaining as Johnson added a 1 yard touchdown run for insurance.

Johnson passed for 72 yards in total on the day. Justice Hughes led Medina rushers with 63 yards on the ground.

Chase Prest led the Mustangs defense with 6 tackles, including a sack, while Tim Roy contributed 5 tackles and a key fumble recovery.

The Mustangs record is now 1-1, and next play at Alden on Thursday at 7 p.m.

Purple Eagles win to gain tourney split

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 10 September 2016 at 7:17 pm

All of the scoring came in the second half as Albion blanked East High of Rochester 3-0 this afternoon in the consolation game of the Byron-Bergen boys soccer tournament.

Breaking away from a scoreless deadlock, Albion got what proved to be the game winning goal by Noah Goudreau just three and a half minutes into the second half. Goudreau tallied on a rebound shot after an initial shot by Hayden Pecoraro who earned the assist.

Nick Reed quickly doubled the Purple Eagles advantage with an unassisted goal just three minutes later.

Kendyll Hadick later added an insurance goal to round out the Albion scoring.

Devin Gaylord earned the shutout in goal for the Purple Eagles.

Now at 3-1-1 overall, Albion next hosts Wilson on Wednesday in a Niagara-Orleans League game.

Cross-Country

Two Medina/Lyndonville runners earned top five finishes at the West Seneca West Invitational cross-country meet today.

Sabrina Quiros placed fourth in the girls freshman-Sophomore race as did Paige Wagner in the girls Varsity B race.

The Mustangs also had Hannah Heil placed sixth in the girls Frosh-Sophmore race and Alden Cayea 11th in the boys Varsity B race.

Kendall booters win, Albion bows in tourney

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 10 September 2016 at 7:02 pm

 

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Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Albion’s Catherine “Lexi” Wolck works for control of the ball against Jennifer Mandarano of York during this afternoon’s Kendall Tournament championship game which saw the Purple Eagles drop a 3-1 decision to the Golden Knights.

The host Lady Eagles rallied for a pair of second half goals to nip Bishop Kearney 2-1 this afternoon in the consolation game of the Kendall Tournament which saw York edge Albion 3-1 in the championship contest.

TT ReQua scored both goals for Kendall which improves to 3-1.

In the championship game, York snapped a 1-1 tie on second half goals by Katie Mandarano and Jennifer Mandarano to claim the tourney title.

Albion had knotted the contest at 1-1 on a goal by Nicki Eldred with two minutes to go in the first half off an assist from Sarah Gregori.

Now at 2-4 overall, the Purple Eagles next host defending champion Wilson Monday in a Niagara-Orleans League contest.

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Albion’s Emily Blanchard battles with York’s Lauren Kennedy for control of the ball.

Tiger spikers host tri-match

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 10 September 2016 at 6:52 pm
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Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Junior Mason Pecoraro spikes a return for Lyndonville/Medina during the Tigers three set loss to Pavilion this morning at Lyndonville. The Tigers lost to Wayne Central 3-1. The Tigers lineup also includes seniors Devon Allen, Trevor Thaine, Leif Isaacson, Federico Rosario; juniors Christian Hahn, Jacob Houseman, Luke Isaacson, Dawson Taylor; sophomores Seth Warriner and Dan Squire and freshman Chris Goyette. The Tigers next host World of Inquiry of Rochester at 5 p.m. Tuesday.

Barker/Roy-Hart rallies late for win

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 10 September 2016 at 6:44 pm
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Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Barker/Roy-Hart’s Malik Smith looks to go up field as Notre Dame defenders Jake Weatherwax and Nico Zambito close in during this afternoon’s win over the host Irish.

Barker/Roy-Hart rallied for a touchdown in the final four minutes to edge past host Notre Dame of Batavia 14-12 this afternoon in a non league football game.

Trailing 12-6, Barker/Roy-Hart pulled out the win on a 3 yard touchdown run by Malik Smith and a two-point conversion run by Brandon-Lee Woods with 4:40 remaining.

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Matt Maines of Barker/Roy-Hart wraps up Notre Dame running back Cam Clark.

A 20 yard pass completion from quarterback Eddie Wasnock to Tim Maines followed by a 36 yard run by Aaron Curry down to the Notre Dame 4 set up the deciding tally.

The Barker/Roy-Hart defense then preserved the victory as an interception by Jake Bruning stopped Notre Dame’s final drive.

Barker/Roy-Hart jumped out to a quick lead as Curry score on a 3 yard touchdown run just 2:21 into the opening quarter. A 36 yard run by Wasnock keyed that drive.

However, Notre Dame rallied to first knot the contest at 6-6 on a 45 yard touchdown pass from quarterback Brendan Klotzbach to Ryan Moffatt with 2:04 remaining in the second quarter.

The Irish then grabbed a 12-6 lead on a touchdown run by Cam Clark in the third quarter.

The Barker/Roy-Hart defense was led by Nick Fazzolari with 10 tackles, Matt Laverty 9 tackles and a fumble recovery, Noah Rocklein 2 sacks and Matt Maines 1 sack.

Roy-Hart, which is now 1-1, next visits Albion on Friday for a B East Division game.

CG Finney 41, Holley 8
Host CG Finney built up leads of 21-0 at the half and 34-0 in the third quarter in route to posting a 41-8 non league win over Holley this afternoon.

Jeremy Mallett scored Holley’s lone touchdown on a 12 yard fumble recovery and Nick Schultz added the two-point conversion on a pass reception from Zach Day.

Now at 1-1, Holley next visits Alexander on Friday in a Genesee Region League game.

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Barker/Roy-Hart quarterback Eddie Wasnock works to avoid oncoming Notre Dame defender Brendan Klotzbach.

Albion spikers capture tourney title

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 10 September 2016 at 6:08 pm
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Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Chanyce Powell , who earned All-Tourney team honors,and her Purple Eagles teammates captured the championship of the Albion Volleyball Tournament today.

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Serving up a point here, Albion’s Emilie Barleben earned a spot on the All-Tournament team.

The host Purple Eagles went 7-1 on the day to capture top honors at the 10th annual Albion Volleyball Tournament this afternoon.

Albion downed Roy-Hart in the Gold Division semifinals and then bested Medina 25-14, 25-23 in the championship match.

Albion swept Newfane, Oakfield-Alabama and Pembroke in the Pool Play portion of the tournament.

Oakfield-Alabama finished in third place downing Newfane 25-23, 21-25, 15-10 in the Silver Division finals.

The All-Tournament team included Chanyce Powell and Emilie Barleben from Albion, Je’ne Brown and Emily Kams from Medina and Bea Bacon and Olivia Vorholzer from Roy-Hart.