Photo by Mike Wertman – Leading the Kendall volleyball team into the season is this quintet of returnees. In front are Chelsea Wright and Lexi Peyton. In back are Emily Mattle, Maddie Rath and Jessica Makowski.

Rivals Holley and Kendall will meet in the Genesee Region League volleyball opener on September 7 at Holley.

Holley is led by a group of seven returnees including seniors Katie Morgan, Jennah McMillian and Helana McLean along with juniors Allis Howard, Angie Weaver, Ava Kohut and Kassie Norman.

The Kendall lineup is anchored by the veteran senior quintet of Lexi Peyton, Chelsea Wright, Maddie Rath, Jessica Makowski and Emily Mattle.

The Lady Eagles are also looking to senior Mariah Marks along with juniors Sunni Brice, Shianna Patten, Ashley Kingsbury and sophomore Jenna Regan.

“We have a solid group of core returners who have gained several years of experience at the Varsity level,” said Coach Morgan Engelbert. “Our task this year is to try and fill the shoes of Sarah Pearson (’16), who earned GR All-Star for her setting last year. The setter role is so critical to our success. We have our work cut out for us to find a spot in the top of the league, but the potential is definitely there if we continue to work hard!!”

Photo by Mike Wertman – Holley’s veteran group includes, in front, Katie Morgan, Allison Howard and Jennah McMillian. In back are Angie Weaver, Helana McLean, Ava Kohut and Kassie Norman.

Holley’s Schedule
September: 7 – Kendall, 6:30 p.m.; 8 – at Attica, 6:30 p.m.; 12 – Notre Dame, 6:30 p.m.; 14 – Alexander, 6:30 p.m.; 16 – Pembroke, 6:30 p.m.; 19 – at Northstar, 4:30 p.m.; 20 – Oakfield-Alabama/Elba, 6:30 p.m.; 22 – Byron-Bergen, 6:30 p.m.; 24 – at Kendall, 1:30 p.m.; 26 – at Wheatland-Chili, 6:30 p.m.; 28 – at Pembroke, 6:30 p.m. 29 – Rochester Academy Charter, 6:30 p.m.
October: 4 – Lyndonville, 6:30 p.m.; 6 – at Notre Dame, 6:30 p.m.; 8 – Attica, 6:30 p.m.; 11 – Rochester Academy Charter, 6:30 p.m.; 12 – at Medina, 6:30 p.m.; 14 – at Byron-Bergen, 6:30 p.m.; 17 – at Lyndonville, 3:30 p.m.; 18 – Northstar, 6:30 p.m.

Kendall’s Schedule
September: 7 – at Holley, 6:30 p.m.; 10 – at Albion Tournament, 8 a.m.; 12 – Lyndonville, 6:30 p.m.; 14 – Notre Dame, 6:30 p.m.; 16 – at Alexander, 6:30 p.m.; 20 – at Wheatland-Chili, 6:30 p.m.; 9-22 – at Oakfield-Alabama/Elba, 6:30 p.m.; 24 – at Holley, 1:30 p.m.; 26 – Byron-Bergen, 6:30 p.m.; 28 – Attica, 6:30 p.m.
October: 3 – Rochester Academy Charter, 6:30 p.m.; 4 – Pembroke, 6:30 p.m.; 7 – at Lyndonville, 6:30 p.m.; 11 – at Northstar, 6:30 p.m.; 12 – Wheatland-Chili, 6:30 p.m.; 14 – Oakfield-Alabama/Elba, 6:30 p.m.; 17 – Rochester Academy Charter, 6:30 p.m.; 18 – at Alexander, 6:30 p.m.; 20 – at Medina, 6:30 p.m.; 21 – Northstar, 6:30 p.m.

Photo by Mike Wertman – Helping to lead the Roy-Hart soccer team into the upcoming season are seniors Kaleigh Kuzma, Ava Bligh, Alyssa Hess and Emily DiMayo. Missing from the photo is Marguerite Loughrey.

Anchored by a good group of 10 returnees, Roy-Hart will open the Niagara-Orleans League girls soccer season at Barker at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Seniors Kaleigh Kuzma, Ava Bligh, Alyssa Hess, Emily DiMayo and Marguerite Loughrey head that veteran group which also includes juniors Kayla Brown, Josephine Capen, Sophia LaPort, Ellie Todd and Maddie Fry.

Brown earned second team N-O all-League honors last cal while Kuzma and Fry were both Honorable Mention selections.

The Lady Rams key losses to graduation were the high scoring duo of Emma Lindke (30 goals) and Amber Villella (27 goals) along with defender Rachael Rausch.

“We’ll adjust to our strengths,” said Coach Rich Jennings.

Roy-Hart went 6-7-1 in N-O competition last season.

Schedule
August: 30 – at Barker, 4:30 p.m.
September: 2 – Newfane, 6:30 p.m.; 6 – Wilson, 6:30 p.m.; 12 – Medina, 6:30 p.m.; 15 – Alden, 6:15 p.m.; 17 – at Albion, 10 a.m.; 21 – Akron, 6:30 p.m.; 24 – Barker, 6:30 p.m.; 27 – at Newfane, 4:30 p.m.; 30 – at Wilson, 4:30 p.m.
October: 4 – Albion, 6:30 p.m.; 6 – at Medina, 4:30 p.m.; 8 – at Pembroke, 6:30 p.m.; 11 – at Lyndonville, 4:30 p.m.; 12 – at Akron, 4:30 p.m.; 14 – Attica, 6:30 p.m.

City Honors trimmed Medina 3-2 Saturday in the consolation game of the Tonawanda girls soccer tournament.

Destiny Satkowski scored both Medina goals off assists from Martha Gardner and Kylie Bielak.

Now at 0-2, Medina next visits Cheektowaga on Monday for a non league game.

Boys Soccer
Lew-Port 5, Roy-Hart 0
Leading by a narrow 1-0 margin at the half, host Lew-Port pulled away down the stretch to defeat Roy-Hart 5-0 Saturday in a non league contest.

Wilson 4, Maryvale 1
Wilson downed Maryvale 4-1 in the championship game of the Tonawanda Tournament as MVP Cesar Carlin scored 2 goals for the second game in a row.

Photo by Mike Wertman – Getting set to lead Barker into the upcoming season are these five returnees. In front are Abby Bachman and Taylor Morris. In back are Mallory Gross, Bree Luckman and Serena Flint.

Anchored by a quintet of returnees, Barker will host Roy-Hart at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday to open the Niagara-Orleans League girls soccer season.

Looking to rebound from last year’s 1-13 N-O record, the Lady Raiders are led by seniors Abby Bachman, Taylor Morris, Bree Luckman, Serena Flint and junior Mallory Gross.

Barker is also counting on seniors Maya Gooding, Eadie Fuerch and Samantha Utley along with junior goalie Kylie Miller.

“We’re excited about the season,” said Coach Brooke Beatty. “We have a lot of returnees and our numbers are up.”

Schedule
August: 30 – Roy-Hart, 4:30 p.m.
September: 6 – Medina, 4:30 p.m.; 9 – at Lyndonville, 4:30 p.m.; 12 – Akron, 4:45 p.m.; 15 – at Wilson, 4:30 p.m.; 19 – Albion, 4:30 p.m.; 21 – at Newfane, 4:30 p.m.; 24 – at Roy-Hart, 10 a.m.; 27 – at Albion, 6:30 p.m.; 30 – at Medina, 4:30 p.m.
October: 4 – CCA, 4:30 p.m.; 6 – at Akron, 4:30 p.m.; 8 – Wilson, 10 a.m.; 12- Newfane, 4:30 p.m.; 14 – at CCA, 4:30 p.m.

Building up a commanding 4-0 half-time advantage, the host Lady Warriors went on to defeat Medina 5-2 this afternoon in the opening round of the Tonawanda girls soccer tournament.

Hope Balling scored 4 goals to pace Tonawanda which led by as much as 5-0 early in the second half.

Destiny Satkowski scored the 2 Medina goals, both off assists from Martha Gardner.

N-O Golf
Wilson rolls in opener
Two-time defending champion Wilson opened its Niagara-Orleans League golf season by defeating rival Newfane 211-267 today at Oak Run.

Jonah Miler took medalist honors with a 39 and Connor Seeley had a 40 to lead the way for Wilson as Nate Fox, Nick Seider and Patrick Seeley all chipped in with rounds of 44.

The loss drops Newfane to 0-2.

Contributed Photo – Ryan Wells

Contributed Story
Ryan Wells from Albion recently clinched the GNC2 National Championship Title at the Central New York Half-Mile race held on August 20 in Weedsport.

Wells joined the AMA Flat Track Racing circuit in 2012 at age 16. Recently he has gained three first place spots in Springfield Mile in Springfield, IL., Lima Half-Mile in Lima, Ohio, and Sturgis Half-Mile in Sturgis, S.D. making his points shoot ahead in the rankings. In addition, he finished second at the Sacramento Mile in Sacramento, CA and at the Charlotte Half-Mile in Charlotte, N.C.

Wells races his 94B Honda CRF 450R and is sponsored by Parkinson Brothers Racing squad. After taking a second place win at the recent Central New York Half Mile Race, Wells was excited to thank his new racing team. While interviewed, he stated “To get three races this season – a fourth would’ve been cool – but man, this Championship is not going to get old and I am beyond excited. I just can’t thank those guys enough. It all paid off. I’m just too excited.”

Wells will finish off the season by racing at the upcoming race in Springfield, Illinois on September 4 then travel to Santa Rosa, California on September 25.

Photo by Mike Wertman – Lyndonvlle’s sizable group of returnees includes, in front, Anna Lewis, Natalie Allen, Lexi Montes, Miranda Lembcke and Aubrey Lewis. In back are Brooke Kiefer, Brianna Paniccia, Kelsie LaSpada, Abigell Rodriguez, Lily Boyd and Kenzie Muck.

Returning the starting lineup almost intact, the Lyndonville girls soccer team is looking to improve upon last year’s 3-9-1 Genesee Region League (3-13-1 overall) record.

Midfielder Aubrey Lewis and goalie Kenzi Muck, both seniors, head that league veteran contingent which also includes seniors Alexis Montes (Defender), Lily Boyd (Midfield), Brianna Paniccia (Defender), Kelsie LaSpada (Midfield), Brooke Kiefer (Defender), Abigell Rodriguez (Midfield) and Natalie Allen (Defender) along with junior Miranda Lembcke (Midfield) and sophomore Anna Lewis (Midfield).

“We’re very excited about this season. We’ve got no gaps on the field,” said Coach Jim O’Connor. “Almost everyone is back so I think we’ll be very competitive.”

The Lady Tigers will open the G-R season at home on September 1 against Notre Dame.

Schedule
September: 1 – Notre Dame, 4:30 p.m.; 8 – Barker, 4:30 p.m.; 9 – Oakfield-Alabama/Elba, 4:30 p.m.; 13 – Pembroke, 4:30 p.m.; 15 – at Alexander, 4:30 p.m.; 19 – at Holley, 6:30 p.m.; 21 – Kendall, 4:30 p.m.; 23 – at Byron-Bergen, 6:30 p.m.; 27 – Attica, 4:30 p.m.; 29 – at Pembroke, 4:30 p.m.
October: 1 – Medina, 1:30 p.m.; 3 – at Wheatland-Chili, 6:30 p.m.; 5 – at Notre Dame, 4:30 p.m.; 7 – Alexander, 4:30 p.m.; 11 – Roy-Hart, 4:30 p.m.; 13 – at Oakfield-Alabama/Elba, 6:30 p.m.

Photo by Mike Wertman – The Medina field hockey team’s large group of veteran players includes, in front, Sarah Granchelli, Tea Cardone, Alissa Blount and Guin Schalck. In back are Bryhana Sikorski, Lillian Duffield, Alaina Boyce, Alexis Maines and Lacey Kenward. Missing from the photo is Grace Flores.

Ten returnees provide a good nucleus as the Medina field hockey team prepares for the upcoming Niagara-Orleans League season.

Looking to rebound from last year’s 1-11 N-O record, the Mustangs returning contingent includes seniors Bryhana Sikorski (Attack), Tea Cardone (Attack), Alaina Boyce (Defender), Sarah Granchelli (Attack) and Lillian Duffield (Defender) ; juniors Alexis Maines (Attack) and Grace Flores (Defender); sophomores Alissa Blount (Goalie) and Guin Schalck (Attack) and freshman Lacey Kenward (Attack).

“We’ve got a lot of returners and a lot of experience,” said Coach Amber Cleaveland. “And we’ve got some new kids who are nice additions.”

The Mustangs key losses to graduation include Stella Russo, who earned first team N-O All-League honors, Michaela Cardone, a second team N-O honoree and Hanna Lonnen, an Honorable Mention selection.

The Mustangs are scheduled to open the N-O season at home on September 1 against Newfane.

Schedule
September: 1 – Newfane, 4:45 p.m.; 6 – at Kenmore, 4:45 p.m.; 8 – Roy-hart, 7:15 p.m.; 13 – Barker, 4:45 p.m.; 16 – St. Mary’s, Lancaster, 4:30 p.m.; 20 – at Akron, 4:45 p.m.; 22 – at Wilson, 6:30 p.m.; 24 – at Buffalo Seminary, 10 a.m.; 27 – at Newfane, 4:45 p.m.; 29 – Kenmore, 5 p.m.
October: 4 – at Roy-Hart, 4:45 p.m.; 6 – at Barker, 4:45 p.m.; 7 – at St. Mary’s, Lancaster, 5 p.m.; 13 – Akron, 7:15 p.m.; 18 – Wilson, 4:45 p.m.; 20 – Buffalo Seminary, 5:30 p.m.

Medina posted a 222-266 win over host Akron at DanDee Farms today in the Mustangs Niagara-Orleans League golf opener.

Ian Wagner took medalist honors for Medina with a 39.

Mike Cardone added a 43 and Carson Gates and Jake Bensley both carded rounds of 46 for the Mustangs.

Brennan Murdy shot 44 for Akron which slips to 0-2.

Barker also opened the season with a win as the Raiders defeated Newfane 253-262 at Oak Run.

Josh Richbart earned medalist honors with a 41 and Jake Meister shot 46 to lead the way for Barker.

The match was also the season opener for Newfane which was led by Paige Emborsky’s 46.

In one other match, Roy-Hart won by forfeit over Albion which had only four players available.

Hogan Lang took medalist honors with a 41 and Austin Walker had a 44 for Roy-Hart which improves to 2-0.

Victor Benjovski had a 47 and Patrick Ricker a 49 for Albion.