Photo by Mike Wertman – Roy-Hart’s large group of returnees includes, in front, Angelina Ciarfella, Rielly Albee, Delaney Draper and Samantha Choate. In back are Hope Kassmann, Jayden Townsend, Rachel Hutter, Victoria Thompson, Alexis Lovewell and Jamie Bower. Missing from the photo are Shannon Dent, Pari Shepard, Alyssa Ickowski and Sydney Newton.

Having steadily moved up the standing the last three years, Roy-Hart now returns its starting lineup virtually intact with which to make a strong run at the Niagara-Orleans League field hockey title this season.
Senior attacker/defender Rielly Albee, who earned first team N-O All-League honors last season, and senior attacker Angelina Ciarfella, a second team honoree head Roy-Hart’s veteran laden lineup which also includes Honorable Mention selections attackers Shannon Dent, Victoria Thompson, Delaney Draper and defender Pari Shepard. All are seniors except Draper who is a junior.
The Lady Rams veteran contingent also includes senior attackers Rachel Hutter, Hope Kassmann and Alyssa Inkowski along with junior attacker Sydney Newton, sophomore attackers Jayden Townsend and Alexis Lovewell , goalie Jamie Bower and freshman attacker Samantha Choate. Junior Kate Corra rounds out the lineup.
“We’ve got virtually our entire team back and they are ready with the skills,” said Coach Colleen Albee, “They played in the summer league and they attended the All-America Camp so they are ready for hopefully a very good season. We’re stressing quickness and explosiveness and that’s what we’re hoping will key us.”
Roy-Hart, which went 7-5 last year, will open N-O competition at home on September 1 against Kenmore.
Schedule
September:1 – Kenmore, 4:30 p.m.; 6 – at Wilson, 4:45 p.m.; 8 – at Medina, 7:15 p.m.; 13 – at Newfane, 4:45 p.m.; 15 – Barker, 4:45 p.m.; 22 – Akron, 4:45 p.m.; 27 – at Kenmore, 4:45 p.m.; 29 – Wilson, 4:45 p.m.
October: 4 – Medina ,4:45 p.m.; 6 – Newfane, 4:45 p.m.; 11 – at Barker, 4:45 p.m.; 13 – Sacred Heart, 7 p.m.; 18 – at Akron, 4:45 p.m.

Photo by Mike Wertman – Albion’s returning contingent includes, in front, Nick Reed, Noah Goudreau, Connor McQuillan and Devin Gaylord. In back are Nate Scanlan Brad Sanford, Owen Foos, Nate Smith and Preston Flugel.

Looking to rebound from last year’s 4-6-2 league record, Albion returns a very large group of 14 returnees with which to challenge for Niagara-Orleans soccer honors this season.
The senior quartet of forward Nick Reed, midfielders Owen Foos and Donato Rosario and defender Joe Madjeski head that veteran contingent which also includes juniors Preston Flugel (forward), Devin Gaylord (goalie), Noah Goudreau (midfield), Hayden Pecoraro (forward), Brad Sanford (defender) and Nate Smith (defender) along with sophomores Kendyll Hadick (forward), Connor McQuillan (forward), Elliott Neidert (defender) and Nate Scanlan (midfielder).
Rosario earned first team N-O All-League honors while Reed and Sanford were Honorable Mention selections.
Pecoraro scored 7 goals while Hadick netted 4 and McQuillan and Scanlan 3 each.
“We have a lot of experience,” said Coach Keith Akers. “The big thing is we have to be a little more offensive oriented and capitalize more on our opportunities. The experience we have coming back should really help us with that.”
Albion will tune up for the August 31 N-O opener at Akron by visiting Avon on August 29.
Schedule
August: 29 – at Avon, 6 p.m.; 31 – at Akron, 4:30 p.m.
September: 6 – Roy-Hart, 6:30 p.m.; 9 and 10 – at Byron-Bergen Tournament; 14 – Wilson, 4:30 p.m.; 17 – at Medina, 10 a.m.; 19 – Kendall, 6:30 p.m.; 21 – at Newfane, 4:30 p.m.; 24 – Akron, 7 p.m.; 29 – Newfane, 6:30 p.m..
October: 1 – Byron-Bergen, 12:30 p.m.; 5 – at Roy-Hart, 6:30 p.m.; 8 – at Wilson, 10 am.; 11 – Medina, 6:30 p.m.; 13 – at amherst, 4:30 p.m.

Photo by Mike Wertman – Holley’s large contingent of returnees includes, in front, Antonio Puente, Bailey Schubmehl, James Skehan, Will Harrington, Bryce Baxter and Andrew Cary. In back are Dylan McKay, Patrick Bower, Tyler Hill, Chris Balys and Derek McArthur.

Looking to improve upon last year’s runner-up finish, the Holley boys soccer squad returns a large contingent of 11 regulars with which to make a strong run at the Genesee Region League title this season.
The Hawks returnees include goalie Patrick Bower, defenders Chris Balys, Bryce Baxter, Tyler Hill and James Skehan; midfielders Derek McArthur, Will Harrington, Dylan McKay and Bailey Schubmehl and attackers Andrew Cary and Antonio Puente. All are seniors except Bower who is a junior.
Balys and Cary both earned first team G-R All-Star honors and McArthur received Honorable Mention. Cary had 9 goals and 8 assists and McArthur 3 goals and 6 assists last year.
“We have a lot of experience back and we’re hoping that experience shows,” said Coach Dan Orbaker. “The keys for us will be to possess the ball and to play better defense.”
The Hawks will tune up for the September 6 G-R opener at defending champion Wheatland-Chili by hosting their own tournament on August 31 and September 2. Holley will face Roy-Hart in the tourney opener.
W-C just edged Holley out for the G-R crown last fall going 7-2-1 as the Hawks went 7-3 (11-6 overall).
Schedule
August: 31 – Holley Tournament vs. Roy-Hart, 6:30 p.m.
September: 2 – Holley Tournament, TBA; 6 – at Wheatland-Chili, 6:30 p.m.; 8 – at Attica, 4:30 p.m.; 12 – at Byron-Bergen, 6:30 p.m.; 14 – at Pembroke, 4:30 p.m.; 16 – at Roy-Hart, 6:30 p.m.; 22 – Wheatland-Chili, 6:30 p.m.; 24 – at Kendall, 3 p.m.; 26 – at Rochester Academy Charer, 4:30 p.m.; 28 – Byron-Bergen, 6:30 p.m.; 30 – U. Prep, 6:30 p.m.
October: 4 – Pembroke, 6:30 p.m.; 8 – Attica, 6:30 p.m.; 10 – Rochester Academby Charter, 6:30 p.m.; 12 – Kendall, 6:30 p.m.

Photo by Mike Wertman  – Anchoring the lineup for the defending Genesee Region League Division 1 and Section V Class CC champion Kendall girls soccer team is this group of returning regulars. In front are Megan Hardenbrook, Hailee Mitchell and Lizzie Rath. In back are TT ReQua, Jenna LoSapio and Lyndsay Wright.

Looking to fill key holes due to graduation losses on the forward line and in goal, the Kendall girls soccer team is prepping to defend its Genesee Region League Division 1 and Section V Class CC championships.
Six returning starters including senior defenders Lizzie Rath and Jenna LoSapio, junior defender Lyndsay Wright, junior midfielders TT ReQua and Megan Hardenbrook and freshman midfielder Hailee Mitchell anchor there Lady Eagles lineup. ReQua had 11 goals and 22 assists last year.
The Lady Eagles also return varsity experience in senior Kacey Menge and juniors Andrea Villalobos and Michela Hanlon.
“We’ve got some big shoes to fill on the attack and in goal but it’s an opportunity for others to take up those roles,” said Coach Pam Beres whose Lady Eagles have captured three straight G-R Division 1 titles and have taken Class CC titles two of the last three years.
Key graduation losses for Kendall, which went 13-0 in the league and 19-1 overall last fall, include goalie Jenna Jacob, forward Maya Rutland (29 goals, 7 assists) and midfielders Taylor Rutland (12 goals, 10 assists), Coralee Freitag and Keri Furness.
“We’ve got a good returning group and we look to be strong up the middle,” said Beres. “The keys for us are to possess the ball as we have in past years and to develop our young athletes.”
Kendall will begin its G-R title defense at Attica on September 3. The Lady Eagles will then visit rival Holley on September 7 before hosting their own tournament on September 8 and 10. Kendall will face Albion in the tourney opener.
Schedule
September: 3 – at Attica, 11 a.m.; 7 – at Holley, 6:30 p.m.; 8 – Albion (Kendall Tournament), 7 p.m.; 10 – Kendall Tournament, TBA; 13 – at Wheatland-Chili, 6:30 p.m.; 17 – Alexander, 6:30 p.m.; 19 – at Pembroke, 4:30 p.m.; 21 – at Lyndonville, 4:30 p.m.; 24 – Oakfield/Elba, 1 p.m.; 27 – Notre Dame, 6:30 p.m.; 29 – Holley, 6:30 p.m.
October: 1 – at HAC, 3 p.m.; 3 – Byron-Bergen, 6:30 p.m.; 5 – Wheatland-Chili, 6:30 p.m.; 11 – at Byron-Bergen, 6:30 p.m.; 13 – Attica, 6:30 p.m.

Photo by Mike Wertman – Getting set to help lead the Albion volleyball squad into the defense of its Niagara-Orleans League titles is the senior quintet of Kiara Smith, Emilie Barleben, Chanyce Powell, Kaitlyn Van Skiver and Cameron Tucker.

Having lost five of six starters to graduation Albion faces a bit of a rebuilding job as the three-time defending champion Purple Eagles prepare to defend their Niagara-Orleans League volleyball title.
Senior Chanyce Powell, a two-time first team N-O All-League honoree, is Albion’s lone returning starter. Powell had a team leading goal of 266 spiking kills last season and also had 74 service aces, 69 blocks and 117 digs.
The Purple Eagles also return some experience in seniors Kiara Smith, Emilie Barleben, Kaitlyn Van Skiver and Cameron Tucker along with junior Caitlynn Snook and sophomore Sierra Newton.
“It’s a different look this season,” said Coach Ann Capacci. “It’s definitely a rebuilding season but we’ll work hard every day and look to improve every match. The experience they gained last year will certainly help. So now it’s their turn.”
The Purple Eagles losses to graduation include first team N-O All-League honorees Kelsee Soule and Meghan Hurley along with honorable mention selections Ashlee Bocach and Aleah Foos.
Albion, which posted a 12-0 record last fall to claim the N-O crown, will begin their title defense at home on September 7 against Roy-Hart.
Schedule
August: 31 – at Attica, 6:15 p.m.
September: 2 – at Alexander, 6:15 p.m.; 7 – Roy-Hart, 6:15 p.m.; 8 – at Byron-Bergen, 6:15 p.m.; 9 – Albion Tournament, 8 a.m.; 13 – Wilson, 6:15 p.m.; 15 – Newfane, 6:15 p.m.; 17 – at Churchville-Chili Tournament, 8 a.m.; 19 – at Medina,6:15 p.m.; 22 – Akron, 6:15 p.m.; 26 – Cheektowaga, 6:15 p.m.; 29 – at Roy-Hart, 6:15 p.m..
October: 3 – Batavia, 6:15 p.m.; 5 – at Wilson, 6:15 p.m.; 7 – at Newfane, 6:15 p.m.; 14 – Medina, 6:15 p.m.; 18 – at Akron, 6:15 p.m.; 20 – at Notre Dame, 6:15 p.m.

Contributed Photo NYSCOBA earned first place honors in Medina women’s softball B league playoffs Sunday. In front from left Kathy Quackenbush, Hailey Jakubowski, Renee Kepner, Lisa Boyce.  Back row Michelle Mault, Bianca Mault, Amanda Campbell, Kristin Guild, Erica Snyder and Tracy Macfarland.

Coming from behind twice, NYSCOBA outlasted Mariachi 22-12 Sunday in the Medina Women’s Softball League ‘B’ League playoff championship game.
Lisa Boyce had 5 hits, including 2 triples and 5 RBIs, to lead the NYSCOBA attack as Hailey Jakubowski had 3 hits and 4 RBIs, Amanda Campbell 3 hits and 3 RBIs and Kathy Quackenbush 2 hits and 3 RBIs.
In the circle, Renee Kepner struck out 2 and Quackenbush 1 while on defense, Jakubowski and Tracy MacFarland shut down the left side of the infield.
Mariachi jumped out to a 3-1 first inning lead but NYSCOBA rallied by erupting for 8 runs in the fifth frame to take a 9-4 lead.
However, Mariachi but together a big sixth inning uprising to regain what proved to be a brief 12-10 lead.
The NYSCOBA bats caught fire though in the seventh inning by exploding for 12 runs to claim the 22-12 victory and the title.
Jessica Demmer had 2 triples and 2 RBIs for Mariachi as Katt Battaglia added a two-run triple, Mary Jo Polick 2 hits including a two-run triple and Brittney Anderson a two-run single.
In the circle, Judy Ward registered 4 strikeouts.
In the semifinals, NYSCOBA defeated top seeded regular season champion Champs Mini Mart 29-18 and Mariachi downed Jr Wilson 2 25-1.
Heather DiGiacomo had a grand slam home run and Emily Johnson a bases loaded triple to highlight the Mariachi offense. Johnson had a total of 5 hits as Krista Polick had 3 with 3 RBIs. DiGiacomo and Alissa Anderson both had 2 hits.
Jr. Wilson did rebound to defeat Champs 18-9 for third place honors.
Mel Valley had 4 hits for Jr. Wilson as Laura Valley, Jenn Thom, Nicki Dresser and Audrey Schalck each had 3 and Julie Tette, Rachel Preston, Jen Hughes, Deseree Hughes and Sari Rupp 2 each.
Jr. Wilson put a lock on the win by erupting for 7 runs in the sixth inning.

Contributed Photo Members of the playoff champion Jr. Wilson’ s team includes, In front, Butchie Stockwell , Sami Johnson, Penny Brigham, Jessica Rosenbeck, and Sara Flansburg. In bcd are Alexis Williams, Nicole Guild, Sharon Korzelius, Paula Dresser, Michele Crandall, Bri Guzdek, Tara Williams, Jodi Zacher, In front are Butchie Stockwell , Sami   Johnson, Penny Brigham, Jessica Rosenbeck, and Sara Flansburg.

Jr. Wilson put together a big walk aided late inning rally to defeat Orleans Vets 14-10 this afternoon in the Medina Women’s Softball ‘A’ League playoff championship game.
Trailing 9-3, Jr. Wilson began to rally behind a three-run triple by Michelle Crandall in the fifth inning after walks set up the opportunity.
Jr. Wilson then capitalized on 9 walks along with a two-run single by Jessica Rosenbeck to scored 8 runs in the sixth inning to take the lead for good.
Crandall and Sara Flansburg both had 2 hits in the contest.
Orleans Vets had built up the 9-3 lead as a double by Heather Tower keyed a five-run second inning uprising.
Tower and Ashlee Salisbury both had 3 hits in the game.
Jr. Wilson advanced to the title contest by defeating top seeded regular season champion Banes Machine Shop/Banes Plumbing 18-2 in the winners bracket final.
Penny Roath and Jodi Zacher both had 3 hits, including a double, and Sami Johnson 2 doubles for Jr. Wilson which erupted for 5 quick runs in the first inning and 10 more in the second.
Orleans Vets then nipped Banes 8-7 in the losers bracket final to advance to the title contest.