Defending champion Roy-Hart downed Wilson 25-16, 25-12, 24-26, 25-16 this evening to improve to 7-0 in Niagara-Orleans League volleyball competition.

Grace Pearl had 10 kills, Kylie McOmber 8 kills, Raegan Kern 7 kills, Lauren Snyder 6 kills and Ryleigh Capen 32 assists for the Lady Rams.

In the other N-O matches, Akron defeated Medina 25-15, 25-16, 25-22 and Newfane downed Albion 25-14, 25-17, 25-12.

Caliyah St. Louis and Maya Anderson both had 2 blocks, Maddy Watts 1 block and Natalie West and Anderson 1 kill each for Medina.

Jillian LeBaron had 4 kills, 1 block and 30 digs, Hanna Kumalac 10 assists and Madison Muckle 23 digs for Albion.

N-O Standings: Roy-Hart 7-0, Newfane 6-1, Wilson 4-3, Akron 3-4, Albion 1-6, Medina 0-7.

Barker scored a pair of wins today to close out the Niagara-Orleans League boys cross-country regular season with a 6-0 record.

Barker downed Newfane 17-46 and Roy-Hart 15-50.

In the other boys meets, Newfane edged Roy-Hart 27-29, Akron defeated Medina 23-32 and Wilson 19-39 and Medina downed Wilson 20-39.

The Newfane girls finished the regular season at 6-0 by downing Barker 15-50 and Roy-Hart 27-29.

The other meets had Roy-Hart downed Barker 15-50, Akron defeated Medina 20-43 and Wilson 15-50 and Medina bested Wilson 15-50.

The individual winners in the boys’ two tri-meets were Akron’s Quinn O’Malley and Barker’s Payton Wagner.

The girls individual winners were Medina’s Talia Rupp and Newfane’s Eden Hillman.

Boys’ Standings:Barker 6-0, Albion 5-1, Akron 4-2, Medina 3-3, Newfane 2-4, Roy-Hart 1-5, Wilson 0-6.
Girls’ Standings: Newfane 6-0, Roy-Hart 5-1, Akron 4-2, Albion 3-3, Medina 2-4, Wilson 1-5, Barker 0-6.

File Photos – Former long time Roy-Hart Coach Carl Husung, who is shown here with  his 2000 Niagara-Orleans League championship team, will be inducted into the Rams Wall of Fame on October 16. In front are Eric Beyler, Aaron Boyle, Aaron Hall, Derek Boyle and John Salmeri. In the middle row are Jeremy Silsby, Steve Bochniarz, Brandon Wittcop, Joel Belliveau and Marc Morse. In back are Coach Husung, Matt Bishara, Cole Bronson, Isaac Bath and Billy Loeffler. Missing from the photo are Chris Barr and Billy Richards.

Former longtime boys varsity soccer Coach Carl Husung and the 2004 Section VI and Far West Regional champion boys soccer team will be inducted into the Roy-Hart Rams Wall of Fame in ceremonies on October 16 at 6 p.m. at Bruno Pacini Field prior to the Rams game against Pembroke.

Husung guided the Rams for 20 seasons from 1984 to 2003. His 2000 team earned the Rams first Niagara-Orleans League soccer title. After stepping own as varsity coach, Husung continued to work with the Rams soccer program as the JV coach for many years.

The 2004 team became Roy-Hart’s first state semifinal team by defeatng Holland 5-3 on penalty kicks for the Section VI Class B title and then blanking Bishop Kearney 2-0 in the Far West Regional. Coach Jeremiah Hicks’ Rams then dropped a narrow 1-0 decision to Westhill (Section III) in the state semifinals at Oneonta.

Roy-Hart’s 2004 Section VI and Far West Regional championship team coached by Jeremiah Hicks, shown here celebrating their Regional victory, will be inducted into the Rams Wall of Fame on October 16. The Rams team  included Phil Stern, John Grabowski, Brett Tinder, Evan Silsby, Jon Willcox, Dale Budziszewski, Justin Phipps, Kyle Zunner, Brandon Guild, Steve Szklany, Nathan Hall, Arlee Logan, Jim Salmeri, Mark Hutchison, Derek Wagner, Matt Barr, Kevin Morse and Jason Phipps.

Epson contributed photo – Melanie Green

Well reflecting her very successful debut season on the Epson Tour, Medina’s Melanie Green here holds the Rookie of the Year and Player of the Year trophies she has won by being the tour’s season long points leader.

“I’m just super blessed. It has been awesome. It has been one of ups,” said Green of the season in an Epson interview following the conclusion of this past week’s season ending Epson championship tournament in which she finished tied for seventh.

And most significantly for the future, her season long consistency and her points total has also earned Green a coveted LPGA Tour Card for 2026.

“God has given me such a gift and I’m looking forward to the journey,” she added.

Highlighting Green’s Epson Tour season were a pair of tournament victories, at the Island Resort championship in Michigan and the Guardian championship in Alabama.

In all she had 10 top 10 finishes in 19 starts.

It has been a steady climb of success up the ladder to earning a spot on the LPGA Tour as Green was a two-time state champion during her scholastic days at Medina High and a multi year All American honoree during her record setting collegiate career at the University of South Florida.

Lyndonville outlasted host Kendall in five sets 25-23, 24-26, 25-19, 23-25, 17-15 this evening in a Genesee Region League volleyball match.

Leah Kenyon had 3 kills, 1 ace and 1 block, Hannah Fox 2 kills, Bella Bresett 3 kills and 3 blocks, Sarah Corser 2 aces, Destinee Holmes 3 aces, Elena Barry 1 ace and 1 kill, Ainsley Vann 2 kills and 1 block and Emily Dill 4 kills, 3 aces and 3 blocks for Lyndonville.

For Kendall, Emma Minster had 5 aces and 2 kills, Rylan Clark 7 kills and 5 aces and Maya Tarter 5 aces and 3 kills.

Kendall put a lock on a second straight Genesee Region League boys soccer championship by downing Byron-Bergen 3-0 this evening at Kendall.

Brandon Barrett scored two goals in the second half and Vinnie D’Agostino one in the first half for Kendall as Pablo Rosario-Reyes earned the assist on all three goals.

The Eagles are now 11-0 in the league and 14-0 overall while the Bees are 7-2 and 9-4.

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Albion’s Kailee Anstey drives the ball ahead against Medina defenders Tessa Costich (11) and Sophia Greco (8) during the Purple Eagles home field win this evening.

Getting goal production from six players, Albion rolled to a 9-0 win over visiting rival Medina in a Niagara-Orleans League girls soccer game this evening.

Shayla Higgins, Madi Frasier and Mia Standish each scored two goals for the Purple Eagles as Julia Button, Kailee Anstey and Aubrey Gannon each netted one. Frasier also had two assists.

Ava Woolston earned the shutout in goal.

Albion is now 1-5-3 and Medina 0-8 in N-O action.

Albion’s Madi Frasier battles with Medina’s Lillian Maynard for control of the ball.

It was a record setting evening for Medina as the Mustangs downed Buffalo Seminary 4-0 in a non league field hockey game at Vets Park.

Penelope Schalck scored three goals to spark Medina and become the Mustangs career goal scoring leader with 81.

Emi Batista netted the other goal for the Mustangs which improve to 7-4 overall.

Medina next visits Wilson on Thursday in a Niagara-Orleans League game.

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Holley’s Logan Gillespie looks to stop a pass by Lyndonville’s Shannon Withey during the Hawks win over the host Tigers this afternoon.

Avenging an earlier season 1-0 home field loss, Holley downed host Lyndonville 2-0 in a Genesee Region League boys soccer game this afternoon.

Gage Yockel scored what proved to be the game winning goal for Holley midway through the first half off an assist from Chase Kemps.

Kempa later added a big insurance goal 11 minutes into the second half as Cameron Kelley earned the assist.

Dylan Warner earned the shutout in goal for the Hawks.

Holley is now 6-4 and Lyndonville 5-5 in G-R action.

Lyndonville’s Chanse Amsdill works to move the ball up field as Chase Kempa (1) and Avante Walker (17) move in to defend for Holley.

Holley’s Isaac Bartlett  reaches around Lyndonville’s Maddox Smith to drive the ball ahead.

Contributed Photo – Geno Allport with former Buffalo Bill Stevie Johnson.

On this National Coaches Day, Project Play WNY has announced that Geno Allport, of Albion Youth Football and Cheerleading, will receive the Dick Gallagher Lifetime Service Award.

The award, which will be presented at an event later this month in conjunction with the Buffalo Bills,  recognizes an individual who has used their platform as a youth sports coach or youth sports organization leader to support, recognize and advocate for youth athletes both on and off the field, for a decade or more.

The award honors the legacy of Dick Gallagher, a tireless youth sports advocate and Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame inductee, who also dedicated his professional life to helping young people struggling with addiction.

Allport, described as the “heart and soul” of Albion Youth Football, has been involved with the club for 25 years.

In addition to his role as president of Albion Youth Football and Cheerleading, he also serves as an executive board member for both the Niagara Orleans Football Association and the Western New York Amateur Football Alliance.

The three people who nominated Allport lauded his steadfast commitment to sportsmanship and fairness and described how he fosters an environment where each child feels valued.

One of his nominees, Robin Silvis, said in part, “Geno has built a legacy defined not just by wins and championships, but by the values that make youth sports meaningful: sportsmanship, fairness, honor, integrity, honesty, respect, determination, enthusiasm, sincerity, and caring.”

“From the beginning, Geno has insisted that the playing field is more than a place for competition, it is a classroom for life. His steadfast commitment to sportsmanship and fairness has shaped Albion Youth Football into an organization where players, coaches, and families know that respect for the game and one another comes first. He has fostered an environment where all children, regardless of ability, are given the chance to learn, grow, and feel valued,” she said.

“Geno Allport’s 25 years of service represent the very best of what youth sports can be. His leadership has left an indelible mark on Albion, NOFA, and the Western New York Amateur Football Alliance. But most importantly, his influence has shaped the lives of generations of young athletes who carry with them the lessons of respect, teamwork, and perseverance that Geno has championed throughout his remarkable career,” she added.

Project Play Western New York is driven and funded by the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation’s Youth Sports & Recreation focus area in partnership with the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo and the Aspen Institute Sports & Society Program. Project Play Western New York envisions a community in which all children have the opportunity to be active through sports. Every child—regardless of location, income or ability—should have access to fun and fulfilling physical activities that build confidence and set them on a path for lifelong success