Pulling away with an error aided inning, Batavia went on to defeat visiting Medina 7-2 this afternoon in a non league baseball game at Dwyer Stadium.

Leading by a narrow 3-2 margin, Batavia scored three times with two out in the bottom of the fourth inning to break the contest open. A two out error opened the door for that decisive uprising.

Medina had scored twice in the top of the fourth on singles by Brett Riemer and Alex Allis and a double by Tyler Ames to pull to within one but the Mustangs could not score again.

Medina, which had a total of only 4 hits on the day, next visits Wilson in a non league game at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday.

The Lyndonville United Methodist Church (LUMC) softball team opened the season with a 9-4 victory over the Somerset Red Sox this past week.

Haley Woodworth and Lorelei Dillenbeck both had 3 hits; Brianna Krisher, Brianna Smith, Ashlee Stephens, Addison Dillenbeck, Gianna Romano and Cheyanne Nickerson 2 each and Carrie Janas, Mackenzie Rutherford, Abi Garver, Grace Russo and Vanessa Henlis 1 apiece. Krisher’s hits included a home run and Lorelei Dillenbeck’s a double.

Woodworth struck out 8 of the 10 batters she faced over the first 3 innings. Lorelei Dillenbeck struck out 6 of the 9 batters she faced in 2 innings and Stephens finished the game in the circle for LUMC.

Youth Baseball

Yankees 4, Twins 0

Breydin Miller had 2 singles and Liam Castricone a double and 2 RBIs to lead the Yankees offense.

Sawyer Lilleby, Laraya Guy, Ryleigh Culver, Cameron Kenward and Aaron Woodroe also all had singles. Culver also had an RBI.

On the mound, Miller and Castricone pitched well.

American Legion #204 Cubs 5, Somerset Mets 0

Briley Allen and Ryan Pegelow led the Cubs with 3 hits each.  Isabella Gray, Ryder Jones, and Camden Fike contributed with 2 hits apiece.  Ethan Page added a triple and Aiden Allen a single.  Vincent Gray, Ryan Pegelow, and Camden Fike all pitched a strong game.

Roy-Hart Athletics 7, American Legion #204 Cubs 0

Vincent Gray and Pegelow pitched strong for the Cubs. Page, Fike, Vincent Gray, and Aiden Allen all contributed hits during the game.

Mark’s Pizzeria Reds 4, Somerset Mets 0

Brody Fry and Jimmy Dieter both had good pitching performances for the Reds.  Carter Woodworth led batting with a triple and a double, Jimmy Dieter had a double and 1 RBI, Brody Fry 2 hits, Avion Johnson had a hit with 2 RBI’s, and the following players all had a hit; Riley Tompkins, Colton Smith, Aiden Wisneiwski, Gavin Snook, and Analise Wagner.

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Lyndonville’s Zach Johnson dives back to first base as Jake Mandel takes the throw for Oakfield-Alabama. The action took place during the Tigers title clinching win over the visiting Hornets this afternoon.

Two first inning runs proved to be just enough offense as Lyndonville edged past visiting Oakfield-Alabama 2-1 this afternoon to capture the Genesee Region League Division II baseball championship for the third year in a row.

An RBI single by Michael Wells and a run producing fielders choice play off the bat of Dawson Joy in the opening frame ended up providing the margin of victory for the Tigers. A walk and a hit batter set up the threat.

Oakfield-Alabama cut the deficit to 2-1 in the top of the second inning on a two out single by Allen Chatt.

However, Lyndonville pitcher Jacob Hoffee and his Tiger defensive mates shut the Hornets out the rest of the way. Hoffee scattered 5 hits and struck out 4. His final strikeout proved to be the biggest as it ended the sixth inning and left a Hornets runner stranded at third base.

Wells at shortstop, Eric Neace at first, and Nolan Donald in centerfield all turned in key defensive plays for the Tigers.

Lyndonville shortstop Michael Wells tries to turn a double play after getting the Hornets Reice Woodward out at second.

Lyndonville did get the bases loaded with just one out in the second inning on two walks and a single by Zach Johnson but a double play quickly wiped out what proved to be the Tigers only other good scoring threat.

Oakfield-Alabama pitcher Jordan D’Alba allowed only 2 hits, struck out 9 and retired 12 of the final 13 batters he faced.

Mitchell Hale had 3 hits on the day for the Hornets.

Lyndonville finishes the regular season at 8-2 in the league and 14-4 overall.

“The boys worked hard all season and got rewarded for their work,” said Tigers Coach Shane Price.

Attica 2, Holley/Kendall 1
Attica nipped G-R Division I champion Holley/Kendall 2-1 as the Blue Devils scored once in the second inning and once in the fourth.

Sammy Lammes singled and scored the lone run for Holley/Kendall.

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Lyndonville pitcher Makenzie Muck tries to tag out Brittany Rada of Byron-Bergen as she slides safely into home. The action took place during the Lady Tigers title clinching home field win this afternoon.

Aubrey Lewis belts out an RBI single for the Lady Tigers.

Scoring in five different innings, Lyndonville romped to a 14-4 victory over visiting Byron-Bergen this afternoon to earn a share of the Genesee Region League Division II softball championship.

Lyndonville and Elba emerge as Division II co-champions with identical records of 7-1 in the division and 12-2 overall in the league.

Lyndonville took the lead for good by scoring four quick runs in the first inning highlighted by a two-run home run by Miranda Lembcke, a double by Anna Lewis and an RBI single by Jess Harling.

The Lady Tigers later tallied 3 times in the fifth as Aubrey Lewis and Lembcke had RBIs.

Lyndonville capped off the win by scoring 4 times in the sixth on a two-run single by Harling and RBI singles by Aubrey Lewis and Lembcke.

Alexander 7, Holley 0
Madison Papaj had 3 hits and Brookjlynn Bartholomew 2 for Holley in the G-R loss to Alexander.

Closing out the league season on a high note, Albion blanked host Akron 7-0 this afternoon in a Niagara-Orleans baseball contest.

Brady Meakin hurled a 3 hit shutout with 13 strikeouts to lead the way for Albion.

Evan Pappalardo had 3 hits and Meakin and Bryce Pritchard 2 each to pace the Purple Eagles at the plate.

Leading by a narrow 2-0 margin, Albion put a lock on the victory by scoring five times with two outs in the sixth inning on a double by Jason Downs, singles by Vincent Zona, Meakin and Pappalardo and an error.

Albion finishes the N-O season at 9-5 and Akron at 3-11.

Newfane 18, Wilson 8
Trailing 8-2, Newfane exploded for 14 runs in a marathon third inning to key an 18-8 win over rival Wilson.

A grand slam home run by Will Newton highlighted the Panthers decisive uprising.

Wilson finishes the N-O season at 8-6 and Newfane at 2-12.

Final Standings
Roy-Hart 12-2, Albion 9-5, CSAT 9-5, Barker 8-6, Wilson 8-6, Medina 5-9, Akron 3-11, Newfane 2-12.

Softball

Akron 22, Albion 6
Natalie DiCureia had 3 hits, including a double, Meghan Hurley two triples and Ashley Bocach 2 hits for Albion in the 22-6 loss to champion Akron.

Wilson 9, Barker 3
Wilson completed the finish of a protest game by downing Barker 9-3.

Three double plays by the defense highlighted the victory for the Lakewomen. Jen Darlak, Lauren Couturier and Taylor Cyphert teamed up to turn one double play while Rachael Cobo and Emily Kelly took turns keying the other two.

Wilson finishes the N-O season at 5-9 and Barker at 3-11.

Final Standings
Akron 13-1, Roy-Hart 11-3, Newfane 9-5, Medina 8-6, Albion 7-7, Wilson 5-9, Barker 3-11, CSAT 0-14.

The youth soccer program in the Lyndonville, Medina and Middleport area all have a bit of a new look this summer with the formation of the LOYAL (Lake Ontario Youth Athletic League) soccer program.

With the dissolving of the local AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization) chapter, which had served the three communities for many years, the formation of the LOYAL soccer program will fill that void.

Soccer becomes the third sport for the LOYAL organization which also has youth football and baseball programs.

“We wanted to make sure the kids continue to have an opportunity to learn the game of soccer and play it right here locally,” said LOYAL Soccer President Kerry Papaj. “We wanted it to keep it local and there will be soccer fields in all three communities.”

Papaj, who notes that the program will be for youngsters ages 4-12, expects that it will involve a total of some 250 kids in the three communities.

The LOYAL soccer program, which is scheduled to run from early July to mid August, will have four age group brackets (4-5, 6-7, 8-9 and 10-12. The 4-5 age group will be on Saturdays in a clinic style setup with drills and game like scrimmages. The other three divisions will play during the week.

The LOYAL soccer program will be holding several registration dates including this Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. at the Medina Burger King, May 21 in Middleport from 10 a.m. to noon at Dollar General, May 22nd in Lyndonville from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Village Hall and May 30 in Medina at Rotary Park from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

“The big thing is for the youngsters to have the opportunity locally to get out and play soccer with their friends, to learn the game’s skills and to have fun doing it,” said Papaj.

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Lyndonville catcher Miranda Lembcke takes the throw as Jessica Bukowski scores for Notre Dame during first inning action of today’s game at Lyndonville which was won by the Lady Tigers.

Keeping the brand new scoreboard busy, Lyndonville trimmed visiting Notre Dame 10-8 this afternoon in a Genesee Region League softball game.

Lisa Boyce had two-run double in the third inning and Rhiannon Burgess a three-run triple which highlighted a four-run fifth inning uprising to spearhead the Lyndonville attack.

Aubrey Lewis also had an RBI single in th fourth inning as did Stacey Buckland in the fifth. Miranda Lembcke then tripled in the sixth and came home on a sacrifice fly by Jess Harling.

In the circle, Makenzie Muck registered 7 strikeouts for the Lady Tigers. She also banged out a double at the plate.

Hannah Bowen had 3 hits for Notre Dame.

Improving to 12-2 in the league, Lyndonville will host Byron-Bergen at 4:30 p.m. Friday to close out the regular season.

The game also marked the debut of the Lady Tigers new scoreboard.

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Medina’s Brett Riemer catches the ball as Holley/Kendall’s Sam Lammes heads back to first base during the visiting Hawks win over the Mustangs this evening at Vets Park.

Scoring three quick runs in the first inning, Holley/Kendall went on to defeat Medina 6-1 in a non league baseball game this evening under the lights at Vets Park.

A double by Colton Breslawski and a single by Collin Papaj highlighted the decisive first inning uprising.

The Hawks also got an RBI double from Patrick Bower in the second inning and an RBI single by winning pitcher Dylan Hillabush in the sixth.

Papaj had a total of 3 hits on the night and Breslawski 2.

Hillabush went the distance on the mound for the Hawks scattering 5 hits and striking out 5.

Zach Vaccarelli looks to catch a foul ball at first base for an out for the Hawks.

Medina’s lone run came in the second inning set up by a double by Jared Zinkievich.

Improving to 11-4, Holley/Kendall will wrap up the Genesee Region League season on Friday with a home game against Attica.

Medina, which is 5-11, is scheduled to visit Batavia at 2 p.m. Saturday in another non league contest.

Alumni Game Sunday

The second annual Medina vs. Akron alumni game is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday at Akron.

There will be a batting practice session for Medina alumni players from 6-7:30 p.m. Friday at Vets Park. Anyone interested in playing in the game but cannot attend the batting practice can contact Eric Hellwig at ehellwig@medinacsd.org.

Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Medina defender Kalvin Packer checks Nolan Bionski of West Seneca West during the Mustangs loss to the Indians this afternoon at Vets Park.

A fourth quarter scoring drought proved costly as Medina dropped a 12-9 decision to West Seneca West this afternoon in a regular season ending non league lacrosse game at Vets Park.

Trailing 6-5 at the half, Medina battled back into an 8-8 tie at the three-quarter mark after goals by Brendan Luthart, Tyler Valley and Jake Cotter.

However, the visiting Indians scored the first four goals of the decisive final quarter to claim the win as the Mustangs failed to tally in the period until the final 31 seconds.

Jesse Broad led the Indians attack with 5 goals.

Cotter finished with a total of 3 goals for the Mustangs as Mason Lewis and Luthart both had 2 and Valley and Greg Husung 1 each.

Medina finishes the regular season at 7-9.

Banes Machine Shop/Banes Plumbing opened the Medina Women’s Softball A League season Monday by sweeping a doubleheader defeating Albion Vets 16-1 and Just Us 18-3.

Jamie Chatt, Donna Bane and Sarah Surdel each had two hits to lead the Banes offense against Albion Vets.

Banes scored 4 quick runs in the first inning on two walks, an error and hits by Amy Allis and Chatt.

Hits by Bane, Surdel, Connie Heschke and Robin Blaun added 4 more in the second frame.

Banes then broke the game open with 6 runs in the fourth on doubles by Jen Masse and Alisha Foss along with singles by Kathy Allen, Jen Molisani, Bane and Surdel.

The win over Just Us was decided in the opening frame as Banes scored 12 runs on a rash of walks and errors.

Allis and Surdel both had a pair of hits in the game.