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Young Shelridge duo scores impressive wins at Locust Hill Invitational

Contributed Story Posted 23 September 2015 at 12:00 am

Contributed Photo – Representing Shelridge Country Club, Ian Wagner and Melanie Green earned top honors at the Locust Hill Junior Invitational in Rochester on Sunday.

The youthful Shelridge Country Club duo of Ian Wagner and Melanie Green captured top honors in their respective age groups at the prestigious Locust Hill Junior Invitational on Sunday at Rochester.

Wagner, who finished third last year in the 12-13 year old boys division with a round of 87, won that division this time around firing an 82 from the Men’s white tees.

Green captured the 12-13 year old girls division title with a score of 76 from the Ladies tees. That score was also good enough to earn her medalist honors for all of the girls in the Invitational who ranged from 13-17 years old.

Barker trims Medina in N-O field hockey

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 22 September 2015 at 12:00 am

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Barker’s Madison Greenwald advances the ball on her stick against Medina’s Courtney Albone during the Lady Raiders win over the Mustangs this afternoon at Vets Park.

A pair of late first half goals off corner opportunites keyed Barker to a 3-0 victory over Medina in a Niagara-Orleans League field hockey game this afternoon at Vets Park.

Grayce Weller broke a scoreless deadlock for Barker by scoring with 11:11 remaining in the first half off an assist from Erika Moeller.

Madison Greenwald then added a huge insurance goal, again off a corner, with no time remaining in the first half as Lydia Dewart earned the assist.

It remained a close 2-0 game until Natalie Menz scored with just 1:43 remaining in the second half for the Lady Raiders off an assist fro Erin Greenwald.

Caitlyn Mason and Courtney Bodine shared in earning the shutout in the cage for the Lady Raiders.

Barker is now 4-1-1 in N-O action and Medina 1-5.

Barker’s Katrina Clare and Medina’s Michaela Cardone battle to gain control of the ball.

Akron 2, Wilson 0

A quick goal just two minutes in by Abby Stone sparked front-running Akron to a 2-0 victory over visiting Wilson in the key N-O game of the day.

Heather Cummings added a big insurance tally for the Lady Tigers 15 minutes into the opening half.

Akron finishes the first half of the N-O season at 6-0 while Wilson slips into a tie for second place with Barker at 4-1-1.

Newfane 1, Kenmore 0

Newfane made a lone first half goal by Katie Kneeland stand up for a 1-0 victory over Kenmore.

Newfane is now 2-4 and Kenmore 0-6.

Mustang booters trim Rams

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 22 September 2015 at 12:00 am

All of the scoring took place in the first 23 minutes as Medina/Lyndonville edged past Roy-Hart 2-1 in a Niagara-Orleans League boys soccer game this evening at Gasport.

Medina/Lyndonville jumped out to a 2-0 lead as Greg Husung scored 13 minutes in off an assist from Quentin Adkins and Brian Anderson tallied at the 22 minute mark from Matt Doherty.

Roy-Hart answered right back just a minute later on a goal by Alonzo Sager but the Rams could not net the equalizer.

Medina/Lyndonville improves to 4-1 in the league while Roy-Hart slips to 1-4.

In other N-O action, front-running Newfane stayed perfect at 5-0 by defeating Akron (3-3) 5-2 and Wilson improved to 3-0-1 by downing CSAT (0-6) 4-1. Trevor Moreland had 2 goals and 3 assists and Clayton Cleveley 2 goals to lead the Newfane attack.

Roy-Hart spikers down Lyndonville

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 22 September 2015 at 12:00 am

Roy-Hart posted a 25-10, 25-14, 27-25 victory over host Lyndonville this evening in a non league girls volleyball match.

Bea Bacon and Skyler Christopher both had 4 spiking kills for Roy-Hart as Olivia Vorholzer had 3 service aces and 2 kills and Megan Brown 2 kills.

N-O Golf

Newfane 235, Barker 247
Improving to 8-3, Newfane defeated Barker 235-247 this afternoon in a Niagara-Orleans League golf match at the Niagara Orleans course.

Aiden Herlan shot 43 and Connor Duncan 46 to lead Newfane.

Brad Wilson took medalist honors with a 38 for Barker which is now 5-5.

Kendall booters nip rival Holley

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 22 September 2015 at 12:00 am

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Kendall’s Jake Adams (3) takes a shot on goal as Holley’s Chris Balys (10) moves in to defend. The action took place during the host Eagles win over the rival Hawks this evening.

A  goal in each half proved to be just enough offense to earn Kendall a narrow 2-1 victory over visiting rival Holley this evening in a Genesee Region League boys soccer game.

After misfiring on three early scoring chances, Kendall jumped out to a 1-0 lead when Jake Adams scored on a rebound shot with 10:55 remaining in the first half.

Holley battled back to quickly tie the contest at the outset of the second half as Andrew Cary scored just 1:06 into the half.

Holley teammates Chris Balys (10) and Flint DiLella (6) go up for a header.

However, Kendall answered right back just 13 minutes later when Nate Warters scored with 25:40 remaining off an assist from Adams.

The Kendall defense then preserved the win as goalie Cameron Zinsmeister came way out to make a huge sliding stop on a Holley breakaway with 23 minutes to go to highlight the Eagle defenders clutch stretch run.

Kendall’s Nate Warters, who scored the game winning goal, here battles for control of the ball with Holley’s Tyler Hill.

“That was the game right there,” said Kendall Coach Chris Proukou of the big save. “Overall we played really well. We came out a little flat in both halves but as soon as the kids got into it and settled in we started connecting.”

Kendall improves to 2-1 in the league and 3-3 overall while Holley slips to 1-2 and 4-2.

Holley’s Gabe Mendoza tries to drive around Kendall defenders James Longrod (10) and Jeremy Browe (4).

Boys volleyball action

Staff Reports Posted 21 September 2015 at 12:00 am

Photo by Cheryl Wertman
Zach McAdoo (16) and Eddie Schildt (11) go up to make a block for the Lyndonville/Medina boys varsity volleyball team during this evening’s three set loss to Wayne Central at the Wise Middle School gym.

Barker edges past Nichols in OT

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 21 September 2015 at 12:00 am

Beginning a busy stretch of four games in five days, Barker edged past host Nichols 1-0 in overtime this afternoon in a non league field hockey game.

Natalie Menz scored the lone goal for Barker at 4:45 of the overtime period off an assist from Madison Greenwald.

Caitlyn Mason and Courtney Bodine shared in earning the shutout in goal for the Lady Raiders.

Now at 4-1-1 overall, Barker visits Medina at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, Kenmore at 4:45 p.m. Thursday and Roy-Hart at 7 p.m. Friday.

Albion golfers nip Akron

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 21 September 2015 at 12:00 am

Albion nipped Akron 251-252 at DanDee Farms this afternoon in a Niagara-Orleans League golf match.

Nick Penna shot a 45 and Adam Sills and Jared Fearby both carded rounds of 48 to lead the way for Albion.

Akron’s Brendan Murty shared medalist honors with a 45.

Albion is now 3-8 and Akron 0-11.

Defending champion Wilson stayed perfect at 11-0 by downing host CSAT 208-243 as Brandon Seider earned medalist honors with a 39.

Connor Seeley carded a 40, Jonah Miller a 41 and Ben Kelly a 42 for the Lakemen.

CSAT slips to 2-8.

Newfane bested Roy-Hart 229-237 to improve to 7-3.

Connor Duncan took medalist honors with s 42 and Aiden Herlan had a 44 for Newfane.

Hogan Lang carded a 43 for Roy-Hart which is now 5-5.

The Barker at Medina match was postponed until September 30 due to aeriation work at Shelridge.

Mustangs tip Lady Tigers in OT

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 21 September 2015 at 12:00 am

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Medina’s Destiny Satkowski (1) goes in to put a shot on goal as Brianna Paniccia (7) and Miranda Lembcke (12) come in to defend for Lyndonville. The action took place during the Mustangs overtime win over the host Lady Tigers this afternoon.

Medina nipped host Lyndonville 2-1 in double overtime this afternoon in a non league girls soccer game.

Destiny Satkowski scored the game winning goal for Medina at 7:10 of the second 10 minute overtime period off an assist from Allison Bensley.

Satkowski also scored Medina’s first goal just 1:18 into the second half, off an assist from Martha Gardner, which gave the Mustangs a 1-0 lead.

Medina’s Ashlee Howell heads the ball away from Lyndonville’s Rhiannon Burgess.

However, Lyndonville battled back into a tie as Anna Lewis scored on a breakaway at 20:45 of the second half.

Neither team could find the net in the first overtime period as Emma Gardner made a key diving save in goal for Medina.

Medina is now 3-3-1 on the season and Lyndonville 3-4.

Lyndonville’s Brooke Kiefer kicks the ball away from Medina’s Destiny Satkowski.

Lyndonville’s Miranda Lembcke tries to advance the ball up field against Medina’s Allison Bensley.

Holley 2, Pembroke 2
Second half goals by Peyton Sargent and Riley Sanger earned Holley a 2-2 tie with Pembroke in a Genesee Region League game.

N-O Boys Soccer

Wilson 5, Roy-Hart 0
Wilson improved to 2-0-1 in N-O competition with a 5-0 win over visiting Roy-Hart (1-3) as Cesar Carlin scored the three goal hat-trick to lead the Lakemen.

Medina, Albion spikers win in 3 sets

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 21 September 2015 at 12:00 am

Kendall scores non league victory

Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Medina’s Cassie Sargent goes up to make a spike during the Mustangs home court win over CSAT this evening.

Regaining the .500 mark at 2-2, Medina rolled to a 25-12, 25-10, 25-20 victory over visiting CSAT in a Niagara-Orleans League girls volleyball match this evening.

Alyssa Beyer had 4 service aces and 3 spiking kills, Lexi Neuman 4 aces and 3 kills and Grace Masse 12 assist, 6 digs and 4 kills for the Mustangs.

The loss drops CSAT to 0-4.

Defending champion Albion improved to 5-0 by downing host Newfane 25-14, 25-13, 25-17.

Chanyce Powell, who earned All-Tournament honors Saturday at the Starpoint Tournament, had 10 spiking kills, 4 aces and 2 blocks for Albion.

The Purple Eagles also had Kelsee Soule with 5 kills, 8 digs and 1 ace, Meghan Hurley 5 aces, 13 assists and 6 digs, Caitlynn Snook 4 kills and 2 aces and Kassidy Hastings 5 assists and 2 digs.

Taylor McGhee had 4 kills and 6 assists for Newfane which slips to 1-3.

Kendall 25-17-25-25
Edison 13-25-15-17

Kendall downed host Edison 25-13, 17-24, 25-15, 25-17 this afternoon in a non league match to improve to 4-3.

Chelsea Wright and Emily Mattle each had 7 service aces and 2 spiking kills for Kendall as Sarah Pearson added 5 aces, 5 kills and 9 assists, Madison Rath 9 aces and 5 kills and Lexi Payton 5 kills and 5 digs.

Byron-Bergen 25-25-25
Holley 8-15-13

Undefeated (4-0, 5-0) Byron-Bergen downed Holley 25-8, 25-15, 25-13 in a Genesee Region League match.

Bryanna D’Agostino had 6 kills and 4 aces, Cora Ivison 4 aces and 4 kills and Leah Catalino 5 aces to lead the way for Byron-Bergen.