Photo by Mike Wertman – This veteran quartet of Chelsea Wright, Lexi Payton, Sarah Pearson and Madison Rath will anchor the Kendall volleyball squad this season.

Led by a quartet of returning starters, Kendall is prepping for the September 2 Genesee Region League volleyball home opener against Wheatland-Chili.

The Lady Eagles veteran foursome includes senior setter Sarah Pearson along with junior outside hitters Chelsea Wright and Lexi Payton and junior middle hitter Madison Rath.

The Lady Eagles are also counting on a trio of upcoming juniors including Emily Mattle, Ruthie Seabolt and Jessica Makowski.

“With the returning players we have and the good kids coming up we hope to be really competitive,” said Coach Morgan Engelbert. “I think we’ve got something really good going.”

Schedule

Sept. 2 – Wheatland-Chili, 5 p.m.
Sept. 4 – Medina, 5 p.m.
Sept. 8 – Holley, 5 p.m.
Sept. 9 – Webster Christian, 5 p.m.
Sept. 10 – at Pembroke, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 14 – at Lyndonville, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 18 – at Attica, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 21 – at Edison, 4:15 p.m.
Sept. 22 – Byron-Bergen, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 24 – at Alexander, 5 p.m.
Sept. 26 – Oakfield-Alabama/Elba, 1:30 p.m.
Sept. 30 – at Notre Dame, 5 p.m.
Oct. 5 – at Rochester Academy Charter, 4:30 p.m.
Oct. 6 – Pembroke, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 8 – Lyndonville, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 9 – Rochester Academy Charter, 5 p.m.
Oct. 10 – at Holley, 12 p.m.
Oct. 13 – at Oakfield-Alabama/Elba, 5 p.m.
Oct. 14 – Edison, 5 p.m.
Oct. 15 – at Wheatland-Chili, 5 p.m.

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Lavonn Guy scores a touchdown for the Medina Broncos during Saturday’s loss to Akron Saturday at Vets Park in an early season clash of unbeatens.

Scoring a late touchdown, Akron nipped the Medina Broncos 19-13 Saturday at Vets Park in a key early season Niagara Orleans Football Association JV Division clash of unbeatens.

Medina defeated Akron in the other two games as the Colts won 21-6 and the Stallions 49-12.

Trailing 12-6, the Broncos rallied into a 13-12 lead in the fourth quarter on a 3 yard touchdown run by Iverson Poole who also added the extra point carry. A 34-yard pass completion from Poole to Lavonn Guy on a halfback option play keyed that drive.

Jaren Rhim picks up yardage for the Broncos after hauling in a pass.

However, Akron capitalized on a turnover and a long run to rally for the late game winning touchdown.

The Broncos other touchdown came in the first half on an 18 yard pass from quarterback Xander Payne to Guy. A pair of 17 yard pass completions from Payne to Jaren Rhim sparked that drive.

Payne had 123 yards passing on the day while Poole had 98 yards rushing and 68 receiving.

On defense, Zack Oliver made 6 tackles, Chris Johnson, Ricky Lilly and Robert Arnold 5, Guy 4 and Josh Wilson 3. Oliver and Wilson also had fumble recoveries.

The Broncos are now 2-1 and Akron 3-0.

Broncos back Iverson Poole looks for running room.

Colts 21, Akron 6

Logan Gray scored two touchdowns on runs of 96 and 30 yards and Julian Woodworth had a 40 yard TD carry to spark the attack as the Colts snapped a season opening two game losing streak.

Gray also ran for an extra point and Sawyer Kingsbury passed to Brody Fry for a two-point conversion.

Defensively, Caiden Class had 2 fumble recoveries and Kingsbury and Liam Castricone sacks. Castricone had a total of 10 tackles, Gray 9, Kingsbury 6, Class and Brandon Christiaansen 5 and Jack Nesbitt 4.

Stallions 49, Akron 12

Roaring out to a commanding 34-6 half-time advantage the Stallions went on to defeat Akron 49-12 and likewise snap a season opening two game losing streak.

Brian Fry hooked up with Tyler Chinn for three first half touchdown passes on completions of 23, 30 and 17 yards to spark the Stallions attack.

Fry completed 9 of 16 passes for 181 yards on the night as Chinn caught 5 for 113 yards.

Sydney Brown led the Stallions ground attack by rushing for 126 yards and three touchdowns on carries of 2, 38 and 54 yards.

Emmanual Taylor also chipped in with a 20 yard TD run.

Brown, Mario Fidanza and DaShawn Grace each ran for an extra point and Chinn caught a pair of two-point conversion passes.

On defense, Fidanza had 6 tackles and 2 fumble recoveries.

Goals just before and after half-time sparked the Kendall girls soccer team to a 3-0 victory over host Greece Odyssey today in the Lady Eagles non league season opener.

Maya Rutland scored what proved to be the game winner at the 38 minute mark of the first half off an assist from Jenna LoSapio to break a 0-0 deadlock.

Maya Rutland then quickly doubled Kendall’s advantage by scoring again just six minutes into the second half as Coralee Freitag earned the assist.

Taylor Rutland rounded out the Kendall scoring with a late goal off an assist from Maya Rutland.

Jenna Jacob made 13 saves to earn the shutout in goal.

“We played much better in the second half,” said Kendall Coach Pam Beres. “We had some real strong competition today so it was a good opener for us.”

The Lady Eagles next begin defense of their Genesee Region League title on Tuesday at Attica (4:30 p.m.).

Photo by Mike Wertman – Leading the Holley volleyball team this season will be this group of returnees. In front are Meghan Clark and Melanie Klossner. In back are Brianna Barber, Chelsea Norman, Ava Kohut and Helana McLean.

Anchored by a contingent of six returning seniors, Holley is prepping to open the Genesee Region League volleyball season at Oakfield-Alabama/Elba on September 2.

The Lady Eagles veteran group includes Helana McLean, Melanie Klossner, Chelsea Norman, Meghan Clark, Ava Kohut and Brianna Barber.

The home opener for Coach Katie Connor’s Lady Hawks will be September 16 against Byron-Bergen.

Schedule:

Sept. 2 – at Oakfield-Alabama/Elba, 5 p.m.
Sept. 8 – at Kendall, 5 p.m.
Sept. 10 – at Alexander, 5 p.m.
Sept. 14 – at Notre Dame, 5 p.m.
Sept. 16 – Byron-Bergen, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 21 – at Byron-Bergen, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 24 – Wheatland-Chili, 5 p.m.
Sept. 25 – Medina, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 28 – at Attica, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 30 – at Pembroke, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 3 – at Lyndonville, 2:30 p.m.
Oct. 6 – Alexander, 5 p.m.
Oct. 8 – Notre Dame, 5 p.m.
Oct. 13 – Attica, 6:30 p.m.

Photo by Mike Wertman – New Roy-Hart boys varsity soccer Coach Greg Martillotta meets here with the Rams returning players. In front are Zach Srock, Andrew Villella and John Stoddard. In back are Ubaldo Molina, Tim Moriarity, Steven Bruning and Coach Martillotta.

With new Coach Greg Martillotta at the helm the Roy-Hart boys varsity soccer team is prepping for the Sept. 2 non league season opener against Holley in the opening round of the Hawks Tournament.

“It’s a good group, a real cohesive group that works well together,” said Martillotta who previously coached the boys varsity squad at Albion.

Six returnees anchor the Roy-Hart lineup including seniors John Stoddard, Andrew Villella, Zach Srock and Ubaldo Molina along with juniors Tim Moriarity and Steven Bruning.

Villella earned Niagara-Orleans All-League honorable mention last year.

Roy-Hart, which went 4-8 in the league and 5-11-1 overall last fall, will open N-O competition on September 5 at CSAT.

Schedule:

Sept. 2 – at Holley, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 4 – at Holley Tournament
Sept. 5 – at CSAT, 10 a.m.
Sept. 9 – at Newfane, 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 16 – at Wilson, 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 19 – Akron, 10 a.m.
Sept. 22 – Medina, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 24 – at Albion, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 28 – CSAT, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 1 – Newfane, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 7 – Albion, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 10 – Wilson, 12 p.m.
Oct. 13 – at Akron, 4:30 p.m.
Oct. 15 – at Medina, 7 p.m.
Oct. 16 – CCA, 6:30 p.m.

Photos by Cheryl Wertman

For the first time in 40 years high school football action returned to the Lyndonville High athletic fields this morning as the Medina/Lyndonville varsity squad hosted Wilson in a preseason scrimmage. Here Dylan Lewis picks up big yardage for the Mustangs after hauling in a pass.

Mustangs quarterback Tyler Valley looks for running room on the Lyndonville field which last hosted a high school football contest in 1975. Medina/Lyndonville will open the season at Vets Park on September 4 against Lew-Port.

Eric Neace picks up yardage for the Mustangs.

The Albion High field was also busy this morning as the Purple Eagles hosted a four-way scrimmage involving Batavia, LeRoy and Elba/Byron-Bergen. Here JJ Downs makes a pass reception for the Purple Eagles against LeRoy.

Trey Hart goes low to haul in a pass for Albion. Today’s other area scrimmage action included Barker at Newfane and Holley at East Rochester.

Albion running back Tyler Rotoli breaks loose for a good gain. The Purple Eagles will open the season at home on September 4 against Newfane.

The high school football season will kickoff on Saturday as area teams take part in scrimmage competition.

Albion will host Batavia, LeRoy and Elba/Byron-Bergen in a four-way scrimmage at 10 a.m while Medina/Lyndonville will face Wilson at Lyndonville, also at 10 a.m.

In other area action, Barker/Roy-Hart will be at Newfane and Holley will take part in a multi-team scrimmage at East Rochester.

The regular season will begin on September 4 with Newfane at Albion (7 p.m.), Lew-Port at Medina/Lyndonville (7:30 p.m.), Barker/Roy-Hart at Tonawanda ( 7:30 p.m.) and Holley at Attica (7 p.m.)

Photo by Mike Wertman – Veteran senior members of Barker’s defending champion varsity field hockey team include, in front, Emma Duffy, Kelsie Engert, Rebecca Stolosk and Courtney Bodine. In back are Paige Fudella, Erin Greenwald, Madison Greenwald, Caitlyn Mason, Erika Moeller and Amber Schafer.

Looking to extend a decade long reign, Barker is prepping to defend its Niagara-Orleans League field hockey title led by a large group of 10 returning seniors.

The Lady Raiders large veteran senior contingent includes Caitlyn Mason (goalie/midfield), Emma Duffy (attack), Erin Greenwald (attack), Madison Greenwald (midfield/defense), Erika Moeller (midfield/defense), Amber Schafer (defense), Courtney Bodine (goalie/defense), Rebecca Stoloski (attack), Kelsie Engert (midfield/defense) and Paige Fudella (defense).

Mason earned first team N-O All-League honors while Erin and Madison Greenwald were both second team selections. Duffy, Engert and Stoloski all received All-League honorable mention.

Junior Lydia Dewart (attack) also returns with varsity experience for the Lady Raiders whose roster also includes juniors Grace Weller (midfield/defense) and Emily Annable (attack) along with sophomores Sarah Mason (defense) and Natalie Menz (attack) and freshman Katrina Clare (attack).

The Lady Raiders big losses to graduation were their top two scorers, first team N-O All-League honorees Gabby Clare and Melissa Grosshans.

“We did lose our top two scorers so we’re going so we’re looking for a lot of goal production from a lot of different players but we do have a lot of experience,” said Coach Jeff Costello. “They are all hard workers and we are asking some of them to play multiple spots. The key will be scoring but its a new season and new opportunities.”

The nine time defending champion Barker begins its N-O title defense at home on September 1 against Kenmore. The Lady Raiders went 12-0 in N-O competition last fall.

Barker’s Schedule

Sept. 1 – Kenmore, 5 p.m.
Sept. 8 – Roy-Hart, 4:45 p.m.
Sept. 10 – at Wilson, 4:45 p.m.
Sept. 15 – Newfane, 4:45 p.m.
Sept. 17 – at Akron, 4:45 p.m.
Sept. 21 – at Nichols, 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 22 – at Medina, 4:45 p.m.
Sept. 24 – at Kenmore, 4:45 p.m.
Sept. 25 – at Roy-Hart, 7 p.m.
Oct. 2 and 3 – at Mt. Lebanon, Pa.
Oct. 6 – Wilson, 4:45 p.m.
Oct. 8 – at Newfane, 4:45 p.m.
Oct. 13 – Akron, 4:45 p.m.
Oct. 15 – Medina, 4:45 p.m.

Defending champion Wilson improved to 3-0 in Niagara-Orleans League golf action today with a 210-262 romp over visiting Akron which slips to 0-3.

Brandon Seider took medalist honors for Wilson with a 41.

Jonah Miller, Ben Kelly and Nick Seider all chipped in with rounds of 42 and Nate Fox a 43 for the Lakemen.

The Barker at Newfane match was postponed.

N-O action continues on Monday with Barker at Roy-Hart. A full slate of matches is then scheduled for Tuesday with Medina at Barker, CSAT at Wilson, Newfane at Roy-Hart and Akron at Albion.

N-O Standings: Wilson 3-0, Barker 2-0, Medina 2-1, Newfane 1-1, Roy-Hart 1-1, Albion 1-2, CSAT 0-2, Akron 0-3.

Contributed Photos by Rebecca Walzer Bradley – Scott Bradley heads toward a top 10 finish at the New York City Triathlon.

It’s been a busy summer of professional triathlete competition for Lyndonville native Scott Bradley highlighted by a top 10 finish at the New York City Triathlon which had a field of 22 professional and 3,213 overall competitors.

In earning his second pro top 10 finish, he posted a personal record overall time of 1:55:25.
This was an Olympic distance triathlon consisting of a 0.93 mile swim, a 24.85 mile bike and a 6.21 mile run.

Bradley came out of the water 19th out of 22 male pros in a time of 15:55 but then, as usual, made his biggest move up the leader board in the bike competition. He posted a time of 0:59:29 which was the sixth best of the day as only six riders broke the one hour mark.

He finished by running the 10K in 0:35:31 to complete a personal record overall time for the Olympic Triathlon by five and a half minutes.

Bradley then just missed out on a top 10 finish at the Ironman 70.3 in Calgary, Alberta finishing 11th both in the Male Pro Division (18 competitors) and overall (899 competitors).

He had an overall time of 4:04.52 which was a personal record for him at the 70.3 distance by over four and a half minutes.

The 70.3 Ironman includes a 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike and 13.1 (half marathon distance) run.

He came out of the water 12th out of 18 male pros with a personal record time of 28:32 and again then made his biggest move up the leader board in the bike competition. He finished the bike in seventh place after riding the 56 miles in a personal record time of 2:06:25. This was the third fastest bike time of the male pros and of the overall field.

Bradley in action during the bike competition at New York City.

Interestingly, the only two pros to best Bradley in the bike were Ben Hoffman (by 1:24) and Andy Potts (by :30), two of the bigger names among the full-time, fully sponsored professional triathletes. Last year they finished second and fourth respectively at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii.

In fact, Hoffman’s time was only 1.5 seconds per mile faster than Bradley’s over the 56 miles and Potts’ only one half second per mile faster.

“The bike has been Scott’s strength since beginning the sport, but a new coach and a new training philosophy on the bike have made significant improvements in this discipline for Scott this year,” said his dad, Wes Bradley.

Unfortunately, several mitigating circumstances, including a bee sting, resulted in this run being some three minutes slower than in his previous two 70.3’s.

Bradley’s most recent competition was the Timberman Ironman 70.3 in New Hampshire which had the largest and strongest Male Pro field that he has competed against since turning professional last September. Thirty-three Male Pros started the race, with 13 of them having broken the 4 hour mark at least once this year.

Unfortunately, trouble in the swim sealed his fate before he ever got out of the water. Just as he was rounding the last turn bouy he was kicked in the face and swallowed a significant amount of water as he went down under the water. When he resurfaced, he inadvertently swam toward the wrong bouy and by the time he corrected his error he ended up swimming an extra 0.2 of a mile.

He came out of the water 33rd out of the 33 Male Pros but made up ground on the bike. In posting the 12th best bike time of the day, he finished 27th among the Male Pros and 30th overall out of 2,288 competitors.

Bradley will be completing his triathlon season in September with two events – the Toughman 70.3 Championship Race in Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y. on the 13th and then the Ironman Chattanooga in Tennessee on the 27th.

Bradley will be returning to his position as an Intern Coordinator at Wayne Central School next week.