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Rams and Eagles romp to diamond wins

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 7 May 2025 at 8:02 pm

Pounding out 17 hits, Roy-Hart romped to a 15-5 win over Newfane in a Niagara-Orleans League baseball game this afternoon.

Sean Mettler had 4 hits, including 2 doubles and a triple, Will Bundrock 3 and Jared Hy, John Brigham and RJ Townsend 2 each to lead the Rams attack.

Roy-Hart took charge at the outset erupting for 7 runs in the first inning including doubles by Mettler, Evan Poeller, Townsend and Brigham along with singles by Mettler, Townsend and Blake Stahl.

Roy-Hart is now 3-4 and Newfane 2-6 in N-O action.

Kendall 19, Lyndonville 0
Kendall bested host Lyndonville 19-0 in a Genesee Region League game.

The Eagles broke the contest wide open by erupting for 16 runs in the third inning highlighted by a two-run double by Vinnie D’Agostino and a two-run single by Mikey Colucci.

Jonny Conte had 3 hits on the day for the Eagles as Colucci and Andrew D’Agostino both had 2.

Kendall is now 11-1.

Wilson 12, Barker 0
Wilson exploded for 9 runs with two outs in the fifth inning to close out a 12-0 win over Barker in another N-O contest.

A three-run double by Austin Woodward and a two-run single by Cam Breyer highlighted the marathon inning.

Woodward, Tyler Woolson and winning pitcher Tyler Durow each finished with a pair of hits.

On the mound, Durow allowed only 3 hits and struck out 8.

Roy-Hart and Wilson earn N-O tennis wins

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 7 May 2025 at 7:52 pm

Roy-Hart blanked Newfane 5-0 and Wilson edged Barker 3-2 in Niagara-Orleans League tennis matches this afternoon.

Max Hickman and Colin Cousins scored singles wins for Roy-Hart.

The Rams also got doubles wins from the duos of Allie Trombley – Kaylie Churchill, Ella Martillotta – Emily Livergood and Reagan Kern – Maria Trombley.

Roy-Hart is now 4-2 and Newfane 0-8.

Wilson swept the three doubles matches on victories by the teams of Shelby Robinson – Tessa Guenther, Zoey Beck – Grace Smith and Ruby Marahood – Avery Medelko.

Barker took the two singles matches on wins by Daniel Goodwin and Ryan Fisk.

Wilson is now 5-2 and Barker 4-3.

Lady Tigers post win over Notre Dame

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 7 May 2025 at 7:43 pm

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Lyndonville’s Alexa Robinson steals second base before Notre Dame’s Amelia Sorochty can make the tag. The action took place during the Lady Tigers home field win over the Irish this afternoon.

Improving to 7-0 in the league and 9-1 overall, Lyndonville posted a key 4-1 victory over visiting Notre Dame in a Genesee Region softball contest this afternoon.

Trailing 1-, Lyndonville pulled even with a run in the second inning on a wild pitch following singles by Hannah Fox and Isabella Groves.

The Lady Tigers then took the lead for good at 3-1 by scoring twice in the fourth inning on an RBI single by Groves and a ground out off the bat of Emma Freas.

Lyndonville tacked on a insurance run in the fifth frame on a sacrifice fly by Brooke Robinson.

Groves and Addison Dillenbeck both had a pair of hits on the afternoon. Dillenbeck’s included a triple.

Arnie Sturtevant picked up the win in the circle allowing 5 hits and striking out 5.

Defensively, the Lady Tigers turned a double play from Brooke Robinson at shortstop to Freas at third base to close the first inning when Notre Dame scored its only run. Rylan Townsend also made a nifty leaping catch at second base to end the third inning.

Lyndonville next hosts Oakfield-Alabama at 5 p.m. Thursday.

Oakfield-Alabama 14, Kendall 2
Oakfield-Alabama downed Kendall 14-2 in another G-R contest.

Winning pitcher Allison Harkness allowed 4 hits and struck out 5 and also helped herself at the plate by banging out 3 hits and driving in 3 runs.

Arnie Sturtevant delivers a pitch for Lyndonville.

Medina Unified team wins basketball opener

Contributed Story Posted 6 May 2025 at 8:45 pm

Contributed Photo – Matthew Kennedy works to get off a shot for Medina during this evening’s season open win at Akron.

The Medina Unified Basketball team opened its season with a 33-27 win at Akron this evening.

Matthew Kennedy led the Mustangs with 12 points as Xavier Moyer had 9, Adam Weese 6, Anthony Harrington 4 and Lexi Lowery 3.

Medina’s other players included Jacen Kaiser, Carriielynn Schlegel, Cole Callard and Frankie Stephens.

Albion sweeps Medina in N-O track meet

Photos by Tom Rivers: Adrian Figueroa-Fuentes of Albion lunges to the finish line in the 400 meter hurdle race that was won by Ryder Jones of Medina. Figueroa-Fuentes came in at a very close second place.

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 6 May 2025 at 8:15 pm

Albion swept visiting rival Medina in a Niagara-Orleans League track meet this afternoon.

The Purple Eagles won the boys’ meet 99-42 and the girls’ competition 85-56.

The Albion boys were led by a trio of individual event double winners as Tye Talbot captured the 400 and Pole Vault, Luke Bell the Shotput and Discus and Cencere Lowe the 100 and Long Jump.

Defending champion Albion is now 4-0 and Medina 1-3.

The Albion girls likewise had a trio of double winners as Mia Standish took the 100 Hurdles and 400 Hurdles, Cordelia Rivers the 1500 and 3000 and Michelle Lauro-Ramirez the Shotput and Discus.

Aurora Owczarczak doubled for Medina in the 100 and 200.

Albion is now 1-2-1 and Medina 0-4.

Mia Standish of Albion won the 100 meter and 400 meter hurdles for Albion. She is shown her out front in the 100 meter hurdles.

Aurora Owczarczak won the 100 and 200 meter races for Medina.

Cole Hughes of Medina heads towards the finish line to win the 2-mile race. He is cheered on by Logan Trillizio.

Wilson sweeps Barker
Wilson swept Barker winning the boys’ meet 87-49 and the girls’ 96-45

The Wilson boys were led by a pair of triple winners as Jayden Ruble took the 400 Hurdles, 1600 and 3200 and Ryan Hough the Long Jump, Triple Jump and 110 Hurdles.

Savannah Jones was a double winner for the Wilson girls in the 100 and 200.

Jordyn Kinne doubled for Barker in the 100 Hurdles and 400 Hurdles.

The Wilson boys are now 2-1 and the girls 3-0 while the Barker boys are 0-4 and the girls 1-3.

Akron tops Medina in N-O softball contest

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 6 May 2025 at 7:59 pm

Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Medina’s Savannah Jo Thompson slides safely into second base as Akron’s Addison Massaro covers the bag. The action took place during the Mustangs 16-2 loss to the Lady Tigers at Vets Park this afternoon.

Lady Tigers, Lady Eagles post softball wins

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 6 May 2025 at 7:54 pm

Lyndonville rolled to a 17-5 victory over host Byron-Bergen in a Genesee Region League softball game this afternoon as the Lady Tigers improve to 9-1 overall.

Arnie Sturtevant had 3 hits including a double, triple and 3 RBIs. Addison Dillenbeck a three-run double. Elena Barry a two-run single, Brooke Robinson 2 hits, Emma Freas a hit and Hannah Fox a hit to lead the Lady Tigers offense.

Braelynn Dillenbeck earned the win in the circle allowing 5 hits and striking out 7.

Kendall 11, Attica 9
Kendall scored four times in the seventh inning to outlast Attica 11-9 in a G-R contest.

In the decisive seventh the Lady Eagles scored on a two-run single by Izzy D’Agostino, a sacrifice fly by Brooke Rodas and a double by Maggie Zastrow.

Sophia Picardo had 3 hits on the day for Kendall as D’Agostino and Teagan Shaw both had 2. Shaw, Rodas and Zastrow all had doubles.

Oakfield-Alabama 21, Holley 1
Oakfield-Alabama posted a 21-1 G-R win over Holley.

Desiree McCormack had a triple and Ali VanAmeron an RBI single for Holley.

Purple Eagles net win over rival Mustangs

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 6 May 2025 at 7:36 pm

Improving to 6-1, Albion blanked rival Medina 5-0 in a Niagara-Orleans League tennis match this afternoon.

Leo Bolton and Landon Graybill scored singles win for defending champion Albion.

The Purple Eagles also got victories from the doubles teams of Oliver Beach – Jillian LeBaron, Bradyn Whittier – Donovan Braley and Hanna Kumalac – Kenadie Patten.

Medina is now 2-6.

Bees down Tigers; Eagles top Lancers

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 6 May 2025 at 7:28 pm

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Lyndonville’s Cole Moyle slides into third base with a triple as Byron-Bergen’s Maxwell Marsocci awaits the throw. The action took place during the Tigers home field loss to the Bees this afternoon.

Byron-Bergen downed host Lyndonville 12-3 and Kendall bested host Elba 11-2 in Genesee Region League baseball action this afternoon.

Byron-Bergen took the lead for good against Lyndonville by scoring two quick runs in the first inning on a single by Dylan Utter and a double by Gavin Kinkelaar.

The Bees added two runs in the fourth on a single by Michael Holley and two more in the fifth on a passed ball and a fielders choice play before erupting for six runs in the sixth to lock up the win. An RBI double by Bryson Snell and an RBI single by Martin McConnell highlighted that uprising.

Lyndonville scored once in the first on a triple by Cole Moyle, once in the fourth on doubles by Jacob Pitcher and Thomas Blake and once in the fifth on a sacrifice fly by Moyle.

Byron-Bergen is now 3-5 and Lyndonville 0-8.

Kendall 11, Elba 2
Scoring in six different innings, Kendall improved to 10-1 with the win at Elba which slips to 6-2.

Jonny Conte had 4 hits and Vinnie D’Agostino and Colby Hughes 3 each and Gavin Braun 2.

Kendall scored twice in four of the first five innings to build up an 8-2 lead.

The Eagles scored in the first inning on a triple by Vinnie D’Agostino and a single by Hughes, in the third on a groundout and an error, in the fourth on a double by Vinnie D’Agostino and a single by Hughes and in the fifth on RBI singles by Conte and CJ D’Agostino.

Kendall tacked on one run in the sixth on an error and two in the seventh on a sacrifice fly by CJ D’Agostino and and RBI double by Vinnie D’Agostino.

Lyndonville first baseman Atticus Mank stretches to get the out on Byron-Bergen’s Martin McConnell.

Tigers Hall of Fame will induct three

Contributed Story Posted 6 May 2025 at 9:14 am

Lyndonville High will be inducting three new members into the Tigers Athletic Hall of Fame in ceremonies on May 25 at the White Birch Golf Course at 2 p.m.

The new inductees include Jeffrey Smythe (Class of 1957), Kelly Dix (Class of 1982) and Julie (James) Donald (Class of 1985).

Smythe, a three sport athlete including a role as the starting quarterback for Lyndonville’s first 11 man football team in 1955 and as a guard on the basketball team. A standout in baseball, Smythe’s teams made the Section V Class C finals in both 1954 and 1955, earning the Class C title in 1955. Boasting a 51-11 career record on the mound, he also added a no-hitter in 1957.

After graduating from Lyndonville, Smythe followed in the footsteps of his coach and mentor Arnie Hartsen and pursued a career in Physical Education. He began his teaching and coaching career at Watkins Glen in 1967 before serving as Athletic Director at Shaker High School and finally Mexico Academy (NY) where he retired in 1995.

Dix excelled in soccer, basketball and track and field earning Team MVP and league all-star honors in each. She helped lead her soccer team to the Section V Class D finals in 1979 and a GR Division II league title in 1981. In track and field, Kelly won Sectionals in the 800 and 1500m in 1981 and 1982.

Kelly still holds school records in the 1500 (4:54.1) and the 800m (2:28.5). Excelling academically as well, Kelly was Valedictorian of the Class of 1982.

A three sport athlete, Donald excelled on the diamond as a pitcher and hitter. She earned G-R Honorable Mention status in the 1983 season hitting .384 and pitching 100 innings. In the 1984 season, she hit .377 and pitched 94 innings earning her G-R league All-Star honors.

In her senior season, she .386 including 14 singles, 3 doubles, 2 triples and 2 home runs and struck out 47 batters on the rubber, again earning G-R All-Star honors. She was also the LCS Coaches Award recipient in the 1985 school year.

For tickets, please contact Jim Zeliff at Jzeliff@lcsdk12.org by May 19th.