Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Barker’s veteran quintet includes, in front Kaylee Stoll and Madyson Flint. In back are Madelina Pavlock, Elise Monaco and Peyton Bradley.

Five returning starters anchor the lineup for Barker as the Lady Bulldogs get set to begin defense of their Niagara-Orleans League softball title at Akron on Friday at 4:45 p.m.

Barker, which captured the N-O championship last spring with a perfect 12-0 record, is led by the quintet of juniors Peyton Bradley (Pitcher/Infield), Kaylee Stoll (Catcher/Utility) and Madelina Pavlock (Second Base) along with freshmen Madyson Flint (Shortstop/Pitcher) and Elise Monaco (Infield/Utility).

Bradley and Stoll were both first team N-O All-League honorees while Flint was a second team pick and Pavlock and Honorable Mention selection.

“We have a really good core group back,” sais Coach Aileen Gilbert.

The Lady Bulldogs graduation losses included first team All-League selection Anna Bowerman (Catcher/Infield) and second team honoree Rachel Sutter (Outfield).

Contributed Photo – Aidan Paul

Medina High graduate and SUNY Niagara sophomore Aidan Paul hurled a no hitter in the Thunderwolves 5 inning 12-0 win over Genesee Community College today.

Paul is now 3-0 on the mound for the season.

In his first start this season Paul allowed 1 hit and struck out 10 over 5 innings in a 13-2 Thunderwolves win over Jackson College.

In his second start he scattered 4 hits and struck out 10 over 6 innings in a 3-1 SUNY Niagara win over Alexandria Technical Community College.

SUNY Niagara also downed GCC 7-1 in the second game of today’s doubleheader as Roy-Hart’s Gavyn Boyle had a pair of hits and a home run.

Boyle, who is hitting over .300, now has 2 doubles, 2 triples, 3 home runs and 15 RBI on the season.

The twin bill sweep keeps the Thunderwolves undefeated at 20-0.

Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Barker’s veteran group includes, in front, Ireland Brady, JJ Prynn, Owen Harris and Tristen Garcia. In back are Logan Flint, Isaac Monaco, Mike Kalynycz and Noah Sandolfini. Missing is Alex Ark.

Looking to rebound from last year’s 0-12 league campaign, Barker is prepping for the Niagara-Orleans baseball season led by a group of nine veterans.

That group includes Ireland Brady (Infield), JJ Prynn (Outfield/Pitcher), Owen Harris (Outfield/Infield), Tristen Garcia (Infield), Logan Flint (Infield), Isaac Monaco (Infield), Mike Kalynycz (Outfield), Noah Sandolfini (Outfield) and Alex Ark (Outfield). All are seniors except Prynn who is a junior and Flint who is a sophomore.

“We have high expectations,” said Coach Jesse Watts. “We have a new field, good energy, a lot of seniors and a large JV team.”

The Bulldogs will begin tuning up for the N-O season by hosting Lyndonville at 11 a.m. Saturday and Kendall at 4:30 p.m. next Monday. The Bulldogs league opener is scheduled for April  8 at Akron.

Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Albion’s veteran group includes, in front, Rori Higgins, Alana Irvine, Cami London and Kenzie Snook. In back are Paige Newton, Julia Knight, Alex Sanders, Taylor LeFrois and Aubrielle Barry.

Boasting a large group of nine veterans, Albion is prepping for this Friday’s Niagara-Orleans League softball opener at Newfane at 4:45 p.m. weather permitting.

That veteran group is led by senior catcher Cami London, who earned first team N-O All-League honors last year and senior pitcher Alana Irvine, who earned second team All-League honors.

The veteran contingent also includes senior infielders/outfielders Kenzi Snook, Rori Higgins, Julia Knight, Taylor LeFrois, Paige Newton, Alex Sanders and freshman Aubrielle Barry. Snook and Barry both earned All-League Honorable Mention.

“We do have a good group back including our pitcher and catcher which really is a plus,” said Coach Cathy Schmitt.

Albion, which went 6-6 in N-O action last year, also has three non league home games scheduled against Pembroke on March 31, Notre Dame on April 2 and Batavia on April 3 before the Purple Eagles N-O home opener against defending champion Barker on April 4.

Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Veteran members of the Medina varsity softball team include Makenzie Alvarez, Eva Lacy, Samantha Heschke and Lilah Class. Missing is Sophia Goyette.

The accent will be on youth for the Medina softball team this season as the Mustangs look to improve on last Spring’s 2-10 Niagara-Orleans League record.

The quintet of seniors Eva Lacy (Outfield), Makenzie Alverez (Third Base) and Sophia Goyette (Infield) along with junior Lilah Class (Outfield) and sophomore Samantha Heschke (Infield/Pitcher) provide the veteran experience.

The Mustangs also also looking to junior Karlee Cau (Pitcher/Infield) along with freshman Harmoni Wilson (Outfield/DP) and eighth graders Caliyah St. Louis (Infield), Savannah Jo Thompson (Infield) and Jenna Cecchini (Infield/Outfield).

“We are building for the future,” said Coach Annmarie Beutel.

Medina’s graduation losses included first team All League honoree Iyla Lilleby, second team selection Lorelei Sanders and Honorable Mention pick Baileigh McAdoo.

The Mustangs will tune-up for the N-O season by hosting CSAT on Tuesday, Byron-Bergen on Thursday and Kendall on March 31, all at 5 p.m., before hosting Roy-Hart in the league opener on April 2 at 4:45 p.m.

Contributed Photo – Albion’s championship team included, in back from left Coach Bridgette Varin, Leo Bolton (Assistant Coach), Logan Poupore, Benny Rosario, Garret Jones, Gabe Campbell, Adrian Figueroa-Fuentes and David Rosario (Assistant Coach).In front are Joey Bropst and Pablo Rosario.

The Albion boys varsity team won the Holley Indoor Soccer Tournament today defeating Holley in overtime in the championship game.

Pablo Rosario scored the game winning goal.

Albion also had goals from Joey Bropst, Gabe Campbell, Benny Rosario and Garret Jones throughout the tournament.

Logan Poupore and Adrian Figueroa-Fuentes (Goalkeeper) made some big defensive plays to help the team win the tournament.

The other teams in Albion’s bracket were two Holley teams, YMCA from Batavia and Attica.

Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Getting set to lead Lyndonville’s return to varsity baseball competition is this quintet of veterans. In front are Austin Fonda and Quincy McClinsey. In back are Colton Smith, Jacob Pitcher and Cole Moyle.

Last fall boys varsity soccer made a successful return at Lyndonville after missing a year due to low prticipation numbers.

Now the Tigers varsity baseball team is returning to the diamond after likewise missing a year due to low participation numbers.

“It’s great to have the varsity team back,” said Coach Brad Hoffee, a Lyndonville graduate and a former Tiger baseball player himself. “Having the numbers to have both a varsity and JV team is a big win for the program.”

Anchoring the Tigers lineup are five players who played on Lyndonville’s last varsity team in the spring of 2023.

That quintet includes seniors Jacob Pitcher (Pitcher/Outfield) and Cole Moyle (Infield/Catcher/Pitcher), juniors Colton Smith (Pitcher/Shortstop) and Austin Fonda (Second Base) and sophomore Quincy McClinsey (Infield/Pitcher).

The Tigers are scheduled to make their return to the diamond this coming  Saturday with a non league game at Barker at 11 a.m.

Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Veteran senior members of the Medina lacrosse team include, in front, Tyler Allen, Ethan Carson and Jake Dunn. In back are Cam Kenward, Lucius Wagner and Cole Callard. Missing is Austin Seefeldt.

Led by a group of seven senior veterans, Medina will open Section VI Class D Division lacrosse competition this coming Wednesday as the Mustangs will host Eden at 5:30 p.m.

The Mustangs senior returnees include attackman Cole Callard (19 goals, 7 assists) and midfielder Lucius Wagner (14 goals, 6 assists) along with Jake Dunn and Cam Kenward at midfield, Tyler Allen and Austin Seefeldt on defense and Ethan Carson in goal.
Callard earned second team D Division All-Star honors and Wagner received Honorable Mention.

The Mustangs also return experience in junior Luke Duffina and sophomores Brennan Allen and Gavin Dahlhaus.

“I’m optimistic. We’ve got a good group back but it is a tough league,” said Medina graduate Ben Austin who takes over the coaching reins from another MHS grad, Todd Eick, who guided the Mustangs for the past five seasons.

The Mustangs graduation losses included first team All-Stars Dylan Lonnen (30 goals, 5 assists) and Will Prest (30 goals, 9 assists) along with second team honoree defender Jason Beyer and Honorable Mention selection defender Jack Cecchini as well as midfielders Jack Rissew (8 goals), Liam Castricone (9 goals, 13 assists). Kole Campbell, defender Sawyer Kingsbury and goalie Xavier King.

Medina will next visit East Aurora at 5:30 p.m. on March 28.