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Barre, Elks/Rotary, Sandstone and Elba ‘B’ score 12U Midget League baseball wins

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 27 June 2024 at 9:51 am

Barre, Elks/Rotary, Sandstone and Elba ‘B’ all scored wins in Albion Midget League 12U Division baseball action Tuesday.

Barre 17, Holley ‘B’ 4
Barre scored 6 runs in both the first and second innings to take control early.

Hudson Armer, Jace Wright and Jacob Knowlton shared in handling the pitching duties for Barre.

Hits by Jeremy Rivera and Jackson Spencer helped plate 4 runs in the fourth inning for Holley ‘B’.

Elks/Rotary 7, Carlton 0
Evan Coots registered 16 strikeouts on the mound for Elks/Rotary

At the plate for Rotary, Jackson Frasier had 2 hits and Gavin O’Brocta and Michael McElwain 1 each.

Luke Bedford and Caden Woolston combined to register a total of 13 strikeouts on the mound for Carlton.

Oliver Beryle, Gavin Standish, Demetrius Ryan-Mincey and Hank Aina all had hits for Carlton.

Sandstone 15, Holley ‘A’ 0
Sandstone scored 6 runs in the second inning sparked by hits by Eli Spada and Eli Johnson. Spada and Johnson along with Bryce Saxton later all had hits during a 5 run fourth inning.

On the mound, Saxton and Giavoni LaMartina combined for 12 strikeouts.

Elba ‘B’ 8, Elba ‘A’ 2
Brody Yark pitched 6 innings of scoreless ball for Elba ‘B’ as Aiden Downs had a single and a home run to lead the offense.

Camden Reigle pitched 6 innings for Elba ‘A; and also hit a double.

12U Standings: Barre 9-1, Elks/Rotary 8-2, Hamlin ‘A’ 7-2, Elba ‘B’ 10-3. Carlton 5-4, Sandstone 5-5, Elba ‘A’ 2-8, Hamlin ‘B’ 2-8, Holley ‘B’ 1-5, Holley ‘A’ 0-9.

9U Standings: Carlton 8-2-1, Sandstone 7-2, Holley 6-3-1, Barre 5-4, Elba 4-5, Vets 4-5, Rotary 3-6, Hamlin 0-8.

Kendall/Orleans FC soccer ties Cobras

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 26 June 2024 at 9:41 am

The Kendall/Orleans FC played to a 2-2 tie with the Cobras Tuesday evening in a Rochester District Youth Soccer League girls U17 Division game.

Sophia Picardo and Stella Kwiatek scored the goals for Kendall/Orleans FC.

Now at 4-1-1, Kendall/Orleans FC next hosts Batavia at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.

Kendall 17U tops Greece Gladiators

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 26 June 2024 at 9:38 am

A fast start and a strong finish earned the Kendall 17U team a 16-10 victory over the Greece Gladiators in a Monroe County Baseball Region game Tuesday evening.

Kendall erupted for 7 quick runs in the first inning as Jonas Rhodes had a two-run single and Jonny Conte, Colby Hughes, Louis Conte and CJ D’Agostino all had RBI singles.

A 5 run sixth inning later locked up the win as Gavin Braun, Gio Rodriguez and Jimmie Swift all had RBI singles.

Jonny Conte, D’Agostino and Louis Conte all finished with a pair of hits.

Improving to 4-2, Kendall next hosts the HFL Cougars at 6 this evening.

N-O League holds annual Foundation Dinner

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 26 June 2024 at 9:14 am

Contributed Photos – The Niagara-Orleans League celebrated its 97th year of existence for Interscholastic Athletics Monday with the holding of the annual League Foundation Dinner at the Middleport Fire Hall. The N-O Sportsmanship Coaches of the Year Award was presented to Newfane boys basketball Coach Eric Klumpp Medina girls track Coach Melissa Valley. At right Mike Talluto was presented with the Official of the Year Award by Roy-Hart Athletic Director John Grzymala. Talluto has officiated girls basketball for 45 years and girls soccer for 15 years.

The N-O Distinguished Service Award was presented to Kevin Hazel from Albion and the late Jim Cantella from Barker. At left, Albion Athletic Director Mariah LaSpina presents the award to Hazel. At right, Barker Athletic Director Rob Mucha presents the Award to Cantella’s wife Maria and son Jimmy.

The N-O Foundation Award was presented to John Jablonski who taught and coached several sports at Roy-Hart and Chris Horgan who taught at Medina and coached tennis at both Roy-Hart and Medina. At left Grzymala and Akron Athletic Director Stephen Dimitroff present the award to Jablonski. At right, Medina Athletic Director Eric Valley presents the award to Horgan.

Albion receiver helps key win for Spartans

Contributed Story Posted 25 June 2024 at 10:49 am

Contributed Photo – Albion’s Deyonci Farley hauls in a pass for the Genesee County Spartans during Saturday’s 15-6 win over the Watertown Red & Black in Northeast Football Alliance semipro contest. Farley caught 5 passes for 143 yards including one long completion that set up the Spartans second touchdown. Improving to 3-1, the Spartans next host the Rochester Chargers at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Pembroke Town Park.

Banes sweeps ‘A’ League softball twin bill

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 25 June 2024 at 9:47 am

Banes swept to doubleheader victory over Poler’s Pub by scores of 15-3 and 14-6 in Medina Women’s Softball ‘A’ League action Monday evening.

In the other doubleheader, White Birch and JR Wilson split. JR Wilson won the opener 7-4 and White Birch the nightcap 6-2.

Banes 15 Polers Pub 3
Banes quickly moved on top to stay in the opening game by scoring 6 runs in the first inning on singles by Connie Heschke, Lindsay Chatt, Kathy Allen, Jami Chatt, Morgan Allis, Rileigh McCabe, Jen Masse, Teri Scharlau and Grace Capstick.

Multiple hitters included McCabe with 3, Capstick with 3 and Allis with a double and triple.

Poler’s Pub scored 3 times in the first as Bridget Tower had a single and Alishia Foss a two-run double.

Banes 14 Poler’s 6
Scoring in 6 of 7 innings, Banes again got off to a fast start plating 5 runs in the first frame.

Allis had a two-run homer run in the third inning as McCabe and Capstick both finished with a pair of hits. McCabe’s included a double.

Halle Deuil had 2 doubles and 2 RBI for Poler’s Pub as Cathy Schmitt added 2 singles and 2 RBI. Amy Jessmer a double and Tower a single.

Improving to 4-2, Banes will next face White Birch in a make-up game on July 1.

JR Wilson 7, White Birch 4
Ella Lewis, Maddy Boyle, Gracie Johnson, Anna Lewis and Kenzie Muck all had singles for White Birch. Defensively, Boyle made a great catch in left field and threw to Dana Siffringer at home for an out to complete the double play.

White Birch 6, JR Wilson 2
Ella Lewis and Muck both had 3 singles for White Birch as Brynn Howell added a double and Aubrey Lewis, Boyle, Siffringer and Mallory Albone each had a single.

Kendall/Orleans FC girls down Albion

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 24 June 2024 at 12:54 pm

Kendall/Orleans FC downed Albion 4-1 in a Rochester District Youth Soccer League girls U17 Division game Sunday evening.

Haley Ball, Samantha Webster, Sophia Picardo and Allyson Fisher took turns scoring goals for Orleans FC which improves to 4-1.

The Orleans FC boys team tied Orchard Park 1-1 and downed Orchard Park 2-1 last week.

Leo Bolton scored the lone goal in the tie game while Alonzo Figueroa and Josh Kubik netted the goals in the win.

Albion Midget League roundup

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 24 June 2024 at 11:30 am

Barre downed Elba ‘B’ 6-0 in a Albion Midget League game Saturday.

Barre scored 4 runs in the second inning on hits by Jacob Knowlton,Wesley Ayrault and Robbie Hickman.

Hickman also had a double during a 2 run fourth inning.

Brody Furness and Hickman combined to hurl a 3 hitter with 15 strikeouts.

For Elba, John Anderson had 2 hits and Josh Baldwin made several big defensive plays to save runs.

Elba ‘B’ 8, Rotary 1
In a contest on Thursday, Baldwin hurled a 1 hitter over 6 innings for Elba ‘B’ as Viola Torrey played solid defense and also singled in a pair of runs.

Mustangs quartet heads first team of the N-O All-League diamond squad

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 24 June 2024 at 9:39 am

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Medina’s first team honorees include Ryleigh Culver, left, and Brody Fry who was named N-O Player of the Year.

The Mustangs first team honorees also include Aidan Papaj, left, and Julian Woodworth.

Four players from champion Medina head the first team of the annual Niagara-Orleans All League baseball squad.

Junior pitcher Brody Fry, who has been named N-O Player of the Year, heads the Mustangs quartet which also includes senior outfielder/pitcher Julian Woodworth, junior catcher Ryleigh Culver and freshman shortstop/pitcher Aidan Papaj.

Roy-Hart is represented by the senior trio of catcher/pitcher  Ethan Kuzma, infielder/pitcher Jake Gould and outfielder/pitcher Dawson Draper. Gould and Draper are both repeat selections.

Wilson likewise has three first team honorees including senior pitcher Connor Ernest, junior pitcher Tyler Johnson and sophomore outfielder Ryan Hough. Johnston is a repeat honoree.

Rounding out the first team is the Akron duo of senior infielder Dawson Stone and junior infielder Aiden Romesser. Stone is a repeat selection.

Roy-Hart’s trio of first team All-League honorees includes, from left, Dawson Draper, Jake Gould and Ethan Kuzma.

Newfane has placed five players on the second team including senior outfielders Ben Dickinson and Jack Goehle, junior pitcher Cam Perry, junior catcher Aiden Perry and sophomore infielder Brayden Seitz.

Medina is represented on the second team by junior infielder Carter Woodworth and freshman pitcher/infielder Preston Woodworth.

Albion has placed the sophomore duo of catcher Nathan Gibson and outfielder Kaiden Froman.

Roy-Hart is represented by the senior duo of infielder Rem Albee and outfielder Brayden Hy.

Rounding out the second team are Wilson senior outfielder Blake Simpson and junior infielder Tyler Durow.

Players receiving Honorable Mention, listed by school, are as follows:

Albion – Seth Krenning (Jr.)

Barker – Jackson Prynn (Soph.) and Tristen Garcia (Jr.)

Medina – Richard Keppler (Sr.), Brandon Christiaansen (Sr.) and Vinny Gray (Soph.)

Newfane – Jon Beiter (Sr.)

Roy-Hart – Gavin Heideman (Soph.) and Sean Mettler (Soph.)

Wilson – Tyler Woolson (Jr.), Casey Sidote (Sr.) and Aiden Flynn (Jr.)

Surging Medina Mustangs FC blanks Devils

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 23 June 2024 at 8:41 pm

Making it four wins in a row, the Medina Mustangs FC blanked the host Devils 3-0 in a Buffalo District Soccer League 2nd Division game this evening.

Ethan Leonard scored a pair of goals for Medina off assists from Elian Gonzalez and Kristian Snyder.

Gonzalez also netted the Mustangs other goal as Alex Allis earned the assist.

The Mustangs have allowed just one goal during this current four game winning streak.

Improving to 5-2, the Mustangs next host the Clarence Coyotes at 6 p.m. next Sunday at Vets Park.

This past Thursday Medina dropped a 2-0 decision to Ukraine in a Buffalo District Soccer League Wood Cup tournament contest.