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Albion netters top Medina to go to 10-0

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 7 May 2024 at 7:56 pm

Front-running Albion downed rival Medina 5-0 this afternoon to stay unbeaen at 10-0 in Niagara-Orleans League tennis competition.

Leo Bolton and Mark Ames scored singles wins for the Purple Eagles which also got victories from the doubles teams of Jason Anstey – Oliver Beach, Landon Graybill – Bradyn Whittier and Lucy Rivers – Jillian LeBaron.

Medina is now 2-8.

Lady Tigers top Pembroke in G-R contest

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 7 May 2024 at 7:51 pm

Lyndonville posted an 11-6 victory over Pembroke this afternoon to avenge an earlier season 10-5 Genesee Region League softball loss.

Brooke Robinson hit for the cycle with a single, double, triple and home run to highlight the offense for the Lady Tigers which also included a pair of doubles by Elena Barry and 2 singles by Rylan Townsend.

Lyndonville is now 8-3 in G-R action.

Notre Dame 4, Kendall 2
Mia Treleaven had 3 hits for Notre Dame in a 4-2 G-R win over Kendall which got 3 hits from Alea Barrett.

In another G-R contest, Elba downed Holley 24-0 benefitting from 17 walks.

G-R Baseball

Notre Dame 4, Kendall 3

A two-run home run by Jaden Sherwood in the seventh inning earned Notre Dame a narrow 4-3 G-R win over Kendall.

Lady Rams post win over Purple Eagles

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 7 May 2024 at 7:34 pm

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Roy-Hart shortstop Kaitlin Mettler tags out Albion’s Janessa Lindsey at second base during the Lady Rams win over the visiting Purple Eagles this afternoon.

Avenging an earlier season 4-3 loss, Roy-Hart downed visiting Albion 15-5 in a Niagara-Orleans League softball game this afternoon.

Albion did grab a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning on a single by Abigail Wittenberg but Roy-Hart answered right back with 4 runs in the home half of the frame to move on top to stay. Lila Brigham had a two-run single and Peyton May an RBI single to highlight that rally.

The Lady Rams upped the lead to 8-1 by scoring once in the third on a sacrifice fly by May and three times in the fourth as Kaitlin Mettler had a two-run double and winning pitcher Abby Fox an RBI triple.

Mettler later had an RBI double and a two-run single during a big 7 run sixth inning which also included an RBI single by Hayley Hillburn.

Cami London belted a two-run home run in the fifth inning for Albion which also got an RBI single by Taylor LeFrois in the sixth and an RBI double by Aubrielle Barry in the seventh.

Fox registered 6 strikeouts in the circle.

Roy-Hart is now 7-3 and Albion 6-5 in N-O action.

Albion’s Aubrielle Barry tags out Roy-Hart’s Peyton May in a run down as catcher Cami London awaits a possible throw,

Wilson 19, Medina 3
Cait Cliffe had 2 doubles and Mackenzie Hardy 1 for Wilson in the 19-3 win over visiting Medina as Rian Faery, Ava Mielke and Rowan Simpson all chipped in with singles.

Baileigh McAdoo, Samantha Heschke and Breanne Demmer all had singles for Medina.

Wilson finishes the N-O season at 9-3 while Medina is now 2-9.

Albion opens artificial turf softball field with win over Medina; Barker locks up N-O title

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 6 May 2024 at 8:24 pm

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Albion’s Abigail Wittenberg slides safely into home ahead of a tag by Medina pitcher Samantha Heschke during the Purple Eagles win this afternoon to open their new artificial turf field.

Celebrating the opening of their new artificial turf softball field and Senior Day, the Albion Purple Eagles downed rival Medina 13-1 in a Niagara-Orleans League game this afternoon.

A three-run home run by Cami London, which highlighted a 6 run second inning, and a two-run homer by Kenzi Snook in the fifth frame keyed the Albion offense.

London, winning pitcher Alana Irvine and Aubrielle Barry each finished with 2 hits.

In the circle, Irvine pitched a 2 hitter with 7 strikeouts.

Albion’s Alana Irvine delivers the first pitch on the Purple Eagles new turf field.

Barker 11, Wilson 3

Barker put a lock on its first N-O title since 2007 with an 11-3 win over runner-up Wilson.

The Lady Bulldogs stay perfect at 10-0 in N-O action with two league games remaining while Wilson slips to 8-3.

Madyson Flint and Peyton Bradley combined to pitch a 4 hitter with 8 strikeouts for the Lady Bulldogs.

Barker moved on top to stay with a 5 runs second inning highlighted by two-run singles by both Arnie Sturtevant and Kaylee Stoll.

Sturtevant also had a two-run double to key a four run fifth inning uprising.

Elba 12, Lyndonville 8
Breaking away from an 8-8 tie, Elba scored 4 times in the seventh inning to down Lyndonville 12-8 in a Genesee Region League contest.

Kayli Miller had 3 hits for Lyndonville as Bella Groves and Brooke Robinson each had 2.

Holley 5, Pembroke 4
Holley pushed across a run in the seventh inning on a passed ball to nip Pembroke 5-4 in another G-R contest.

Ryleigh Weader and Skylar Gallagher both had RBI singles on the day for the Lady Hawks.

Kendall 24, Byron-Bergen 7
Kendall topped Byron-Bergen 24-7 in a G-R contest as Brooke Rodas and Isabella D’Agostino both had 3 hits. Rodas’ hits included a home run.

In the circle, Danielle Offhaus hurled a 4 hitter with 4 strikeouts.

Albion scores key victory over Akron to grab N-O League tennis lead

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 6 May 2024 at 7:56 pm

Albion moved into the drivers seat in the Niagara-Orleans League tennis championship race as the Purple Eagles blanked defending champion Akron 5-0 at Akron this afternoon in a key late season clash of unbeatens.

Albion, which is seeking its first N-O title since 2015, improves to 9-0 while Akron slips to 9-1.

Leo Bolton and Mark Ames scored singles victories for the Purple Eagles which also got wins from the doubles teams of Jordan Marshall – Landon Graybill, Oliver Beach – Jason Anstey and Brayden Whittier – Lucy Rivers.

The two teams will meet again at Albion in the season finale on May 15.

In the other N-O matches, Wilson downed Barker 4-1 and Roy-Hart bested Newfane 4-1.

Roy-Hart swept the three doubles matches on wins by the duos of Allie Trombley – Jayden Swygert, Emily Livergood – Kaylie Churchill and Abby Glyshaw – Alaina Kusmierczak.

John Konstanty won at second singles for Roy-Hart while Newfane’s Luke Gunby took the first singles match.

N-O Standings – Albion 9-0, Akron 9-1, Wilson 7-4, Roy-Hart 4-5, Barker 3-6, Medina 2-7, Newfane 0-11.

Big first inning powers front-running Mustangs to victory over Purple Eagles

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 6 May 2024 at 7:35 pm

Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Medina’s Vinny Gray slides safely into home before Albion’s Nathan Gibson gets the ball during the Mustangs win over the host Purple Eagles this afternoon.

Erupting for 8 runs in the first inning, Medina went on to down host Albion 12-1 in a Niagara-Orleans League baseball game this afternoon.

Brandon Christiaansen and Julian Woodworth both banged out two-run singles and Aidan Papaj chipped in with both an RBI double and an RBI single in the decisive frame.

The Mustangs other 4 runs came in the fourth frame as Ryleigh Culver belted a three-run home run and Carter Woodworth had an RBI single.

Julian Woodworth finished with 3 hits and Papaj 2.

Brody Fry picked up the win on the mound scattering 5 hits and striking out 7 over the first four innings and Julian Woodworth gave up no hits and fanned 2 in the fifth inning.

Front-running Medina improves to 7-1 in N-O action and Albion slips to 2-6.

Roy-Hart 9, Newfane 0
Dawson Draper hurled a 2 hitter with 14 strikeouts for Roy-Hart in the 9-0 win over Newfane.

The Rams scored 5 runs in the second inning as Brayden Hy belted a three-run homer and Evan Poeller a two-run single.

Rem Albee had 3 hits on the day for the Rams as Poeller and Ethan Kuzma both had 2.

Roy-Hart improves to 5-3 in the league and Newfane slips to 6-4.

Wilson 9, Barker 0
Tyler Johnston pitched a no hitter with 17 strikeouts to lead Wilson past Barker.

Blake Simpson had 3 hits for the Lakemen as Johnston and Tyler Woolson both had 2.

Wilson is now 7-3 and Barker 0-8 in N-O action.

N-O Standings: Medina 7-1, Wilson 7-3, Roy-Hart 5-3, Newfane 6-4, Akron 3-5, Albion 2-6, Barker 0-8.

Northstar 3, Kendall 0

Northstar blanked Kendall 3-0 on a one hitter in a non league game.

Medina stickmen down Lockport

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 6 May 2024 at 7:00 pm

Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Medina’s Will Prest puta a shot on goal during the Mustangs 11-3 win over Lockport at Vets Park this afternoon.

Building up an 8-1 half-time advantage, Medina went on to defeat Lockport 11-3 in an interdivisional lacrosse game at Vets Park this afternoon.

Dylan Lonnen and Will Prest both scored 3 goals to lead the Mustangs as Lucius Wagner added 2 and Liam Castricone, Cole Callard and Ayden Johnson 1 each.

Now at 6-7 overall, Medina next visits Brockport for a non league contest at 6 p.m. Thursday.

Medina FC nipped in 2nd Division opener

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 6 May 2024 at 9:59 am

The Medina Mustangs FC made their debut in the Buffalo District Soccer League’s 2nd Division Sunday dropping a narrow 4-3 decision to the host United Warriors.

Nate Dillenbeck scored 2 goals and Steven Anderson 1 for Medina as Aiden Prince and Greg Husung had assists.

The Mustangs moved up to the 2nd Division after winning the 3rd Division playoff championship last year.

Medina next visits Wolverines United next Sunday in Buffalo.

Kendall has 3 winners at Dundee Invit.

Contributed Story Posted 5 May 2024 at 7:36 pm

Kendall had a trio of winners at the Dundee Invitational track meet Friday night.

Hunter Richards won the Shot Put with a new meet record of 43-9.25 and placed 2nd in Discus 118-2.

Paige Hardenbrook won the Discus with a throw of 86-5.

Chris Nettles won the 200 in 23.79 and placed 2nd in the 100 (11.92).

The girls 400 Relay team of Leann Clay, Addison Kludt, Adrianna Schiavone and Elizabeth Pratt also placed second.

Hannah Brundage also took third in the 1500 as did Ben Brundage in the 1600.

Local netters bow in Section V class finals

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 5 May 2024 at 6:48 pm

Holley’s Cavan Bennage and the Kendall doubles duo of Josh Esposito and Jonathan Esposito lost in the Class finals of the Section V tennis tournament today.

Bennage lost to Sean Hogan of East Rochester 6-4, 2-6, 3-6 in the Class B2 singles finals. He advanced to the finals by scoring three victories by pro set scores of 10-1, 10-7 and 10-1.

The Espositos lost in the B3 doubles final to the Caledonia-Mumford duo of Garret Thompson and Oliver Johnson in straight sets 6-4, 6-4. They gained a spot in the finals with a pair of pro set wins by scores of 10-2 and 10-9.