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Medina track teams sweep Barker

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 2 May 2024 at 7:36 pm

Medina swept to a pair of victories over host Barker this afternoon as both the Mustangs boys’ and girls’ teams regained the .500 mark at 2-2 in Niagara-Orleans League track competition.

The Mustangs won the boys’ meet 75-65 and the girls’ competition 72-68.

Kaedon Cleveland doubled in the Long Jump and 110 Hurdles and Gordon Young in the High Jump and 200 to lead the Medina boys’ squad.

Madelynn Rutledge was a triple winner in the Long Jump, High Jump and Triple Jump for the Mustangs girls’ team as Aurora Owczaraczyk doubled in the 100 and 200 and Penelope Schalck in the 400 and Pole Vault.

Barker’s Keira Dalton doubled in the Shotput and Discus and Mickala Woock in the 800 and 1500.

Akron girls post key win over Newfane
The Akron girls bested Newfane 76.5-64.5 in a key late season N-O girls track clash of unbeatens.

Akron improves to 5-0 and Newfane slips to 5-1.

Madigan Regan doubled in the 800 and 1500 and Alanna Daniel in the 100 and 200 for Akron as did Breanna Michalak in the Long Jump and Triple Jump for Newfane.

Newfane did get a split on the day by downing Akron 79-62 as Ben Dickinson was a triple winner in the Long Jump, High Jump and Triple Jump.

Lady Tigers use big rally for non league win

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 2 May 2024 at 7:15 pm

Breaking away from a 3-3 deadlock, Lyndonville erupted for 7 runs in the fourth inning to key an 18-6 win over visiting CG Finney in a non league softball game this afternoon.

Addie Dillenbeck and Brooke Robinson both had RBI singles in the decisive inning which was also aided by 3 errors.

Lyndonville then put a lock on the win with 3 runs in the fifth inning and 5 more in the sixth.

Dillenbeck finished with 4 hits, Rylan Townsend 3 and Robinson, Hannah Fox and Elena Barry 2 each.

Kendall 22, Holley 1
A marathon 13 run third inning highlighted Kendall’s 22-1 Genesee Region League softball win over rival Holley.

Makaila Abrams and Sophia Picardo both had 3 hits for Kendall as Alea Barrett had 2.

In the circle, Danielle Offhaus hurled a 2 hitter with 6 strikeouts.

N-O Softball
Wilson 10, Roy-Hart 5
Wilson boosted its Niagara-Orleans League softball record to 7-2 wth a 10-5 win over host Roy-Hart (5-3) this afternoon in the completion of a game suspended by bad weather this past Saturday.

Trailing 5-2, Wilson rallied into a tie in the sixth inning on a three-run triple by Cait Cliffe.

The Lakewomen then claimed the win by scoring 5 times in the seventh as Cliffe had an RBI triple, Rowan Simpson a two-run single and Mackenzie Hardy and RBI single.

Riley Robinson earned the win in the circle allowing 2 hits and striking out 8.

N-O Baseball
Wilson 6, Barker 2

Wilson downed Barker 6-2 to improve to 6-3 in N-O baseball action as Tyler Durow pitched a 1 hitter with 10 strikeouts.

Durow and Conner Ernest each drove in a run in the first inning for the Lakemen which quickly tacked on 3 more in the second as Ryan Hough had a two-run triple.

N-O Tennis
Akron 4, Roy-Hart 1
Akron stayed undefeated at 9-0 with a 4-1 win over Roy-Hart as Samantha Niescier and Cole Fleming scored singles wins.

Holley sweeps Kendall in G-R track meet

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 2 May 2024 at 10:52 am

Holley scored a sweep over Kendall in a Genesee Region League boys and girls track meet Wednesday.

The Holley girls had a trio of individual event double winners including Allison Merle (100 Hurdles, 400 Hurdles), Kyla Burne (400, 800) and Sam Bates (200, High Jump).

The Lady Hawks other winners included Alexia Renner (100), Mya Brown (1500), Emma Brady (3000), Jailyn Bishop (Shotput), Brooklyn Wheeler (Triple Jump) and Zoey Wolf (Pole Vault).

The Kendall girls had Addison Kludt win the Long Jump and Paige Hardenbrook the Discus.

The Holley boys had a pair of double winners in Keon Haughton (100, 200) and Mason Merriam (800, 1600).

Kendall’s Hunter Richards doubled in the Shotput and Discus.

The Hawks also got wins from Aiden Kelley (110 Hurdles), Tyler Moore (3200), Landyn Burch (Long Jump), Vinny Golisano (High Jump) and Cooper Wolf (Pole Vault).

The Eagles had Chris Nettles win the 400, Ben Brundage the 400 Hurdles and Stephen Elliott the Triple Jump.

Albion netters win to improve to 7-0

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 1 May 2024 at 8:28 pm

Remaining undefeated at 7-0, Albion posted a 5-0 win over visiting Barker in a Niagara-Orleans League tennis match this afternoon.

Leo Bolton and Mark Ames scored singles wins to lead the Purple Eagles.

Albion also swept the three doubles matches with wins by the duos of Jordan Marshall – Landon Graybill, Oliver Beach – Jason Anstey and Brayden Whittier – Lucy Rivers.

Akron also stayed undefeated at 8-0 with a 5-0 win over Medina (0-7).

In the other match, Wilson (6-3) downed rival Newfane (0-7) 4-1.

Barker posts key win at Albion to maintain a two-game N-O softball lead

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 1 May 2024 at 7:51 pm

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Barker’s Peyton Bradley delivers a pitch during the league leading Lady Bulldogs win at Albion this afternoon.

Moving closer to locking up the league title, Barker downed host Albion 7-1 this afternoon to improve to 9-0 and maintain a two game lead atop the Niagara-Orleans League softball standings.

Peyton Bradley hurled a 3 hitter with 11 strikeouts for Barker.

Trailing 1-0, Barker moved on top to stay with a pair of runs in the third inning on a double by Madyson Flint and an error.

Barker’s Rachel Sutter slides into third base after banging out an early inning triple.

The Lady Bulldogs doubled the lead to 4-0 in the third frame on a two-run single by Elise Monaco.

Barker later  locked up the win with three runs in the sixth as Kaylee Stoll had an RBI single and Arnie Sturtevant a run producing sacrifice.

The loss drops Albion to 5-3 in N-O action.

Akron 6, Medina 0

Sloan Jonathan hurled a 2 hitter with 10 strikeouts to lead Akron past visiting Medina 6-0.

Akron is now 3-6 and Medina 1-7 in N-O action.

Notre Dame 12, Holley 8

Notre Dame scored four times in the bottom of the sixth inning to earn a 12-8 Genesee Region League win over Holley.

An RBI single by Gianna Falleti highlighted the decisive frame for the Irish.

Holley had rallied into an 8-8 tie by scoring 6 runs in the top of the sixth inning highlighted by RBI singles by Leigha Walker and Teanaa Church who both had a pair of hits on the day.

Aquinas 12, Kendall 7
Brooke Rodas, Alea Barrett and Maggie Zastrow each had 2 hits for Kendall in a 12-7 non league loss at Aquinas.

Mustangs top Panthers again to increase N-O diamond lead; Rams and Eagles win

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 1 May 2024 at 7:17 pm

Photos by Cheryl Wertman -Medina’s Aidan Papaj bangs out a two-run single during the Mustangs win over Newfane at Vets Park this afternoon.

Completing a key home-and-home series sweep, Medina downed Newfane 10-1 at Vets Park this afternoon as the Mustangs grabbed a one game lead in the Niagara-Orleans League baseball title chase.

The Mustangs, which also posted a narrow 8-7 win at Newfane on Monday, improve to 5-1 as the Panthers slip into third place at 5-3.

Roy-Hart, which bested Akron 5-2 this afternoon, takes over second place at 4-2.

In today’s other N-O contest, Wilson defeated Albion 7-2 to move into a tie for third place with Newfane at 5-3.

Julian Woodworth set the tone for Medina as he led off the bottom of the first inning with a home run. Winning pitcher Brody Fry then helped his own cause by banging out an RBI single.

The Mustangs upped the lead to 4-0 by scoring once in the second on an error and once in the third on a single by Preston Woodworth.

Medina third baseman Carter Woodworth makes a throw to first.

Medina then broke the game open by tallying four times in the fourth inning on an error, a two-run single by Aidan Papaj and a double steal. The big frame was ignited by a walk and a single by Vinny Gray and aided by a double by Julian Woodworth.

Julian Woodworth, Fry and Gray each finished with a pair of hits.

Fry pitched the first five innings allowing 2 hits and striking out 6. Lukas Grimes hurled the final two frames giving up 2 hits and fanning 3.

Roy-Hart 5, Akron 2
Roy-Hart scored three quick runs in the first inning highlighted by a two-run single by Gavin Heideman. Singles by Brayden Hy and Jake Gould set up the threat.

The Rams other two runs came in the second inning on a single by Gould and a double steal.

Dawson Draper earned the win on the mound scattering 4 hits and striking out 9 over the first six and one-third innings.

Wilson 7, Albion 2
Conner Ernest pitched a two hitter with 14 strikeouts to lead Wilson past Albion.

A double by Tyler Durow highlighted a big five run third inning for the Lakemen.

Kaiden Froman had both of Albion’s hits.

Kendall 12, Alexander 0
Kendall improved to 6-2 in the Genesee Region League and 10-3 overall with a 12-0 five inning run rule win over Alexander.

Nic Cole picked up the win on the mound for the Eagles allowing just 1 hit with 12 strikeouts.

Jimmie Swift banged out 3 hits to lead Kendall at the plate.

Swift had a two-run double in the first inning and an RBI single during a four-run second frame.

The Eagles then erupted for 6 runs in the third inning as Louis Conte had a two-run single and Jonny Conte and Colby Hughes RBI singles.

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

Barker tops Pembroke in 8 innings

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 30 April 2024 at 10:10 pm

Barker bested Pembroke 11-8 in 8 innings in a non league baseball game this afternoon.

Owen Harris banged out a double and a single for Barker as winning pitcher Ireland Brady and Logan Flint both had a pair of hits and Noah Sandolfini scored 3 times.

In a Genesee Region League game Notre Dame downed Holley 31-0.

Medina scores first N-O softball win

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 30 April 2024 at 8:57 pm

Snapping a season long six league game losing streak, Medina downed host Newfane 15-4 in a Niagara-Orleans softball game this evening.

The Mustangs put a lock on the victory by exploding for 9 runs in the seventh inning highlighted by a three-run home run by Iyla Lilleby, a double and triple by winning pitcher Samantha Heschke and a triple and single by Lorelei Sanders.

Lilah Class also had a triple and Molly Cook a double on the day for the Mustangs.

Heschke registered 8 strikeouts in the circle.

Roy-Hart 3, Akron 2
Three unearned runs in the first inning proved to be just enough to earn Roy-Hart a narrow 3-2 N-O win over Akron.

Akron pulled to within 3-2 on an RBI double by Ashlee Henning in the seventh inning but the Lady Rams turned a double play triggered by right fielder Olivia Marsillo to lock up the win.

Roy-Hart is now 5-2 and Akron 2-6 in N-O action.

Lyndonville 20, Byron-Bergen 5
Lyndonville improved to 6-2 in Genesee Region League softball action with a 20-5 inning run rule victory at Byron-Bergen.

Winning pitcher Hannah Fox, Bella Groves and Brooke Robinson each had 3 hits and Olivia Belgiorno 2 to lead the Lyndonville offense.

Albion and Medina split in N-O track meet

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 30 April 2024 at 8:08 pm

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Albion’s Cencere Lowe sprints to a win in the 100 ahead of his teammate Finn McCue during the Purple Eagles win over host Medina this afternoon.

Rivals Medina and Albion split in a Niagara-Orleans League track meet this afternoon at Medina.

Defending champion Albion won the boys meet 108-33 to remain undefeated at 4-0.

Cencere Lowe was a triple winner in the 100, Long Jump and Triple Jump and Adrian Figueroa-Fuentes doubled in the 400 Hurdles and 1600 for the Purple Eagles which also got wins from Kyle Radder (110 Hurdles), Finn McCue (200), Rashard Johnson (400), Wesley Olles (800), Tristian Tilbe (3200) and Ben O’Connor (Pole Vault).

Roosevelt Mitchell won both the Shotput and Discus and Gordon Young the High Jump for Medina which is now 1-2.

Medina won the girls’ meet 91-49 as Penelope Schalck was a triple winner in the 400 Hurdles, Shotput and Pole Vault and Madelynn Rutledge in the Long Jump, High Jump and Triple Jump.

Aurora Owczaraczyk also doubled in the 100 and 200 and Madeline Mark took the 3000 and Emiliana Batista the 400 for the Mustangs.

Kayla Burgio was a double winner for Albion in the 800 and 1500 as Isabelle Truelson took the 100 Hurdles and Zoe Marat the Discus.

Medina’s Madelynn Rutledge, left, was a triple winner in the jumps and Aurora Owczaraczyk a double winner in the sprints in the Mustangs win over Albion.

Wilson sweeps Barker
Wilson swept Barker winning the boys’ meet 85-56 and the girls’ competition by a nearly identical margin of 84-57.

Jaydan Ruble was a triple winner for the Wilson boys in the 1600, 3200 and 400 Hurdles as Jack Mahar had a big day in the pole vault with an effort of 11-6.

The Wilson girls had Marissa Schultz double in the Triple Jump and Pole Vault and Bella Thrush in the Long Jump and 200.

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

Roy-Hart and Newfane boys tie
Roy-Hart scored a win in the final event as the quartet of Nick Armenia, Josiah Rodriguez, Ronan Klug and Zach Schultz combined to win the 1600 Relay and earn the Rams a 70-70 tie with Newfane.

Brayden Rick was a double winner for the Rams in the 100 and 200 as he set a new school record time of :22.8 in the 200.

Ben Dickinson was a quadruple winner for Newfane in the Long Jump, High Jump, Triple Jump and 400.

Newfane is now 3-1-1 and Roy-Hart 2-0-1,

The Newfane girls stayed undefeated at 5-0 with 87-54 win over Roy-Hart.

Kylie Bowman was a triple winner in the 800, 1500 and 3000 for Newfane as Stephanie Chunco doubled in the 200 and 400, Sam Brooker in the Shotput and Discus and Breanna Michalak in the Pole Vault and Triple Jump.

Julia Miles was a triple winner for Roy-Hart in the 100 Hurdles, 400 Hurdles and High Jump.

Albion’s duo of Isabelle Truelson, right, and Mia Standish finished 1-2 in the 100 Hurdles.

Roosevelt Mitchell was a double winner for Medina in the Shotput and Discus.

Medina stickmen shutout Tonawanda

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 30 April 2024 at 6:49 pm

Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Medina’s Jack Cecchini puts a shot on goal during the Mustangs shutout win over Tonawanda at Vets Park this afternoon.

Getting goal production from nine players, Medina romped to a 15-0 victory over Tonawanda in a Class D Division lacrosse game at Vets Park this afternoon.

Dylan Lonnen scored all 5 of his goals in the first half to help spark Medina out to a commanding 8-0 lead. Jacob Rissew, Will Prest and Cole Callard also each netted a goal during that stretch.

Keeping the scoring parade going, the Mustangs had Kole Campbell score three goals in the second half as Ayden Johnson, Liam Castricone, Jack Cecchini and Sawyer Kingsbury each chipped in with 1.

Improving to 4-4 in the division and 5-6 overall, Medina next visits Eden for a D Division contest at 7 p.m. Friday.