Making it three wins in a row, Lyndonville/Barker celebrated Homecoming by downing visiting Perry 3-1 in a non league girls soccer game this evening.

The Lady Tigers took a 1-0 lead in the first half as Michayla Greene scored off an assist from Laci Giaria.

Lyndonville/Barker then broke the game open with a burst of two quick goals early in the second half by Alexa Robinson. Giaria earned the assist on the first tally.

Kendall 2, Wheatland-Chili 2
Ava Quintern and Sophia Picardo each scored a goal and Brooke Rodas made 14 big saves in goal for Kendall as the Lady Eagles played to a 2-2 overtime tie with visiting Wheatland-Chili in a Genesee Region League game this evening.

Addison Kludt, Adriana Schiavone and Keara Reed anchored the defense for Kendall as the midfield was controled by Picardo, Olivia Sawyer, Megan Gates, Stella Kwiatek and McKenzie Armstrong. Quintern, Hailey Ball, Alea Barrett and Ryleigh Denning created scoring chances on top.

“This team has improved together and individually,” said Coach Angel Rosario. “I’m proud of them.”

Albion and Holley both romped to high scoring girls soccer victories today.

Albion got goal production from six players in a 10-1 non league win over visiting CSAT.

Alison Gibson scored 3 goals, Lucy Rivers and Julia Button 2 each and Rori Higgins, Sophia Albanese and Kayla Burgio 1 each.

Nine players scored goals for Holley in an 11-1 romp over host Pembroke in a Genesee Region League contest.

Emma Brady and Jailyn Bishop both scored 2 goals as Sam Bates, Bella Thom, Mackenzie Fiorito, Katie Dobri, Ryleigh Weader, Alivia Wolf and Leigha Walker each netted 1.

Holley is now 9-2 in G-R action and 10-3 overall.

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Roy-Hart’s Ruth Walker works to move the ball up field as Arianna Lake comes in to defend for Medina during the Lady Rams win at Vets Park this morning.

Building up a 5-0 halftime advantage, Roy-Hart went on to down Medina 9-0 in a Niagara-Orleans League girls soccer game at Vets Park this morning.

Allie Trombley scored 2 goals and Alexis Capen, Millie Owens and Sophia Allee each added one for Roy-Hart in the opening half.

Owens, Kaitlin Mettler, Kaylie Churchill and Maria Trombley then each scored in the second half for the Lady Rams.

Roy-Hart is now 6-2 in N-O action and Medina 0-9.

Medina’s Aurora Owczarczak and Roy-Hart’s Kaitlin Mettler race to control the ball.

Improving to 11-2, Medina blanked host Silver Creek 6-0 in a non league boys soccer game this morning.

Tyler Kroening and Cole Callard each scored 2 goals as Aidan Papaj and Aleks Seefeldt both added 1.

Callard, Seefeldt, Caden Kingsbury, Alex Benz and Jimmy Dieter all had assists.

The Mustangs will host Albion at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Niagara-Orleans League season finale.

Snapping a 14-14 tie, Wellsville scored with six minutes to go to edge Holley/Lyndonville 22-14 in an 8 Man Division football game under portable lights this evening at Holley.

Holley/Lyndonville took an 8-6 lead at the half as Jacob Pitcher scored on a 55 yard interception return and Destin Kuyal added the two-point conversion.

The Hawks later tied the game at 14-14 in the third quarter on a TD run by Kuyal but could not regain the lead.

The Lions improve to 2-3 and the Hawks slip to 1-4.

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Roy-Hart’s Jack Johnson is stopped by Medina’s Trenton Morley (2) and Jason Beyer (21) during the Mustangs narrow 2-1 win over the host Rams this evening.

A pair of first half goals proved to be just enough to earn Medina a narrow 2-1 win over Roy-Hart in a Niagara-Orleans League boys soccer game this evening at Gasport.

Cole Callard scored both goals for the Mustangs, the first coming with 22 minutes to go in the half and the second with 7 minutes to go on a direct kick.

Roy-Hart cut the deficit to 2-1 when Landen Guild scored off an assist from Rem Albee with 17 minutes remaining in the second half but the Rams could not net the equalizer.

Medina is now 7-2 and Roy-Hart 4-5 in N-O action.

Medina’s Aidan Papaj battles with Roy-Hart’s Caleb Verratti for control of the ball.

Wilson 2, Albion 0

Undefeated (9-0) Wilson locked up the N-O championship with a 2-0 win over Albion (4-4).

G-R Boys Soccer
Byron-Bergen 5, Holley 2
Up 2-0 at the half, Byron-Bergen went on to down visiting Holley 5-2 in a Genesee Region League game this evening.

Chis Mosier scored on a free kick and Keon Haughton off a corner kick by Mosier for Holley.

The Hawks next visit Albion at 5 p.m. Saturday.

N-O Girls Soccer
Akron 7, Newfane 1
Akron (5-2-1) downed Newfane (3-5-1) 7-1 as Aleyna Susfolk scored 3 goals Maggie Middaugh 2 and Lorelei Priebe and Gracie Leiker 1 each.

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Medina’s Tatianna Maxon tries to punch the ball past Newfane goalie Eliana Reis during the Mustangs win at Vets Park this afternoon.

Getting goal production in every quarter Medina downed Newfane 6-1 in a Niagara-Orleans League field hockey game at Vets Park this afternoon.

Iyla Lilleby sored 4 goals and Ava Blount and Sophia Castricone each netted 1 for Medina which held leads of 1-0 after the first quarter, 2-0 at the half and 3-0 at the three-quarter mark.

Medina improves to 6-3 and Newfane slips to 1-8.

Akron 5, Roy-Hart 0
Defending champion Akron stayed unbeaten at 9-0 with a 5-0 win over Roy-Hart. which is now 3-6.

Madigan Regan, Nevada Bergman, Ava Lombard, Brooke Milhollen and Olivia McClaine took turns scoring the goals for Akron. McClaine also had a pair of assists.

Medina’s Iyla Lilleby reaches for the ball as Newfane’s Kyra Austin tries to block. The Mustangs wore special Breast Cancer Awareness Month uniforms.

Albion School District release by Maggie Stewart

Albion Central School District is excited to announce the dedication of the Richard C. Diminuco Athletic Complex in 2024.

Named for the record-setting former Albion Athletic Director and football head coach Richard Diminuco, fondly called “Coach D” by his players, the athletic complex will encompass all of the newly turfed fields including Spierdowis Field, the multipurpose fields, soccer fields, softball fields, concession stand and Stackwick Field House.

Contributed Photo – Richard Diminuco

As one of Coach D’s former players, Superintendent of Albion Schools Mickey Edwards said this dedication is “so well deserved.”

“It is a privilege to be able to honor such an influential man who impacted, not just my life, but the lives of all of his students and colleagues,” Edwards said. “We will be forever grateful for his impact on not just our athletic program, but our District as a whole. Once a Purple Eagle. Always a Purple Eagle.”

During his 34-year coaching tenure, Diminuco was named Coach of the Decade for the 1980s, recorded 204 wins and was selected as New York State Coach of the Year in both 1983 and 1984. In 2004, Diminuco was inducted into the Ottawa University Braves Athletic Hall of Fame and has also been inducted into the Section V and Section VI Halls of Fame. This October marks 10 years since Coach D was inducted into the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame.

In a letter to the Albion Board of Education, read during the October 3, 2023 meeting, one of Diminuco’s former players Daniel Monacelli championed the dedication of the complex.

“Too often, we recognize the achievements of fellow community members after they are gone and miss the opportunity to celebrate with those who deserve this recognition,” Monacelli wrote. “He provided leadership and stability to those around him…and, under his guidance, our athletic department was a proud Purple Eagle family that flourished.”

Diminuco has lived in Albion for the last 48 years, and started his teaching and coaching career as a Purple Eagle. In 1979, he became the Purple Eagles’ Athletic Director, leading the Varsity Football Team to New York State Section VI Champions in 1979, 1981,1983 and 1987.

“It’s important to remember our roots, where we began,” Albion Athletic Director Mariah LaSpina said regarding the dedication of the complex. “We are proud of the passion and dedication Coach D brought to the program and it’s something we hope to emulate every time we take the field.”

When it comes to inspiring the next generation of student athletes, Diminuco said, “If this is your dream and you have the passion, don’t be afraid to go for it. This is one of the rewarding careers where you get to make an impact, a real difference, in someone else’s life.”

Diminuco emphasized that it is the relationships with his fellow coaches, teachers and students that still have a lasting impact in his life today.

“I’ve been in some of my former player’s weddings, I’m a godfather to some of their children,” Diminuco said. “To have that kind of effect on someone, it’s humbling, it’s an honor.”

When he found out about the complex, Diminuco said he was “taken aback and pleasantly surprised.”

“Anytime anyone is recognized for something like this, it is for the whole team – the teachers, the coaches, everyone who supports our student athletes,” Diminuco said. “It’s always been bigger than just me.”

The dedication will take place in 2024, the exact date has yet to be announced.

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Albion’s Cameron Thomas breaks a tackle in route to taking the opening kickoff for a touchdown during the host Purple Eagles narrow loss to Lew-Port this evening.

Snapping a season long five game losing streak, Lew-Port scored a touchdown in the final minute to nip Albion 19-18 in a B2 Division contest this evening at Albion.

Quarterback Mason Bonito scored the game winning touchdown for the Lancers with just 53 seconds remaining. Two pass interference penalties against Albion and a big 21 yard pass completion from Bonito to Jake Quarantillo keyed the drive.

Albion did put together one last ditch drive but the comeback bid ended at the Lew-Port 15 as time expired.

The Purple Eagles had jumped out to an early 12-0 lead as Cameron Thomas returned the opening kickoff 85 yards for a touchdown and Cencere Lowe broke loose on a 59 yard TD run with seven minutes to go in the second quarter.

Lew-Port though got right back in the game as Bonito hooked up with Liam Timkey on a 60 yard touchdown pass play with two minutes to go in the opening half as the extra point kick cut the Albion lead to 12-7. A Purple Eagles lost fumble at the Albion 43 set up that scoring opportunity.

Keeping the momentum, the Lancers rallied into a 13-12 lead late in the third quarter on a 1 yard touchdown run by Bonito. Two Albion penalties kept that Lancers drive going.

Albion regained the lead for what proved to be the last time at 18-13 on an 18 yard touchdown run by Lowe with 4:43 to go in the fourth quarter. A big 37 yard pass completion from quarterback Blake Preston to Thomas down to the Lew-Port 18 highlighted the drive. Preston came up with a clutch pass interception deep in Albion territory to get the Purple Eagles possession for that TD drive.

However, the last lead change of the evening belonged to Lew-Port as Bonito’s two-yard TD plunge with just 53 seconds remaining gave the Lancers their first win of the season.

Albion, which next hosts Lake Shore for Homecoming on October 13, is now 1-4 in the division and 2-4 overall.

Eden 19, Roy-Hart/Barker 6
Eden downed visiting Roy-Hart/Barker 19-6 in a C North Division game.

Jake Gould scored on a 33 yard pass reception from quarterback Tysen McCaa for Roy-Hart/Barker which trailed 13-0 at the half.

Eden is now 3-2, 4-2 and Roy-Hart/Barker 1-3, 2-4.

Albion’s Cencere Lowe races to the endzone on a 59 yard scoring run.