Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Barker’s Mikala Woock and Luke Fay scored wins at this afternoon’s cross-country tri meet hosted by Medina.

Barker swept to a doubleheader victory over Albion and host Medina in a Niagara-Orleans League cross-country tri- meet this afternoon.

In the boys competition, Barker defeated Albion 16-47 and Medina 16-45. In the other portion of the meet Medina downed Albion 21-37.

Barker runners took the top four finishing spots. Luke Fay led that group which also included Albert Cimato, Peyton Wagner and Owen Harris. Medina’s Ryder Jones finished fifth.

Barker is now 4-0, Medina 1-3 and Albion 0-6.

In the girls race, Barker defeated Albion 25-30 and Medina 23-35. Albion also edged Medina by the tiebreaker sixth runner’s finish. The teams had tied 28-28 after the first five runners had finished.

Barker was led by the 1-2 finish of Mikala Woock and Emma Evans.

Medina’s Ariel Smith and Maddy Mark finished third and fourth and Albion’s Cordelia Rivers fifth.

Barker is now 3-1, Albion 2-4 and Medina 1-3.

In the other N-O meets, Newfane swept Roy-Hart winning the boys’ competition 20-38 and the girls’ 15-47. The individual winners were Liam Betteridge and Kylie Bowman, both from Newfane. Akron likewise swept Wilson winning the boys’ meet 25-32 and the girls’ 24-32. Wilson had the two individual winners in Jaydan Ruble and Haydan Barlow.

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

At the start of the boys race the runners go along Glenwood Lake.

Barker’s Emma Evans leads this group of runners which also includes Medina’s Ariel Smith and Barker’s Mikayla Woock.

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Holley’s Keon Haughton and Kendall’s Louis Conte race after the ball during this evening’s game at Kendall which was won by the visiting Hawks.

Avenging an early season 1-0 loss, Holley edged past rival Kendall 2-1 in a Genesee Region League boys soccer game this evening at Kendall.

Chris Mosier scored the game winning goal for Holley midway through the second half snapping a 1-1 tie.

Holley also scored first as Miguel Vazquez – Pulcino tallied just three minutes into the opening half.

Kendall rallied back to tie as Louis Conte sored on a header with four minutes to go in the half but the Eagles could not find the net gain.

Holley is now 4-4-1 and Kendall 5-7-1.

Kendall’s Jonathan Esposito goes between the Holley duo of Keon Haughton (4) and Miguel Vazquez-Pulcino

One goal proved to be enough as Holley trimmed host Notre Dame 1-0 in a Genesee Region League soccer game this afternoon.

Alyssa Wright scored the lone goal for the Lady Hawks as Jailyn Bishop earned the assist.

With the win Holley improves to 8-1 in the league and 9-2 overall.

Field Hockey 

Host Pittsford Mendon scored a goal in each quarter to down Barker 4-1 in a non league field hockey game this afternoon.

Madilyn Detschner scored the Barker goal off an assist from Rachel Sutter.

N-O Golf
Medina defeated Roy-Hart 232-262 in a Niagara-Orleans League golf match Friday.

Dylan Lonnen took medalist honors for the Mustangs with a 39 as Camden Fike added a 44 and Jacob Rissew a 45.

Evan Mahar led Roy-Hart with a 42.

Contributed Photo – Purple Eagles Wrestling Academy founder and Head Coach Mike Sanders talks to some of the young wrestlers.

The Purple Eagles Wrestling Academy is entering its 5th year as a program and their second year at the old Apollo restaurant on Route 31.

Last season the Wrestling Academy had over 90 kids originally sign up and finished the season with around 75 wrestlers.

They finished 2nd as a team in the Niagara Frontier Youth Wrestling League, had 2 Far Western Regional Champions, 6 Regional Medalists, 7 State Qualifiers, and 3 New York State Medalists.

“They are looking and expect to improve upon those successes in the upcoming season,” said Academy founder and Head Coach Mike Sanders.

On Friday October 6th and Saturday October 7th the Academy will be hosting an Open House at their practice facility. It will run from 6-8 p.m. and is open to anyone. Parents and athletes are invited to come check out the facility, ask questions, and register for the upcoming season.

For this season, the wrestling academy will offer 4 sessions to their athletes: Tiny Novice (4-6 years old), Novice (7-13 years old), Intermediate (7-13 years old), and Elite (7-13 years old).

“The programs are tailored toward the experience, commitment, and dedication the athletes want to put in for their personal goals.” said Sanders. “If you cannot make it to the Open House please reach out to the wrestling academy through phone or email” he added.

Contributed Photo – Albion’s Thailer Seibert tackles an Akron ball carrier during Saturday’s youth football sweep by the Eagles.

Albion scored a four game sweep over Akron in Niagara Orleans Football Association (NOFA) action on Saturday.

Beginners
Albion 26 Akron 7

Elian Almonte and Moses Taylor led the Beginner Eagles rushing attack. Almonte finished with 142 yards and 3 touchdowns. Taylor picked up 111 and a score. Conor Murphy and Greyson Roberts each added a PAT.

Albion’s Mini Eagles trio of Camden Holt, Kyle Schomske and Isaiah Hewitt break up an Akron pass attempt.

Almote had 12 tackles on defense. Carter Carithers and Jesus Vellejo had 5 each and Roberts added 4.

Mini
Albion 32 Akron 0

Liam Pearl opened up the scoring for the Mini Eagles with a 4 yard run. He finished the day with 23 yards and a PAT run. Camden Holt led the Eagles ground attack with 110 yards and a td. Jayce Torres 73 yards, Cayden Farrell 21 yards and a score, Jace DiMatteo added a TD run as well.

Holt had a pick 6 to go along with 4 tackles. Kairo Bennett had 7 tackles, Lincoln Voorhees and Harrison Froman 5 each, Pearl 3 and a sack. DiMatteo had a interception.

JV
Albion 38 Akron 0

Jeremiah Hildreth had a big day on both sides of the ball. He picked up 87 yards and a TD rushing and had a pick 6 and 5 tackles on defense.

Heyden Almonte had 80 yards and a TD. Matthew Schomske and Anthony O’Neal both had touchdowns. Ethan Olles connected with Landyn Galligan on a 21 yard td pass.

For the defense, Galligan had 6 tackles, Colton Moreland 5, Brycen Potter and Almonte 5.

Varsity
Albion 47 Akron 6

Hayden Cowley led the offense with 3 touchdowns on the day. Gavin Smith had a 97 yard TD run. Travarias Griffin added a 27 yard score.

Kendrick Russaw had a 48 yard fumble return for a score and a 83 yard puck 6 to go along with 6 tackles. Colin Smith had 4 tackles, Oliver Stoffa 4 tackles and a sack.

Kendall will host rival Holley at 7 p.m. Monday in a Genesee Region League boys soccer game to get the upcoming week’s schedule going.

On Tuesday, a key battle for the Niagara-Orleans League boys soccer lead will have front-running Wilson (7-0) hosting runner-up Medina (6-1) at 7 p.m.

Football action will get underway on Thursday as Albion hosts Lew-Port and Roy-Hart/Barker travels to Eden for 7 p.m. games.

On Friday, Medina will host JFK in a C North Division contest and Holley will host Wellsville in an 8 Man game under portable lights at 7 p.m. Defending champion Medina is currently tied for the C North lead at 4-0 with Newfane which defeated JFK 48-6 Saturday.

Weekly Schedule
Monday
Boys Soccer – Holley at Kendall, 7 p.m.
Field Hockey – Barker at Pittsford Mendon, 5:45 p.m.
Volleyball – Kendall at Elba, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday
Boys Soccer – Medina at Wilson, 7 p.m.
Girls Soccer – Albion at Wilson, 4:45 p.m.; Lyndonville/Barker at Pembroke, Alexander at Kendall, 7 p.m.
Field Hockey – Medina at Akron, Wilson at Newfane, 4:30 p.m.; Barker at Kenmore, 7 p.m.
Volleyball – Medina at Akron, Roy-Hart at Albion, Holley at Lyndonville, Kendall at Alexander, 6:30 p.m.
Cross-Country – Albion and Barker at Medina, Roy-Hart at Newfane, Akron at Wilson, 4:45 p.m.

Wednesday
Boys Soccer – Roy-Hart at Akron, 4:45 p.m.; Albion at Wilson, 6:45 p.m.; Pembroke at Holley, Wheatland-Chili at Kendall, 7 p.m.
Girls Soccer – Akron at Roy-Hart, 6:45 p.m.; Medina at Wilson, 7 p.m.
Volleyball – Medina at Lyndonville, Kendall at Greece Olympia, 6:30 p.m.
Golf – N-O All-League Tournament at Willowbrook

Thursday
Football – Lew-Port at Albion, Roy-Hart/Barker at Eden, 7 p.m.
Girls Soccer – Newfane at Albion, 4:45 p.m.; Lyndonville/Barker at Medina, Holley at Oakfield-Alabama, Byron-Bergen at Kendall, 7 p.m.
Volleyball – Holley at Byron-Bergen, Oakfield-Alabama at Kendall, 6:30 p.m.

Friday
Football – JFK at Medina, Wellsville at Holley, 7 p.m.
Boys Soccer – Wilson at Albion, 4:45 p.m.; Medina at Roy-Hart, 6:45 p.m.; Holley at Byron-Bergen, 7 p.m.
Field Hockey – Newfane at Medina, Akron at Roy-Hart, Kenmore at Wilson, 4:30 p.m.
Volleyball – Byron-Bergen at Albion, Alexander at Lyndonville, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday
Boys Soccer – Medina at Silver Creek, 10 a.m.; Holley at Albion, 5 p.m.
Girls Soccer – Roy-Hart at Medina, 10 a.m.; Holley at Pembroke, 2 p.m.; CSAT at Albion, 3 p.m.; Perry at Lyndonville/Barker, 6:30 p.m., Wheatland-Chili at Kendall, 7 p.m.

Getting goal production from five different players, Holley scored a 5-1 girls soccer Homecoming victory over Oakfield-Alabama this evening.

Samantha Bates, Bella Thom, Mia Thom, Jailyn Bishop and Hanna Ostrom all scored goals as Holley improves to 8-2 on the season.

Bates, Bishop, Alexia Renner and Emma Brady also each had an assist.

In the boys’ contest, Holley played to a 2-2 overtime tie against Roy-Hart.

Chris Mosier and Keon Haughton scored the goals for Holley while Josiah Rodriguez and Landen Guild tallied for Roy-Hart.

Improving to 8-2 overall, Medina scored a 2-0 victory over host Buffalo Seminary in a non league field hockey game this morning.

Iyla Lilleby scored what proved to be the game winning goal for the Mustangs midway through the first quarter.

Penelope Schalck later added a big insurance goal early in the fourth quarter off assists from Lilleby and Adeline Castricone.

Medina next visits Niagara-Orleans League Akron on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m.