Exploding for nine runs in the first inning, Lyndonville went on to defeat host Alexander 25-8 in the Genesee Region League softball opener this afternoon.

A triple by Lorelei Dillenbeck and a double by Brianna Krisher highlighted the decisive first inning for the Lady Tigers.

Lorelei Dillenbeck, Krisher and Addison Dillenbeck each had 4 hits on the day for Lydonville as Brooke Robinson and Alexa Robinson each had 2. Lorelei Dillenbeck’s hits included a double and two triples as Brooke Robinson and Addison Dillenbeck both had doubles.

Lyndonville next visits Elba on Friday.

Notre Dame 19, Medina 1

Notre Dame downed Medina 19-1 in a non league game at Vets Park.

Sonji Warner and Loretta Sorachty both had 4 hits and Mia Treleaven 3 for Notre Dame which scored 11 runs in the fourth inning.

A single by Lorelei Sanders drove in Medina’s lone run.

Kendall 30, Holley 7

Kendall bested rival Holley 30-7 in another G-R opener as Brooke Rodas and Danielle Offhaus both had 4 hits, Emma Quintern 3 and Makaila Abrams a home run. Rodas’ hits included 3 triples and 5 RBI and Offhaus’ a triple and 3 RBI.

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Barker’s  Natalie Brandel tags out Albion’s Cami London in a run down play during this afternoon’s league opener won by the host Lady Raiders.

In a close sea-saw battle, Barker downed visiting Albion 6-3 in the Niagara-Orleans Leagues softball season opener this afternoon.

Barker grabbed a quick 2-0 first inning lead on a double by winning pitcher Peyton Bradley and a single by Natalie Brandel who had a total of three hits on the day.

Albion battled back to take a 3-2 lead in the top of the fifth on an RBI single by Mackenzie Snook and a two-run single by Cami London. Singles by Alison Gibson and Leah Pawlak set up the threat. However, the Purple Eagles could not cross home plate again.

Barker answered right back in the home half of the frame with what proved to be a game winning four run rally.

Lilly Monthony had a two-run single, Bradley an RBI double and Brandel a run producing single to key that decisive uprising for the Lady Raiders.

In the circle, Bradley registered 9 strikeouts and Albion pitcher Alana Irvine had 6.

Barker next hosts Akron and Albion entertains Medina on Friday.

In another N-O opener, Akron downed defending champion Roy-Hart 6-1.

Albion’s Maya Knaak takes the throw at first base to get Barker’s Cole Carnes out.

Albion bested host Roy-Hart 4 1/2-1 this afternoon to improve to 2-0 in Niagara-Orleans League tennis competition.

Leo Bolton won at first singles and Mark Ames at third singles to lead the way for Albion.

The Purple Eagles also swept the three doubles matches on wins by the duos of Clara Bolton – Oliver Beach, Jordan Marshall – Jason Anstey and Jackie Santiago Garcia – Joel Slack.

Stephanie Albee won at second singles for Roy-Hart.

In another N-O match, Akron defeated host Barker 4-1.

A late innings scoring surge earned Lyndonville a 7-3 victory over host Elba in the Genesee Region League opener this afternoon.

Trailing 3-1, Lyndonville rallied into the lead by scoring four times in the sixth inning as Allan Heideman had a two-run single.

The Tigers then added a pair of insurance runs in the seventh on a two-run single by Quincy McClinsey.

Daniel Barry had 4 hits and Colton Smth 2 on the day for the Tigers.

Trenton Muck earned the win on the mound scattering 7 hits and striking out 10.

The Tigers next visit Newfane Friday for a non league game.

Improving to 3-0, Barker bested host Kendall 11-5 in a non league softball game this afternoon.

Natalie Brandel registered 9 strikeouts in the circle for Barker whose offense was sparked by hits from Kaylee Stoll, Peyton Bradley, Cole Carnes, Rachel Sutter and Aaliyah Wheat.

Brooke Rodas and Taigan Guerrero both had a pair of hits for Kendall which fell behind 7-0 after two innings.

Barker next hosts Albion on Wednesday in the Niagara-Orleans League opener while Kendall visits rival Holley in a Genesee Region League contest.

In another non league contest, Cleveland Hill downed visiting Roy-Hart 8-5.

N-O Tennis

Akron (1-0) downed visiting Medina (0-2) 5 1/2-0 in a N-O tennis match this afternoon.

A pair of two run innings keyed Kendall to a 5-2 win over visiting Barker in a non league game this afternoon.

Kendall took an early 3-0 lead by scoring once in the first and then twice in the second inning on a triple by Louis Conte and a single by Nick Cole.

Louis Conte then tacked on a two-run single in the fourth frame which plated Jonathan Conte and Zach Barrett who had both reached on singles. Barrett also had two hits on the day.

James Fox picked up the win on the mound for the Eagles allowing 3 hits and striking out 11 over five innings. He also triggered a key double play to get the Eagles out of a jam in the fourth inning when Barker scored its two runs.

Aidan Voss had 2 hits for Barker.

Kendall next visits Attica on Thursday in the Genesee Region League opener.

Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Medina catcher Tyler Kroening puts the tag on Oakfield-Alabama’s Shaun Alexander at home plate during this afternoon’s game at Vets Park.

A late inning rally earned Oakfield-Alabama a narrow 4-3 win over Medina in a non league game at Vets Park this afternoon.

Trailing 3-2, the Hornets scored the decisive runs on a two-out, two-run error in the sixth inning after three walks had loaded the bases.

Medina had jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead in the first inning without the benefit of a hit only to see O-A pull even in the top of the third on a wild pitch and a single.

The Mustangs answered right back with a run in the home half of the third on an RBI single by Brody Fry to regain a 3-2 lead but could not cross home plate again. Singles by Aidan Paul and Richard Keppler set up the threat.

Defensively, the Mustangs turned a double play in the top of the seventh from Aiden Papaj at second base to Ryleigh Culver at first.

Medina next visits Albion next Monday in the Niagara-Orleans League season opener.

Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Aidan Paul hurled and hit Medina past Batavia at Vets Park this evening.

Strong pitching keyed Medina to a 2-0 victory over Batavia in a non league game at Vets Park this evening.

Aidan Paul had a big night both on the mound and at the plate to lead the Mustangs. On the mound, he allowed just 1 hit and struck out 14 in six innings of work. At the plate, he drove in both of the Mustangs runs with a two-run single in the fifth inning.

Aiden Pitts came on in the seventh to complete the shutout as he allowed no hits and struck out 2.

Medina next hosts Oakfield-Alabama in another non league contest at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Wilson, Newfane, Akron win
In other non league games, Wilson defeated Lyndonville 12-0, Newfane downed Cleveland Hill 20-3 and Akron topped East Aurora 12-5.

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Medina’s Lilah Class, left, and Holley’s Tia Hoffarth started in the circle during this afternoon’s non league game at Vets Park won by the host Mustangs.

Medina bested Holley 16-3 in a non league softball game at Vets Park this afternoon.

Rylee VanNostrand banged out 3 hits, including a three-run homer in the second inning, and Baileigh McAdoo had 2 hits, including a double, for Medina which also got singles from Sam Heschke, Iyla Lilleby, Lilah Class, Lorelei Sanders and Bre Demmer. Class also registered 7 strikeouts in the circle.

Tia Hoffarth had 3 hits, Alyssa Wright 2, including a triple, and Natalie Foose 1 for Holley. Hoffarth also had 5 strikeouts in the circle.

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Medina’s Henry Rigerman, left, and Albion’s Leo Bolton compete in the first singles match during this afternoon’s league opener.

Albion opened the Niagara-Orleans League tennis season with a 5 1/2-0 win over host Medina this afternoon.

Leo Bolton, Aiden Miller and Mark Ames all scored singles wins for Albion.

The Purple Eagles also got doubles wins from the teams of Clara Bolton – Oliver Beach, Jordan Marshall – Jason Anstey and Jackie Santiago – Joel Slack.