Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Leading Albion into the upcoming baseball season will be this group of returnees. In front are Chris Sacco, Jacob Hughson and Caden Uderitz. In back are Javon Jones, Dallas Ecker, Amari Jones and Jason Conn.

Anchored by a good group of seven returnees, Albion will begin tuning up for the April 17 Niagara-Orleans League home opener against Medina by visiting Kenmore East in a non league contest on Monday.

The Purple Eagles veteran contingent includes seniors Amari Jones (pitcher/shortstop), Javon Jones (pitcher/infield), Chris Sacco (infield/outfield), Jacob Hughson (outfield), Jason Conn (infield), Caden Uderitz (catcher/outfield) and Dallas Ecker (pitcher/first base).

Amari Jones earned first team N-O All-League honors last spring and Javon Jones was a second team selection.

Albion is also looking to junior outfielders Josh Bovenzi and Jack Kinter and freshman outfielder Kaiden Froman.

“Our pitching looks to be a strong point for us and I think we’ll be better defensively,” said Coach Bruce Blanchard. “The key, as it has been the last couple of years, will be how well we can hit the ball and score runs.”

The Purple Eagles graduation losses included Tyler Gibson (pitcher/shortstop), Brendan Lebaron (outfield), Mason Bennett (outfield) and Cade Wolcott (infield/outfield). In addition, senior first baseman Caleb Fox will not be able to play due to an injury.

Albion wen 6-6 in N-O action last spring.

A little drizzle failed to stop Albion from opening the softball season this afternoon as the Purple Eagles dropped a 19-5 decision on the turf at Kenmore West.

Mackenzie Snook and Aubrey Barry both had 2 hits and an RBI, Leah Pawlak a hit and a pair of RBIs and Cami London a hit with an RBI.

The Purple Eagles are scheduled to open the Niagara-Orleans League season at Barker on April 12.

Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Providing the veteran experience for the Holley varsity baseball team will be this group of returnees. In front are Nolan Sullivan, Brendan Trowbridge and Eli Long. In back are Seth Janus, Zach Milner, Heath Daly, Miles Lammes, Aidan McFadden and Ryan Blodgett.

Nine returnees will provide a good amount of experience for the Holley varsity baseball squad this season.

The Hawks veterans include seniors Miles Lammes (catcher), Zach Milner (pitcher), Seth Janus (first base), Heath Daly (outfield), Aidan McFadden (first base) and Ryan Blodgett (outfield) along with juniors Nolan Sullivan (third base), Brendan Trowbridge (shortstop) and Eli Long (second base).

“We’ve got a good group back and they are hitting the ball real well so we’re looking for a good season,” said Coach John Warne.

Holley, which went 5-9 in Genesee Region action last year is scheduled to open the league season April 12 at Pembroke.

Erupting for nine runs in the first two innings, Lyndonville went on to defeat host Wilson 20-4 in a season opening non league softball game this afternoon.

Bella Groves went 5 for 5 at the plate with a double and 6 RBI and Lorelei Dillenbeck was 4 for 5 with two doubles, a  triple and 3 RBI to lead the way for Lyndonville.

The Lady Tigers also had Briana Krisher with a pair of hits as Alexa Robinson and Addison Dillenbeck both had doubles. Dillenbeck drove in three runs.

In the circle, Haley Shaffer and Lorelei Dillenbeck split the pitching duties combining to strikeout 8 and scatter 6 hits.

Pulling away in the third quarter, Starpoint went on to down visiting Medina 7-4 in a non league lacrosse game this afternoon.

Leading by a narrow 2-1 margin at the half, the Spartans outscored the Mustangs 4-1 in the decisive third period to key the win.

Cayden Lilleby had 2 goals and Will Prest and Cole Callard 1 each for Medina which is now 2-1.

Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Leading the Albion softball squad into the upcoming season will be this group of returnees. In front are Mackenzie Snook, Alison Gibson and Madison Hughson. In back are Alana Irvine, Emma Foote, Maya Knaak, Janessa Lindsey, Cami London and Aby Wittenberg.

Anchored by a large group of nine returnees, Albion will begin prepping for the Niagara-Orleans League softball season by visiting Kenmore West for a non league contest on Friday.

The Purple Eagles large veteran contingent includes seniors Maya Knaak (First base) and Emma Foote (Utility); juniors Abby Wittenberg (Outfield), Alison Gibson (Outfield), Janessa Lindsey (Catcher) and Madison Hughson (Outfield) along with sophomores Mackenzie Snook (Infield), Cami London (Catcher) and Alana Irvine (Pitcher). Snook and London both received N-O All-League Honorable Mention.

“We’re excited to get out there,” said Coach Sara Koppenhaver. “Having a large group of returnees is huge for us. They are familiar with the other pitchers and teams in the league so knowing our opposition will really help us.”

The Purple Eagles graduation losses included pitcher Leah Pritchard, infielders Aly Knaak and Kenzi Hapeman and outfielder Olivia Bieber. Knaak was a first team All-League selection while Pritchard was a second team honoree and Hapeman an Honorable Mention selection.

Albion, which went 5-7 in the league last spring, will open the N-O season at home on April 14 against rival Medina.

Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Anchoring the Lyndonville lineup  will be this group of veterans including, in front, Jacob Pitcher, Daniel Barry and Justin Higgins. In back are Payton Grabowski, Trenton Muck, Ian Mank and Alex Farrell. Missing from the photo is Colton Smith.

Boasting a good number of returnees, Lyndonville will begin prepping for the upcoming Genesee Region League baseball season with a pair of non league contests this week.

The Tigers are scheduled to host CG Finney at 4:30 this afternoon and then visit Barker at 4:30 Friday.

Returning from last year’s Tigers squad are seniors Trenton Muck (pitcher/outfield), Alex Farrell (outfield), Payton Grabowski (second base/catcher), Ian Mank (outfield), Christian Garver (second base/shortstop) and Alan Heideman (outfield) along with juniors Justin Higgins (third base/pitcher) and Daniel Barry (first base/outfield), sophomore Jacob Pitcher (outfield) and freshman Colton Smith (outfield/shortstop/pitcher). Rounding out the squad are sophomore Cole Moyle (catcher/pitcher) and eighth grader Quincy McClinsey (third base/pitcher).

The Tigers graduation losses included G-R All-Star catcher Jack Whipple and pitcher/infielder Roman Heinsler.

Lyndonville grad Brad Hoffee takes over the Tigers coaching reins with the retirement of Shane Price.

The Tigers, which went 5-8 in G-R action last spring, are slated to begin league play on April 12 at Elba.

Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Barker’s large returning contingent includes, in front, Natalie Brandel, Aaliyah Wheat, Mia Herman and Kaylee Stoll. In back are Samantha Murphy, Peyton Bradley, Rachel Sutter, Anna Bowerman and Lilly Monthany. Missing from the photo are Petra Bish and Cole Carnes.

With virtually the entire team returning, Barker is taking aim at making a strong run at the Niagara-Orleans League softball title this spring.

Leading the Lady Raiders large veteran contingent are returning first team N-O All-League selections senior first baseman Lilly Monthony and freshman pitcher Peyton Bradley, second team honorees senior shortstop Mia Herman and junior catcher Anna Bowerman and Honorable Mention selections junior outfielder Rachel Sutter and junior pitcher Natalie Brandel.

The Lady Raiders also return senior Aaliyah Wheat (second base), juniors Samantha Murphy (outfield), Petra Bish (outfield) and Cole Carnes (utility)and freshman Kaylee Stoll (third base/catcher).

“We’ve got a large returning group and it’s a young group,” said Coach Aileen Gilbert. “Our pitching and hitting are strong so we’re looking for a good season.”

Barker has seven non league games scheduled, beginning against Holley on Wednesday, before opening the N-O season at home against Albion on April 12.

Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Veteran members of the Holley varsity softball squad include Leigha Walker, Hayli Kuellertz and Tia Hoffarth. Missing from the photo are Alyssa Wright and Teanna Church.

A veteran quintet anchors the lineup for the Holley varsity softball squad which is scheduled to begin tuning up for the Genesee Region League season with a non league contest against Barker on Wednesday.

Coach Amy Ostrom’s veteran group includes senior pitcher Tia Hoffarth along with juniors Leigha Walker (catcher/outfield), Hayli Kuellertz (infield), Alyssa Wright (catcher) and Teanna Church (outfield). Hofarth earned G-R all-Star Honorable Mention last season.

The Lady Hawks graduation losses incliuded pitcher Sara Kingdollar, shortstop Adrianna Botello, infielder Grave Mckeon and outfielder Tatum Gagne.

Holley is slated to open the G-R season at home on April 13 against Pembroke.