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Lady Rams late rally nips Akron; Albion wins

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 12 May 2026 at 7:45 pm

Roy-Hart pushed across two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to nip Akron 10-9 in a Niagara-Orleans League softball game this afternoon.

The Lady Rams tied the game at 9-9 on an RBI single by Hannah Verratti and then scored the game winner on an RBI single by Brooke Corser. A triple by Peyton May ignited the rally.

Kylie Mangione had 4 hits and Addison Massaro 3 for Akron.

Roy-Hart is now 7-3 and Akron 5-5 in N-O action.

Albion 7, Newfane 3
Albion bested host Newfane 7-3 in a night game as Melia Prince had 3 hits, including a two-run home run and a total of 4 RBIs, Kaitlin Bennett a bases loaded 2 run single and Lux Froman and Aubrielle Barry each with a pair of hits.

Barry also registered 4 strikeouts in the circle.

Sweet Home 15, Barker 3
Sweet Home jumped out to a 9-0 lead in the first two innings in route to posting a 15-3 non league win over Barker.

Lyndonville rolls to win over Byron-Bergen

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 12 May 2026 at 7:29 pm

Sparked by a big second inning scoring burst, Lyndonville went on to down Byron-Bergen 15-1 in a Genesee Region League baseball game this afternoon.

The Tigers took charge by scoring 7 times in the second inning highlighted by a two-run double by Shannon Withey, a two-run single by Shawn Robertson and an RBI single by Landon Markidis.

Lyndonville then put a lock on the win by tallying four times in both the fourth and fifth innings. Robertson and Markidis both had RBI singles and winning pitcher Quincey McClinsey a two-run sacrifice fly in the fourth. Markidis also had an RBI double in the fifth.

Robertson finished with 4 hits, Markidis 3 and Withey and Austin Fonda 2 each.

On the mound, McClinsey allowed only 2 hits and struck out 4.

Making it 4 wins in the last 5 games, Lyndonville improves to 6-8.

Lady Tigers score win over Mustangs

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 12 May 2026 at 7:17 pm

Photo by Cheryl Wert,man – Lyndonville’s Emily Dill attempts to lay down a bunt during the Lady Tigers win over Medina at Vets Park this afternoon.

Improving to 13-1 Lyndonville scored a 13-1 victory over Medina in a non league softball game at Vets Park this afternoon.

Lyndonville moved on top to stay by scoring 3 quick runs in the first inning as Alexa Robinson and Rylan Townsend both had singles. Alexa Robinson and Brooke Robinson then both had singles to spark a 2 run second inning.

The Lady Tigers broke the game open by scoring 6 times in the fifth inning as Townsend had a two-run single and Emily Dill a single.

Alexa Robinson finished with 3 hits and Townsend 2 as did Karlee Cau for Medina.

Arnie Sturtevant earned the win in the circle for Lyndonville scattering 4 hits and striking out 11.

Kendall wins doubleheader
Kendall swept to a Genesee Region League  doubleheader victory over Attica by scores of 5-2 and 8-4.

Trailing 2-1, Kendall won the opener by scoring 4 times in the seventh inning on a wild pitch, a two-run single by Adrianna D’Agostino and an RBI single by Isabelle D’Agostino.

Adrianna D’Agostino, Teagan Shaw and Alea Barrett then each had a pair of hits in the second game.

Byron-Bergen sweeps Holley
Byron-Bergen scored a pair of G-R wins over Holley by scores of 8-0 and 22-19.

Zoey Warner had 2 doubles and an RBI and Desiree McCormick a double and 2 RBIs for Holley.

 

Rams down Lakemen in N-O diamond finale

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 12 May 2026 at 7:04 pm

Roy-Hart bested host Wilson 16-6 this afternoon to complete a 10-2 Niagara-Orleans League baseball season.

Breaking away from a 6-6 deadlock, Roy-Hart regained the lead for good by scoring three times in the fifth inning on an RBI triple by RJ Townsend and a pair of passed balls.

The Rams then put a lock on the win by scoring twice in the sixth on 3 walks and a double by Isaac Smith and five times in the seventh as Hank Snyder had an RBI double.

Wilson had tied the game at 6-6 by scoring five times in the third highlighted by a two-run single by Noah Johnson.

Roy-Hart had grabbed an early 6-1 lead by scoring five times in the second inning sparked by a three-run double by Sean Mettler.

Smith and Jared Hy combined to hurl a 4 hitter with 13 strikeouts on the mound for the Rams.

Wilson finishes the N-O season at 1-11.

White Birch rallies late to nip Banes in Women’s Softball League opener

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 12 May 2026 at 10:05 am

Putting together a big last inning rally, White Birch edged Banes 16-15 to open the Medina Women’s Softball League season Monday evening.

Trailing 15-10, White Birch rallied for 6 runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to claim the win. A home run by Ella Lewis highlighted the decisive uprising which also included a double by Morgan Ralph and singles by Mallory Albone and Dana Cotriss.

Earlier White Birch had a big 5 run fifth inning on a double by Ella Lewis, a triple by Ralph and a home run by Aubrey Lewis to pull to within one at 9-8.

Brianna Panncia had a triple to key a two-run sixth for White Birch.

Banes jumped out to an early 7-2 lead as Lindsay Chatt had a two-run home run in the first inning and a three-run homer in the second. She also had another two-run homer in the top of the seventh to put Banes up 15-10.

Banes also had a three run fifth inning on RBI singles by Teri Scharlau, Connie Heschke and Lindsay Chatt to go up 12-8.

Lindsay Chatt and Heschke both finished with 4 hits as Patti Page and Jami Chatt both had 3.

Heideman hurls a no hitter for Roy-Hart

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 11 May 2026 at 8:59 pm

Cheryl Wertman File Photo – Gavin Heideman

Sparked by the sharp no hit pitching of Gavin Heideman, Roy-Hart downed visiting Wilson 8-2 in a Niagara-Orleans League baseball game this evening.

Heideman registered a whopping total of 19 strikeouts as the Rams improve to 9-2 in N-O action.

Roy-Hart took the lead for good when Isaac Smith belted a three-run home run in the first inning.

Wilson scored twice in the top of the fifth on an error and a passed ball but could get no closer than 4-2.

Roy-Hart put a lock on the victory by scoring twice in the home half of the fifth on an RBI single by Evan Poeller and a steal of home and twice in the sixth on a passed ball and an error.

Wilson pitcher Logan Held hurled a 3 hitter with 8 strikeouts.

Roy-Hart will close out the N-O season by visiting Wilson at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday.

N-O Standings
Medina 10-0, Roy-Hart 9-2, Albion 7-3, Akron 6-5, Barker 4-8, Newfane 1-10, Wilson 1-10.

Barker netters win to improve to 9-1

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 11 May 2026 at 8:11 pm

Continuing to close in on the title, Barker improved to 9-1 by besting visiting Akron 4-1 in a Niagara-Orleans League tennis match this afternoon.

Daniel Goodwin and Matthew Jordan scored singles wins for Barker which also got doubles victories by the duos of Oscar Dergel – Luke Fay and Aurora Wass – Nick Heideman.

Brockport stickmen post win over Medina

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 11 May 2026 at 8:03 pm

Photo by Cheryl Werman – Medina’s Chris Mulcahy advances the ball up field ahead of Brockport’s Ryan Miller during the Mustangs 17-0 loss to the Blue Devils at Vets Park this evening.

Lyndonville and Kendall post softball wins

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 11 May 2026 at 7:54 pm

Lyndonville romped to a 22-1 win over visiting CSAT in a non league softball game this afternoon.

Arnie Sturtevant had a three-run home run to highlight a 10 run first inning and Alexa Robinson a two-run triple to key a 7 run second inning for the Lady Tigers.

Sturtevant had a total of 3 hits and Isabella Groves 2 including a triple. Brooke Robinson also had a triple and winning pitcher Hannah Fox had a double.

In the circle, Fox allowed 3 hits and struck out 8 as Lyndonville improves to 12-1.

Kendall 9, Notre Dame 5
Four run scoring bursts in the third  and fifth innings keyed Kendall to a 9-5 win over Notre Dame in a Genesee Region League game.

Alea Barrett had a two-run single in the third and Izzy D’Agostino a two-run triple in the fifth.

Teagan Shaw had 3 hits and D’Agostino 2 for Kendall which improves to 9-5.

Attica sweeps Holley
Attica scored a pair of G-R softball wins over Holley by scores of 7-3 and 15-5.

Barker clinches a tie for the N-O softball title

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 11 May 2026 at 7:47 pm

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Barker’s Aine Davis dives into third base during the Lady Bulldogs home field win over Roy-Hart this afternoon. Grace Pearl moves in to cover the bag for Roy-Hart.

Closing out the league season on a high note, Barker downed visiting Roy-Hart 7-2 this afternoon to finish with a 10-2 record and clinch a tie for a third straight Niagara-Orleans softball championship.

Barker tied with Roy-Hart for the N-O title last year at 10-2 and captured the league crown outright in 2024 with a 12-0 record.

Roy-Hart jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning sparked by singles by Millie Owens, Grace Pearl and Abby Fox.

However, Barker answered right back with 3 runs in the home half of the frame on an RBI double by Peyton Bradley and a two-run single by Melodi Murphy to take the lead for good.

Bradley and Lexi Brazzell also both had RBI doubles in the third inning.

Murphy, Bradley, Brazzell and Kaylee Stoll each finished with a pair of hits.

Madyson Flint picked up the win in the circle allowing 5 hits and striking out 14 including her 400th career strikeout.

Wilson 19, Akron 3
Wilson stayed in the hunt for a share of the N-O title by downing Akron 19-3 to improve to 9-2.

Lucy Madan, Katie Hardie, Lauren Vanderlinden and Paige Thrush each had 2 hits for Wilson. Madan’s hits included a double and triple as Mackenzie Hardy also had a triple.

Newfane 10, Medina 4
A big 7 run fourth inning keyed Newfane (2-7) to a 10-4 N-O win over Medina (1-10).

Barker’s Madyson Flint registered her 400th career strikeout during the Lady Bulldogs win.