Holley and Roy-Hart both scored shutout victories this evening in the quarterfinal round of sectional girls soccer completition.

No. 3 seed Holley blanked visiting No. 11 York/Pavilion 3-0 in a Section V Class C1 contest.

The Lady Hawks built up a 3-0 half-time advantage on two goals by Samantha Bates and one by Emma Brady. Bates also netted the lone second half goal. Jailyn Bishop and Bella Thom both had assists on the evening,

Holley will next face No. 2 Geneseo in the semifinals next Tuesday. Geneseo downed No. 7 Addison 3-0.

Top seeded Roy-Hart shutout visiting No. 9 Southwestern 2-0 in a Section VI Class B2 game.

Grace Trombley scored a goal in each half for the Lady Rams as Kaitlyn Mettler assisted on the game winning first goal.

Roy-Hart will next face No. 5 Allegany-Limestone in the semifinals next Wednesday at Sweet Home at 7:30 p.m.

In other Section VI quarterfinals involving Niagara-Orleans League teams, No. 7 Akron defeated No. 2 Olmsted 7-0 in Class B2 and top seeded Wilson bested No. 8 Cattaraugus/Little Valley 6-3 in Class C.

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Albion’s Kwame Riley (14) celebrates with Javon Jones after scoring a third quarter touchdown during the Purple Eagles dramatic come-from-behind win over archrival Medina this evening at Albion.

Rallying in dramatic fashion, Albion rebounded from an early 14-0 deficit to nip archrival Medina 26-20 with a touchdown in the final minute this evening at Albion to close out the regular season.

Javon Jones scored the game winning touchdown on a one yard run with just 49 seconds to go and quarterback Amari Jones added the two-point conversion run to erase a 20-18 deficit and earn the Purple Eagles the thrilling win avenging an equally close 30-28 loss at Medina last fall.

“The kids battled back and really showed a lot of character,” said Albion Coach David Skrip. “We executed when we had to and really played as a team.”

The victory was especially sweet for Amari Jones who was injured late in last year’s game on a play deep in Medina territory while leading an Albion drive toward a potential winning touchdown.

“This means a lot,” said Amari who completed key back-to-back passes of 16 yards to Javon Jones and 14 to Dallas Ecker down to the Medina 1 to key the winning drive. “I couldn’t finish last year’s game but we came back and avenged that loss and got Doc’s Rock back where it belongs. It feels great.”

Albion quarterback Amari Jones and Coach David Skrip receive the Doc’s Rock Trophy from Judy and Brett Decker. The trophy is awarded to the winner of the rivalry contest each year in memory of Larry “Doc” Decker who coached and taught at both schools.

Medina had jumped out to a quick 14-0 lead in the first quarter on touchdown runs of 2 and 17 yards by Noah Skinner and a pair of extra point kicks by Cole Callard. Skinner had runs of 12, 13 and 11 yards on the first scoring drive which also featured a 15 yard carry by quarterback Aiden Pitts.

However, Albion got back into the game by putting together a 16 play, 8 minute long scoring drive in the second quarter capped off by an 11 yard touchdown run by Javon Jones to cut the deficit to 14-6.

Amari Jones had pass completions of 10 yards to Nick Harling and 9 to Ecker and a 14 yard run on the drive which also included a key fourth down run of 9 yards by Sh’Kwe Riley for a first down.

Medina did drive deep into Albion territory just before the half but botched a 35 yard field goal attempt keep the score 14-6 at the break.

Continuing to battle back, Albion rallied into an 18-14 lead by scoring twice in the third quarter.

First, Amari Jones hooked up with Kwame Riley on a 20 yard TD pass with 8:39 to go in the quarter to pull Albion within two at 14-12. He had pass completions of 10 yards to Javon Jones and 8 to Ecker and a 14 yard run to highlight the drive.

Amari Jones then ran one yard for a touchdown with 1:33 to go in the quarter to put the Purple Eagles on top for the first time at 18-14. He had pass completions of 17 yards to Javon Jones and 16 to Harling and a 13 yard run to key the drive.

Medina though answered right back with a scoring drive capped off by a 1 yard touchdown run by Pitts with 6:12 to go in the final quarter to regain the lead for what proved to be the last time at 20-18.

That set the stage for Albion’s dramatic late scoring drive of 60 yards following a short Medina punt highlighted by back-to-back Amari Jones pass completions to Javon Jones and Ecker covering a total of 30 yards and capped off by Javon Jones’ 1 yard TD run with only 49 seconds to go.

Ecker then completed the Purple Eagles dramatic win by intercepting a Medina pass attempt three plays after the ensuing kickoff.

The win gives Albion a 69-50-5 lead in what was the 124th renewal of the rivalry which began in 1898.

In addition to Albion earning the Doc’s Rock Trophy, Albion’s Amari Jones and Medina’s Noah Cudzilo received the Jeff Evoy Memorial Sportsmanship awards.

Note – There will be more photos from the game on the Hub’s sports Facebook page.

Albion’s Javon Jones returns the second half kickoff as Liam Castricone (10) and Will Prest (23) come in to make the tackle for Medina.

Medina’s Noah Skinner dives into the endzone for his second touchdown of the first quarter. Moving in for Albion is Dallas Ecker.

Tuning up for next week’s Section V competition, Lyndonville dropped a 25-22, 25-20, 25-18 decision to visiting Newfane in a non league volleyball match this evening.

Lorelei Dillenbeck had 6 kills, 2 aces and 2 blocks, Jocelyn Mack 5 kills and 3 blocks, Haley Shaffer 21 digs, Ashlee Stephens 19 assists and Addison Dillenbeck 5 kills for the Lady Tigers.

Lyndonville will visit Albion for another non league match on Friday.

In a Genesee Region League match, Attica downed Holley 25-6, 25-12, 25-6.

Field Hockey
Nichols 8, Barker 3
Alexis Weeks, Alexa Zglinicki and Anna Bowerman each scored a goal for Barker in a regular season 8-3 non league loss at Nichols this afternoon.

Section VI Class C Quarterfinal Pairings
Monday – No. 5 Wilson at No. 4 Roy-Hart, 3 p.m.; No. 7 Newfane at No. 2 Barker, 5 p.m.; No. 6 Eden at No. 3 Medina, 7 p.m. No. 1 seed Akron has a bye.

Football

Akron 29, Roy-Hart/Barker/Lyndonville 2

Jumping out to a 15-0 first quarter lead Akron (3-2, 4-4) went on to defeat visiting Roy-Hart/Barker/Lyndonville (2-3, 4-4) 29-2 in a regular season ending C North Division game this evening.

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Roy-Hart’s Dawson Draper and Fredonia’s Aiden Czekanski battle for the ball during this afternoon’s Class B2 sectional game at Lockport which was won by the Rams.

A pair of first half goals sparked No. 2 seed Roy-Hart to a 4-0 victory over No. 7 Fredonia in a Section VI Class B2 boys soccer quarterfinal game this afternoon at Lockport.

The Guild brothers provided the key first half scoring punch for the Rams. First, Landen scored off an assist from Aiden. Then Landen returned the favor by assisting on a goal by Aiden.

The Rams then put a firm lock on the victory in the second half as Peter Martillotta scored a pair of line drive goals on direct kick opportunities with 25 and 15 minutes to go.

Zach Walker earned the shutout in goal for the Rams whose defense was anchored by the quarter of Caleb Verratti, Andrew Waters, Brayden Hy and Ethan Kuzma.

Improving to 15-1, Roy-Hart will next face No. 6 seed Lafayette in the semifinals on Monday at West Seneca West. Lafayette downed No. 3 Alden 3-1 this afternoon.

Roy-Hart’s Peter Martillotta races up field against Fredonia defender Mathew Cowan.

Albion and Medina will be playing for the Doc’s Rock trophy when they renew their rivalry at Albion at 7 p.m. Friday.

With both teams on a roll and sectional playoff bound, Albion will host archrival Medina at 7 p.m. Friday in the regular season finale.

It will be the 124th meeting in the rivalry between the Purple Eagles and Mustangs which dates back to 1898 and is the seventh oldest high school football rivalry in the state.

Medina won last year’s meeting in a 30-28 thriller but Albion holds a 68-50-5 lead in the all-time series.

The Purple Eagles bring a five game winning streak into the contest after an 0-2 start to the season. The Mustangs are 7-0 having captured a third straight C North Division title.

Albion is sparked offensively by the brother duo of quarterback Amari Jones and receiver Javon Jones. Amari has passed for 790 yards and 11 touchdowns and rushed for 501 yards and 6 TDs. Javon has caught 33 passes for 449 yards and 8 TDs and rushed for 283 yards and 3 TDs.

On the ground the Purple Eagles are led by Jacob Hughson (214 yards rushing and 3 TDs), Kwame Riley and Sh’Kwe Riley.

Medina is led offensively by running back Noah Skinner who has rushed for 1,115 yards and 20 touchdowns and caught 8 passes for 160 yards and a TD. Skinner also leads the defense with 42 tackles.

Cayden Lilleby has rushed for 298 yards and 5 TDs and caught 12 passes for 171 yards and 3 TDs and Amari Soule has rushed for 237 yards and 3 TDs.

Mustangs quarterback Aiden Pitts has passed for 682 yards and 7 TDs and rushed for 304 yards and a TD.

The victor will also get to keep the Doc’s Rock trophy for the next year. The trophy honors the memory of Larry “Doc” Decker who coached and taught at both schools.

The week’s high school football action will begin this evening as Roy-Hart/Barker/Lyndonville (2-2, 4-3) visits Akron (2-2, 3-4) in a C North Division game.

Then on Saturday, Holley (2-5) will host Wellsville (1-6) at 1 p.m. in an 8 Man Division contest.

Coming from behind, No. 7 seed Holley rallied past visiting No. 10 Sodus in the Section V Class C1 boys soccer opener this evening.

Holley tied the game at 1-1 at the half on a goal by Lorenzo Zaragoza.

The Hawks then claimed the win on second half goals by Cam Bates, off an assist from Chris Mosier, and by Mosier from Will Kruger.

Holley will next visit No. 2 Pavilion/York in the quarterfinals at 6:30 p.m. Saturday.

Wheatland-Chili 2, Kendall 1
Avenging a pair of one goal regular season losses, No. 9 Wheatland-Chili nipped host No. 8 Kendall 2-1 this evening in a Class C2 opening round contest.

James Fox scored the Kendall goal off an assist from Riley Robinson.

Girls Soccer Section VI Playoffs
Niagara-Orleans League teams went 1-3 in the rain soaked opening round of the Section VI girls soccer playoffs this afternoon.

In Class B1, No. 6 Tonawanda scored twice in the final three minutes to down visiting No. 6 Albion 3-1.

Cami London scored Albion’s goal off an assist from Sophia Albanese.

In Class B2, No. 8 Akron blanked No. 9 Eden 2-0, No. 4 Alden shutout No. 13 Medina 5-0 and No. 6 Springville nipped No. 11 Newfane 1-0.

Olivia Nowak and Sophia Janik scored second half goals for Akron both off assists from Katie Leeds.

Field Hockey
Medina 4, Buffalo Seminary 2

Medina closed out the regular season with a chilly 4-2 non league win over Buffalo Seminary this evening at Vets Park.

Iyla Lilleby scored 2 goals and Addison Taylor and Baileigh McAdoo each tallied 1 for the Mustangs which finish the regular season at 11-5.

Medina will open Section VI Class C playoff action on Monday.

Contributed Photos – Maya and Taylor Rutland

Kendall High and Roberts Wesleyan University graduates Maya and Taylor Rutland are now playing professional soccer in Ireland.

Maya, a forward, and Taylor, a defender, are playing for the Galway WFC team in the Women’s National League, which is the highest level of women’s soccer in Ireland.

Both 2020 Roberts graduates, Maya earned a degree in History with Magna Cum Laude honors and Taylor a degree in Homeland Security & Applied Intelligence with Magna Cum Laude honors.

During their scholastic days at Kendall the Rutland sisters helped lead the Lady Eagles to sectional titles during both their junior and senior years.

Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Broek Ostrom

Holley graduate Broek Ostrom has earned a spot on the St. Bonaventure University men’s basketball team as a walk on.

Ostrom, who is a freshman at St. Bonaventure, was invited to tryout and after successful workouts and interviews earned a roster spot on the team.

“He’s definitly worked for it,” said his basketball Coach at Holley Wil Prince. “He gives it 110 percent all the time.”

Ostrom, who is majoring in Sports Studies, scored 575 points (27.3 average) including a school record 51 against Alexander during his senior year at Holley as he earned Genesee Region League All Star honors.

St. Bonaventure competes in the NCAA Division 1 Atlantic 10 Conference.

Getting goal production from seven different players, No. 2 seed Roy-Hart romped to a rainy 9-0 victory over visiting No. 15 Silver Creek this evening in the opening round of the Section VI Class B2 boys soccer playoffs.

Peter Martillotta scored 3 goals for the Rams as Jack Johnson, Rem Albee, Aiden Guild, Braden Ricker, Landen Guild and Dawson Draper each netted 1.

Roy-Hart will next host No. 7 Fredonia, a 5-2 winner over Springville, on Thursday.

In other Class B2 openers No. 5 Southwestern bested visiting No. 12 Medina 4-1 as Cole Callard had the Mustangs goal, No. 8 Akron defeated No. 9 Cassadaga Valley/Falconer 4-1 and No. 1 Allegany-Limestone blanked No. 16 Newfane 12-0.

In Class B1, No. 6 Lackawanna downed visiting No. 6 Albion 6-0.

In a Section V Class D1 opener, No. 6 Arkport/Canaseraga downed No. 11 Lyndonville 8-0 at Dansville.

In a sea-saw battle, Lyndonville outlasted host Elba 25-21, 16-25, 25-17, 25-27, 15-8 in a Genesee Region League volleyball match this evening.

Ashlee Stephens had 18 assists and 2 kills, Lorelei Dillenbeck 10 kills and 6 blocks, Addison Dillenbeck 8 aces and 5 kills, Jocelyn Mack 4 blocks, Katelynn Breeze 7 kills, Brianna Smith 5 digs and Haley Shaffer 16 digs and 3 aces.