Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Medina’s Mason Moreland and Akron’s Caleb Suckow battle for the ball during this afternoon’s game at Akron which was won by the host Tigers.

Improving to 6-2-1, Akron downed visiting Medina 5-1 this afternoon in a Niagara-Orleans League boys soccer game.

The Tigers led 2-0 at the half on goals by Caleb Suckow and Evan Liss.

Medina’s goal was scored by Caden Kingsbury in the second half.

The Mustangs are now 3-5-1 in N-O action.

In another N-O contest, Wilson (5-3-1) defeated host Albion (2-6-1) 4-0.

Medina’s David Gonzalez kicks the ball away from Akron’s Cameron Reuben.

Maintaining a share of first place, Roy-Hart downed host Newfane 4-0 this afternoon in a Niagara-Orleans League girls soccer game on the Lady Panthers new turf field.

Roy-Hart is now 8-1 in N-O action and deadlocked for first place with Wilson which defeated Albion 7-0. Thursday’s N-O season finales will now have Roy-Hart at Medina and Wilson at Akron.

Roy-Hart took a narrow 1-0 first half lead on a penalty kick goal by Kaitlin Mettler.

The Lady Rams then pulled away in the second half on two goals by Mettler and one by Grace Trombley as Nadia White and Kaylie Churchill earned assists.

Newfane is now 3-5-1.

In the other N-O game, Akron (5-3-1) shutout Medina (1-8) 8-0 at Vets Park.

N-O Volleyball

Avenging an earlier season loss, Roy-Hart defeated visiting Newfane 25-18, 29-27, 16-25, 25-17 this evening leaving both teams at 6-3 in N-O action.

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Barker’s Rachel Sutter tries to stop Akron’s Megan Gates from advancing the ball during this afternoon’s key Niagara-Orleans League battle for first place at Akron.

Taking over sole possession of first place, defending champion Akron posted a 4-0 victory over visiting Barker this afternoon in a key late season Niagara-Orleans League field hockey clash of unbeatens.

Akron improves to 10-0 while Barker slips into the runner-up spot at 9-1. The teams will meet again in the regular season finale at Barker next Monday. In between, Akron will visit Medina at 7 p.m. Wednesday and Barker will host Roy-Hart at 4:30 p.m. Thursday.

Akron built up a 2-0 half-time advantage after a quick two-goal scoring burst late in the second quarter. Julia Klodzinski scored the first goal with 8 minutes to go in the period and Lacey Berghorn quickly followed up with another tally just three minutes later.

The Lady Tigers capped off the big win with a pair of goals in the final five minutes of the fourth quarter by Nevada Bergman and Olivia McClaine.

Akron’s Julia Klodzinski and Barker’s Mia Herman go after the ball.

Barker defeated Akron 17-47 and Roy-Hart 16-47 this afternoon to finish the regular season portion of the Niagara-Orleans League boys cross-country season with a 6-0 record.

Roy-Hart (2-4) nipped Akron (15) 27-28 in the other portion of the meet.

The 1-2-3 finish of Mason Allee Castro, Luke Say and Noah Sandolfini led the way for the Raiders.

In the girls meet, Akron improved to 5-1 by downing Barker 28-31 and Roy-Hart 19-41. Barker (4-2) edged Roy-Hart (3-3) 25-29 in the other portion of the meet.

Barker’s Emma Evans won the race with Akron’s Kylie Szczygielski  second and Roy-Hart’s Marissa Bryant third..

In the day’s other tri-meet, the Newfane girls completed a 6-0 regular season by downing Medina 15-46 and Wilson 19-40. Wilson (2-4) topped Medina (1-5) 23-32 in the other portion of the meet.

Newfane’s Kylie Bowman was the individual winner.

The Wilson boys improved to 5-1 by defeating Newfane 26-29 and Medina 21-36. Newfane (4-2) bested Medina (3-3) 21-37.

Wilson’s Jayden Ruble was the race winner.

Contributed Photos – Quarterback Mike Alexander, threw four touchdown passes to Matthew Aquilina Saturday in Roy-Hart/Barker’s win at Akron.

The Roy-Hart/Barker loyal Varsity Division youth football team won 33-0 at Akron on Saturday.

Quarterback Mike Alexander hooked up with receiver Matthew Aquilina for touchdown passes of 60, 35, 40, and 25 yards.

Alexander also added 50 yards rushing while Aquilina had a forced fumble and recovery along with a pick six as time expired for an impressive 5th touchdown on the day.

Zander Rodriguez and Max Townsend added some nice runs on offense while Wyatt Giarla had a strong game defensively as a usual, stuffing the Tigers offense and helping secure the shutout.

It was the second win on the season for the Rams.

Lyndonville/Barker shutout host Alexander 2-0 this afternoon in a Genesee Region League girls soccer game.

Michayla Greene scored both goals for the Lady Tigers as Addison Dillenbeck and Elizabeth Whipple earned the assists.

Laci Giarla registered the shutout in goal.

Boys Soccer

Holley 1, Wheatland-Chili 1 OT

Holley and visiting Wheatland-Chili played to a 1-1 double overtime tie in a Genesee Region League game this evening.

Chris Mosier scored in the second half off an assist from Cam Bates to pull Holley even at 1-1.

There will be three days of high school football action this week beginning on Thursday.

Medina will look to to claim outright possession of a third straight C North Division title when the Mustangs host Akron at 7 p.m. Thursday.

Albion will also be in action that evening at the Purple Eagles visit East Aurora in a B2 contest looking to earn their fifth straight victory.

Roy-Hart/Barker/Lyndonville will host Lew-Port at 7 p.m. Friday and Holley will entertain Red Jacket at 1 p.m. Saturday in an 8 Man Division contest to round out the busy week of football action.

There will be a key late season Niagara-Orleans League field hockey clash of unbeatens on Tuesday as 9-0 Barker visits 9-0 Akron at 4:30 p.m.

Roy-Hart will look to claim at least a share of a third straight N-O girls soccer title with wins in road games at Newfane on Tuesday and Medina on Thursday. Roy-Hart and Wilson are currently tied for first place at 7-1.

Weekly Schedule
Monday
Boys Soccer – Lyndonville at Byron-Bergen, Wheatland-Chili at Holley, 7 p.m.
Girls Soccer – Lyndonville/Barker at Alexander, 1 p.m.

Tuesday
Boys Soccer – Medina at Akron, Roy-Hart at Newfane, 4:45 p.m.; Wilson at Albion, 6:45 p.m.
Girls Soccer – Akron at Medina, Roy-Hart at Newfane, Albion at Wilson, 4:45 p.m.; Holley at Oakfield-Alabama, Kendall at Byron-Bergen, 7 p.m.
Field Hockey – Barker at Akron, 4:30 p.m.; Kenmore at Wilson, 5 p.m.
Cross-Country – Medina and Newfane at Wilson, Akron and Barker at Roy-Hart, 4:45 p.m.
Volleyball – Byron-Bergen at Lyndonville, Oakfield-Alabama at  Holley, Pembroke at Kendall, Newfane at Roy-Hart, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday
Boys Soccer – Kendall at Lyndonville, 4:30 p.m.; Holley at Attica, 7 p.m.
Girls Soccer – Lyndonville/Barker at Notre Dame, 5 p.m.
Field Hockey – Akron at Medina, 7 p.m.
Volleyball – Rochester Prep at Kendall, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday
Football – Akron at Medina, Albion at East Aurora, 7 p.m.
Boys Soccer – Albion at Newfane, 5 p.m.; Medina at Roy-Hart, Akron at Wilson, 6:45 p.m.
Girls Soccer – Roy-Hart at Medina, Wilson at Akron, 4:45 p.m.; Newfane at Albion, 6:45 p.m.; Attica at Holley, 7 p.m.
Field Hockey – Roy-Hart at Barker, 4:40 p.m.; Medina at Kenmore, 7 p.m.
Volleyball – Kendall at Lyndonville, Holley at Alexander, 6:30 p.m.

Friday
Football – Lew-Port at Roy-Hart/Barker/Lyndonville, 7 p.m.
Boys Soccer – Lyndonville at Pavilion, Northstar at Kendall, 6 p.m.; Albion at Attica, 7 p.m.
Girls Soccer – Byron-Bergen at Lyndonville/Barker, Kendall at Notre Dame, 5 p.m.
Volleyball – Akron at Medina, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday
Football – Red Jacket at Holley, 1 p.m.

Standings
Football
C North Division – Medina 4-0, 6-0; Cleveland Hill 3-1, 3-3, Akron 2-1, 3-3; Roy-Hart/Barker/Lyndonville 2-2, 3-3; Newfane 1-3, 1-5; Tonawanda 0-4, 1-5
B2 Division – Maryvale 4-0, 6-0; Falconer 4-2, 4-2; Albion 3-2, 4-2; Olean 3-2, 4-2; Cheektowaga 2-2, 3-3; East Aurora 1-4, 1-5; Dunkirk 0-5, 0-6
8 Man Division – Canisteo-Greenwood 6-0, Bolivar-Richburg 5-1, Pembroke 5-1, Finney 3-3, Red Jacket 3-3, Holley 2-4, Mynderse 1-5, Wellsville 0-6

Boys Soccer
N-O – Roy-Hart 9-0, Akron 5-2-1, Wilson 4-3-1, Medina 3-4-1, Albion 2-5-1, Newfane 0-9
G-R – Attica/Alexander 10-0, Byron-Bergen/Elba 7-2, Kendall 6-5, Holley 5-5-1, Wheatland-Chili 5-5, Lyndonville 2-10, Pembroke 0-10

Girls Soccer
N-O – Roy-Hart 7-1, Wilson 7-1, Akron 4-3-1, Newfane 3-4-2, Albion 1-7, Medina 1-7
G-R Div. 1 – Holley 9-1-1, Oakfield-Alabama 7-3-1, Pembroke 2-7-2, Attica 3-8-0, Alexander 1-9-1
G-R Div. 2 – Byron-Bergen 11-0, Wheatland-Chili 8-2-2, Notre Dame 6-4-0, Kendall 2-7-2, Lyndonville/Barker 0-9-1

Field Hockey
N-O – Akron 9-0, Barker 9-0, Medina 6-3, Roy-Hart 5-5. Wilson 2-7, Kenmore 2-7, Newfane 0-10

Volleyball
N-O – Akron 8-0, Newfane 6-2, Roy-Hart 5-3, Albion 2-5, Medina 2-6, Wilson 0-7
G-R Div. 1 – Attica 8-0, Alexander 10-1, Pembroke 6-3, Oakfield-Alabama 3-8, Kendall 1-8, Holley 0-11
G-R Div. 2 – Notre Dame 9-2, Byron-Bergen 4-3, Lyndonville 5-5, Elba 5-6, Wheatland-Chili 3-7

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

Contributed Photo – Albion’s Elijah Doxey goes up to haul in a pass as Preston Woodworth defends for Medina during Saturday’s Varsity Division youth football game at Albion.

Albion scored a three game sweep over visiting Medina Saturday in Niagara Orleans Football Association action.

Beginner
Albion 14, Medina 0

Jayce Torres had 69 yards rushing and 2 touchdowns to lead the Eagles ground attack. Cayden Farrell picked up 59 and Dominic Westlund 22.

Zion O’Neal and Farrell each had 6 tackles and a fumble recovery for Albion. Elian Almonte had 5 tackles and a fumble recovery.

For the Ponys, plays were made on defense by Jace Hamilton, Cayden Dubois, David Parsell, Shane Re and Luke Ayrhart to keep the game close until the end. Offensively there were some good runs from Dubois, Lyric Chinn, Zach Allen and Parsell.

Mini
Albion 32, Medina 6

Heyden Almonte had a huge day on the ground with 147 yards and 2 touchdowns for Albion. Ethan Olles had 53 yards, Giovanni LaMartina 45 yards ,Camden Holt 40 yards and each also had a TD.

Landon Farrell led the Eagles defense with 5 tackles, Colton Moreland and Holt had 4 each. Connor Hinckley had 3 stops.

Albion built a 19-0 lead before Damareon Shine was able to score for Medina but that was all the offense they could must against a tough Albion defense. The Medina defense was led by Shine, Xander Groves, Austin Harper, Ja’Keir Taylor, Philip Molina and Patrick Grollmes.

Varsity
Albion 35, Medina 12

Medina pulled within two at one point but Albion finished the game with 21 unanswered points to earn the win.

Elijah Doxey had a great day on the ground for Albion with 155 yards rushing and 3 touchdowns. Noah Harrison added a 35 yard TD.

On Defense for the Eagles, Doxey, Zac Chinn, Chris Almonte and Jonah Elsenheimer had 4 tackles apiece, Hayden Cowley added 3. Doxey had 2 interceptions and Harrison had 1 that he returned 52 yards for a TD.

Medina tied the score at 6-6 on a Matthew Jacobs TD run. The Stallions later cut the deficit to 14-12 after an interception return for a TD by Preston Woodworth but could get no closer.