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Kendall golfers win G-R tri-match
Kendall improved to 2-3 in Genesee Region League golf competition by winning a tri-match this afternoon.
Kendall posted a score of 221 as Notre Dame had a 237 and Elba/Oakfield-Alabama a 263.
Kendall’s Jonathan Esposito was medalist with a 48.
Lady Tigers score win over Lady Rams

Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Lyndonville first baseman Isabella Groves stretches to get the ball and the out on Roy-Hart’s Peyton May during the Lady Tigers win over the visiting Lady Rams this afternoon.
Leading by a narrow 2-1 margin, Lyndonville erupted for 6 runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to lock up an 8-1 win over visiting Roy-Hart in a non league softball game this afternoon.
A two-run double by Brooke Robinson capped off the decisive uprising which also included an RBI single by winning pitcher Arnie Sturtevant. An error, a single by Hannah Fox and a walk loaded the bases to set up the threat.
The Lady Tigers other two runs came in the first inning on an RBI double by Sturtevant and an RBI single by Isabella Groves. A double by Alexa Robinson set up the opportunity.
In the circle, Sturtevant scattered 3 hits and struck out 7.
Barker 4, Medina 2
Two runs in the top of the seventh inning on a passed ball and groundout provided the margin of victory for Barker in the Niagara-Orleans League softball win over Medina at Vets Park. A double by Peyton Bradley helped set up the threat.
Madyson Flint hurled a sparkling 2 hitter with 16 strikeouts in the circle for Barker.
Samantha Heschke pitched a 4 hitter with 7 strikeouts for Medina which also got an RBI double by Savannah Jo Thompson.
Barker is now 5-0 and Medina 0-4 in N-O action.
Perry 4, Holley 3
Perry edged Holley 4-3 in a non league game. Madison Bonacci had a two-run double for the Lady Hawks.
Fast start powers Kendall past W-C
Erupting for 8 quick runs in the first inning, Kendall went on to blank Wheatland-Chili 14-0 in a Genesee Region League baseball game this afternoon.
A two-run double by winning pitcher Andrew D’Agostino, a triple by CJ D’Agostino and a single and double by Jonny Conte highlighted the big uprising which also included hits by Nic Cole, Sammy Conte and Andrew Cole.
Jonny Conte finished with 3 hits as Vinnie D’Agostino and Nic Cole both had 2.
On the mound, Andrew D’Agostino hurled a 1 hitter with 13 strikeouts.
Kendall improves to 11-1 overall.
Alexander 7, Lyndonville 2
A five run first inning on two errors, a fielders choice play, a single and a groundout sparked Alexander to a 7-3 G-R win over Lyndonville.
Lyndonville scored twice in the third on a single by Austin Fonda and an error.
Rams lock up win with big late inning
A huge late inning scoring burst put a lock on the win as undefeated (7-0) front-running Roy-Hart downed Akron 12-0 in a Niagara-Orleans League baseball game this afternoon.
Leading by a narrow 2-0 margin, the Rams wrapped up the win by scoring 10 runs in the fifth inning highlighted by a three-run double and an RBI triple by Isaac Smith who had a total of 4 hits and 6 RBIs on the day. Hank Snyder. John Brigham and RJ Townsend also all had doubles in the big frame.
Jared Hy picked up the win on the mound allowing 3 hits and striking out 9.
The loss drops Akron to 2-3.
Barker 6, Newfane 3
A trio of two run innings earned Barker a 6-3 N-O win over Newfane.
Barker scored twice in the first inning on an error and a wild pitch, twice in the second on a wild pitch and a single by Grayson Prynn and twice in the fourth on singles by Drew LaGreca and Logan Flint.
Newfane’s three runs came in the first inning on a single by Blake Palumbo and an error.
JJ Prynn earned the win on the mound allowing 3 hits and striking out 12 in six and one-third innings of work.
Albion bests Medina in N-O tennis match

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Albion’s Landon Graybill, right, downed Medina’s River Jones at first singles during the Purple Eagles victory over the host Mustangs this afternoon.
Albion posted a 5-0 victory over rival Medina in a Niagara-Orleans League tennis match this afternoon at Medina.
Landon Graybill and Jillian LeBaron scored singles wins to lead the way for Albion.
The Purple Eagles also got wins from the doubles teams of Bradyn Whittier – Hanna Kumalac, Kailee Anstey – Juan Gomez-Roblero and Carter Krull – Colson Braley.
Barker 4, Newfane 1
Barker improved to 3-1 with a 4-1 victory over Newfane as singles wins by Daniel Goodwin and Matthew Jordan led the way.
The Bulldogs also got wins from the doubles teams of Nick Heideman – Aurora Wass and Aaden Munn – Luke Fay.

Albion’s Jillian LeBaron, right, defeated Medina’s Talia Rupp at second singles.
UB to host Section VI football championships
Section VI Athletics has announced a new partnership with UB Athletics that will bring the
Section VI Football Championships to the University at Buffalo’s Broadview Stadium November 12 and
13, 2026.
This collaboration will provide student-athletes with the opportunity to compete in a premier collegiate
venue. The University at Buffalo’s state-of-the-art stadium will serve as the official host site for all
Section VI football championship games.
“We are thrilled to partner with UB Athletics to provide a memorable championship experience for our
student-athletes and coaches in a Division I stadium,” said Mark DiFilippo, Section VI Executive Director.
“When the opportunity presented itself to host the Section VI Football Championships, we immediately
wanted to secure these games here at Broadview Stadium,” said UB Vice President & Director of
Athletics Mark Alnutt. “It is a win/win as the football student-athletes get to compete at a Division I
venue and it opens our campus to prospective students and their families to be able to experience
what UB has to offer. I’m thrilled about this partnership and look forward to it being anchored here for
years to come.”
Additional details regarding game schedules, ticketing, and event logistics will be announced in the
coming months.
The sectionals had previously been held at the now closed Highmark Stadium.
Medina Mustangs FC bows in season opener
It was a tough debut into the Buffalo District Soccer League’s Championship Division as the short handed Medina Mustangs FC dropped a 5-0 decision to the Revolution this evening.
Medina which played with only two subs and without their college players, will next visit the Queen City Gunners next Sunday.
The Mustangs were promoted to the Championship Division after capturing the 1st Division regular season championship last summer.
Rivals first offseason workout begins a new era for the now merged Albion/Medina team

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – It was get acquainted day as the newly merged Albion/Medina Rivals football sqaud held its first offseason workout session at Vets Park this afternoon with varsity, JV and Modified level players participating. Here Head Coach Eric Valley talks to the group before the session got underway.

Here several senior members of the Rivals varsity squad tryout the team’s new home uniforms. In front are Ezra Bloom, Jaxon Lynch, Jayzon Wills and Hadrian Batista. In back are Logan Kast, Jackson Snook, Noah Harrison, Preston Woodworth, Elijah Doxey and Matthew Jacobs.

The session included several skill stations for backs and receivers, linemen, linebackers and defensive backs. Here lineman work on a blocking drill.
Green finishes The Chevron with 2 over round
A pair of bogeys on the back 9 proved costly as Medina’s Melanie Green posted a 2 over part 74 this afternoon on the final round of the LPGA’s first major tournament of the season – The Chevron Championship- at Houston.
Green started the day at 1 under for the tournament and held that score at the end of the front 9 as she had birdies on 5 and 8 to offset bogies on 3 and 6.
However, she had two more bogies on the back 9, on 10 and 17, without any more birdies to finish the day with the 2 over 74.
Finishing with a four day total of 1 over par 289, she opened the tourney with a 73 on Thursday and then had a 71 on Friday and a 73 on Saturday.
Next up will be an LPGA tournament in Mexico this coming Thursday through Sunday.
Weekly high school sports schedule
The Niagara-Orleans League will have a key baseball clash of unbeatens Friday as Roy-Hart (6-0) hosts Medina (3-0) on Friday. The Mustangs will then host the Rams the following Monday (May 4) to complete the home-and-home series.
Likewise in N-O softball unbeaten Akron (3-0) will host undefeated Barker (4-0) on Tuesday.
Weekly Schedule
Monday
Baseball – Roy-Hart at Akron, Newfane at Barker, 4:45 p.m.; Lyndonville at Alexander, Wheatland-Chili at Kendall, 5 p.m.; Wilson at Medina, 7 p.m.
Softball – Barker at Medina, Newfane at Wilson, 4:45 p.m.; Roy-Hart at Lyndonville, Holley at Perry, 5 p.m.
Tennis – Albion at Medina, Akron at Roy-Hart, Newfane at Barker, 4:15 p.m.
Tuesday
Softball – Medina at Wilson, Barker at Akron, 4:45 p.m.; Lyndonville at Holley, Kendall at Byron-Bergen, 5 p.m.
Track – Roy-Hart at Albion, 4:30 p.m.
Tennis – Kendall at Byron-Bergen, 4:30 p.m.
Lacrosse – Medina at Eden, 7 p.m.
Wednesday
Baseball – Medina at Wilson, Akron at Roy-Hart, Barker at Newfane, 4:45 p.m.; Lyndonville at Byron-Bergen, Kendall at Oakfield-Alabama, 5 p.m.
Softball – Medina at Roy-Hart, 4:15 p.m.; Albion at Newfane, Barker at Wilson, 4:45 p.m.
Tennis – Wilson at Albion, Medina at Akron, 4:15 p.m.
Track – Medina at Wilson, Barker at Akron, 4:30 p.m.
Thursday
Softball – Kendall at Notre Dame, 4:30 p.m.; Akron at Albion, Newfane at Barker, 4:45 p.m.; Pembroke at Lyndonville, 5 p.m.
Lacrosse – Medina at Gowanda, 6 p.m.
Tennis – Roy-Hart at Newfane, 4:15 p.m.; Alexander at Kendall, 4:30 p.m.
Friday
Baseball – Medina at Roy-Hart, Albion at Newfane, Akron at Barker, 4:45 p.m.; Kendall at Lyndonville, 5 p.m.
Softball – Barker at Albion, Roy-Hart at Wilson, Newfane at Akron, 4:45 p.m.; Wheatland-Chili at Kendall, Elba at Holley, 5 p.m.
Tennis – Barker at Roy-Hart, Akron at Wilson, 4:15 p.m.
Saturday
Baseball – Lyndonville at Cal-Mum, 11 a.m.
Softball – Medina at Albion, 10 a.m.; Alexander at Lyndonville, 11 a.m.
Lacrosse – Sweet Home at Medina, 1 p.m.





