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Medina is second in 10U wooden bat tourney
This past weekend Medina placed second in Somerset’s annual 10u wooden bat tournament. Medina won three of their 5 games beating Lyndonville twice and Wilson once and losing to eventual winners Somerset.
Leading the team at the plate were Timmy Vasquez with eight hits and Sawyer Lilleby, Hadrian Batista and Max Pilon each with seven. Batista’s hits included a home run and Lathan McEwen-Miller had a big grand slam.
On the mound every pitcher did well. Vasquez and Batista pitched in three games each. Lilleby, McEwen-Miller, Joe Reese, Steven Gobeli and Shane Fearby also pitched well.
“These kids did better than I ever could’ve imagined. They played their hearts out,” said Coach Matt Fearby. “Of the 12 kids I had here nine of them are either 8 or 9 years old. Playing with older kids, different rules, wooden bats. These kids came out and played their game and played it well. Thank you to all the kids for participating, coaches for helping me out and Medina LOYAL baseball for allowing us to play ball.”
Hickory Ridge Cup champions crowned
Contributed Photos – Hickory Ridge Cup champions Deb Wood and Gary Wood
With the weather finally cooperating and a large turnout on hand, the prestigious Hickory Ridge Cup was the first member tournament of the season at Hickory Ridge Golf Resort.
The Women’s Division was led by Deb Wood who posted a net 69. Dona Hazen took second with a net 74.
In the Men’s Division, Gary Wood had a net 66 to take the title. He was followed closely by Loyd Denniston who carded a net 67. John True and Tim Hendrickson tied for third with net 70s.
The golf leagues are off to a slow start this year due to the rain and the wet conditions. Results will be submitted when handicaps are established.
Expanded this year is the bocci league. New courts have allowed for more teams with twenty participating on Tuesday nights.
Medina Yankees keep rolling at 9-0
The Woodroe Realty Medina Yankees downed the Medina Cubs 20 – 0 Saturday to improve to 9-0 in Major Division youth baseball action.
The Yankees attack included Tyler Kroening who went 4 for 4 with 3 triples and 1 single and 5 RBI’s, Brody Fry 4 for 4 with 2 doubles, 2 singles and 3 RBI’s, Tyler Allen 3 singles and 2 RBI’s, Jimmy Dieter 2 singles and scored 3 times, Cole Callard had 1 single and scored 3 times, Joseph Reese a single and scored once, Kolton Fletcher 2 singles and scored once, and Colton Smith and Theodore Champney each scored twice.
In combining to hurl the shutout on the mound, Fry had 5 strikeouts, Kroening 2 strikeouts, and Callard 2 strikeouts.
Mustangs have All-Star lacrosse honorees
Contributed Photo – Medina’s Class D Division lacrosse All-Stars include, in front, are Wesley Hughes, Zach Blount and Chaise Prest. In back are Christian Silversmith, Blaire Prest and Bobby Geiger.
Medina has placed six players on the Class D Division All-Star lacrosse squad.
Senior attackman Christian Silversmith and junior defender Bobby Geiger have been been named to the first team.
Silversmith, who will also represent Medina at the annual senior game at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Williamsville North, led the Mustangs in scoring with 42 goals to surpass the 100 goal milestone for his varsity career.
Senior midfielder Chaise Prest and sophomore attack man Zach Blount both earned second team honors. Prest had 23 goals and 7 assists and Blount 11 goals and a team leading 37 assists.
Senior defender Blaire Prest and junior goalie Wesley Hughes both received Honorable Mention. Hughes made 206 saves on the season.
Newfane sprinter captures state title
Contributed Photo – Reese Casinelli
Newfane High senior Reese Casinelli captured top honors in the 400 meters at the state Division 2 (small schools) track championships this weekend at Middletown High School.
He posted a winning time of :47.99.
Casinelli, who won the 400 at the Section VI championships, also swept the 100, 200 and 400 at the Niagara-Orleans All-League meet.
The N-O League also had Newfane’s Kim Goerss place 23rd in the Steeplechase and Roy-Hart’s Kali Scharping tie for 27th in the Long Jump.
Kendall girls down Chili in U18 soccer
Playing with just enough players, Kendall blanked host Chili 2-0 this evening in a Rochester District Soccer League U18 Division game.
Grace Robinson scored what proved to be the game winner for Kendall on a penalty kick 16 minutes into the second half. Kari Harrier later added an insurance tally.
Kendall, which improves to 2-1, next visits Avon on June 16.
Genesee Lancers 3, Medina-Lyndonville 1
The Genesee Lancers downed visiting Medina-Lyndonville 3-1 in another U18 Division game.
Miranda Zelazny scored the lone goal for M-L which is now 1-1. M-L nipped Chili 1-0 in the season opener on a goal by Willow Smith.
U15
Albion has opened the U15 Division season with an 0-2-1 record.
Albion opened with a 2-2 tie against Holley as Aurora Serafin and Jessica Penna each scored a goal.
Albion then lost 3-0 to Batavia and 2-1 to Attica. Stella Toler scored the goal against Attica.
Medina has 5 spring Scholar/Athlete teams
Contributed Photos – GIRLS TRACK – Compiling a composite average of 95.1913, members of the Medina High girls track squad have earned a New York State Public High School Athletic Association Scholar/Athlete Team Award. In the front row are Elliana Stewart, Andrea Benz, Guinevere Schalck, Ashley Woodroe, Madison Williams, Rebecca Lunden, Mary Flores, Khariese Johnson, Jessica Granchelli and Sara Goodin. In the top row are Devin Griffin, Corine Hill, Dakota Alexander, Emma Schwartzott, Hannah Heil, Miranda Zelazny, Faith Ann Vanderalker, Kylie Hinman and Alexandria Strong. Missing from the photo are Satah Cochrane, Destiny Nuwer, Megan Zakes and Willow Smith.
LACROSSE – Members of the Medina lacrosse squad have compiled an average of 90.7565 to earn a NYSPHSAA Scholar/Athlete Team Award. In front are Chaise Prest, Jacob McEwen, Bobby Geiger, Cooper Fearby and Dylan Weese. In the top row are Blaire Prest, Austin Lovewell, Caleb Boyce, Tim Roy, Tom Vasquez and Cayden Lilleby. Missing from the photo are Christian Silversmith, Mitchell Silversmith, San Mandujano and Colby Stephens.
SOFTBALL – Compiling a composite average of 95.3493 members of the Medina softball squad have earned a NYSPHSAA Scholar/Athlete Team Award. In front are Abigail Neuman, Hannah Kenward, Camri King and Grace Cook. In the top row are Micaela Erway, Paige Adkins, Ashlee Howell and Lacey Kenward. Missing from the photo is Morgan Allis.
BASEBALL – Members of the Medina baseball squad have compiled a composite average of 93.1861 to earn a NYSPHSAA Scholar/Athlete Team Award. In front are Joe Cecchini, Corey Saj, Austin Mosher and Xander Payne. In the top row are Chris Goyette, Rickie Pitts, Trevor Luthart and Zach Fike. Missing from the photo is Nate Sherman.
TENNIS – Compiling a composite average of 96.7833 members of the Medina tennis squad have earned a NYSPHSAA Scholar/Athlete Team Award. In front are Ben Zakes, Isabel Ramsey, Isaac Pace, August Pietrafesa and Carter Green. In the top from are Kody Lena, Haylee Seefeldt, Ray Paull, Andrew Houseman and Jonathan Pietrafesa. Missing from the photo is Emma Baldwin.
Medina bests LeRoy to capture Far West Regional title – next stop the state semifinals
Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Medina players hoist the championship plaque high after downing LeRoy 10-2 for the Far West Regional title this afternoon at Lockport.
Back-to-back big scoring innings powered Medina to a 10-2 victory over LeRoy in the Class B Far West Regional this afternoon at Lockport.
The victory propels the Mustangs into the state semifinals at 2 p.m. next Friday afternoon at Binghamton against Schuylerville which blanked Ogdensburg 4-0 this afternoon to win the Capital Region.
Trevor Luthart delivers a pitch for the Mustangs.
“It’s pretty exciting, Trevor pitched well, we played good defense and everyone hit the ball pretty well,” said AJ Seefledt who banged out 3 hits and drove in 4 runs to help lead the Medina attack which also got 2 hits each from Brian Fry, Chris Goyette and winning pitcher Trevor Luthart.
“All the hard work paid off but we’re not done. We’ve got two to go,” said Luthart who went the distance on the mound scattering 6 hits, striking out 7 and didn’t issue a walk.
“Trevor does what he does. He puts the ball in play and he throws strikes,” said Coach Jon Sherman.
Breaking away from a 1-1 deadlock, Medina moved on top to stay by scoring four times in the bottom of the third inning on two-run singles by Seefeldt and Luthart. Singles by Corey Saj and Fry and a walk to Nate Sherman loaded the bases to set up the opportunity.
Keeping the momentum, the Mustangs quickly boosted their advantage to 10-1 by erupting for five runs in the fourth frame on a two-run single by Goyette, RBI singles by Seefeldt and Fike and a double steal play.
Chris Goyette bangs out a two-run single for Medina.
The Mustangs also got off to a quick start scoring a run in the bottom of the first as Fry led off with a double, advanced to third on a sacrifice bunt by Nate Sherman and came home on an RBI single by Seefeldt.
However, LeRoy pulled even in the top of the third on a bases loaded single by Reece Tresco.
That set the stage for the defensive play of the game as with the bases still loaded the Mustangs turned a clutch inning ending double play from Goyette at third to Seefeldt at second to Fike at first.”
“That was huge,” said Sherman of the play,” That was a really nice turn.”
Bolstered by that big defensive play, the Mustangs offense then took control by answering right back with the decisive four and five run scoring bursts in the third and fourth innings
“We knew we could do that,” said Sherman.”These kids have been in big games like this since they were nine.”
LeRoy’s only other run came in the sixth inning as Luthart retired the side in order in the fourth and fifth frames and faced only four batters in the seventh as Fry at shortstop got the final out with a nifty diving stop and flip to Seefeldt to get the force out at second.
Medina advanced to the regional by defeating Roy-Hart 15-4 for the Section VI Class B crown while LeRoy trimmed Batavia 5-3 for the Section V title.
The Mustangs will take a school record 21-2 season mark into the state semis.
Medina shortstop Brian Fry flips the ball to second baseman AJ Seefeldt for the final out.
Medina’s Ricky Pitts dives into home as LeRoy catcher Ryan Friend waits to make the tag.
Tiger teams earn diamond, academic honors
Contributed Photos – The Lyndonville varsity baseball squad captured the Genesee Region League Division 2 title this spring and also earned New York State Public High School Athletic Association Scholar/Athlete Team award. In front are Nathan Neace, Cal Stinson, Nathan Dillenbeck, Tanner Burt-Hodgins, Rolland Balcerzak, Casey Winiecki and Kane Flynn. In back are Coach Mark Hughes, Devin Rounds, Zachary Johnson, Matthew Hess, Chase Woodward, Noah Heinsler, Oskar Heinsler and Coach Shane Price.
The Lyndonville varsity softball squad likewise captured both the G-R League Division 2 championship and earned a NYSPHSAA Scholar/Athlete Team Award. In front are Natalie Ostrowski, Megan Krisher, Cassidy Boyce, Alecia Hinkson, Stacy Buckland, Anna Lewis, Ella Lewis, Gracie Johnson, Lorelei Dillenbeck, Chloe Stinson, Madison Austin, Morgan Forder, Jenahlee Riemer, and Haley Shaffer. In back are scorekeeper Laura Moore, Coach Joe Moore and Coach Rick Boyle.
Woodroe Yankees romp to improve to 8-0
The Woodroe Realty Yankees kept rolling along with win 17-1 against Lyndonville Orioles Thursday to go 8 and 0 on the season.
Tyler Kroening led the batting with a triple, 2 singles, 4 RBI’s, and scored 2 runs. Brody Fry went 3 for 3, with 2 RBI’s and scored twice, Tyler Allen had a double and a single, 2 RBI’s and scored a run, Jimmy Dieter a double and a single, RBI, and scored 2 runs, Colton Smith a double and scored a run, Kolton Fletche a hit and scored a run, Joseph Reese 2 singles and scored 2 runs, Cole Callard scored 2 runs, and Aiden Wisniewski and Theodore Champney each scored a run.
Callard pitched 2 strong innings recording 5 strikeouts, Allen had one strikeout over 1 inning, andDieter finished last inning with 3 strikeouts.
Reese earned a game ball for catching pop fly in left field and throwing to second base for double play.
