N-O honors All-League softball team

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 10 June 2023 at 5:55 am

Photos by Cheryl Wertman – First team Niagara-Orleans All-League honorees Iyla Lilleby (Medina) and Cami London (Albion).

Three players each from champion Akron and runner-up Barker head the first team of the annual Niagara-Orleans All-League softball squad.

Akron is represented by senior pitcher Mary Diggs, senior infielder Elsie Logan and junior catcher Ashlee Henning. Diggs also earned the N-O Player of the Year award.

Barker has placed senior infielder Mia Herman, junior utility player Natalie Brandel and freshman pitcher Peyton Bradley.

Rounding out the first team are Medina junior infielder Iyla Lilleby, Albion sophomore catcher Cami London, Roy-Hart sophomore infielder Kaitlin Mettler and Newfane sophomore outfielder Kyra Austin along with the Wilson duo of junior infielder Rian Faery and freshman outfielder/catcher Abbie Faery.

Logan, Bradley, Rian Faery and Mettler are all repeat selections.

Barker’s first team honorees include Natalie Brandel, Peyton Bradley and Mia Herman.

The second team honorees, as listed by school, are as follows:

Albion – sophomore pitcher Alana Irvine

Akron – senior infielder Melanie Holtz and junior pitcher Sloan Jonathan

Barker -junior catcher Anna Bowerman and freshman infielder Kaylee Stoll

Medina – senior infielder Rylee VanNostrand

Roy-Hart- senior infielder Maria Peracciny and freshman catcher Peyton May

Newfane – sophomore infielder Kami Boyer

Wilson – junior infielder Cait Cliffe an sophomore pitcher Riley Robinson.

The Honorable Mention selections, as listed by school, are as follows:

Akron – Natalie Ginestre (Sr.) and Kylie Mangione (8th).

Albion – Abby Wittenberg (Jr.) and Kenzie Snook (So.)

Barker – Aaliyah Wheat (Sr.) and Lilly Monthony (Sr.)

Medina – Baileigh McAdoo (Jr.)

Newfane – Emma Hoffer (Sr.) and Sienna Bowers (So.)

Roy-Hart – Juliana Buscarino (Sr.) and Abby Fox (Fr.)

Wilson – Lilah Frerichs (Sr.) and Aleena Adamczyk (So.)