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Merritt Holly sets career scoring record for Le Roy

By Staff Writer
LeRoy's Merritt Holly surrounded by his team as the new all-time leading point scorer.  Photo by Steve Ognibene
Le Roy's Merritt Holly is surrounded by his team as the new all-time leading point scorer.  
Photo by Steve Ognibene

Merritt Holly became Le Roy's all-time leading scorer in a home game against Avon on Friday night.

Holly scored 21 points on the night, moving him to 1,575 career points. The record was previously held by Brendan Fulmer, at 1,559 points, set in 2003.

"It's a great accomplishment," Holly said. "I'm really happy we got it. I got it, and we got it. It's not just a personal goal. It's really a team goal. I would like to thank all my prior teammates, too. It's great for Le Roy. This hasn't been broken in like 20 years, so it's right to finally break it."

The record-breaking goal did come, however, in a 61-46 loss to #1 ranked Avon.

Besides the 21 points, Holly had 10 rebounds.  Adam Woodworth, seven points, Jake Higgins, seven points, and Jean Agosto, four points and six rebounds.

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Merritt Holly shooting for the record.  Photo by Steve Ognibene
Merritt Holly shooting for the record.  
Photo by Steve Ognibene
LeRoy Knights teammates stand and applaud Holly on his achievement.  Photo by Steve Ognibene
LeRoy Knights teammates stand and applaud Holly on his achievement.  
Photo by Steve Ognibene
The Calvary cheering on Holly as the new all time point leader.  Photo by Steve Ognibene
The Calvary cheering on Holly as the new all-time point leader.  
Photo by Steve Ognibene
Jake Higgins going to the rim for two points.  Photo by Steve Ognibene
Jake Higgins going to the rim for two points.  
Photo by Steve Ognibene
Adam Woodworth shoots from the field for two points.  Photo by Steve Ognibene
Adam Woodworth shoots from the field for two points. 
 Photo by Steve Ognibene
Merritt Holly and his coach celebrates the honor from the school after halftime.  Photo by Steve Ognibene
Merritt Holly and his coach celebrate the honor from the school after halftime.  
Photo by Steve Ognibene

Batavia defeats Le Roy, 68-62, to reach Lions' Large School championship game; Holly nets 37 for Knights

By Mike Pettinella
Batavia's Justin Smith and LeRoy's Jean Agosto scrapping for the ball .   Photo by Steve Ognibene
Batavia's Justin Smith and LeRoy's Jean Agosto scrapping for the ball .   Photo by Steve Ognibene

Junior forward Justin Smith scored 10 of his team-high 20 points in the fourth quarter and Batavia withstood a 37-point barrage by Le Roy’s Merritt Holly Jr. tonight to advance to the championship game of 42nd annual Batavia Lions Club Pete Arras Memorial Basketball Tournament.

Coach Buddy Brasky’s Blue Devils turned back the Oatkan Knights, 68-62, at Genesee Community College, and now will take on Attica for the Large School bracket crown at 8:15 p.m. Friday at GCC.

Le Roy will face Royalton-Hartland in the consolation game at 3 p.m., also at GCC.

Holly, a 6-foot-6 senior forward, scored 11 points in the first quarter for Le Roy, now 4-2, but Batavia countered with long-range shooting from Cruze Rapone (two three-pointers), Joey Marranco and Carter Mullen (each with a three-point shot) as the teams played to a 20-20 tie.

Three more three-point shots – from Rapone, Marranco and Lovett – sparked the Blue Devils to a 15-9 edge in the second quarter as they held Holly to two points.

Batavia outscored the Knights, 13-12, in the third quarter, with Rapone and Mullen connecting from beyond the arc to offset Holly’s 10 points.

Holly scored 13 of Le Roy’s 21 points in the fourth quarter but it wasn’t enough as Smith came through with four shots from the field and a couple free throws and Mullen and Mazur sank foul shots down the stretch to keep Le Roy at arm's length.

Mullen and Rapone tallied 14 and 12 points, respectively, for Batavia, now 3-3, while Adam Woodworth scored 10 points and Jean Agosto eight for Le Roy. Holly grabbed 13 rebounds to go with his 37 points.

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Photos by Steve Ognibene

BATAVIA LIONS CLUB
BOYS’ BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
GENESEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
VARSITY
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 27
Large School Bracket
Attica 67, Roy-Hart 55
Batavia 68, Le Roy 62
Small School Bracket
Alexander 52, Oakfield-Alabama 35
Notre Dame 63, Elba 31
FRIDAY, DEC. 29
3 p.m. -- Large School consolation game – Roy-Hart vs. Le Roy
4:45 p.m. -- Small School consolation game – Elba vs. Oakfield-Alabama
6:30 p.m. -- Small School championship game – Alexander vs. Notre Dame
8:15 p.m. -- Large School championship game – Attica vs. Batavia
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JUNIOR VARSITY
FRIDAY, DEC. 29
1:30 p.m. -- Small School championship game -- Alexander at Notre Dame
1:30 p.m. -- Large School championship game -- Attica at Batavia

Carter Mullen driving to the hoop for two points.  Photo by Steve Ognibene
Carter Mullen driving to the hoop for two points.  Photo by Steve Ognibene
LeRoy's #30 Merritt Holly scored 37 points for the Knights.  Photo by Steve Ognibene
LeRoy's #30 Merritt Holly scored 37 points for the Knights.  Photo by Steve Ognibene
Race to the basket.  Photo by Steve Ognibene
LeRoy #2 Tommy Condidorio going to the paint.  Photo by Steve Ognibene
Batavia boxing out LeRoy, looking for the rebound.  Photo by Steve Ognibene
Batavia boxing out LeRoy, looking for the rebound.  Photo by Steve Ognibene
Cruze Rapone prepares a pass towards the hoop.  Photo by Steve Ognibene
Cruze Rapone prepares a pass towards the hoop.  Photo by Steve Ognibene

Little League 10u All-Stars, Le Roy mercies Bolivar-Richburg 10-0

By Staff Writer
LeRoy Little League 10-12 All-Stars pitcher throws another strike against Bolivar-Richburg  Photo by Steve Ognibene
Le Roy Little League 10-12 All-Stars pitcher throws another strike against Bolivar-Richburg  
Photo by Steve Ognibene

Le Roy Little League's 12U all-stars defeated Bolivar 10-0 after four innings due to mercy rule.

Le Roy opened up the game with six runs in the first inning. Matthew McCully and Eddie Lathan had two RBIs each in the first. 

Drew Beachel went 2 and 2/3 innings allowing one hit and no runs while striking out six, walking none and tossing only 35 pitches. 

In the third, Beachel and McCulley opened the inning with back-to-back home runs.

Le Roy had five total hits on the day: McCulley, two, Eddie Lathan, Ryan Crissy, and Drew Beachel each with one, and RBIs were recorded by Blake Biracree, Drew Beachel, Matthew McCulley, two, Eddie Lathan, three.

Scoring runs were Sammy Bogue, Drew Beachel, Matthew McCulley, two, Michael Warner, Ryker Vangalio, Ethan Rose, Eddie Lathan, two, and Dalton Luke.

Le Roy is now 2-0 in the Little League All-Stars series

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Photos by Steve Ognibene

LeRoy Little League 10-12 All-Stars game vs Bolivar-Richburg  Photo by Steve Ognibene
LeRoy Little League 10-12 All-Stars game vs Bolivar-Richburg  
Photo by Steve Ognibene
LeRoy player safe on third base.  Photo by Steve Ognibene
Le Roy player safe on third base.  
Photo by Steve Ognibene
Bolivar-Richburg allows another LeRoy run at home plate.  Photo by Steve Ognibene
Bolivar-Richburg allows another Le Roy run at home plate.  
Photo by Steve Ognibene
Another hit by LeRoy, late in the mercied game to get on base.  Photo by Steve Ognibene
Another hit by LeRoy, late in the mercied game to get on base.  
Photo by Steve Ognibene
LeRoy team photo but job not finished as they advance to the next round of the Little League All-Stars series.  Photo by Steve Ognibene
Le Roy team photo but job not finished as they advance to the next round of the Little League All-Stars series.  
Photo by Steve Ognibene

American Legion announces Memorial Day Celebrations in Le Roy

By Press Release

Press Release:

The following is the schedule of events and activities being conducted this Memorial Day, Monday, May 29 by Botts-Fiorito Post #576, American Legion:

7 a.m. -  Placement of flags on Main Street (Commander and small work detail)

7:30 a.m. - Memorial ceremony for deceased veterans at St. Francis Cemetery (Color Guard only participates with the Knights of Columbus at Mass).

8 a.m. - Memorial ceremony for deceased veterans at Machpelah Cemetery (Color Guard and Firing Squad)

8:45 a.m. - Firing Squad join the Color Guard at St. Francis Cemetery for Ceremony at Veteran's Monument in Cemetery.

9:45 a.m. - Form up at the American Legion parking lot for Annual Memorial Parade.

10:30 a.m. - Parade "Steps off"

11 a.m. - Memorial Day program at the Trigon Park Memorial

  • Introduction and Welcome by Commander David A. Rumsey
  • Invocation by Post Chaplain Gary Bassett
  • National Anthem sung by Mrs. Mary Brady
  • Introduction of the 2023 “Poppy Girl”- Ms. Quincey Williams
  • Speaker: Rev. Jim Ruddy, Pastor Living Waters Church
  • Reading of list of deceased veterans who have passed away in the past year with the placement of Memorial flag for each veteran.
  • Playing of "Taps" followed by Firing Squad volley
  • Benediction and closing by Post Chaplain Gary Bassett
  • Singing of “God Bless America” led by Mary Brady and the combined LeRoy High School bands.

11:45 a.m. - DISMISS

Hot dogs (Zweigles) and soft drinks free to all after Parade at the Legion Post Home, 53 West Main St., Le Roy, immediately following the parade.

Four local students set to graduate from SUNY Potsdam

By Press Release

Press Release:

The State University of New York at Potsdam will recognize the Class of 2023 during the College's 203 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 20. During Commencement, SUNY Potsdam honors students who have either earned their degree or are eligible to graduate during that calendar year.

Local graduates include:

  • Harmony Parker of Pavilion, who is set to graduate magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Archaeological Studies
  • Erin Parnapy of Byron, who is set to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre
  • Paola Perez Matos of Oakfield, who is set to graduate summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice Studies
  • Megan Privatera of Leroy, who is set to graduate summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education

Quincey Williams is newest Le Roy Botts-Fiorito member, 2023 Poppy Girl

By Press Release

Press Release:

poppy girl
Quincey Williams

The Le Roy Botts-Fiorito American Legion Unit #576 welcomes Quincey Williams as the newest Junior Member and our 2023 Poppy Girl.

Quincey is 8 years old and in 2nd grade at The Wolcott St. School in Le Roy. She is the daughter of David and Mindy Williams and the granddaughter of David and Beverly Hyde and Jim and Peggy Williams.

Quincey plays softball and participates in wrestling, takes piano and violin lessons and loves listening to music. Quincey also enjoys fashion and designing and making clothes. Her favorite time is spent with her family, camping and going on vacation and especially spending time with her brothers and sisters and her dogs.  

Photo: Submitted by Deb Feneran

Sponsored Post: Open House Saturday - 71 E. Main St. LeRoy

By Lisa Ace


OPEN HOUSE: 71 East Main Street, LeRoy – Saturday 11am - 1pm.
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