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Boys Basketball: Batavia’s offense dominates Marcus Whitman 63-36

By Staff Writer
Carter Mullen going for two points last evening on Batavia's home court vs Marcus Whitman.  Photo by Steve Ognibene
Carter Mullen going for two points last evening on Batavia's home court vs Marcus Whitman.  Photo by Steve Ognibene

Batavia's offense sizzled against Marcus Whitman on Wednesday leading to a 63-36 win at home.

Casey Mazur scored 17 points for the Blue Devils, Gavin White, 15, Carter Mullen, 14, Justin Smith, 7, and Ty Gioia, 6.

Mazur hit five three-pointers.

"We're trying to become an inside-first team with

Baseball: Batavia loses to Medina 7-1

By Staff Writer

Batavia took its third loss in baseball on Monday, 7-1, against Medina.

Brady Carney took the loss. He gave up three runs but only one hit in 3 1/3 innings. He left the game after catching a line drive with his bare hand in the fourth inning, causing his hand

Baseball: Batavia suffers first league loss

By Staff Writer

Batavia lost to Eastridge at Eastridge on Wednesday, 8-0.

It was the Blue Devils first loss of the season to a league rival.

Brady Carney took the loss, going 3 2/3 innings, giving up four hits and eight runs.

Batavia Offense 

  • Carter Mullen, 1-3
  • Jameson Motyka, 1-3
  • Hassan Harris, 1-1

Hoops for Hope: Blue Devils top Fighting Irish in Boys Basketball

By Staff Writer
hoops for hope batavia notre name

In a special second-annual battle of hometown rivals, Batavia topped Notre Dame in Boys Basketball at GCC on Saturday, 63-53.

Hoops for Hopes benefits the Michael Napoleone Memorial Foundation.

Batavia's Buddy Brasky, head coach, conceived of the idea for the tournament in 2024 and after a successful tournament last

Batavia Baseball defeats Olympia-Odyssey 5-1

By Staff Writer
 Batavia beat Olympia/Odyssey monday afternoon at Dwyer Stadium by a score of 5-1.  Photo by Steve Ognibene
Batavia beat Olympia/Odyssey Monday afternoon at Dwyer Stadium by a score of 5-1.  Photo by Steve Ognibene

Starter Brady Carney went all seven innings for the complete game victory on Tuesday as Batavia beat Olympia-Odyssey, 5-1.

Carney fanned seven, walked two and only gave up one hit.

Batavia offense 

  • Carter Mullen, 3-4, triple, 3 RBIs, 2 runs scored
  • Maggio Buchholz, 3-4,  1 RBI
  • Nolan Ball, 2-3

Mrs. Barbara W. Stein

By Joshua Smith

Bergen - Barbara W. Stein, age 89, longtime member of St. Brigid Church in Bergen, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at St. Ann’s Community in Rochester.

Mrs. Stein was born April 23, 1931 in Warsaw, a daughter of the late Charles Francis Wright and Rosamond Eddy Wright.

Barbara is the wife of Joseph F. Stein who passed away on January 30, 2010 and sister of the late Robert Wright.

She is survived by her daughters, Julie (Thomas) Machell of Webster and Marcia (Randall) Kehl of Churchville; five grandchildren Lauren, Lindsey, Nicholas, Matthew and Brendan; many nieces and nephews; and sister-in-law Betty (David) Mullen.

Barbara grew up on a farm in Perry/Warsaw and was a 1949 graduate from Perry Central High School. She worked at Eastman Kodak for 10 years, then raised a family with the love of her life, Joe. They met at a square dance in Caledonia. 

Barb and Joe enjoyed traveling and spending their winters in Haines City, Florida. Barbara was known for her sewing, baking, going to casinos, bingo, coffee with friends, craft fairs, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was also an active member of Triangle Club, Ladies of Charity, Ladies Fire Auxiliary, and active in many volunteer activities.

A special thanks to St Ann’s Community for caring for Barbara as one of their own family.

There are no prior visiting hours, due to the ongoing pandemic.  Barbara’s funeral Mass will be on April 24, 2021 at 11:00 am at St. Brigid Church, 18 Gibson St.  Private Christian Burial will be held at St. Brigid Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Parkinson’s Foundation in her memory, (parkinson.org). To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in her memory, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to the H.E. Turner Funeral Home, 51 South Lake Avenue, Bergen.

Batavia walks it off against Eastridge to improve to 5-0 in league play

By Staff Writer

Batavia remained dominant in league play, improving to 5-0 (8-4 overall) with a 6-5 win over Eastridge on Tuesday.

The winning pitcher was Bronx Buchholz, who threw a complete gaming, surrending only five hits and striking out seven without walking any hitters.

Offense:

  • Maggio Buchholz, 2-3, RBI, run scored, triple

Blue Devils beat Eastridge giving Coach Buddy Brasky 500th career win

By Howard B. Owens
Coach Buddy Brasky pictured with his team, former students, parents now helped celebrate his 500th career win over Eastridge 83-79 at Batavia High School Friday evening.  Photo by Steve Ognibene
Coach Buddy Brasky pictured with his team, former students, and parents now helped celebrate his 500th career win over Eastridge 83-79 at Batavia High School Friday evening.  Photo by Steve Ognibene

Genesee County Undersheriff Brad Mazur was there for Buddy Brasky's first win as Batavia's varsity basketball coach, and on Friday, he was in the Batavia High School gymnasium for Brasky's 500th win.

Mazur played on Brasky’s first squad in 1990-91, and this season, his son Brady, a senior, and

Law and Order: Pair of teens charged in Corfu burglary last June

By Billie Owens

Chance Luke Flanagan, 19, of West Main Street, Corfu, is charged with: third-degree burglary; third-degree grand larceny; second-degree criminal mischief; fourth-degree grand larceny; and fifth-degree conspiracy. Flanagan was arrested after an investigation into a burglary that occurred on East Main Street in the Village of Corfu between June 1

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