Batavia topped Spencerport on Friday night, which was senior night, 24-6.
Senior quarterback Jaimin Macdonald had a big night with 95 yards and two touchdowns on 8 of 16 passing. Macdonald connected with senior wide receiver Alyssa Turner for touchdowns of 16 and 17 yards in the second half. Macdonald also rushed for 36 yards and a score on six carries. Turner finished the night with five receptions for 64 yards.
Senior running back Kylee Brennan led the team in rushing with 44 yards and a TD on five carries, while sophomore receiver Leilah Manuel chipped in 4 catches for 31 yards.
The Batavia defense kept the pressure on all night, forcing three turnovers and keeping Spencerport off the scoreboard until the game's final two minutes.
Alyssa Turner returned an interception deep into Spencerport territory to set up Batavia's first TD. Kylee Brennan led the team with 10 flag pulls (2 for loss) and an interception off a tipped ball by Jaimin Macdonald. Macdonald registered eight flag pulls (2 for loss) and an interception of her own. Leilah Manuel secured five flag pulls, and senior Nicole Doeringer added 4.
Batavia moves to 4-3 with the win and will face Gates-Chili on the road on Monday.
Brady Mazur gets the win at the mound as Batavia defeats Sutherland Wednesday afternoon at Dwyer Stadium. Photo by Steve Ognibene
Batavia continued its winning ways of late, notching it sixth-straight victory on Wedensday over Pittsford-Sutherland, 6-3.
The Blue Devils were buoyed by a five-run third inning.
Brady Mazur went the distance for the win, giving up three runs on six hits while striking out five.
Batavia Offense:
Brock Bigsby, 2-3, run scored, 2 RBIs
Bronx Buchholz, 1-2, RBI
Lakoda Mruczek, 1-3, run scored
Maggio Buchholz, 1-2, 2 runs scored, stolen base
Brady Mazur, RBI
Jameson Motyka, RBI
"Brady was clutch today, getting ahead of hitters and challenging them all day," said Coach Michael Sputore. "He got out of a big jam in the first inning after giving up two, and settled in down the stretch.
"We've gotten quality starts from our pitching staff, which has resulted in alot of wins for us."
Batavia is now 7-3 on the season.
They travel to Canadaigua on Friday. Game time is 5:30 p.m.
Elba's Nick Scott surpassed 100 strikeouts in his high school career, fanning 10 in a 12-1 win on Monday over Attica.
He now has 109 Ks in his career.
He gave up one run and walked one batter.
Offense:
Brendan Porey, 2-3, walk, 3 runs, 2 RBIs, 3 stolen bases. Porey is hitting .667 on the year so far.
Nick Scott, 1-3, RBI, 2 runs, 3 stolen bases, one walk.
Alex Rascoe, 2-4, RBI, run, 2 stolen bases.
"I'm very proud of our team," said Coach Andrew Boyce. "We challenged them yesterday at practice to jump out to an early lead, and that's exactly what they did. I couldn't be more proud. 6-0 is great, but the boys need to stay humble and keep stacking days. All 13 players saw at least 2 innings of work today, and all contributed to a great team win."
Oakfield-Alabama beat Notre Dame in softball on Tuesday, 8-4.
Savannah Durham got the win, going all seven innings, giving up six hits, one walk, two earned runs while striking out 12.
Hitting:
Allison Harkness, 2-3, 3 RBI's
Raine Denny, 2-3, 2 triples, RBI, 2 runs scored
Savannah Durham, 1-3, RBI, 2 runs scored
Jess Sosnowski, 1-3
Rylee Denny, 1-3
"It was a really tough weather day with the wind," said Coach Jeff Schlagenhauf. "Our girls battled very well against a good pitcher and a good team in ND."
Both Oakfield-Alabama and Roy Hart pounded out 14 hits each, and both teams made seven errors each, but Roy Hart made the most of its opportunities for a 13-7 win on Monday.
The teams went into the ninth inning tied at 7 and Hart rallied for six runs in the top of the inning. The Hornets couldn't answer the the bottom of the ninth.
Avery Watterson was the starter for O-A, going five innings and giving up five hits and four runs (three earned) while fanning seven.
Jack Cianfrini took the loss, pitching the ninth and giving up five hits and six runs (two earned).
Pembroke beat Notre Dame in softball on Monday, 8-5, even though the Irish out-hit the Dragons 12 to 8.
Sofia Falleti led the Irish, going 3-4 at the plate, including a double, two singles, and an RBI. Anna Panepinto, Sofia Falleti, Gianna Falleti, Olivia Gillard, and Riley Hare each drove in a run for the Irish. Shirley Thompson and Amelia Sorochty had multiple hits for the Irish.
Batavia softball celebrates a 13-1 victory Monday afternoon on Anderson Field at Batavia High School and picks up their second win of the season. Photo by Steve Ognibene
Batvaia defeated Pittsford-Mendon in softball on Monday, 13-1, with the game being called under the mercy rule at the end of the fifth inning.
The Lady Devils are now 2-5. Mendon is 2-6.
The winning pitcher was Ariana Almekinder, who gave up only three hits while striking out four.
Offense:
Libby Grazioplene, 2-3, 3 RBIs
Drew Stevens, 3-4, 4 RBIs
Hannah Carney, 3-4, 3 RBIs
Gabby Smith, 2-2
Kyleigh Kabel and Lyla Smith both had hits
"The girls really came out hitting today," said Coach Robert Kersch. "Ariana Almekinder was solid on the mound, allowing only three hits. Defense also had a strong outing today, making the putouts when needed. Hannah Carney had her 100th varsity hit Friday at Attica and continued her hot hitting today with a 3-4 three-RBI outing. Stevens and Grazioplene both were strong at the plate today and have been all season. We have a young team that continues to stay positive, have each other’s backs, and continues to grow as a team."
Batavia comes up short Monday afternoon versus Churchville-Chili losing 18-6 Photo by Steve Ognibene
Press release:
The Batavia Lady Blue Devils lost to Churchville-Chili 18-6 on Monday evening in Flag Football.
Quarterback Jaimin Macdonald was 17-30 passing for 120 yards, 1 TD, and 3 INTs. Macdonald also led the team in rushing with 20 yards on six carries. Wide receiver Leilah Manuel had four receptions for 55 yards, with a 37-yard touchdown reception from Macdonald. Nicole Doeringer added four receptions for 49 yards.
Defensively, Macdonald led the team with eight flag pulls, 3 for loss from her inside linebacker position. Manuel and Kylee Brennan added seven flag pulls each, with Brennan adding two passes defended.
The Lady Blue Devils fall to 3-3 with four regular-season games remaining. On Friday, May 2, Batavia will host Spencerport for Senior Night at VanDetta Stadium at 6 p.m.
Batavia beat Pittsford-Sutherland in baseball on Monday, 9-4.
Bronx Bucholz threw a complete game, getting the win, while scattering eight hits and fanning five.
"Bronx was around the zone all day today, challenging hitters and using his defense," said Coach Michael Sputore. "We turned three key double plays to limit (Sutherland) and get out of some big jams.
Batavia Offense
Lakoda Mruczek, 3-4, run scored
Brady Mazur, 3-4, run scored, RBI
Nolan Ball, 2-4, run scored, double, 3 RBIs
Brady Carney, 2-4, run scored, 2RBI
Jameson Motyka, 2-4, run scored 2 RBIs
Brock Bigsby, 1-3, 2 runs scored
"This is five in a row for us, and we're going to see Sutherland again on Wednesday, and I'm sure they will be ready," Sputore said. "Offensively, we got on the board and tacked on a few on some defense mishap. They're a great team, and baseball is a pretty true game; the team that makes the fewest mistakes usually wins. Batavia is now 6-3 overall and 3-0 in league play."
The Blue Devils face Sutherland again on Wednesday at Dwyer Stadium. Game time is 5 p.m.
Oakfield-Alabama beat Alexander in softball on Saturday, 8-0.
The winning pitcher was Savannah Durham, who went all seven innings, scattering five hits while striking out eight and walking one.
Offense:
Allie Williams, 2-4, 2 RBIs
Emma Moeller, 1-3, 2 RBIs
Chloe Lamb, 1-1, triple
Tori Davis, 1-1, RBI
Allison Harkness, 1-4, RBI
Piper Hyde, 1-3
Raine Denny, 1-4, double, 3 runs scored
Ysa Schrauger, 1-3
"I'm very proud of our team's defense today," said Coach Jeff Schlagenhauf. "We got a well-pitched game from Savannah, and we were solid defensively against a very good Alexander team. We got timely hits when we needed them."
Brady Mazur got the win, going six innings, surrendering three hits and striking out three.
Batavia offense:
Carter Mullen, 2-4, double, RBI
Brady Carney, 1-1, 2 runs, RBI, 2 walks
Nolan Ball, 1-4, 2 runs, 2 RBIs
Aaden Calletto, 1-2, run scored, RBI
Lakoda Mruczek, 1-3, run scored, RBI
Brady Mazur, 1-2, 2 walks, 2 runs scored
Bronx Buchholz, 1-3, run scored, walk
Brock Bigsby, 1-4, RBI
"Brady had very good command today, only walking one batter," said Coach Michael Sputore. "His ability to challenge hitters and get ahead was key. The defense played a very clean game today behind him. Offensively, we had some big hits, and they made three double plays to get Arcadia out of some jams. Batavia opened it up, putting up five runs in the 6th, sending 11 hitters to the plate, producing five hits that inning. We're really playing really well and on a four-game win streak. Batavia is now 5-3 overall and 2-0 in league play."
Batavia plays Pittsford Sutherland on Monday in a league matchup.
Dedicated Muckdogs fan Cathy Preston gets her copy of "Homestand" signed by author Will Bardenwerper at Eli Fish on Friday. Photo by Howard Owens.
Will Bardenwerper's book about baseball in Batavia and America has been getting national attention and is currently ranked #17 on Amazon's list of best-selling baseball books.
The book, "Homestand: Small Town Baseball and the Fight for the Soul of America," is resonating with readers and reviewers.
That may signal, Bardenwerper said, that people are looking for small-town values of community.
"I think it speaks to the fact that maybe there is a real hunger for these kinds of places where people can come together for an affordable price and have a good time and kind of put some of the division that we find in our society behind us for a few hours and just have fun," Bardenwerper told The Batavian during a book signing at Eli Fish Brewing Co. on Saturday evening.
There have been several book reviews of Homestand published, including in major publications such as the Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal.
The book addresses the growing divide in America between the corporatist world of Major League Baseball and the grassroots game in places like Batavia, which lost its historic minor league team when MLB broke with tradition and consolidated its minor league affiliates. That decision turned out to make baseball in Batavia better with the arrival of Robbie and Nellie Nichols, owners of the revived Batavia Muckdogs of the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League.
If highlighting that dichotomy has ruffled any feathers in the executive suites at the MLB, Bardenwerper hasn't heard about it.
"I don't know to what extent it is or isn't on their radar," Bardenwerper said. "If it is, I'm guessing they just kind of would like it to go away."
If you missed Bardenwerper at Eli Fish, there is another book signing Saturday (today) in Medina at Author's Note Bookstore, as part of Independent Bookstore Day. Bardenwerper will be in store from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Other authors participating are Doogie Horner from 10:30 to noon and Mylisa Larsen from noon to 1:30 p.m. Author's Note is located at 519 Main St., Medina.
Photo by Howard Owens.
Will Bardenwerper Photo by Howard Owens.
Photo by Howard Owens.
Will Bardenwerper and David Reilly, a columnist for The Batavian, hold each other's books. Photo by Howard Owens.
