Notre Dame beat Byron-Bergen in softball 15-10 at GCC on Thursday.
The winning pitcher was Amelia Sorochty, who struck out eight.
Leading the hitting for the Irish were Anna Panepinto, Sofia Falleti, Gianna Falleti and Mia Treleavan, each going 2-4. S. Falleti, G. Falleti, and Treleaven contributed a double each.
The Irish travel to the Mudville Tournament on Saturday for a doubleheader.
Press release from Coach Andrew Boyce:
Freshman Ryan Marsceill came in relief after our starter walked three straight in the bottom of the first and spun a gem in his first varsity appearance on the mound! Went six innings, surrendered five hits, an earned run, a walk, and eight strikeouts.
Freshman Alex Rascoe came in the 7th to get the save, giving up one hit, and fanning a pair, in his first varsity appearance on the mound.
B. Porey, 2-4, 2 runs, two hits
Nick Scott, 3-3, 1 double
B. Jachimowicz, 1-1, one walk, 2 RBI, perfectly executed suicide squeeze to get us on the board in the second inningI am so proud of my boys going 5-0 for our best start in school history! The boys are buzzing and rallying for four unanswered tonight!! They are refusing to lose, and it's a fun team to watch right now!!! Ryan has ice in his veins. The things I've seen this young man do on a basketball court, it was a matter of time before he brought that swagger to the diamond!!! I'm so proud of him and the rest of the guys for getting the win against a very well-coached team tonight. Much respect for Cole Watterson and his ball club! Keep stacking days, one game at a time. Love ya, boys!
Oakfield-Alabama beat Attica in softball on Thursday, 9-1.
Allison Harkness got the win, going 7 innings, giving up 3 hits, striking out 4. She was 1-3 at the plate.
"Great win for our team today," said Coach Jeff Schlagenhauf. "Hailey Mills is an excellent young pitcher for Attica. Our kids stayed patient at the plate and were able to string some hits together to push some runs across. Allison Harkness did a great job on the mound in her first Varsity start."
Byron-Bergen beat Attica in tennis on Thursday, 4-1.
The Bees are now 1-1, and Attica is 0-2.
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The Elba Lancers won their match against the Pembroke Dragons with a score of 3-2.
The first singles match went to DJ Hale of Pembroke after a withdrawal from Elba.
At second singles, Alexa Ocampo beat Angel Neureuter 6-4, 6-1 for the Lancers.
At third singles, Clara Torrey also secured a win for the Lancers with a score of 6-1, 6-1 over Camden Schneider.
At first doubles, Logan Manne and Tyler Koepf of Pembroke beat Grace Koch and Alex Mendoza 6-0, 6-1, but the Lancers secured the team victory at second doubles with Amy Garcia and Lucy Torrey. They came out on top in a close match against Danielle Mast and Paul Tebor after winning a first-set tiebreaker 7-5, followed by a 6-4 second set.
Mia Treleaven tossed a one-hitter for Notre Dame on Wednesday as the Irish beat Elba 3-0.
Treleaven fanned nine Lancers and didn't walk any
Brea Smith went all seven innings for the Lancers, giving up a single earned run on six hits.
Treleaven went 2-for-3 at the plate.
Elba turned three double plays in the game.
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The Agriculture & NYS Horse Breeding Development Fund is proud to announce that the 2025 New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) “Night of Champions” will take place on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel in Batavia.
As the premier event of the NYSS season, the Night of Champions showcases the top two- and three-year-old Standardbreds bred, owned, and raced in New York State. With over $2.4 million in purse money awarded across the evening, the event represents the pinnacle of the harness racing calendar.
“We are excited to bring the Night of Champions back to Batavia Downs, where the event was last hosted in 2019,” said Ralph Scunziano, Executive Director of the Agriculture & NYS Horse Breeding Development Fund. “Batavia Downs has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to hosting world-class racing, and their upgraded clubhouse and facilities are sure to create another memorable experience for our horsemen, owners, and fans.”
Located between Buffalo and Rochester, Batavia Downs is centrally situated in Western New York’s agricultural hub, offering a unique opportunity to highlight both the sport of harness racing and the economic impact of equine breeding and training in the region. The half-mile track is well known for its quality surface and competitive racing.
The races will be streamed live on Batavia Downs’ YouTube page, and a live post-position draw will take place on Facebook ahead of the event. Pre-race commentary and on-site interviews with winning connections will also enhance the live broadcast experience.
“We are honored to have been selected to host this prestigious event here at Batavia Downs. I appreciate the confidence that the Agriculture & NYS Horse Breeding Development Fund has in our team here and we will not let them down. Our track and facility will be ready to go, and we are prepared to celebrate the “Night of Champions” with all of the people that attend,” said Byron Brown, President and CEO of Western Regional Off Track Betting Corporation.
The 2025 Night of Champions will be the culmination of a 56-day NYSS season, beginning May 18 at Saratoga Raceway. Full schedules for the Sire Stakes, Excelsior Series, and County Fair Series are available at www.nysirestakes.com.
Batavia went into the fifth inning in softball on Tuesday, leading 7-4, but surrendered nine runs to lose a lead they wouldn't regain.
Final score, 16-8.
Ariana Almekinder fanned five for Batavia.
Offense:
"We had one of those innings that a very young team will have," said Coach Robert Kersch. "Need to learn from our mistakes and continue to grow."
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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
"We're really seeing the ball well at the plate the last couple of games, and it's starting to show, said Coach Michael Sputore. "Pitching has always kept us close and now the bats are starting to wake up."
Batavia Now 3-3 overall and 1-0 in league play.
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It was a pitchers' duel between Oakfield-Alabama and Byron-Bergen on Tuesday, with the Hornets picking up the 2-0 win.
There were only three total hits in the game, two for OA and one for the Bees.
The Hornets scored in the first and third innings.
David Schnaufer picked up the win, going all seven innings, walking two and striking out 13.
Dylan Utter took it on the chin for the Bees, going 6 1/3 innings. He K'd nine Hornets and gave up only one earned run.
Hornets offense:
Utter had the lone hit for Byron-Bergen. He also had a stolen base.
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Oakfield-Alabama beat Byron-Bergen in Softball on Wednesday in five innings, 24-3.
Emma Moeller was the winning pitcher, going all five innings, giving up four hits and striking out five. One run was earned. She also went 1-3 with an RBi.
"After not playing since April 3rd, I loved the way my team responded," said coach Jeff Schlagenhauf. "We got the bats going early. It was nice to get a game in. Emma did a great job on the mound and located her pitches well. Tori Davis and Raine Denny had great defensive plays in the field for us."
Batavia put 28 runs on the scoreboard in just five innings against Attica on Thursday.
Attica didn't score.
Bronx Buchholz pitched three innings, giving up 1 hit and striking out seven for the win. Brady Mazur pitched two hittless innings, with five Ks.
Hitting:
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 to swell.
Medina added four more runs in the fifth inning. The seven runs came on only three hits.
Batavia offense:
The Blue Devils are 1-3 and play Attica in Attica on Thursday.
Elba beat Lyndonville in baseball on Friday 10-0 in a Mercy Rule win.
Mason Vigiano went 4 innings, giving up two hits with 7k and no walks, picking up the win
Nick Scott finished out the game, going two innings, striking out three, and not giving up a hit.
Bing Zuber went 1-2, a double, one walk, three walks, and two runs scored. March Caparco went 2-4. Nick Scott was 1-3 with three RBIs.
"Great start to the season for our boys going 2-0, scoring 24 runs in our first two games," said Coach Andrew Boyce. "We look to carry this momentum into two games next week over spring break. Our starting pitchers have gone two games dominating games in a row now. With a deep rotation like ours, if they give us quality starts like this, I like our chances in any game."
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The Batavia Lady Blue Devils battled Mother Nature and a tough Greece Olympia/Odyssey squad on Friday, but ultimately earned the victory by a score of 14-6.
Jaimin Macdonald was 8-17 passing for 61 yards, 1 TD, and 1 INT. Macdonald added a 10-yard rushing touchdown as time expired in the first half. Libby Grazioplene contributed 99 all-purpose yards, including an 8-yard receiving touchdown from Macdonald. Alyssa Turner and Leilah Manuel each converted a point-after as Batavia built a 14-0 first-half lead.
Kylee Brennan led the defense with 10 flag pulls, 4 for loss, and two passes defensed. Leilah Manuel added five flag pulls for loss. Alyssa Turner grabbed her 2nd interception in as many games, along with four flag pulls and two passes defended.
Batavia improves to 2-2 in the season. After spring break, the Lady Devils will take on Eastridge at VanDetta Stadium on Monday, April 21st.
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The Batavia Muckdogs are excited to announce their next five signings for the 2025 season.
Some new faces join the Muckdogs as well as some local western NY talent. 1B – Connor Gibbs, LHP -Evin Hollandsworth, OF & Lockport Native – Brayden Hy, INF – Jackson Inman & INF – Grady Lacourciere join the Dogs this summer at Dwyer Stadium.
Connor Gibbs is a 6’3 first baseman from Helena, AL, currently playing at Bevill State Community College. A consistent presence at the plate, Connor delivered an impressive .316 batting average last season across 48 games and 155 at-bats.
Evin Hollandsworth is a 6’2 freshman pitcher at Saddleback College from Dana Point, CA. Before committing to baseball full-time, Evin was a standout dual-sport athlete while attending Dona Hill High School, excelling in both football and baseball.
Brayden Hy is a 5’9 freshman outfielder from Lockport, currently playing at Canisius University. Before joining the Golden Griffins, he was a standout player at Royalton Hartland High School, where he posted an impressive .417 batting average, recorded 108 hits, including 9 home runs, and 94 RBIs.
Jackson Inman is a 6’1 freshman infielder from Damascus, MD, making a strong impact in his debut collegiate season. He is currently hitting .346 on the season while adding power with three home runs with 25 RBIs.
Grady Lacourciere is a 6’2 freshman infielder from Lyme, CT, attending Hofstra University where he has started pitching. Bringing an impressive high school resume to the collegiate level, a standout athlete at Lyme-Old Lyme High School, he played four years of baseball and two years of football, showcasing his versatility and athleticism.
Opening Day is Saturday May 31 at 6:30 p.m. vs the Elmira Pioneers with free post-game fireworks. If you are someone you know has interest in sponsoring the Muckdogs, season ticket information, hosting a group event or picnic please contact General Manager Marc Witt (mwitt.canusa@gmail.com). The Muckdogs full schedule is available online at www.canusamuckdogs.com.
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Oakfield-Alabama is starting off the 2025 baseball season strong, picking up a 9-0 win over Lyndonville on Monday.
The Hornets had eight total hits.
David Schnaufer went 6 1/3 innings, giving up only three hits and walking none while striking out 10, to pick up the win. He was also 1-3 at the plate with a sacrifice fly, two runs scored, three RBIs, and two stolen bases.
Jack Cianfrini got the final two outs, both on strikeouts. He was also 1-4 at the plat with a run scored and a stolen base.
Offensive stats:
Batavia defeated Brockport in Flag Football on Monday night, 52-12.
Quarterback Jaimin Macdonald was 14-24 passing for 81 yards, with three touchdowns and two interceptions. Macdonald added four carries for 33 yards and a rushing TD.
Nicole Doeringer scored three total touchdowns, two through the air and one on the ground. Kylee Brennan scored two touchdowns, one running and one receiving. Kaylynn Peyman added a 45-yard rushing touchdown.
Defensively, Nicole Doeringer led the Lady Devils with seven flag pulls, five for loss. Haiden Brooks recorded four flag pulls. Alyssa Turner returned an interception 60 yards for a touchdown. Kylee Brennan and Kaylynn Peyman also grabbed interceptions.
The Lady Devils improve to 1-2 and travel to Greece Olympia/Odyssey on Thursday.
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Byron-Bergen set the tone early with nine first-inning runs, dominating Holley 18-4 in Holley on Friday.
Lily Stalica started on the mound for the Bees, delivering a strong performance. She allowed three earned runs, struck out seven batters, and walked three.
At the plate, Stalica went 3-3 with a double, four RBIs, three runs, and a stolen base. Natalie Prinzi was 2-for-3 with a double, two RBIs, four runs, and a steal. Ava Gray went 1-for-1 with a triple, three walks, and two stolen bases. Jill Weaver, Janessa Amesbury, and Lauren Gartz each had a hit, with Amesbury and Gartz driving in 2 RBIs each, while Weaver contributed three RBIs.
Junior pitcher Skylar Gallagher took the loss for Holley. She allowed four earned runs and struck out 1 in her one inning of work. Alexis Lujan relieved her, striking out three while allowing three earned runs over four innings.
Serenity-Ann Rath led the Hawks' offense, going 2-2 with two runs scored. Desiree McCormack went 2-3, while Gallagher added Holley's only other hit.
Byron-Bergen head coach Steve Ball praised his team, saying, "I'm proud of the girls for coming out strong and taking control of the game early. Last year, we often let teams back into games, but today, the girls played a complete game and earned a comfortable win. It's a step in the right direction, and I hope we can build on this momentum. Lily (Stalica) has been outstanding in our first three games, both on the mound and at the plate, reaching base 11 times in 12 plate appearances. Credit to Coach Ostrom and Holley—after a tough first inning, she really rallied her girls, and they played much more competitively the rest of the game."
The Bees will next play on Tuesday at Attica.
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Press Release:
The Batavia Muckdogs are excited to announce their next five signings of the 2025 season. OF – Luke Daddona, INF -Justin Espinal, INF – Blake Ewing, C – Cooper Fesh, and Former 2022 West Division Champion Muckdog & Media Native SS – Bryan Fry join the Dogs this summer at Dwyer stadium.
Luke Daddona is a 5’11 redshirt freshman outfielder from Middlebury, Connecticut. In high school, Luke was a standout dual-sport athlete, serving as captain for both the baseball and football teams. As a senior, he played a key role in helping the Crusaders secure the Naugatuck Valley League title.
Justin Espinal is a 6’3 senior infielder at Thomas Jefferson University and returning for his third season with the Batavia Muckdogs. Last season with the Muckdogs, Espinal batted .253 over 26 games, providing steady defense and a solid presence at the plate.
Blake Ewing is a 6’2 freshman infielder from Columbus, Ohio attending Point Park University. A left-handed hitter and right-handed thrower, brings a strong presence to the field. He recorded his first collegiate career RBI on March 15 versus Davis & Elkins College.
Cooper Fesh is a 6’1 sophomore catcher at Keystone College, hailing from Bethal, Connecticut. A dependable presence behind the plate, he finished last season with an impressive .319 batting average while recording 214 putouts.
Bryan Fry is a 6’1 senior shortstop from Medina, currently attending SUNY Brockport. A transfer from the University of Toledo, he has continued to develop his game at the collegiate level. In 2022 he played for the Batavia Muckdogs, where he appeared in 41 games and posted an impressive .345 batting average.
Opening Day is Saturday May 31 at 6:30 p.m. vs the Elmira Pioneers with free post-game fireworks. If you are someone you know has interest in sponsoring the Muckdogs, season ticket information, hosting a group event or picnic please contact General Manager Marc Witt (mwitt.canusa@gmail.com). The Muckdogs full schedule is available online at www.canusamuckdogs.com.
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