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Oakfield-Alabama beat Kendall 4-1 in tennis on Friday.

• First Singles, Carson Warner lost to Jonathan Esposito 0-6, 4-6
• Second Singles, Brady Williams beat Joe Fagen 6-0, 6-2
• Third Singles, Trevor Enes beat Mitch Buzard 6-0, 6-0
• First Doubles, Corbin DeMare/David Schichler beat Aidan Kwiatkowski/Caleb Opalecky 4-6, 6-3, 
• 1-0(10-5)
• Second Doubles, Cara Williams/Logan Clark beat Dominic Heirigs/Devin Derosia 6-1, 6-2

The Hornets is now 9-0, and Kendall is 7-2

Photos by Jordyn Tobolski 

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The Trojan offense piled up 10 hits and eight walks during Thursday’s chilly matchup against Byron-Bergen. 

Faith Goodenbury led the Trojans at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a double, 2 RBIs, and two runs scored.  

Melissa Sawyer added in the box going 2-for-3 with 3 RBIs, 2 runs, a walk and a stolen base.  Ava Yax finished the day going 1-for-1 with a double, 2 walks, 3 runs, an RBI, and a stolen base.  Morgan Boyce went 1-for-3, driving in three runs with a run scored and a walk.  Lilly Szymkowiak went 1-for-2 with a double, 2 runs, a walk and a stolen base. Emily Pietrzykowski and Melanie each added a hit apiece to round out the Alexander offensive attack. Bump's hit was a 2-RBI double.  

Emily Pietrzykowski controlled the circle as the senior struck out 11 batters, limiting the Byron-Bergen offense. Pietrzykowski only allowed two hits and two runs (1 earned) over five innings while walking five.

Next up for Alexander is a doubleheader at Holley on Friday starting at 3:45pm.

Coach’s Comments:
"This was a solid win for us as we work to build momentum, picking up our second straight," said Coach John Goodenbury. "It's great to see our bats coming alive more each day. One of the best feelings as a coach is watching good hitters break out of slumps. We've had players making solid contact lately, just hitting it right at fielders. Today, we found the gaps and gained some confidence. We're ready for a packed final stretch and prepared to finish strong."

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Oakfield-Alabama beat Lyndonville in baseball on Thursday, 11-0, in a game shortened to five innings.

Travis Chaya got the win, going all five innings, giving up two hits, no walks, and no runs, while striking out seven hitters, in his first varsity game. He was also 0-1 at the plate with a run scored. He was also hit by a pitch.

Offense:

• Jackson Gilbert, 3-3, double, 2 RBIs, run
• David Schnaufer, 1-3, double, 2 RBIs, 3 runs, 1 stolen base
• Avery Watterson, 1-3, double, 2 RBIs, 2 runs, 2 stolen bases
• Hunter Tobolski, 1-2, double, RBI, 2 runs, walk
• Jack Cianfrini, 0-3, RBI, run, stolen base

Photos by Jordyn Tobolsk. 

There were a lot of runs scored on Wednesday when Oakfield-Alabama and Alexander met for a sun-drenched baseball game in Oakfield.

The Hornets scored 12 runs to 11 for the Trojans.

OA also out-hit Alexander, 13-12.

Avery Watterson got the win, going six innings and giving up 11 hits and 10 runs, seven earned, while walking five and recording 10 strikeouts.

Oakfield-Alabama offense:

• Avery Watterson, 2-5, 2 RBIs, 2 runs, 2 stolen bases
• Jackson Gilbert, 1-4, run, stolen base
• Jack Cianfrini, 3-5, double, 3 RBIs, 3 runs , stolen base
• David Schnaufer, 3-4, double, 5 RBIs, stolen base
• Levi Kabel, 3-4, 2 runs, stolen base

Alexander offense:

• Leo Marzolf, 3-4, 3 RBIs, run, walk
• Alexander Bartholomew, 2-, 2 RBIs, run
• Leo Egloff, 1-4, double, 2 RBIs, run, walk, stolen base
• Sean Pietrzykowski, 3-4, double, home run, 2 RBIs, 2 runs, walk, stolen base
• Duke Snyder, 1-3, run, 2 walks, stolen base

Oakfield-Alabama beat Kendall 14-2 in softball on Wednesday.

The game was called by Mercy Rule after the top of the fifth inning

Allison Harkness went five innings to get the win, giving up four hits and no earned runs. She struck out five.

Offense:

• Allison Harkness. 3-3, triple, 3 RBIs
• Rylee Denny, 2-2, 3 RBIs, 3 runs scored
• Savannah Durham, 2-3, double, 2 RBIs
• Jessica Sosnowski, 2-3
• Piper Hyde, 1-2 RBI
• Emma Moeller, 1-4 2 RBIs
• Ysa Schruager, 1-2
• Raine Denny, 1-4 RBI

"I was pleased with how we responded defensively today," said Coach Jeff Schlagenhauf.  "Allison was very good and in command on the mound, and we hit the ball well and capitalized on our opportunities early."

Batavia lost to Honeoye Falls/Lima in softball on Wednesday, 16-4.

With multiple rainouts recently, the Lady Devils have a daunting six-game schedule this week so 7th-grader Gabby Smith got her first varsity start. She fanned two HFL hitters.

Hannah Carney went 2-3 with a double and an RBI.

Libby Grazioplene, Adeline Dewitt and Kyleigh Kabel also had hits. 

Batavia's record is 3-9.

Blue Devils go on the road Friday at Canandaigua and Saturday at Honeoye Falls-Lima.

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Notre Dame beat Byron-Bergen in tennis on Wednesday, 4-1.

• 1st singles Chance King(ND) over Riley Shellenberger(BB) 7-5,7-5
• 2nd singles Nate Mlyniec(ND) over Erron Kimble(BB) 6-4,6-3
• 3rd singles Riley Yunker(ND) over Levi McGrath(BB) 6-2,6-3
• 1st doubles Gabe Mileham/Lylii Miller(ND) over Sara Bishop/Addy Cummings(BB) 6-0,6-1
• 2nd doubles Noah Clare/Craig DiQuattro(BB) over Jordan Dwyer/Alex Wyder(ND) 6-3,6-1

Notre Dame is now 7-2, and Byron-Bergen is 2-6.

Photos by Jennifer DiQuattro.

Mason Vigiano and Ryan Marsceill combined for a no-hitter after a two-hour ride to Jasper-Troupsburg for the game.

The Lancers beat the home team 6-1.

Vigiano went six innings and fanned 10 while walking one. Marsceill came on in the seventh to get the final three outs.

Offense:

• Mark Caparco,  3-3, 3 runs, walk, 2 stolen bases, double
• Fletcher Norton, 3-4, 3 RBIs, run, double
• Nicholas Scott, 3-3, home run, 2 RBIs, 2 stolen bases

"In a game that we had to travel two hours to play, I am proud of my team for getting off the bus, as the coaches say, and putting it on them early," said Coach Andrew Boyce. "Nicky had a moon shot in the top of the first, 350+ over the fence. Glad to see our boys having fun and getting us to 7-2. Mason gave us a start most coaches can’t dream up, working corners. His breaking ball had a great snap, and the fastball popped the glove. Keep stacking days, boys."

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Akron beat Oakfield-Alabama in baseball on Tuesday, 10-8.

Hunter Tobolski took the loss, going eight innings while surrendering 10 hits and four earned runs. He struck out six.

Offense: 

• Hunter Tobolski, 1-4, run
• Jack Cianfrini, 2-4, 2 stolen bases
• Avery Watterson, 1-5, run, 2 stolen bases
• Jackson Gilbert, 2-4, double, RBI
• Levi Kabel, 3-4, double, RBI, run

Photos by Jordyn Tobolski

Oakfield-Alexander got a game-shortening Mercy Rule win on Tuesday, beating Holley 21-1.

Emma Moeller picked all five innings for the victory, giving up one hit and no earned runs while striking out five batters.

Offense:

• Chloe Lamb, 4-4, 4 RBIs, double and triple
• Piper Hyde, 2-3, 3 RBIs. 3 runs scored
• Olivia Wescott, 2-2,  RBI
• Allie Williams, 1-2, HR, 2 RBIs
• Tori Davis, 2-2, 3 runs scored
• Alea Groff, 1-1, triple
• Raine Denny, Rylee Denny and Emma Moeller each had a hit and an RBI

"It was nice to get a game in after a long stretch," Coach Jeff Schlagenhauf said. "We have an incredibly busy schedule over the next two weeks with 10 games. It was great to get contributions from a bunch of players today. Emma was great on the mound. She had fantastic command of her pitches."

Byron-Bergen defeated Holley on Tuesday in tennis, 5-0.

• 1st singles Riley Shallenberger (BB) defeated Arthur Boggs (Holley) 6-1, 6-0
• 2nd singles Erron Kimble (BB) defeated Josmar Hernandez (Holley) 6-3, 6-3
• 3rd singles Levi McGrath (BB) defeated Adyn Felock (Holley) 6-3, 6-1
• 1st doubles Sara Bishop, Addy Cummings (BB) defeated Carissa Klossner, Kai Kennedy (Holley) 4-6, 6-3, 1-0 (10-7) 
• 2nd doubles Noah Clare, Craig DiQuattro (BB) defeated Broooke Waldron, Mariska VanLogten (Holley) 6-0, 6-0

Photos by Jennifer DiQuattro.

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Emily Pietrzykowski led the Trojans to a hard-fought 6-5 victory over the Fighting Irish on Tuesday, going 3-for-4 at the plate. The senior tripled in the second inning, singled in both the first and fifth innings, drove in three runs, scored twice, and added two stolen bases.

Ava Yax also had a strong showing for Alexander, collecting two hits in three at-bats, scoring two runs, and stealing four bases. Seniors Lilly Szymkowiak and Faith Goodenbury matched each other’s performance, each tallying a hit, a walk, and a run scored.

The game’s biggest hit came in the second inning when Pietrzykowski tripled to center field, driving in two runs and extending Alexander’s lead to 4-1.

Despite trailing by five runs, Notre Dame mounted a late comeback, scoring two runs in both the sixth and seventh innings to narrow the gap. However, Alexander’s defense held strong behind Pietrzykowski's pitching in the final inning to secure the win.

Pietrzykowski earned the win in the circle, pitching a complete game. She allowed four hits and five runs (four earned), striking out five and walking five.

Mia Treleaven took the loss for the Fighting Irish, striking out 11 and walking two over five innings while giving up six runs (four earned) on six hits.

Notre Dame’s offense was led by Amelia Sorochty, Sofia Falleti, Gianna Falleti, and Riley Hare, who each contributed a hit. Falleti finished 1-for-2 with two RBIs to pace the Irish.

"We really needed this win," said Coach John Goodenbury. "This game came down to the wire today, and Otis does a great job, so we knew it would be tough. We've faced some tough competition this spring and had stretches of sloppy play against other teams we have played that we felt we could have beaten, but tonight we did a better job focusing on the little things. With all the weather challenges, we’re just trying to stay consistent, survive the spring monsoon season, and get ourselves ready for sectionals. We’re heading in the right direction, but there’s still work to be done. One final note, hats off to Otis and the Notre Dame crew for busting their tails to get the field playable today."

Alexander returns to action Thursday at home against Byron-Bergen.

Photos by Makenna Boyce

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On April 29, Byron-Bergen senior James “JC” Starowitz committed to continuing his formal education after graduation at Alfred State as a member of the wrestling program. The official signing was witnessed by Byron-Bergen Athletic Director Rich Hannan, JV Wrestling Coach Josh Brabon, coaching staff member Brian Tatar, and Starowitz’s parents and siblings.

“It has been an absolute pleasure coaching JC over the years,” said Hannan. “I have had very few athletes join in seventh grade and wrestle varsity for six years. He loves the sport, and it shows through his hard work and dedication. I will always remember JC for being hard working, talented, and dedicated, but most importantly for his impact on his team. He is a great leader on and off the mat. JC is a great wrestler and even better person. He will be a great addition to the Alfred team, and I am so proud that he has decided to take his talents to the next level and wrestle in college. We wish him nothing but the best in the next step of his journey!” 

While on the wrestling team, Starowitz earned over 100 career wins and was named an All-Star four times. In addition to wrestling, Starowitz participated in varsity football, track, and golf. He is also Senior Class Vice-President. Outside of school, he volunteers with the Bergen Fire Department.

Starowitz plans to major in Agribusiness Management. In this next step in his academic career, he would like to thank his coaches and family for all their support throughout his athletic career. 

Oakfield-Alabama dealt the Elba Lancers the team's first defeat of the season on Monday behind the complete-game pitching of David Schnaufer.

The Hornets won 5-1, even though Elba outhit O-A 10 hits to eight. 

Elba, now 6-1, committed four errors. O-A is 4-3.

Schnaufer gave up one earned run, two walks, and fanned eight.

Hornets offense:

• David Schnaufer, 1-4, double 1 RBI
• Jack Cianfrini, 3-4, 2 two walks, 2 runs scored
• Avery Watterson, 2-3, double, walk, stolen base
• Jake Gehlert, 1-2, RBI, sac fly
• Levi Kabel, 1-3, run scored, stolen base
• Dom West, 0-2, run, walk, stolen base

Lancer offense:

• Nicholas Scott, 2-3, double 
• Bing Zuber, 3-4, double
• Mark Caparco, 1-4, run
• Fletcher Norton, 1-4, double
• Brayden Jachimowicz, 1-3 RBI
• Alex Roscoe, 2-3
• Brendan Porey, 0-2, walk
• Brady Werth, 0-1, walk, sac bunt

Photos by Jordyn Tobolski