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Softball: Notre Dame's 12 hits not enough in 8-5 loss to Pembroke

By Staff Writer
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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. 

No stats submitted for the Dragons.

Photos by Pete Welker

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Softball: Batavia mercy's Mendon 13-1 in five innings at home

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 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
 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.
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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."

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Softball: Hornets top Trojans 8-0

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 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."
 
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Softball: Batavia beats Attica, 6-2

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Batavia beat Attica in Softball on Friday, 6-2. 

The winning pitcher was Ariana Almekinder, who fanned seven.

Offense: 

  • Kyleigh Kabel, 3-4, 2 dDoubles 2 RBIs
  • Drew Stevens, RBI, double 3 walks
  • Also with hits Libby Grazioplene, Gabby Smith, and Hannah Carney

Softball: Alexander beats Elba, 13-5

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Ella Felski drove in five runs on two hits to help lead the Alexander Trojans past Elba 13-5 on Thursday. Felski tripled in the fifth inning, scoring two runs, and singled in the seventh inning, scoring two.

Alexander changed the game in the top of the third, scoring five runs on four hits to take the lead 5-3. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Paige Morton that drove in two. 

Morton earned the win on the bump for Alexander. The hurler allowed 10 hits and five runs (two earned) over seven innings, striking out two and walking one. Smith took the loss for Elba. The pitcher went seven innings, surrendering 13 runs (eight earned) on 18 hits, striking out five and walking two.

Alexander piled up 18 hits in the game. Lillian Szymkowiak, Melissa Sawyer, and Melanie Bump each collected three hits for Alexander. Morgan Boyce, Emily Pietrzykowski, and Morton each collected multiple hits for the Trojans.

Elba High School amassed 10 hits in the game. Jaco and Ball were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected two hits for Elba while hitting back-to-back. Marks, Ball, Totten, and Camelo each drove in one run for Elba.

The Trojans welcome Oakfield-Alabama on Friday for their next game at 5 p.m.

Stats:

  • Melissa Sawyer, 3-for-5, 2 runs, RBI
  • Melanie Bump, 3-for-5, 3 runs
  • Lilly Szymkowiak, 3-for-5, 3 runs
  • Emily Pietrzykowski, 2-for-5, Double, Triple, run, RBI
  • Ella Felski, 2-for-5, Triple, 3 runs, 5 RBIs, SB
  • Morgan Boyce, 2-for-3, RBI
  • Paige Morton, 2-for-5, 4 RBIs SB

Pitching:  Paige Mortin allowed 10 hits and five runs (two earned) over seven innings, striking out two and walking one.

"We needed this one, after facing big schools in Myrtle Beach and then coming out flat yesterday against Kendall, we just wanted to move in the right direction today, and the girls did that," said Coach John Goodenbury. "Felski and Morton had 9 RBIs between the two of them, and when girls can deliver with runners in scoring position, that’s huge. Paige Morton pitched great; she tossed a complete game win for her first-ever varsity start.  The defense played very well behind her.  We know we are in for a challenge against Oakfield tomorrow, and we will show up ready for a true test. We still try to get things going this year."

Softball: Notre Dame beats Byron-Bergen 15-10

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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.

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Softball: O-A beats Attica 9-1

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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.

  • Emma Moeller, 2-3,  4 RBIs
  • Savannah Durham, 1-2,  RBI
  • Raine Denny, 1-3,  Double, RBI
  • Chloe Lamb, 1-3,  Double, RBI
  • Rylee Denny, 1-3
  • Ysa Schrauger, 1-3
  • Jesssica Sosnowski, 2 runs scored

"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."

Softball: Mia Treleaven tosses one-hitter in Notre Dame's season opener

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Notre Dame celebrate at the mound with thier first win of the season Wednesday afternoon in Elba 3-0.  Photo by Steve Ognibene
Notre Dame celebrate at the mound with thier first win of the season Wednesday afternoon in Elba 3-0.  Photo by Steve Ognibene

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.

ND plays at home on Thursday against Byron-Bergen.

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Softball: Batavia surrenders nine runs in fifth to Mercy, leading to 16-8 loss

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 Batavia jumped out to a three run inning in the fourth but could not hold on and takes a loss to Mercy 16-8, monday afternoon at John Kennedy Intermediate school field. Photo by Steve Ognibene
Batavia jumped out to a three run inning in the fourth but could not hold on and takes a loss to Mercy 16-8 Monday afternoon at John Kennedy Intermediate School field.
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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:

  • Ariana Almekinder, 3-4, double, RBI, 4 runs
  • Libby Grazioplene, 2-4, 2 triples, RBI
  • Drew Stevens, 2-4, 2 RBIs
  • Kyleigh Kabel, 2-4, RBI
  • Lyla Smith, 2-4, RBI double
  • Hannah Carney, RBI, double

"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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Softball: OA beats BB in five, 24-3

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Oakfield-Alabama beat Byron-Bergen in  Softball on Wednesday in five innings, 24-3.

  • Piper Hyde, 3-4, homerun, 4 RBIs, 4 runs scored
  • Raine Denny, 3-4, 2B, 3B, 3 RBis
  • Allison Harkness, 3-4, 3B,  3 RBIs
  • Rylee Denny, 2-3, RBI, 3 runs scored
  • Savannah Durham,  runs scored, stolen base

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."

Softball: Byron-Bergen tops Holley 18-4

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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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Softball: Alexander beats Byron-Bergen 12-1 behind Pietrzykowski’s 14 Ks.

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Emily Pietrzykowski was dominant in the circle, as the starting pitcher rang up 14 strikeouts in Alexander’s 12-1 victory over Byron-Bergen on Monday. 

Pietrzykowski surrendered five hits and one run over seven innings while walking three.

At the plate for Alexander, Pietrzykowski went 2-for-3 with a towering home run to left, 2 RBIs, 2 runs, a walk and a stolen bag.  Ava Yax went 2-for-4 with 2 RBIs, and a run scored. Faith Goodenbury went 1-for-2 with 2 walks, 2 runs, 1 RBI and 1 steal. While Melissa Sawyer and Lilly Szymkowiak matched each other both going 1 for 3 with 2 runs scored and a walk each, Sawyer also added an RBI on the day.

For Byron-Bergen, Lily Stalica took the loss on the mound. The hurler went six and two-thirds innings, surrendering four runs (three earned) on seven hits, striking out six and walking two. Lauren Gartz started in the circle for Byron-Bergen.

Stalica led Byron-Bergen with one run batted in. The outfielder went 1-for-2 on the day. Kendall Chase, Stalica, Ava Gray, Rylee Burch, and Gartz each collected one hit for Byron-Bergen. Gartz stole two bases.

"It was a cold day for softball, that’s for sure," said Coach John Goodenbury. "Hats off to both Athletic Directors for finding a way to get this one in today. The weather is making it difficult to play games this year. For her first outing of the season and cold temps, Emily had great command today and pitched a fantastic game.  The defense didn’t commit a single error, and our bats had a lot of life today.  Steve is also doing a great job at Byron Bergen, and his plauyers are fighters."

Next up for the lady Trojans is a game at Barker next Tuesday.

Photos by Makenna Boyce

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Charity softball game in Elba benefits both students and Sanfratello family

By Howard B. Owens
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Elba's annual scholarship fund game on Tuesday was also a fundraiser for the family of Sgt. Thomas A. Sanfratello.

Proceeds were split between the scholarship fund and for support of the family.

Sanfratello died in the line of duty while trying to arrest two individuals at Batavia Downs on March 10. 

Photos by Debra Reilly.

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Notre Dame softball standout signs letter of intent to play at Keuka

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Notre Dame senior Kaitlyn Landers signed her letter of intent to continue her softball career at Keuka College today at Notre Dame High School. 

Joining her for this signing were her parents, Matt and Melissa Landers; brother, Benjamin Landers; head softball coach, Otis Thomas; assistant coach, Mikey Rapone; and Notre Dame Athletic Director Mike Rapone.

Landers was a varsity call-up in her 7th-grade season and has been a mainstay with the team ever since.

Career highlights while playing for the Lady Irish include: 

  • Genesee Region All-Star – 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024 
  • NYS Class D All-State 2nd Team – 2021
  • NYS Class D All-State 3rd Team - 2023
  • Section V Class D1 Sectional All-Tournament Team – 2019 (as a 7th grader) 
  • Member of Section V Class D1 Sectional Championship Team – 2023
  • Team Co-Captain – 2024
  • Genesee Region Exceptional Senior All-Star

Lander's favorite memory of playing softball at Notre Dame was winning a sectional championship in 2023.

Along with playing for the Lady Irish, Kaitlyn has played 8 years of travel softball, where she currently plays for Coach Mruczek’s 18u Edge team, and has played the last 11 summers for her local Batavia Stingers team. 

In addition to playing softball, Kaitlyn was a member of the Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Indoor Track, and Varsity Outdoor Track teams at Notre Dame. Kaitlyn plans to major either in Social Work, Psychology, or Education at Keuka College. 

Alexander Trojans come from behind twice to defeat Pavilion in the 10th and advance to the C2 Semifinals

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Despite trailing by as many as four runs, Alexander rallied to top Pavilion 10-9 on Monday.  

Alexander got on the board in the first inning after a steal of home scored one run. Pavilion jumped into the lead in the bottom of the first when Trilly Coots grounded out, scoring one run, and Alaina Rowe singled, scoring two runs taking a 3-1 lead. 

Pavilion added to their early lead in the bottom of the third inning after the Trojans committed an error, and Bryleigh Burns grounded into a fielder’s choice to score a run making it 6-2.  

Alexander tied the game in the top of the fifth thanks to a fielder's choice by Emily Pietrzykowski, a single by Melissa Sawyer, a fielder's choice by Faith Goodenbury, and a fielder’s choice by Melanie Bump.  

In the bottom of the sixth, Pavilion broke up the tie when Pietrzykowski induced EllaTillotson to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored. Then a single by Courtney Gurbacki followed to extend the Pavilion lead 8-6.  

With three outs to go and trailing by two, Alexander dug deep and fought hard to tie the game in the top of the seventh at 8 apiece. 

The game remained tied until Alexander captured the lead, 10-8, in the top of the tenth after Ella Felski drove in a run on a fielder’s choice and Carley Shepard doubled in a run.  

In the bottom of the 10th, Strathearn drove in a run on a fielder’s choice, cutting the lead to one for Alexander.  

Boyce was able to strike out power-hitter Kylie Conway and induce Tillotson to pop out too short before walking the bases loaded with two outs.  Finally, Boyce got Gurbacki to pop out and seal the win in dramatic fashion.

Senior Madison Boyce earned the win for the Trojans. The reliever allowed one hit and one run (zero earned) over four innings, striking out five and walking two. Boyce also collected her 200th career strikeout during the contest.

Gurbacki took the loss for Pavilion. The starting pitcher went 10 innings, surrendering 10 runs (seven earned) on eight hits, striking out nine and walking eight. The hurler battled hard, tossing 180 pitches on the day.

Pietrzykowski started in the circle for Alexander. The righty gave up seven hits and eight runs (three earned) over six innings, striking out eight and only walking three.

Melissa Sawyer, Madison Boyce, and Ava Yax each collected two hits for Alexander. Felski, Sawyer, Shepard, Goodenbury, Boyce, Pietrzykowski, and Bump each drove in one run for Alexander. Alexander had patience at the plate, collecting eight walks for the game. Sawyer and Boyce led the team with two free passes each. Boyce and Yax each stole multiple bases for Alexander.

Coots and Gurbacki were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected two hits for Pavilion. Rowe and Strathearn each drove in two runs for Pavilion. Coots paced Pavilion with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, piling up five walks for the game. Gurbacki stole two bases. Pavilion also turned two double plays in the game.

"I didn’t think anything would top the intensity of last year’s quarterfinal game we had against Oakfield, but I was wrong," said Coach John Goodenbury. 
This was a knock-down-drag-out fight.  I have a ton of respect for those Pavilion girls. They fought like champions.  We had to earn this one against a well-balanced team.  The crowd was either standing, pacing, or sitting on the edge of their seats for the final four innings tonight. Unfortunately, in a game like this, there had to be a winner and a loser, and we fought for the winning run.  

"Emily pitched another fantastic game, and Madison came in to support her in the 7th.  Boyce was not going to be denied when she took the circle and to see her fight was priceless to me.  She had the world on her shoulders in those moments, and she delivered with the help of her team.  Simply put, Emily kept us in the game, and Madison closed it out.  For me personally, this was bitter-sweet. I coached Gurbacki, Burns and Conway of the Pavilion girls on my EDGE 16U travel softball team last summer, and I still coach Washburn on my team this year. It’s very hard for me to see their school ball dreams end this year, but I am also proud and happy for my Alexander girls.  It’s the price I have to pay, I guess, but I don’t like that part.  We are excited to turn our attention to the C2 top seed Dundee-Bradford this Thursday."

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O-A advances in Class C1 beyond Ryan's shutout

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Caitlin Ryan tossed a complete-game shutout over Lyrons for Oakfield-Alabama on Monday, leading the Hornets to an 11-0 win in the Class C1 softball quarterfinal.

Ryan surrendered four hits, and K'd 10 batters. She was also 2-3 at the plate with a double, a home run and two RBIs.

  • Emma Moeller was 2-2 with a double and three RBIs
  • Sade Bush, 2-4 with an RBI
  • Jess Sosnowski, 2-3 with a triple and an RBI
  • Piper Hyde, 2-4 
  • Kara Tobolski, Allie Williams, Raine Denny, Rylee Denny, Ayva Matla, Cara Williams and Allison Harkness all had hits

"I'm really proud of how my team battled against a good Lyons team today," said Coach Jeff Schlagenhauf. "We hit the ball well and put a ton of balls in play. We hit up and down the lineup today which is always a good sign this time of year. "

Next up in the semifinals for #4 seed O-A is #1 seed Bloomfield on Thursday. Time and location are TBA.

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Mruczek tosses no-hitter, breaks school strikeout record in 16-0 quaterfinal win

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Behind a no-hitter tossed by Giana Mruczek and a 16-run attack, the #7 seed Batavia Blue Devils upset #2 seed School of the Arts in the Class A softball quarterfinal on Monday.

The final score was 16-0.

Mruczek recorded 15 strikeouts, breaking the school's single-season strikeout record of 152. She has 159 for 2024 so far.

The Blue Devils scored in every inning except the 6th.

Stats:

  • Hannah Carney, 4-4, two doubles and four RBIs
  • Ariana Almenkinde,r 2-4, double, an RBI
  • Drew Stevens, two RBIs, a triple 
  • Julia Clark, 2-4, triple, RBI, two stolen bases 
  • Sofia Branche,  home run 
  • Sophia Minuto, also had a single

Batavia faces Honeoye Falls-Lima in the Class A semifinal game on Thursday, time and location TBA.

Lancers advance in softball after 9-7 win

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Elba beat CG Finney 9-7 on Sunday in a first-round Section V playoff game in softball.

Maddie Hall was 2-4, two RBIs and a run scored. Brea Smith was 2-4 with a double, two RBIs and a run scored. Madison Marks was 2-3 with a double. Kaelin Ball was 2-4 with an RBI. Lydia Ross was 2-4 with a triple and run scored. 

Smith was the winning pitcher, giving up three hits, two walks, and one earned run. She fanned six.

Photos by Kristin Smith.

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Notre Dame tops Andover-Whitesville 3-0 in first-round softball game

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The #2 seed Lady Irish leaned on ace pitcher Loretta Sorochty on Saturday afternoon at GCC to come away with the 3-0 victory over 15-seeded Andover-Whitesville.  

Sorochty pitched a complete game one-hitter, allowing no runs and striking out 17 batters.  Makaila Brewster took the loss in the circle for Andover-Whitesville, going 6 innings, allowing 5 hits, 3 runs (2 earned) and striking out 1.

Offensively for the Lady Irish, Sofia Falleti led the way with 2 hits (1 double), while Emma Sisson, Hannah Tenney and Olivia Gillard each had a hit.  Sisson's hit was a triple, and she scored a run, and Tenney's base hit resulted in an RBI.  Katie Landers had a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 4th following Sisson's triple, which scored the game's first run and proved to be all Sorochty would need for run support.  Ava Grace accounted for the lone base hit for Andover-Whitesville, with a blooper base hit over second base. 

"It's good to get this first sectional win behind us, even if it wasn't as pretty as we would have liked," said Coach Otis Thomas. "We put the bat on the ball, but give credit to Andover-Whitesville for making the plays in the field to keep the score close.  Loretta gave us another strong outing in the circle, and hopefully, we can give her a little more run support next time.  We look forward to the next game coming up on Tuesday." 

Alexander wins pitchers duel in first round of Section V playoffs

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Both teams were strong in the circle on Friday, but the Alexander Trojans defeated York 2-1. 

Madison Boyce started the game on Friday before the game was cut short because of rain. 

Boyce picked up Saturday morning, where she left off the day before and earned the win for Alexander, while Emily Pietrzykowski had Boyce’s back and nailed down the save.  

York drew first blood in the contest when they scored on a wild pitch in the top of the first. Then, in the bottom of the fourth inning, Melissa Sawyer put one in the left-center gap for a double before she advanced to 3rd on a past ball. Sawyer scored on a fielder’s choice to second hit by Melanie Bump to tie the game at 1. 

Alexander didn't take the lead until the 5th inning when Ava Yax singled scoring Kaylin Dinkins, who was pinch running for Brianna Neyman after she landed a one-out single.  

The Alexander defense tightened up to close the door on York and advance to the second round on Tuesday, where they will travel to Pavilion for a 5 p.m. semifinal game. 

Sophomore Ava Yax set the tone at the top of the lineup, leading Alexander with two hits in three at-bats, a stolen base, and an RBI.  Boyce, Neyman, and Sawyer all had hits on the day.

Madison Boyce earned the win for the Trojans. Boyce only gave up one hit and one run (zero earned) over five innings, striking out seven and walking six. Pietrzykowski only surrendered two hits while striking out two to earn the save.

"We learned tonight that we never want to be a part of another weather-suspended game ever again," said Coach John Goodenbury. "We let in an unearned run in the first inning and had to stew on it for the night as the game was suspended heading into the 3rd inning. In a ball game, an offense can start to wear down a pitcher with quality at-bats, but this unique circumstance allowed both teams to pitch two innings and then get the night off to reset for the next day when play resumed.  This takes away the nuances of the game, and we had to focus on a fresh pitcher who only had to go 5 innings after a full night's rest.  We had to rely on our girls adjusting in the box to her after seeing her once the day before. That is a ton of pressure for our girls, but they dealt with it, and we are moving on.  It wasn’t our finest game, but we got the win to stay alive, and we are now focused on Pavilion for Monday.  Today was a total team effort and we know Pavilion is a very good team this year so we are not taking this next match lightly, it’s do-or-die time.  I would like to give a special thank you to our AD Eric Romesser and the outstanding Alexander maintenance crew for working magic to get our field ready after the pounding rain it took yesterday."

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