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Batavia's strong second half team effort gives them first home opener win 33-14 over Wayne

By Howard B. Owens
Batavia takes the lead with 3.8 seconds at haltime 20-14.  Photo by Steve Ognibene
Batavia takes the lead with 3.8 seconds left in the second quarter, making 20-14 at halftime
Photo by Steve Ognibene

In the closing seconds of the first half, the Batavia Blue Devils scored a go-ahead TD over Wayne Central to regain a lead the team wouldn't relinquish the rest of the way, leading to a 33-14 win. 

It was the team's home opener and made the Blue Devils 2-0 under new head coach Alex Veltz.

Bronx Buchholz was 7-11 passing for 59 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. He also gained 130 yards on the ground on 15 carries, scoring twice.

Cole Graz snagged our receptions for 18 yards and a TD. He also had an inception on defense.

Carter Mullen had one reception for an 8-yard TD.

Mekhi Fortes, 14 carries, 85 yards, 5.5.

Zailen Griffin, nine rushes for 82 yards and a TD.

The Blue Devils take on Honeoye Falls-Lima this Friday in HFL. Game time is 7 p.m. 

Photo by Steve Ognibene
Cole Grazioplene scores first touchdown for Batavia in first quarter.  Photo by Steve Ognibene
Cole Grazioplene scores the first touchdown for Batavia in the first quarter.  
Photo by Steve Ognibene
Photo by Steve Ognibene
Photo by Steve Ognibene
Photo by Steve Ognibene
Photo by Steve Ognibene
Photo by Steve Ognibene
Photo by Steve Ognibene
Photo by Steve Ognibene
Photo by Steve Ognibene
Photo by Steve Ognibene
Photo by Steve Ognibene

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