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Softball: Alexander beats Elba, 13-5

By Press Release
Apr 25, 2025, 5:50pm

Press release:

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."

Baseball: Elba beat Alexander 5-3.

By Press Release
Apr 25, 2025, 5:27pm

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 inning
I 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!

Tennis: Lancers beat Dragons 3-2

By Press Release
Apr 25, 2025, 5:06pm

Press release:

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.

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

By Staff Writer
Apr 24, 2025, 6:35pm

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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New York Army National Guard promote two local residents

By Press Release
Apr 16, 2025, 10:20pm

Press Release:

Major General Ray Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.
Emmanuel Fisher of Le Roy, and assigned to the Company E, 427th Brigade Support Battalion, received a promotion on March 14 to the rank of private 1st class.
Wendy Lagunas Perez of Elba, and assigned to the Company A, 642nd Aviation Support Battalion, received a promotion on March 13 to the rank of specialist.
Army National Guard promotions are based on a Soldier's overall performance, demonstrated leadership abilities, professionalism, and future development potential.
These promotions recognize the best qualified Soldiers for a career in the New York Army National Guard.

Baseball: Elba beats Lyndonville 10-0

By Staff Writer
Apr 13, 2025, 6:12pm

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."

Previously deported Ecuadorian arrested in Elba following investigation that began in Buffalo

By Howard B. Owens
Apr 9, 2025, 7:57pm

A citizen of Ecuador accused of re-entering the country after being deported was arrested in Elba on March 26 during a traffic stop following an investigation that began in Buffalo.

Luis Castro Mayancela, 24, is charged by criminal complaint with re-entry after prior removal, which carries a maximum penalty of two years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

On the day of the arrest, agents of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement were conducting surveillance of a residence on Mill Street when a blue Chevrolet Silvarado pulled up to the house.

According to a criminal complaint filed by the arresting agent in federal court, the target of the surveillance was a person accused of entering the country illegally.

Two Hispanic males left the house and got into the vehicle.

Enforcement and Removal team members began a mobile surveillance.

Border Patrol agents conducted a vehicle stop on Ford Road, Elba, at 11:20 a.m. on March 26.

The complaint states that four people were in the vehicle, including Mayancela.

An immigration judge ordered Mayancela to leave the country on Dec. 13, 2019. He was placed on a flight to Ecuador, departing Alexandria International Airport in Louisiana, on Dec. 30, 2019.

The arresting agent stated that there was no evidence that Mayancela had been granted permission to be in the U.S. prior to his arrest.

He was processed at the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility in Batavia. A fingerprint scan indicated that his fingerprints matched those previously obtained for Mayancela.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael J. Roemer ordered that Mayancela be detained pending further court proceedings.

Assistant U.S. Attorneys Sasha Mascarenhas and Andrew J. Henning are prosecuting the case.

Special Agent-in-Charge Erin Keegan and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement Removal Operations, under the direction of Acting Field Office Director Steven Kurzdorfer, supervised the investigation.

Photos: Drive Your Tractor to School Day in Elba

By Staff Writer
Mar 28, 2025, 5:48pm

Photos by Debra Reilly.

Girls Basketball: Elba's winning streak ends in semifinals of state championship tournament

By Staff Writer
Mar 20, 2025, 10:25pm

Two consecutive trips to the Final Four. Two consecutive games against the same opponent.

The same disappointing results for the Elba Lancers.

The Lancers lost to Northville again, this time 54-46.

It was the first loss of the season for Elba, which ends with a 23-1 record.

Scoring for Elba:

Sydney Reilly, 15 points
Brea Smith, 10 points
Mariah Ognibene, 6 points

Photos by Debra Reilly

Girls Basketball: Elba knocks off Sheriman in OT to win second-straight birth in state Final Four

By Howard B. Owens
Mar 16, 2025, 4:22pm

Sherman came into the Class D Far West Regional Champion Game in Girls Basketball with a record of 21-1, among the best records in the state.

But not better than the undefeated Elba Lancers, who remain perfect on the season after Saturday's win, 54-48, propelling them to New York's Final Four Tournament at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy starting on Thursday.

The overtime win gives the #1 ranked Lancers a 23-0 record.

Near the end of the third quarter, Elba trailed Sherman by 10 points but charged back, carried by Brea Smith, who scored 13 points in the final 12 minutes.

Elba took a 42-39 lead, but Sherman hit a buzzer-beater to tie the game and send it to overtime.

Scoring for Elba:

Brea Smith, 20 points
Sydney Reilly, 14 points
Mariah Ognibene, 11 points
Maddie Hall, 8 points

This will be the Lancer's second consecutive Final Four appearance. They face Northville at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. With a win, they would play for the championship on Friday. This will be a chance for Elba to settle a score with Northville, who knocked Elba out of the Final Four last year, 42-34.

Photos by Debra Reilly.

Girls Basketball: Elba Class D champs after 54-26 win over Filmore

By Howard B. Owens
Mar 8, 2025, 11:40pm

The Elba Lancers Girls Basketball season remains perfect, with a 54-26 win over Filmore on Saturday to capture the Section V Class D championship.

Sydney Reilly scored a game-high 25 points to lead the Lancers to victory.

Brea Smith scored 14 points.

Photos by Debra Reilly.

Girls Basketball: Elba stays unbeaten against Notre Dame to advance to Class D final

By Staff Writer
Mar 5, 2025, 1:12pm

For the fourth time in four meetings this year, Elba beat Notre Dame in Girls Basketball, this time to send the Lancers to the Class D championship game against Filmore on Saturday at Finger Lakes Community College.

Elba won 52-36 to stay undefeated on the season.

The Lancers are the #1 seed in Class D and will face the #2 at 11 a.m. on Saturday.

Scoring for Elba: