Pembroke beat Attica in Girls Basketball on Tuesday, 54-21.
Pembroke stats
The Alexander Trojans won the team's 14th game of the year on Monday, beating Byron-Bergen 72-37.
Scoring for the Trojans:
For the Bees:
Photos by Melissa Brooks.
Spencerport beat Le Roy, knocking the Knights down to 13-4, in Boys Basketball on Monday, 70-60.
LeRoy Stats:
Pembroke beat Medina 55-41 in Boys Basketball on Monday.
Scoring for Pembroke:
"We did a great job defending tonight, and I was really pleased, especially with how Landon Suro defended their shooter tonight, holding him to three points," said Coach Matthew Shay.
The was an overcast day at Swain with a hard, slick, packed powder racecourse on Swain's Wheels Run. Saturday, February 8 was the regular season finale of the Southern Tier Race League. 2 runs of Giant Slalom, 1 run of Slalom.
While Batavia High School's Alpine ski team did not get the team results that were desired, the young team (mostly sophomores and freshman) and Senior Abby Bestine had some highlights. Setting up the underclassmen for a bright future.
Abby Bestine (12th Grade) - Last regular season race of her HS career. 16th place finish in Giant Slalom.
Nolan Radley (10th Grade) - 6th place finish in the morning's first GS run.
Lucas DeVay (9th Grade) - Consistently finished races and has established himself as Batavia's number# 2 skier going into sectionals. 15th place in Slalom.
Gunnar Pietrzykowski (10th Grade) - Much improved ski racer, hopes to win the rail jam at Swain's winterfest.
Brody Ditzel (10th Grade) - Good athlete and first year racer showing promise for the future.
Emersyn Mager (8th Grade, modified) - 9th Place in Slalom, 6th place in Giant Slalom.
Although she moved up in class, out in post and completely reversed racing strategies, Celia Bayama claimed her second straight win in the $9,500 fillies and mares pacing feature at Batavia Downs on Monday (Feb. 10) afternoon.
Kyle Swift took Celia Bayama off the gate and tucked in fifth while Legal Jeopardy (Dave McNiehgt III) and Scenic Adventure (Kevin Cummings) battled to the quarter in :28 flat. Scenic Adventure finally took command, crossed over to the pegs and backed the half down to a more tempered :58.4. Swift had Celia Bayama out and rolling passing five-eighths and advanced on the backside in first-over fashion to draw even with Scenic Adventure at three-quarters in 1:29.
From there, Swift high-lined and bounced behind Celia Bayama all through the last turn, trying to coerce her to pass Scenic Adventure, which she did at the top of the stretch. As they headed for home, Celia Bayama paced hard to the line while turning back a late lunge by Legal Jeopardy in the passing lane to win by three-quarters of a length in 1:59.4.
It was the 20th career victory for Celia Bayama ($12.60) who is owned by Barry Charles and trained by Chris Petrelli.
Joe Chindano Jr., the Downs leading driver this meet, enhanced his lead on Monday after winning four more races during the card. Chindano won with Keystone Phoenix (1:59.2, $2.60), Kenobi (2:00.2, $4.50), Blue Madam (1:59.4, $14.20) and Heir of Southwest (2:00.4, $4.50). Chindano now has 33 wins for the winter meet and sits six victories ahead of Brett Beckwith who currently has 27.
Trainers Chris Petrelli and Candace Brandstatter-Hall each had two wins during the card to lead the conditioner colony on Monday.
Live racing resumes at Batavia Downs on Thursday (Feb. 13) at 3:00 p.m. with a $4,251 carryover in the Jackpot Super Hi-5 pentafecta in the 13th race. There are only four more live racing dates in the 2025 winter meet, which concludes on Monday, February 24.
Free full card past performance programs for every live card of racing at Batavia can always be downloaded at the Downs’ website (bataviadownsgaming.com) under the “Live Racing” tab and all the racing action can be viewed as it happens for free at the Batavia Downs Live Facebook page.
In a special second-annual battle of hometown rivals, Batavia topped Notre Dame in Boys Basketball at GCC on Saturday, 63-53.
Hoops for Hopes benefits the Michael Napoleone Memorial Foundation.
Batavia's Buddy Brasky, head coach, conceived of the idea for the tournament in 2024 and after a successful tournament last year, the foundation hosted it again for 2025.
Batavia scoring:
Notre Dame scoring:
The Blue Devils are now 12-4 on the season. The Fighting Irish are 10-6.
Photos by Pete Welker.
Notre Dame beat Batavia 44-22 in Girls Basketball at GCC on Saturday in a match-up that benefited the Michael Napoleone Memorial Foundation.
All proceeds from the Hoops for Hopes Tournament, which matches all eight Batavia and Notre Dame basketball teams (boys and girls, JV and varsity), go to fighting pediatric cancer.
This was the second year the schools participated in the tournament.
“This is a special night in our community to remember Michael Napoleone and raise money for pediatric cancer with a hometown rivalry,” said Notre Dame coach Vinny Falleti.
Sofia Falleti led the Irish with a game-high 15 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 blocks. Gianna Falleti scored 14 points and had three steals. Also contributing was Shirley Thompson with 7 points, Lucia Fiorentino 4 points 10 rebounds, and Penny Jo Thompson 4 points.
Photos by Pete Welker.
Byron-Bergen beat Lyndonville in Girls Basketball on Saturday 49-43.
"We played a nice first half, taking a 30 to 23 lead into halftime" said Bees Coach Rick Krzewinski. "Only scoring four in the third quarter almost cost us the game. Fortunately, we put up 15 in the fourth quarter to pull out the 49-43 win. With the win, we move to 13-2 with Senior Night against Holley coming up on Tuesday."
For the Bees, Janessa Amesbury scored 24 points. Riley Shallenberger scored 12.
Addison Dillenbeck scored 16 points for Lyndonville.
Elba beat Alexander 82-43 in Girls Basketball on Saturday.
Scoring for Elba:
Emily Pietrzykowski scored 20 points for Alexander.
Photos by Debra Reilly
Attica beat Byron-Bergen 62-51 on Friday in Boys Basketball.
Scoring for the Bees:
Carter Gorski scored 18 for Attica.
Photos by Jennifer DiQuattro
The Alexander Trojans came into Friday's game with only three losses, one of them to a team with a losing record, the Holley Hawks.
With a chance to set the record straight, the Trojans took care of business in Friday's game, winning 69-56.
Alexander is now 13-4.
Scoring:
Photos by Melissa Brooks.
Oakfield-Alabama beat Elba in Boys Basketball on Friday, 78-51.
Stats for O-A:
Elba:
Photos by Jordyn Tobolski.
Pembroke beat Kendall in Boys Basketball on Friday, 37-32.
Scoring:
Le Roy led through all four quarters on the way to a 75-44 win over Letchworth on Friday in Boys Basketball.
Le Roy improves to 13-3. Letchworth is now 8-8.
Stats:
Elba beat Wheatland-Chili on Thursday in Girls Basketball on Senior Night at Elba.
Elba scored 66 points to 20 points for Wheatland.
Scoring:
Photos by Debra Reilly
Despite high winds and a sloppy track, Itsallaboutfaith N blazed a trail from start to finish to claim his second straight $13,000 Open Handicap pacing feature at Batavia Downs on Thursday (Feb. 6) afternoon.
Brett Beckwith put Itsallaboutfaith N on the point and fought 40 MPH headwinds while setting fractions of :28.3, :59.2 and 1:28.4 with the favored Primo Uomo (Joe Chindano Jr.) drafting in second and the rest of the field struggled to keep up. The top two peeled away from the group as they made their way around the last turn. When the pair entered the homestretch, Primo Uomo tipped and tried to catch the leader. But Itsallaboutfaith N just kept on going and won by 1-¼ lengths in 1:57.3, which was the fastest clocking of the night.
Itsallaboutfaith N ($6.00) is owned by PT Stable and trained by Gareth Dowse.
Beckwith ended the day with a total of three driving wins.
In the co-featured $13,000 Open Handicap trot, My One Percent made his second foray into the top class a winning one after tripping-out to a one length victory.
Kyle Cummings put My One Percent in the pocket behind Missile (Brett Beckwith) and took his cover through quarters of :29.3, 1:00.1 and 1:30 while Double Class (Dave McNeight III) was parked on the outside. After making his way through the last turn, Cummings sent My One Percent into the passing lane and went right by Missile and continued to trot smartly to the line where he won in 1:59.4.
It was the third win in only four 2025 starts for My One Percent ($6.10) who is owned by Steve and Nancy Pratt and trained by Kirk Desmond.
There was also a $17,500 Trackmaster series final for the TM 78 group that was won by Mauries Bonus A, who Joe Chindano Jr. pulled from fifth at the half, tipped three-wide at three-quarters and all around the last turn before scooting home a game winner by 1-½ lengths in 2:02.2.
Mauries Bonus A ($16.60) is owned by Vogel and Wags Nags and trained by Maria Rice.
Kevin Cummings also had three driving wins on Thursday, two of which were trained by Sam Smith.
Live racing resumes at Batavia Downs on Monday (Feb. 10) at 3:00 p.m. with a $3,529 carryover in the Jackpot Super Hi-5 pentafecta in the 13th race.
Free full card past performance programs for every live card of racing at Batavia can always be downloaded at the Downs’ website (bataviadownsgaming.com) under the “Live Racing” tab and all the racing action can be viewed as it happens for free at the Batavia Downs Live Facebook page.
Hey, golfers, snow and cold got you down? Tyler Crawford is ready and waiting to help you drive away those winter blues.
At the beginning of 2025, he opened The Sim, a shop in Batavia's City Centre where golfers can keep their game sharp even on the coldest of days.
He's providing a golf simulator for foursomes or practice rounds throughout the winter months and after dark in the summer.
"It's playing golf indoors," Crawford said. "You're hitting everything from a driver to a putter. Alot of these indoor facilities, you don't putt or you chip instead of using your putter. I think that's something that's nice and unique. Here, you use your putter. The main reason I wanted to do it was just to play golf indoors in the winter. I got into golf pretty heavily these last few years, maybe a league or two, and I can't afford to travel to play golf all winter long. Really, who can? So I figured I'm not the only one. It's been going good."
The Sim is open by appointment, Crawford said. You can call or text him at 585-356-9358 to book a tee time. He will take tee times as early as 6 a.m. and he's had golfers playing a round as late as 11 p.m., he said.
He said he expects to be open during the summer, either for the golfers who didn't get in enough holes during daylight or for parties and company events.
Currently, he sells memberships. A membership isn't required but membership does have its advantage, such as $10 off a round ($50 an hour for non-members, $40 for members). Non-members must book at least 24 hours ahead.
"As a member, you get to leave your bag in our members' bag room," Crawford said. "You don't have to lug the clubs in and out or leave them in the garage or in the car. And we're going to host a little Club Championship at the end of the year."
As for liquor, he's applied for a license for BYOB. For food, Everybody Eats is just a few doors down from Crawford's shop.
Crawford said he thinks the mall, with the renovation and growth plans in progress, and the current mix of property owners, is a good spot for his business.
"There's a lot going on in here, and I think there's more to come that we'll see here in the future," Crawford said. "I think food and drink will be readily available right outside the doors. And I definitely plan on marketing and planning to work with everyone who's in here serving food."
Notre Dame beat Oakfield-Alabama in overtime in Girls Basketball on Thursday 53-51.
The Hornet's Piper Hyde hit the game-tying three with 2 seconds left to tie the game and send it into overtime.
Sofia Falleti led the Irish with a team-high 19 points and five rebounds. Also contributing for the Irish were Shirley Thompson with 9 points, six rebounds, Lucia Fiorentino with 8 points, six rebounds, and Gianna Falleti with 7 points and three steals.
Scoring for O-A:
“Tremendous GR win for us tonight in overtime," said Coach Vinny Falleti. "It was a battle the whole game back and forth with a very well-coached, balanced OA team. Our girls never gave up and kept fighting on offense and defense. The whole team contributed."
Photos by Jordyn Tobolski
After getting off to a slow start in the first quarter, Byron-Bergen rallied to beat Pembroke in Girls Basketball on Thursday 51-33.
At the end of the first, the Bees were trailing 16-11 but shutout the Dragons in the second quarter for a 19-16 lead, a lead the Bees never relinquished.
Byron-Bergen scoring:
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