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The Batavia boys varsity soccer team beat Pal-Mac 6-2 on Saturday afternoon in a dominant showing, highlighted by two goals by Gavynn Trippany (#3), both assisted by Trevor Tryon (#8), two goals by Jaziah Ayala (#1), one assisted by Aiden Reimer (#14) and the other unassisted, one goal by Rylan Bohn (#24), assisted by Gavynn Trippany (#3), and one goal by Troy Hawley (#5), also assisted by Gavynn Trippany (#3).
The Byron-Bergen Lady Bees traveled up Route 262 to take on the Oakfield-Alabama/Elba Lady Aggies on Saturday morning.
The Bees won 2-0.
Both goals for the Bees were scored by midfielder Mia Gray in the second half. Her first goal was a header (assisted by a corner kick from Grace DiQuattro). Her second goal was assisted by Elizabeth Starowitz.
Photos by Jennifer DiQuattro.
With record-holder Mike Richenberg on his trail, Oakfield's Brandon Rebert became the second man in the history of Arc of Genesee Orleans Friends and Family 5K in Elba to win six consecutive races.
He tied the record set by Richenberg in 2014.
Rebert posted a time of 19:19. Richenberg, of Corfu, came in second with a time of 19:42.
Neither man has won as many races as Oakfield's Kimberly Mills, who at 20:34, picked up at least her eighth title on Saturday in the Arc 5K, with her first coming in 2009. The online and The Batavian's records are incomplete, so we don't know if she might have more than eight wins. We can't account for two years of races. She said she doesn't keep count.
Rebert started his record-tying streak in 2018. There was no race in 2020 because of the pandemic.
In 2021, he recorded the race's fast time at 18:09.
For The Batavian's prior coverage of the annual race, click here.
Batavia put together an impressive air and ground game for its home opener on Friday, beating Rochester Prep 46-6.
Zailen Griffing ran for 105 yards and two TDs on 11 attempts. Isaac Varland threw for 106 yards and a TD, going 3-6, while Bronx Bucholz was 2-3 passing for 50 yards and a TD.
Carter Mullin had two receptions for 50 yards and a TD. Grayson Fix had two receptions for 96 yards. Maggio Buchholz had a rushing TD.
On defense, Lakoda Mruczek had seven tackles, and Da'Von Gallo-Williams had four tackles. Maggio Buchholz had six tackles and a tackle. Will Stevens had an interception. Jameson Motyka had two tackles and a sack.
Also in football on Friday,
Alexander beat York/Pavilion 55-0. The Trojans compiled 400 total yards. QB Brody Heckman was 4-4 for 70 yards passing with 3 TDs. RB Ryder Reichert carried 11 times for 167 yards and 2 TDs. WR Kaden Torres had 2 TD Catches for a total of 39 yards. TE/FB Damien Hale added 2 TDs on a run and on a reception. RB Kingston Woods and JR RB Duke Snyder each scored TDs. Defensively Free Safety Duke Snyder had two interceptions for the Trojans, who have defensively posted back-to-back shutouts. Melissa Sawyer added the PATs in the kicking game. Seven different Trojan defenders recorded a QB sack or tackles for loss. The Trojans are 3-0 and will face undefeated Avon on Friday.
Football: Oakfield-Alabama/Elba falls to Avon
Le Roy/Cal-Mum lost to Bishop Timon 35-22
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After losing the opening set, Oakfield-Alabama went on a streak in Volleyball on Friday to knock off Akron four sets to one.
The scores, 19-25, 25-7, 25-9, and 25-19
OA top players:
Byron-Bergen/Elba beat Attica/Alexander in Boys Soccer on Friday, 4-2.
For the Bees, Jack Farner had a hat trick, Colin Rea had a goal and an assist, and Cole DiQuattro and Noah Clare also provided assists.
Josh Kubik scored both Attica/Alexander goals, assisted by Carter Gorski and Brandon Beal.
Photos by Jennifer DiQuattro.
Oakfield-Alabama/Elba ran into a tough Avon squad on Friday and lost 56-0.
OAE stats:
"Nice win for Avon. We did not come to play tonight," said Coach Tyler Winters. "Luckily, it's early. We have a group that is learning every day, and there is plenty to learn from tonight. We will look to get back on the path we know this group can take."
Photos by Debra Reilly.
Double Class has been an Open trotter at Batavia Downs since his first win there in 1:55.3 in July. On Friday (September 20) at The Downs, the trotter essentially made a double class drop to a mid-level condition event and got back to his winning ways in the $10,000 co-featured race of the night.
Sent off at 7-1, Double Class (Dave McNeight III) got away last and 10-½ lengths in arrears as the heavily favored Cartier Zette (Joe Chindano Jr.) coasted through fractions of :28.3 and :58. As they motored in front of the stands, McNeight had Double Class out and moving and quickly advanced towards the leader. Double Class drew alongside Cartier Zette at three-quarters and then they matched strides around the final bend. At the top of the stretch, Double Class showed his, as he swelled up and bolted home under a line drive on top by 1-½ lengths in 1:57.2.
It was the seventh win of the year for Double Class ($16.20) who is owned and trained by Jim Clouser Jr.
In the other $10,000 split of the same class, Bj’s Smitty (Mike Baumeister) sat second behind Simonthediamond (Dan Yetman) through quarters of :29.1, :59.1 and 1:28.4 before sneaking into the passing lane and snapping the leader by a neck at the light in 1:59.3.
Bj’s Smitty ($18.80) is owned by Jennifer Signor and trained by Jacob Baumeister.
Kevin Cummings had a big night in the bike, winning a total of four races during the proceedings. Cummings won with Rearview Blue Chip (1:58.3, $4.60), P L Notorious (1:57.1, $22.40), Mcdelicacy (1:57.1, $6.40) and Pennant Seelster (2:00.2, $5.20).
Live racing resumes at Batavia Downs on Saturday (September 21) with post time at 6 p.m. and there will be a $920 carryover and 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.
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The Batavia Bulldawgs Youth Football and Cheerleading Program is proud to announce a Batavia Community Day on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Vandetta Stadium. This community-focused event takes place during the teams' home games and combines the excitement of youth football and cheer with an opportunity to give back to local families in need.
As part of the event, the Bulldawgs will hold a food drive, “Tackle Hunger,” to benefit the United Way’s Backpack Program through the Batavia City School District. We encourage fans to bring an “admission fee” non-perishable food items and/or hygiene products. These donations will directly support the Backpack Program, which provides essential food supplies to students in need over weekends and school breaks.
In addition to the food drive, the Bulldawgs will donate all proceeds from their 50/50 raffles throughout the day to the Backpack Program. By participating in the raffle, attendees can win cash prizes while also supporting a meaningful cause.
The Batavia High School Senior Class of 2025 will also contribute to the day’s festivities by running the concession stand to raise funds for their senior activities. Purchases made at the stand will help the Class of 2025 achieve their goals for a memorable senior year.
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 21
- Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Location: Vandetta Stadium, Batavia
- Food Drive: Bring non-perishable food and/or hygiene products to support the United Way’s Backpack Program
- 50/50 Raffle: Proceeds will be donated to the Backpack Program
- Concession Stand: Operated by Batavia High School Class of 2025 to raise funds for senior activities
Come out, enjoy an exciting day of youth football & cheer, and join us in positively impacting our community. Together, we can tackle hunger and support local students and families.
In Girls Soccer on Thursday, Oakfield-Alabama/Elba beat Pembroke 3-2.
OAE's goals were scored by Piper Hyde, Alahna Chatt, and Lydia Ross.
Photos by Kristin Smith.
A patient drive by Kyle Swift helped Dance Ticket register her sixth win of the year in Batavia Downs' $13,500 fillies and mares Open pacing feature on Wednesday (September 18) night.
Forgot Thewallet A (Dave McNeight III) blasted off the gate from post seven and took a lead that would last to the :56.2 half. It was there that Won Surreal Deal (Kyle Cummings) charged the frontrunner, followed by Marathon Mary (Drew Monti) and Dance Ticket, as Forgot Thewallet A had no answers for the takeover.
With new leadership in place for the second time around, Won Surreal Deal paced sharply to three-quarters where Marathon Mary tipped to take her shot in the last turn. That left Dance Ticket right behind Won Surreal Deal and that mattered at the top of the lane. Marathon Mary got to the front and looked to be a clear winner, but Dance Ticket dove into the passing lane and flew to the line first by a neck to win in 1:54.2. The time was a new lifetime mark for the mare.
Dance Ticket ($10.20) is owned by 716 Standardbreds and trained by Courtney Wright.
In the $10,000 mid-level conditioned event for female pacers, Imprincessgemma A (Drew Monti) set fractions of :28.2, :59.2 and 1:27.4 before turning for home and hanging on by three-quarters of a length in a 1:57 win.
Elite harness Racing owns Imprincessgemma ($4.20) who is trained by Rachelle Mungillo.
Drew Monti and Joe Chindano Jr. both ended the night with three wins while trainers Rachelle Mungillo and Sam Smith had two wins apiece.
Live racing resumes at Batavia Downs on Friday (September 20) with post time at 6 p.m. and there will be a $636 carryover and 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.
Back-to-back $13,500 Handicap Opens for both gaits topped the bill at Batavia Downs on Saturday (September 14) night and fast miles were produced in each by pylon position participants.
In the trot, Biscoe (Jim McNeight Jr.) was a dominant winner after leading at every station in unfettered fashion.
The seven-horse field was scratched down to a five horse start that saw Treasured Tee (Joe Chindano Jr.) leave and cross-over before entering the turn while Biscoe seated from post one. But shortly after passing the eighth pole, McNeight pulled Biscoe and rolled to the front before the quarter. Biscoe then cut the breeze with fractions of :28.3, :58.2 and 1:27.4 with Treasured Tee trying to stay close. When the race came out of the last turn and entered the top of the stretch, Biscoe swelled up and bolted home on top by 5-¼ lengths in 1:57.2, matching his fastest previous win at The Downs this year.
It was the sixth win of the year for Biscoe ($3.90) who is owned by his driver, McNeight Jr. Jim McNeight trains the winner.
Then in the pace, Tiger Baron (Dave McNeight III) also left from the invisible rail and set a tepid pace of :58 to the half. That prompted a lot of action from behind as a multi-horse outer-flow rolled into contention led by Better Take It (Kevin Cummings). As the race headed up the backstretch Tiger Baron picked up the pace, Better Take It stalled in the race, and Mirragon A (Shawn McDonough) moved three-wide in haste, drawing alongside Tiger Baron at three-quarters in 1:26. Mirragon A took the lead in the last turn and held it until the top of the stretch. That’s where Tiger Baron took back control under a highly animated drive by McNeight, and forged ahead by a half length to win in 1:53.3, tying his seasonal mark.
Tiger Baron ($9.10) got his seventh win of the year for owner Courtney McNeight. Dave McNeight Jr. trains the winner.
It was one of three wins for McNeight III on the card.
Drew Monti was the leading driver on Saturday, scoring a grand slam in the bike. Monti won with RD Skippy (1:55, $3.90), Lana’s Desire (1:54, $2.60), Duck Dynasty (1:54.3, $22.60) and Admiral Hanover (1:54.3, $4.60). Monti also had a second and two thirds from his 11 drives.
The Jackpot Super Hi-5 pentafecta was hit in the last race. The single unique winning combination of 2-9-4-6-7 returned $3,832.60 for the 20-cent wager.
Live racing resumes at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (September 18) with post time at 6 p.m.
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.
Johnny Boy led at every station en route to victory in the $10,000 featured trot at Batavia Downs on Friday (September 13) night.
Kevin Cummings sent Johnny Boy to the front from post one while Four Wheelin (Drew Monti) dropped in second for the ride. Johnny Boy stepped off quarters of :28.2, :59.3 and 1:29.1 with Four Wheelin in tow and the rest of the field trying to stay close. As they came out of the last turn and headed for home, Four Wheelin was out and rolling, trying to make up ground on the leader. And although he cut the margin substantially, Four Wheelin came up a head short as Johnny Boy closed it out on top in 1:58.2.
It was the third win of the year for Johnny Boy ($8.80) who is owned by Mike Torcello and trained by Sam Smith.
Driver Shawn McDonough made longshot bettors very happy on Friday after he won with Sapphire Love Chip who paid $50.50 and Chief Corleone who returned $57.00.
Joining McDonough for driving doubles were Joe Chindano Jr., Drew Monti and Dan Yetman while 13 different trainers each scored one win apiece.
Live racing resumes at Batavia Downs on Saturday (September 14) with post time at 6 p.m. and there will be a $2,375 carryover and 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.
The season is young, but once again, the Pembroke Dragons look like a powerhouse in 8-man football.
They won their second game on Saturday night, beating the Moravia Blue Devils 50-42.
For the Dragons, it as the team's 27th straight win, including a state championship win over Moravia last season.
Caleb Felski ran 40 times for 315 yards. He also has 17 yards receiving and 25 yards passing, five rushing touchdowns, and one touchdown reception.
Defensively, the Dragons were led by Felski with nine tackles and a forced fumble, while Jayden Bridge, Aidan Balduf and LJ Ferreira all added seven tackles. Ferreira and Bridge also each had an interception, Bridge taking his back to the house on a 55 yard pick six.
Photos by Jessica Pfalzer-Krebs
Byron-Bergen beat Holley 4-0 in Girls Soccer on Saturay night.
Scoring:
Photos by Kristin Smith
Oakfield-Alabama/Elba beat Canisteo-Greenwood on Friday, 21-6.
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“Tonight was a good example of what our federation games will look like this year," said Head Coach Tyler Winters. "In Class D, you can bet that every week will be a battle. Tonight was a four-quarter battle with a tough CG team. I am proud of our guys for settling into the game and closing this out confidently in their execution. We’ll enjoy this one tonight, but it’s back to the grind tomorrow to prepare for our next tough Class D matchup.”
Also in Genesee County football:
Alexander beat Attica 21-0. Last season, Alexander and Attica was a merged team. Now the neighboring rivals again and Friday's game was the first time the two teams met on the gridiron since 2017. The Trojans won then, too, 20-3. The game was played at Van Detta with Alexander the home team. Alexander QB Brody Heckman opened the scoring midway through the first quarter on a 19-yard touchdown run. Melissa Sawyer kicked the PAT for a 7-0 lead. The Trojan offense moved the ball after an interception by Defensive Back Jacob Brooks. It culminated with another Heckman TD run on a QB draw from 33 yards out. With the Sawyer kick, it was 14-0 heading into the half. In the second half, Jacob Brooks had his second interception of the night and returned the ball 37 yards for a TD. Sawyer capped it with her third PAT. Defensively Ryder Riechert led the Trojans with 8 tackles and Dylan Pohl had 4 tackles two of which were tackles for loss. Heckman finished with 82 yards rushing, Kingston Woods had 50 on 12 carries, and Ryder Riechert rushed for 46 on 12 carries. Trojans move to 2-0 on the season.
LeRoy/Cal-Mum beat Dansville/Wayland-Cohocton 20-6. Cameron Riggi scored on a two-yard run in the first quarter. Brady McClurg scored on a one-yard run and on a 65-yard pass to Xavier Bowen. Dawson Stephens scored Dansville's lone TD on a 13-yard pass to Evan Sedore. Jack Egeling ran for 77 yards on 18 carries, Riggi 18 on nine carries, On defense, Dillon Alcott had six tackles. DJ O'Geen had five tackles with a sack.
Avon beat York/Pavilion, 33-7.
Geneseo/Mount Morris beat Notre Dame/Byron-Bergen, 48-15
Photos by Debra Reilly
Pembroke swept Alexander in three sets in volleyball on Friday, 25-20, 25-17, 25-18.
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Elba beat Lyndonville on Thursday in volleyball in three straight sets.
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It was the battle of the Blue Devils as Batavia took on Brockport late Thursday afternoon in Monroe County tennis action in Brockport.
Batavia took all three singles matches and the first doubles contest to improve to 3-1 on the season. The deciding point came down to the third singles match as Batavia’s Eliana Cossitt won in three sets.
After winning the first set 6-1, Cossitt lost in a second set tiebreak 4-7 to set up a thrilling third set. After falling behind 0-2 to Brockport’s Alex Salcido, Cossitt took control and gave Batavia the point they needed with a brilliant 6-3, third set victory.
Batavia got wins from first singles player Kelsey Kirkwood 6-1, 6-3 and second singles player Ally Debo, who was equally impressive with a 6-2, 6-1 triumph.
The first doubles tandem of Drew Stevens and Rahmeto Reinhardt remained unbeaten on the season, with a 6-3, 6-2 win. Batavia will hit the road again Friday at Penfield.
Information provided by Batavia Head Coach Jim Fazio.
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On Wednesday, Elba beat Wheatland-Chili in three straight sets, 25*17, 25*12, and 25-11.
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