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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.

Submitted photos.

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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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On March 18, Byron-Bergen senior Roman Smith committed to continuing his formal education after graduation at Roberts Wesleyan University where he will run track and cross-country. The official signing was witnessed by Byron-Bergen Athletic Director Rich Hannan, Varsity Cross Country and Track Coach David Bateman, Varsity Wrestling Coach Matthias Ellis, JV Wrestling Coach Josh Brabon, and Smith’s parents and siblings.

“Roman has been an amazing athlete to coach over the past several years,” said Bateman. “The hard work he puts in every year has paid off as he has improved every season and has won several individual and team sectional titles. I have no doubt Roman will have success at the next level and look forward to seeing what the future holds for him.”

While at Byron-Bergen, Smith starred as a lead in the musical his sophomore, junior, and senior years, served as Student Council President, Varsity Club Vice-President, National Honor Society President, National Junior Honor Society President, Tenor Section Leader in Singing Silhouettes, Captain of the Wrestling and Cross Country teams, and was honored multiple times as a Genesee Region All-Star for track and wrestling. He also plays percussion in the band, and is a member of the SADD club, 5-Minute-Mile club, 412 Club, and is a Super Bee.

“I would like to thank my family coaches and friends, and most importantly God for all the blessings and gifts he's given me over the course of my life,” said Smith. “I'm looking forward to meeting new people and the various experiences college life will have to offer.”

Smith plans to major in bio-med and minor in psychology.

Byron-Bergen Sports Boosters hosted a basketball contest between deputies in the Sheriff's Office and Byron-Bergen faculty and staff as a fundraiser for the Justice For Children GLOW foundation in the high school gymnasium on Thursday night.

Byron-Bergen won 45-38.

The event raised $1,529 from ticket sales, 50/50 and basket raffles. The Erion family won the 50/50 and donated the proceeds back to the booster club.

The Rose Garden and Greg’ry’s Bakery made donations in support of the event.

During the breaks between quarters and at half-time, Gillam-Grant boys and girls youth basketball teams played a game.

Photos by Jennifer DiQuattro.

A good run for Byron-Bergen came to an abrupt end Wednesday in the Girls Basketball Class C1 semifinal when the Bees were beat by Bloomfield 79-32.

"We ran into a really good team in Bloomfield," said Bees Coach  Rick Krzewinski. "They won sectionals and returned all five starters. They hit 10 3-pointers from 4 different girls. Even though it’s not how we wanted the season to end, this group finished the season with an 18-4 record. That equaled the 2015 team. The 2020 team went 18-5."

Scoring for Byron-Bergen: 

• Riley Shallenberger, 15 points
• Janessa Amesbury, 8 points

Lily Baughman scored 29 points for Bloomfield, and Calla McCombs scored 19.

Photos by Jennifer DiQuattro.

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On February 20, 2025, Janessa Amesbury broke the 38-year-old Byron-Bergen Girls Basketball single-game scoring record with 41 points. Amesbury, a senior, has been playing basketball since 5th grade. She also takes part in Varsity Soccer and Softball.

“What she has done this year has been absolutely amazing,” said Varsity Girls Basketball Head Coach Richard Krzewinski. “She didn’t come up to varsity until halfway through her sophomore year. Last year she averaged 18 points a game. Going into sectionals she is averaging 26 points per game. She is closing in on 1,000 career points. She would be the fifth B-B girls basketball player to hit 1,000, joining her mother Tammy (1984) and sister Julianna (2020).”

"I would like to offer my congratulations to Janessa," said Athletic Director Rich Hannan. “She loves the game of basketball and plays with reckless abandon. She plays her heart out each night and her passion for the game is evident each and every time she laces up her shoes. Breaking a long-standing record like this is quite the accomplishment.”

Of this new record, Amesbury said, “I would like to thank my coaches and my mom for pushing me to be the best I can be.”

Byron-Bergen beat Kendall 45-38 on Saturday in the Girls Basketball Class C1 quarterfinal.

Scoring for the Bees:

• Janessa Amesbury, 24 points
• Senfi Olivia, 7 points
• Riley Schallenberger, 6 points
• Natalie Prinzi, 6 points

Bees, the #2 seed, will face #3 seed Bloomfield at 6 p.m. on Wednesday at Honeoye Falls/Lima.

Photos by Jennifer DiQuattro

Alexander beat Byron-Bergen on Friday in the Class C1 quarterfinal 83-50.

Scoring for the Trojans:

• Dylan Pohl, 18 points
• Kingston Woods, 18 points
• Jake Brooks, 13 points
• Austin Wakefield, 12 points

Alexander, the #2 seed in Class C1, plays #3 seed Gananda at 6 p.m. at Cal-Mum on Monday in the semifinal.

Photos by Melissa Brooks.

Byron-Bergen, the #10 seed in Boys Basketball Class C1, won its opening round sectional playoff game on Tuesday against #7 seed Cal-Mum 59-39.

The Bees will face #2 seed Alexander in Alexander at 7 p.m. on Friday.

Scoring:

• Andrea White, 14 points
• Cody Carlson, 13 points
• Cole DiQuattro, 11 points
• Noah Clare, 10 points.
• Craig DiQuattro, 9 points

Photos by Jennifer DiQuattro

Wellsville beat Byron-Bergen 67-58 in Boys Basketball on Saturday.

Scoring for the Bees:

• Noah Clare, 17 points
• Cody Carlson, 13 points
• Cole DiQuattro and Andre White, 11 points each

Photos by Jennifer DiQuattro

Byron Bergen beat Alexander 57-33 in Girls Basketball on Thursday.

Bees scoring:

• Janessa Amesbury, 33 points
• Riley Shallenberger, 16 points

Alexander:

• Emily Pietrzynowski, 10 points
• Ella Felski, 8 points

"I thought we played a really nice first half," said Bees Coach Rick Krzewinski. "Riley Shallenberger had 10 of her 16 points in the second quarter, and Janessa Amesbury had 9 of her 33. With the win, we move to 15-2 and play Roy Hart at GCC on Saturday at 6 p.m."

Photos by Jennifer DiQuattro

The Byron-Bergen Bees lost on Wednesday in Boys Basketball to the Holley Hawks 64-49.

The Hawks' Destin Kuyal dominated with 30 points.

Scoring for the Bees:

• Cole DiQuattro, 11 points
• Cody Carlson, 8 points
• Noah Clar, 7 points
• Omar Bryant, 7 points

Photos by Jennifer DiQuattro

Byron-Bergen beat Holley 39-27 in Girls Basketball on Tuesday.

Scoring for the Bees:

• Janessa Amesbury, 21 points
• Riley Shallenberger, 8 points

Holley

• Zoey Wolfe, 11 points
• Alivia Wolfe, 10 points

"Janessa Amesbury scored all of her 21 points in the second half, and Riley Shallenberger scored 8 points in the second half, allowing us to overcome an 18-7 deficit at the half," said Coach  Rick Krzewinski. "We turned it around, out-scoring Holley 32-9 in the second half. With the win, we move to 14-2 and go to Alexander Thursday.

Photos by Jennifer DiQuattro

The Alexander Trojans won the team's 14th game of the year on Monday, beating Byron-Bergen 72-37.

Scoring for the Trojans:

• Dylan Pohl, 29 points (14-14 on field goals)
• Austin Wakefield, 11 points 
• Kingston Woods, 6 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists

For the Bees:

• Cole DiQuattro, 11 points
• Craig DiQuattro, 9 points

Photos by  Melissa Brooks.

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.

Attica beat Byron-Bergen 62-51 on Friday in Boys Basketball.

Scoring for the Bees:

• Noah Clare, 23 points
• Cole DiQuarttro, 7
• Adam Cardenas, 5

Carter Gorski scored 18 for Attica.

Photos by Jennifer DiQuattro

Cole DiQuattro has a three-pointer with 4.8 seconds left in the game to give Byron-Bergen a 54-51 win over Pembroke  in Boys Basketball on Wednesday.

For the Bees:

• Cole DiQuattro 21 points
• Cody Carlson 11 points
• Noah Clare 13 points

Pembroke:

• Jayden Bridge 13 points, 11 rebounds
• Owen Shultz 12 points

 Photos by Jennifer DiQuattro

Byron-Bergen beat Lyndonville in Boys Basketball on Wednesday 64-40.

For the Bees, Cody Carlson scored 25 points, Adam Cardenas, 15, Joe Brumsted and Noah Clare, eight each, and Cole Diquattro, 6.

Photos by Jennifer DiQuattro.