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Girls Soccer: Bees claim first state title with 1-0 OT win

By Staff Writer
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The Byron-Bergen Bees are state champions in Girls Soccer for the first time in program history after a 1-0 overtime win against Stillwater.

Mia Gray scored the winning goal 32 seconds into overtime. Libby Starowitz had the assist.

The Bees came into the tournament as the #3 seed and beat the defending champions, the #1 seed.

Natalie Prinzi was named the NYS Outstanding Goalkeeper and Mia Gray won the Most Valuable Player award. 

Photos by Jennifer DiQuattro

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Byron-Bergen advances to state championship game in Girls Soccer

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The Byron-Bergen Bees won its state championship semifinal against Burke Catholic on Saturday, 4-0.

The Bees play for the state championship on Sunday against Stillwater High School.

Byron-Bergen jumped to an early lead with a goal at 1:20 into the game. Riley Shallenberger scored on an assist from Mia Gray.

Bee's goalie Natalie Prinzi saved a penalty kick with 29:39 left in the first half.

Mia Gray scored the Bees' second goal with 25:00 minutes left in the first half.  Grace DiQuattro scored a goal 41 seconds later on an assist from Libby Starowitz.  

In the second half, Mia Gray scored the Bee's final goal, assisted by Grace DiQuattro, with 12:42 left in the game. 

Megan Jarkiewicz was awarded The Sportsmanship Award.

Photos by Jennifer DiQuattro.

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Girls Soccer: Bees advance to Far West Regional

By Staff Writer
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The Byron-Bergen Bees are once again driving deep into the postseason in Girls Soccer.

On Tuesday, the Bees beat Williamson 2-1 in the Class C crossover again to advance to the Far West Regionals.

Mia Gray and Grace DiQuattro each scored for the Lady Bees.  Lauren Schmeelk scored for the Marauders.  

The regional championship is at 11 a.m. Saturday against Williamsville East at Frewsburg.

Photos by Jennifer DiQuattro.

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Girls Soccer: Bees get fourth consecutive title with 1-0 win

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Byron-Bergen won its fourth consecutive Section V Class C2 Girls' Soccer championship on Friday, beating Kendall 1-0.

Mia Gray scored the lone goal for the Lady Bees with 8:25 left in the second half.  

Photos by Jennifer DiQuattro

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Boys Soccer: Bees set to defend Section V title against East Rochester on Saturday

By Howard B. Owens
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Byron-Bergen/Elba is moving onto the Section V Class C1 finals after beating Geneseo on Wednesday 2-1.

The Bees, the #2 seed, will face #1 seed East Rochester at noon on Saturday at Honeyeo Falls/Lima.

Colin Rea scored in the first half with an assist from Jack Farner, then with 8:50 left in the game, Craig DiQuattro scored, assisted by Jadiel Amaro. 

Photos Jennifer DiQuattro.

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Girls Soccer: Byron-Bergen advances to sectional title game

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Byron-Bergen is advancing to the sectional finals in Girls Soccer after beating Genesee Valley-Belfast 6-1.

Mia Gray's hat trick led the way, with Elizabeth Starowitz, Riley Shallenberger and Janessa Amesbury each adding a goal. 

On Friday, the #1 seeded Bees take on #1 seed Kendal in the finals at Gates-Chili. Game time is 7:45 p.m.

Photos by Jennifer DiQuattro

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Boys Soccer: Byron-Bergen/Elba Bees pickup quarterfinal win

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Byron-Bergen/Elba beat Pavilion-York in Boys Soccer Section V Class C1 quarterfinal on Saturday.

Jack Farner and Noah Clare each scored two goals. Colin Rea twice assisted on goals, and Joel Lamb and Jadiel Amaro each had an assist.

Goalie Martin MacConnell got the shutout.

Photos by Jennifer DiQuattro

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Girls Soccer: Byron-Bergen beats Gananda in playoff game

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The Byron-Bergen Bees advanced in sectional play on Friday, beating Gananda 3-0.

Janessa Amesbury scored two goals, both assisted by Grace DiQuattro. Mia Gray also scored, assisted by Janessa Amesbury. 

Goalie Natalie Prinzi recorded the shutout.

Photos by Jennifer DiQuattro.

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Girls Soccer: Byron-Bergen wins first round 10-0

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The Byron Bergen Bees won a first-round sectional game on Tuesday, beating Red Jacket 10-0.

Scoring:

  • Mia Gray - 3 goals
  • Janessa Amesbury - 2 goals
  • Grace DiQuattro - 2 goals
  • Annie Erion, Maddie Smith and Riley Shallenberger -  1 goal each

Photos by Jennifer DiQuattro

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Boys Soccer: OT goal lifts Bees to victory over Addison

By Staff Writer
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The Byron-Bergen/Elba Bees notched a 1-0 overtime win on Tuesday over the Addison Knights.

At 1:30 in the sudden death OT, Colin Rae knocked in the golden goal from about 30 yards out.

Photos by Jennifer DiQuattro

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Girls Soccer: Bees defeat Aggies 2-0

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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.

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Boys Soccer: Farner's hat trick leads Bees to 4-2

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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.

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Byron-Bergen tops Holley in Girls Soccer 4-0

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Byron-Bergen beat Holley 4-0 in Girls Soccer on Saturay night.

Scoring:

  • Libby Starowitz, assisted by Mia Gray.
  • Mia Gray, assisted by Grace Diquartto.
  • Mia Gray, assisted by Grace Diquartto
  • Mia Gray, Unassisted

Photos by Kristin Smith

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OT cut short by lightning in Le Roy vs. Byron-Bergen soccer match

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In a season opener for Boys Soccer, Byron-Bergen/Elba battled to a 1-1 tie with Le Roy/Cal-Mum.

Jacob Wiley, for the Rivals, scored first with an assist from Jack Curran. 

Colin Rea scored for the Bees.

The game went into a brief OT period but lightning cut the game short.

Photos by Jennifer DiQuattro

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Byron-Bergen valedictorian signs to run at St. John Fisher University

By Press Release
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Victoria Rogoyski (2nd from left in front row) with her family and Athletic Director Rich Hannan
Photo by Mary Hughes.

Press Release:

The Byron-Bergen Class of 2024 Valedictorian Victoria Rogoyski has signed to continue her Track & Field career at the collegiate level with Saint John Fisher University. During high school, Rogoyski boasted an impressive 17’ 103⁄4” in the long jump, 5’ 00” in the high jump, 16.66 seconds in the 100m hurdles, and 2734 in the pentathlon. 

At Fisher, she plans to study biology, chemistry, and pharmaceutical science. 

“Victoria epitomizes what it means to be a student-athlete,” said Byron-Bergen Athletic Director Rich Hannan. “She is driven in everything she does, and it shows. She is graduating at the top of her class and is one of the best athletes in her grade, and that all comes from hard work and determination. We are all so proud of her!”

In addition to being captain of the outdoor track & field, she was captain of the varsity soccer and basketball teams. She also participated in varsity gymnastics, swimming, and indoor track. Outside of sports, she is treasurer of the senior class, Varsity Club, and National Honor Society.

“I would like to thank my parents, who have been my support system throughout high school and sports, and my siblings for their hard work and persistence in their own sports that inspire me to never give up while also being the loudest cheering section ever. I want to thank my coaches in all of my sports, I couldn’t have done any of this without them and I am entirely grateful for their help. Finally, I want to thank my teachers for teaching me knowledge and inspiring me to continue my education elsewhere. Oh yeah, and the best teammates on the planet need a special shoutout!” said Victoria Rogoyski.

Lancers beat Bees in tennis

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The Elba Lancers came out on top over the Byron-Bergen Bees on Friday afternoon.  

Jason Rowe pulled in a match for Elba after a 6-2, 6-3 victory over Megan Zwerka-Snyder at 1st singles. 

For the Bees, Riley Shallenberger beat Alexa Ocampo 2-6, 1-6 at 2nd singles. At 3rd singles, Clara Torrey of Elba defeated James Heick 6-2, 6-0.  

Abrahaam Izucar and Alex Mendoza fell 1-6, 4-6 against Byron-Bergen's Erron Kimble and Josiah Hiscutt in 1st doubles, but Elba's 2nd doubles team of Amy Garcia-Vasquez and Lucy Torrey put the Lancers on top. They won 6-3, 6-3 against Erron Kimble and Josiah Hiscutt and led the Lancers to a 3-2 victory.

Byron-Bergen school budget expected to increase more than six percent

By Howard B. Owens

The Byron-Bergen Central School District is proposing a $27,563,772 spending plan for 2024-25, up 6.13 % from the current academic year.

The tax levy is expected to increase 1.75%, from $9,223,509 to $9,385,010.

School enrollment is expected to drop from 920 students to 904 students.

The public budget hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m. on May 9 at the high school auditorium.

The budget vote is from noon until 9 p.m. on May 21.

Pembroke Dragons beat Byron-Bergen 9-2 in baseball

By Staff Writer
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The Pembroke Dragons triumphed over the Byron-Bergen squad 9-2 on Monday. 

Hayden Williams led the way from the pitcher's mound, dominating with 13 strikeouts. 

Jayden Bridge emerged as a standout player at the plate, going 3-4 with two doubles, driving in crucial runs and keeping the pressure on the Bee's defense.

Anthony Abbatiello also went 3-4.

Speed also proved to be a weapon for the Dragons, with the team racking up 6 stolen bases. Landon Santini swiped three himself.

In his first victory as the head Varsity Coach for the Dragons, Coach Lang expressed immense pride in his team's effort and dedication. The win not only highlights the talent of the players but also speaks volumes about the resilience and determination of the entire team, he said.

Photos and information submitted by Allison Lang.

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Genesee County student-athletes gain honors and recognition at Ronald McDonald House charity game

By Howard B. Owens
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Ashley Johnson, Pembroke, Isabella Reeves, Alexander, and Kori Radley, Le Roy, were among the cheerleaders for the game.
Photo by Jennifer DiQuattro

Genesee County was well represented in Rochester on Saturday for the 39th annual Ronald McDonald House Charity Basketball Games.

Le Roy's Merritt Holly, playing on the Red Team, was named the game's MVP, scoring 18 points and six rebounds. Braedyn Chambry was awarded the Bob Parker Sportsmanship Award for the Red Team.

Roxanne Noeth was one of the two coaches for the Red Team.  She was honored during the game for playing in the girls' RMHC 1987 game.  She is the first person to play in a girl's game and coach a boy's team. (People have played and later coached in a game, but she is the first female to coach boys and play in the girls' game). 

Victoria Fetzer, a freshman from Le Roy sang the National Anthem to open both the boys' and girls' games.

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Merritt Holly, MVP.
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Merrit Holly
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Roxanne Noeth and Braedyn Chambry.
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Braedyn Chambry
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Roxanne Noeth
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Pembroke's Tyson Totten represented Pembroke on the Gold Team.
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Tyson Totten
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Caitlin Ryan, left, represented Oakfield-Alabama in the girls' game.
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Le Roy's Victoria Fetzer sang the National Anthem for both the boys' and the girls' games.
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Byron-Bergen's Brody Baubie was at the game as a spectator, and his ticket was selected to attempt a three-point shot for a chance to win $500.  He made the shot.  He donated a portion of the prize back to the Ronald McDonald House.  
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