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Local firefighters called to scene of commercial fire in Caledonia
Four Genesee County fire companies are requested to the scene of a structure fire in Caledonia.
Le Roy responded first, and now tankers from Stafford, Pavilion and Bergen are requested to the scene.
The fire is at a commercial structure next to a residence at 2773 Caledonia-Le Roy Road.
UPDATE 11:54 p.m.: Mutual aid out of Wyoming County requested to the scene. Tankers from Perry, Perry Center, Wyoming are requested. Shortly after the tone out in Wyoming County, a chief at the Caledonia scene suggests that Perry come right to the scene, and another chief responded, "because their tanker is loading up with massive amounts of water right now."
UPDATE 12:01 a.m.: A chief instructs a crew, "no water should go on the back of the building where you're at now. It's full of fertilizer."
UPDATE 12:09 a.m.: Photo submitted by Jeremiah Russell.
UPDATE 12:28 a.m.: Below a photo taken by Sean Valdes from the Genesee Country Village and Museum grounds. Valdes said he can feel the heat from the fire that far away and he believes he heard explosions earlier.
UPDATE 12:38 a.m.: From 13 WHAM:
Calls into 9-1-1 started coming in around 11:30 p.m. for the fire at Commodity Resource Corporation on Caledonia Leroy Road. CRC provides products and tools to agribusinesses across the country.
UPDATE 12:49 a.m.: Rochester's 13 WHAM has reporters on scene.They were kind enough to send over the two photos below. Be sure to tune into 13 WHAM for complete coverage of the fire.
UPDATE 12:52 a.m.: Here's another photo from 13 WHAM:
UPDATE 7:32 a.m.: Crews are still dealing with this fire. Le Roy Fire is still on scene, as is Stafford, Pavilion and Bergen. Alexander fire responded overnight, and Le Roy's ladder truck crew was given a break, relieved by Town of Batavia's ladder truck.
UPDATE 8:10 a.m.: Le Roy Fire is going back in service. The Genesee County emergency coordinator who has been on scene all night is returning, relieved by another coordinator.
UPDATE 8:38 a.m.: South Byron fire requested to the scene, non-emergency.
Batavia man accused of using tire iron during fight in Caledonia
A Batavia man already facing up to seven years in prison for a crime in Rochester is being accused of assaulting another man with a tire iron during a fight behind a restaurant in Caledonia.
Matthew Norstrand is being charged with assault, 3rd, and criminal mischief, 4th.
A year ago, Norstrand was involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident in Rochester and was out of jail pending sentencing.
Last week, Norstrand was allegedly involved in an altercation with Austin Costrino, 26, of Holley, behind Q's Restaurant in Caledonia.
Costrino allegedly pulled out a knife before getting into his car. He allegedly drove back to Norstrand's location and the two men continued to argue. Norstrand allegedly pulled out a tire hire and beat Costrino.
The investigation began after Costrino's father contacted police, reporting that his son was hospitalized with head injuries.
Costrino is charged with menacing, 2nd.
(Source: WHAM13)
Alexander playoff preview
Canisteo-Greenwood (2-4) at Alexander (3-3)
1:30 p.m. Saturday
You can call this Season 3 for the Alexander football team.
The first season was one in which the squad was pummeled by Oakfield-Alabama, Pembroke and Attica in the first three games of the season. The second was three straight wins over Holley, Elba/Byron-Bergen and Barker.
Now it is playoff time.
When Lucas Czechowski booted a field goal to give Alexander a 9-8 win over Holley in the fourth week of the season, it was just the start to a run that has earned the Trojans a home game in the Class DD playoffs.
His team now looks to make a run through the playoffs with Canisteo-Greenwood on tap in the opener and likely Caledonia-Mumford waiting in the finals.
The road ahead is a challenge as C-G has played some pretty stiff competition in teams like Le Roy and Cal-Mum during the regular season, probably Clyde-Savannah in the semifinals and the Red Raiders getting a bye week in the opening round.
Cal-Mum gets a rest during the opening week of the playoffs because Lyons had to cancel the rest of its season.
Alexander coach Dave Radley and his squad are not looking that far in the future just yet as the Redskins await in the opening round.
C-G has an offense that will keep the Alexander defenders on their feet on every play. The Redskins spend most of the game in a shotgun formation and run a lot of motion and option plays out of it.
Quarterback Mark Ahearn is a good runner and does a great job of drawing in linebackers before pitching the ball to running back Brett Marlatt.
The Trojans have seen a lot of different looks during Genesee Region League competition, but no team as diverse on the offensive side of the ball as Canisteo-Greenwood.
Ryan Piechoki, who is playing with a broken hand, leads the Alexander defense with 53 tackles and will get help from Ryan Wilson (26 tackles), A.J. Dybala (25) and Jordan Leitten (23).
Alexander will try to run the football and take advantage of scoring opportunities.
The offense has not put up any huge numbers this season but can move the ball and play the field position game as well as anybody.
Jay Schafer is the top rusher and has gained 514 yards with four touchdowns on 81 carries. Mike Woodrow has gotten more reps as the season goes on and finished the regular season with 210 yards and two scores on 39 attempts.
Piechoki has scored five times on 35 carries and will see carries in short yardage situations.
There has not been much of a passing game, which could be something the team will need in the playoffs to make a run.
Zach Burke completed 24-of-59 pass attempts for 291 yards, but has six interceptions to go with just one touchdown. His top target has been Czechowski, who has eight receptions for 104 yards, but he will also look in the direction of Steven George and possibly Leitten, who has big-play ability.
This is the second first round home game Alexander has ever hosted.
Week 6 Cal-Mum at Le Roy preview
Cal-Mum (5-0) at Le Roy (5-0)
7:30 p.m. Friday
Section 5's biggest rivals take the field with a lot on the line.
The two undefeated teams are fighting for the Livingston Conference Division II title and both are looking to hold on to their top seeds (Le Roy in Class C and Cal-Mum in Class DD).
The Oatkan Knights are ranked fifth in the state in C and the Red Raiders are ranked third in D.
Le Roy had some issues in last week's 49-37 win over Avon as Max Barrett had a big game running and throwing the football. Chris Voos has the ability to chuck the ball around for the Red Raiders.
Cal-Mum can throw, but will run the football as always.
Jeremy Wilson gained 161 yards in C-M's 35-0 win over Canisteo-Greenwood last week. Fullback John Marozzi will also put up some solid numbers.
The Red Raiders defense held C-G to just 47 rushing yards last week, which is something that will be very different this week.
Le Roy can and will run the football with Andrew Alexander leading the way. He had nearly 200 yards on the ground last week and now has 771 yards and seven touchdowns.
Travis Fenstermaker ran the ball 18 times for 66 yards last week, but does most of his damage with his arm.
He completed just 6-of-10 passes for 53 yards. Four of those completions went to Mike Humphrey, who made it into the end zone three times.
Every time Humphrey has the ball in his hands, good things happen. He has 21 receptions for 395 yards and a whopping nine touchdowns as a receiver.
He also does a great job of returning kicks and intercepting the ball as a DB.
The Oatkan Knights have won 40 straight games at Hartwood Park, dating back to 1998. That amazing steak will be tested against the Red Raiders and against Hornell next week.
