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Attica Blue Devils Albion Purple Eagles
By ALEX BRASKY nals to Livonia
[email protected] Notable athletes: Wy-
att Bryman (defender)
Josh Kubik (midfielder/
forward), Nolan Rzepka
(goalkeeper), Gavin Schulz
(midfielder), Carter Gorski
(midfielder), Brandon Beal
(midfielder/forward)
Coaches outlook: “We The Albion
will have to replace sev- boys
en starters that graduated soccer
from last years team. For- team has
Girls Soccer tunately, we have three plenty
Coach: Eric Romesser Juniors in Brandon, Carter, returning
Last season’s record: and Josh that started last this fall.
7-11; lost in sectional year for the team. Our goal PHOTO PROVIDED
semifinals to Bath-Haver- will to improve each and
ling every game, and be ready By ALEX BRASKY Preston (QB/
Notable athletes: Emma for a very competitive [email protected] DB), John Eibel (OL/LB),
Spink (midfielder), Mack- Class B sectional bracket. Girls Soccer Auston Johnson (RB/LB),
enzie McLeod (midfield- Football Coach: Maggie Orbaker Mason Lynch (OL/DL),
er), Alanna Pellicane (goal- (with Alexander) Last season’s record: 3-13 Kwame Riley (WR/DB), Luke
ie), Amy Kubala *forward), Coach: Jeff Cusmano Notable athletes: Sophia Bell (OL/DL), Seth Krenning
Kate Metzger (defender) Last season’s record: 9-3; Albanese (forward), Kayla (TE/DL)
Coaches outlook: “We FILE PHOTO won Section V Class C title Burgio (midfielder), Alison rio (midfielder), Dom Mulka Coach’s outlook: “The
will be rebooting afterlos- Elle Cusmano is set to lead Notable athletes: Gibson (defender), Abigail (defender) expectation this season is
ing some key players from the Attica volleyball team. Landyn Thomas (wide re- Wittenberg (goalkeeper), Coach’s outlook: “This to continue playing Albion
last season. this year’s ceiver), Case Hill (offen- Autumn Flugel (midfield- season we have a strong Purple Eagle-style football.
squad returns five starters with great heart.” er), Lucy Rivers (midfield- group of returners and some
sive line/linebacker), Bra- Our schedule is competitive
who have displayed a fo- den Allein (quarterback), er), Jacquie Santiago-Gar- great additions coming up and our guys are excited to
cus on an aggressive style Boys Soccer Clayton Bezon (tight end), cia (midfielder), Camryn from JV to join the team. We compete.”
of play that will hopefully (with Alexander) Sammy Strzelec (running London (forward), Olivia will be building off the suc- Girls Volleyball
generate turnovers. What Coach: John Dickhut back), Trent Woods (QB/ Brooks (defender), Rori Hig- cess of last season and we Coach: Melody Beecher
we lack in experience, we Last season’s record: 17- gins (defender), Kenzi Snook expect to be competing for Last season’s record: Not
will hopefully make up for 1; lost in sectional semifi- See ATTICA T3 (defender), Kailee Anstey a league championship this submitted.
(midfielder), Julia Button year.” Notable athletes: Mad-
(forward) Football die Hughson (setter), Mad-
Coach’s outlook: “As a Coach: David Skrip die LeBaron (libero), Julia
brand new varsity team Last season’s record: 6-2; Knight (middle blocker)
last year, we are excited to After forging a 6 game win Coach’s outlook: “We
have 13 returners this year, streak, lost 7-6 in the first graduated seven seniors last
including eight returning round of the sectional play- year, so this season will be a
starters. Our goal is to come offs in a rematch against Pi- rebuilding year with many
together as a united team on oneer young players having to step
and off the field in order to Notable athletes: Blake up and fill starting roles.”
win our home tournament
and the games following it.
The girls have put in a lot of Good Luck Purple Eagles!
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we are looking forward to
seeing that come to frui-
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Alexander Trojans Attica team has incredible athletic

ability and a very high volley-
ball IQ. They play aggressively
By ALEX BRASKY From T2 on offense and relentlessly on
[email protected] defense. They put in the work
defensive back), Tyler Mari- at practice and are hungry for
Girls Soccer
no (running back/defensive success. They are looking to
Coach: Tammy Fuller
back), Dylan Pohl (offensive improve and grow through-
Last season’s record: 2-15
line/defensive end), Jayden out the season and beyond to
Notable athletes: Sofia Pellegrino (no position
listed), Alexis Marino (no position listed), Madi- Snyder (offensive line/defen- sectionals.”
son Fuller (no position listed) sive end) Girls Cross Country
Outlook: “We have nine returning seniors, Coach’s outlook: “The ex- Coach: Bill Sikes
which I’m expecting to lead our team. I intend pectation is to compete for Last season’s record: 13-6
to help the girls improve our offensive threat and a Class C championship. Notable athletes: Bailey
increase our speed of play.” We have a very competitive Nixon
Girls Volleyball schedule in Class C and every Coach’s outlook: “We are
Coach: Marcia Hirsch game will be a battle. With looking to stay competitive
Last season’s record: 16-3; lost in sectionals plenty of experience com- in the league and earn more
semifinals to HAC ing back on both sides of the sectional and state represen-
Notable athletes: Alyssa Kramer (no position ball and the addition of the tation.”
listed), Holly Bykowski (setter) Alexander program, depth is Game Day
Coach’s quote: “Even with Riley Powell out a key component for success Cheerleading
with a leg injury, I expect to have a very successful during the season.” Coach: Teri Wildey
season. Our team is loaded with talent and our Girls Volleyball Last season’s record: Not
goals are set high. Should make for a fun season.” Coach: Nicole Parkhurst submitted.
Last season’s record: 18-4, Notable athletes: None list-
fell in sectional semifinals to ed.
Aquinas Coach’s outlook: “This year
Notable athletes: Ellie Cus- I will have five returning se-
mano (outside), Maddie Rob- niors. My squad should con-
inson (outside), Elise Dressel sist of 15-20 girls. This year
FILE PHOTO (setter), Molly Gersitz (mid- our program has changed to
Alyssa Kramer will be back for the always-tough Alexander dle) game day cheer, so this will be
volleyball team. Coach’s outlook: “This new to us and Section V.”

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Avon Braves
By ALEX BRASKY Ruter (no position listed), Thompson (running back/
[email protected] Olivia Ciazzazio (no posi- defensive back), Remy
Girls Soccer tion listed), Addison Ur- Greenwood (wide receiv-
banik (no position listed), er, defensive back), Colin
Coach: Jordan Mullen
Bronwyn Class (no position Ellsworth (offensive line/
Last season’s record: 3-14; defensive end), Jayden
listed), Olivia Short (no po-
lost in first round of sec- sition listed) Whipple (offensive line/de-
tionals to Geneseo Coach’s outlook: “This fensive line), Wesley Farley
Notable athletes: Maggie season, our team will be (running back/linebacker),
Vanderbilt (no position list- much improved in many FILE PHOTO Travis Hollada (offensive
ed), Rylee Paylor (no posi- positions. We have a lot of and we are bringing in a The Avon boys soccer team had a big year in 2022. line/defensive line), Con-
tion listed), Lauren Masten athletes that invested time spark of young talent that nor Smith (offensive line/
(no position listed), Lily in offseason improvement will put us in a position to Notable athletes: Reese don’t sleep on this group, defensive line), Jordan
be competitive each game. Devito (defender), Austin we have a lot of returning Murry (wide receiver/de-
Our expectation this sea- Lattuca (midfielder), Sean players that have played fensive back)
son is to be a team that you Miron (defender), Dominic soccer at a high level to- Coach’s outlook: “We
Patti (striker), Jack Ruter gether for many years. We are looking forward to see-
don’t want to see in the late
(midfielder), Gavin Waide will do our best to maintain ing who will step up into
weeks of October. I’m very
(midfielder), Josh Harter the level of play we have es- some key roles with this
excited to provide a new young group. We need to
voice in a community that (striker), Ryan Hillman (de- tablished.”
be focused each week and
promotes the success of fender), Brody McDowell Football
get better everyday. With a
their athletes.” (defender), Trevor Stroud Coach: Andy Englert small senior class, we will
Boys Soccer (midfielder) Last season’s record: 6-4; need to have some under-
Coach: Tony Patti Coach’s quote: “Last year lost in sectional semifinals classmen step up and stay
Last season’s record: 21-1; was a great run led by an to Alexander
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Batavia Blue Devils

By ALEX BRASKY (goalkeeper), Alyssa Turner er-attacking offense, but nizations supply the girls sectionals Quintin Cummings (po-
[email protected] (midfielder), Jaimin Mac- it will be limited because with many opportunities to Notable athletes: Owen sition not listed), Hunter
Girls Soccer donald (midfielder), Anna of our numbers. We are a improve their skills during
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Last season’s record: 11- Coach’s outlook: “We level is very good. Our pro- important to the BHS Pro-
3-4; fell to Aquinas in sec- will be returning 10 start- gram continues to improve gram.”
tional semifinal ers from last year’s team. mainly because of sup- Boys Soccer
Notable athletes: Isabel- We need to take advan- port from our local Batavia Coach: Graham Halpin
la Walsh (defender), Al- tage of our team’s expe- Soccer Club and BHS Girls Last season’s record:
yssa Turner (midfielder), rience. More possession Booster Group. Both orga- 3-13-1; fell to Hornell in
Kylee Brennan (winger), and limited turnovers will
Grace Parker (winger), Ella be our focus this season.
Shamp (forward), Ella Rad- The team will continue to
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Byron-Bergen Bees Caledonia-Mumford Raiders

By ALEX BRASKY
[email protected]
Girls Soccer
Coach: Wayne Hill
Last season’s record:
22-1-0; Class C2 section-
al champions, Class C Far
West Regional champions
Notable athletes: Mia By ALEX BRASKY
Gray (midfielder), Ava Gray [email protected]
(centerback), Mackenzie Girls Soccer
Hagen (striker), Emma Coach: Chad Schalk
Starowitz (striker), Libby Last season’s record: 12-6
Starowitz (midfielder), Me- Notable athletes: Holly TIM MCARDLE PHOTO
gan Jarkiewicz (defender), McGinnis (forward), Mad- Austin Pittman will be back for the CMBB football team.
Novalee Pocock (goalkeep- FILE PHOTO ison Wyskiel (goalkeeper),
er), Grace Diquatrro (mid- Several stars will return for the B-B girls soccer team. Hazell Nickerson (defend- will need to work but we are Last season’s record: 4-6
fielder) er), Ava Amorese (midfield- ready for that challenge.” Notable athletes: Max
Coach’s outlook: “Each the results we are asking Coach’s outlook: “The Boys Soccer Wilson (offensive/defen-
Genesee Region is very well er), Julianna Scott (defend-
year we graduate outstand- for. These kids are ready Coach: Dave Veltre sive line), JC Starowitz (of-
coached, which means it er), Bre Bishop (forward),
ing players/people. I’d like to make their mark on the Last season’s record: Not fensive line/linebacker),
doesn’t matter who is on Emma Brogan (forward),
to think we do a great job program.” Kaelyn Jake (midfielder) submitted. Anthony Leach (running
on modified and JV to pre- Boys Soccer anyone’s roster, all teams back/linebacker), Austin
Coach’s outlook: “Just Notable athletes: Not
pare the incoming players Coach: Ken Rogoyski will be well-prepared, all Pittman (quarterback/de-
about everyone returns submitted.
to the varsity team. We have Last season’s record: Not teams will be well-condi- fensive back), Damon Linzy
from last season, so we are Coach’s outlook: “With a
high expectations this year submitted. tioned, all teams will show (offensive/defensive line),
looking forward to getting strong defense and potent
but names on paper don’t Notable athletes: Brad- up to win. We will have to Ethan Larzelere (offensive/
started and building off of a offense, the Raiders are
get it done. Execution and eyn Chambry (defender), take every game, one game defensive line)
very good season last year. ready for a dynamic season
playing for the program get Colin Martin (midfielder) at a time. We look forward Coach’s outlook: “The
We want to compete for a looking to achieve success
to a fun and exciting season team is excited to take on a
league title and a section- and sportsmanship on the
where every game is a battle new challenge.The players
al title, but we understand pitch.”
for 80 minutes straight.” have been working hard
how tough that will be Football
Girls Volleyball
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teams such as Keshequa,
Last season’s record: Not
Geneseo, York/Pavilion,
submitted.
and teams like Gananda,
Notable athletes: Emma
Bergen, and Wheatland
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Dansville Mustangs
By ALEX BRASKY worked extremely hard to made growth not only in
[email protected] emphasize the small details skill but more importantly
Girls Soccer and execute consistently. their team work and focus.
Coach: Arin Belden In addition, we return nine That’s a difficult thing to do
Last season’s record: 7-11 starters on both sides of when you are not getting
Notable athletes: Not the football. With that be- the wins you are working so
submitted. ing said, this is a team that hard for, however that’s the
Coach’s outlook: “There is experienced and hungry; kind of quality character I
is a great deal of optimism looking to reap the benefits have on my team. I admire
and excitement entering of their hard work put forth the way they keep pushing
this season after the way we work hard and commit to in the offseason. As a team, themselves. This year we
finished playing last year. achieving common goals, we have been discussing will come out with more
Last season, we struggled there are no limits to what the pillars of our program experience and time that
putting a complete game they can accomplish this PHOTO PROVIDED and what it takes in or- we have worked together
together and had some in- season.” The Dansville/Way-Co football team enters its third season. der to take the next step in to achieve our goals. The
juries that were challenging Boys Soccer Section V Class B. To us, it girls are excited to get back
ers from last years team, Coach: Chad Pieri in the gym and I can’t wait
to overcome. We return al- Coach: Steve French means connecting as a fam-
but with only two seniors Last season’s record: 3-6, either.”
most our entire roster with a Last season’s record: 7-10, ily, competing each day,
on the team we are heavily lost to Batavia in first round Boys Cross Country
heavy senior presence, plus fell to North Rose-Wolcott being accountable for our
loaded with a super junior of sectionals Coach: Lynn Auble
bolster our talent and depth in sectionals actions, emphasizing fun-
class. I am looking to the Notable athletes: Zaid- Last season’s record: N/A
from incoming JV players. Notable athletes: Brian damentals, and doing all
youngsters to surprise a few en Vandurme-Blackmon Notable athletes: Colin
With another year of varsi- Geiger (position not listed), of this with a tremendous
teams. While we are a very (wide receiver/defensive Draper, Zachary Heiman,
ty experience under their Aryll Gerber (position not amount of passion and en-
young team, we have a lot of back), Reid Martin (kicker/ Dennis Hanks
belts, we are hopeful we listed), Ivan Wolf-Mialky ergy. We have to do this all
players with varsity experi- punter/wide receiver/de- Coach’s outlook: “This
can come out on the other (defender), Cameron Del- one day at a time, one game
ence. They have been work- fensive back), Reece Dixon year’s men’s team is ex-
side of some of those tough aney (goalkeeper), Thomas at a time.”
ing hard and our success (wide receiver/defensive Girls Volleyball cited to have a full roster.
fought games. On paper, Adams (position not listed), this year will come from the back), Nate Gardner (quar- Our veteran harriers did a
this is one of the deepest, Logan Kendall (position not Coach: Tracy Gregorious
team effort and not any one terback/defensive back), Last season’s record: 1-19 wonderful job sharing the
most talented rosters I’ve listed), Ryan Burley (posi- individual. We play in one Elijah Bender (defensive excitement surrounding
ever coached. They have tion not listed), Jacob Krei- Notable athletes: Briana
of the most competitive di- end), Nate Gardner (run- Blair (position not listed), the Dansville cross coun-
all of the pieces needed to ley (position not listed) visions in Section V, with ning back) try program and brought a
be successful. If this group Coach’s outlook: “We are Carah Colburn (position
two games each against Coach’s outlook: “In the not listed), Kylie Regatuso few friends along to round
of girls can stay healthy, returning only a few play- Bath, Livonia, Hornell, and third year of merging for- out our top seven. With
(position not listed)
Way-Coh. There are no easy mer rivals Dansville and summer club running in
Coach’s outlook: “We
days. I am always excited Wayland-Cohocton, the the books and a banner pre-
have many exceptional
with the new season and all goal of the off season was season, we look forward to
young women on the team.
the possibilities.” to get a jumpstart begin- stepping to the line for the
We have some of the most
Football (with ning team workouts early 2023 campaign.”
dedicated student athletes
Wayland-Cohocton) in January. The team has Girls Cross Country
playing volleyball and I am Coach: Lynn Auble
proud to be their coach. Last season’s record: 19-0,
Last season, the girls real- Class C sectional champi-
ly figured out how to take ons, Section V Class C state
care of each other on the representative
court. They improved ev-
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Geneseo Blue Devils

By ALEX BRASKY nation to be the best they sive line), Luke Headley Coach’s outlook: “The right. Those little things
[email protected] can be. We still have a lot (wide receiver/linebacker), program is about consis- will turn into big things as
Boys Soccer of work to do before we get Reece Byrnes (quarterback/ tently doing what is neces- the year moves on.”
Coach: Chris Masters to the season. However, we defensive back), Quinn sary to succeed as a team. Girls Volleyball
Last season’s record: 9-9- have a group of dedicated Granger (offensive/defen- The players have had a good Coach: Chris Butera
1; fell to Avon in sectional players who are willing to sive line), Simeon Shepard off-season and got better Last season’s record: 13-8;
semifinal do whatever it takes to be (tight end/defensive end), each day. Expectations for lost in sectional semifinals
the best team we can be.” Josh DiFranco (offensive this program are and will to Le Roy
Notable athletes: Not
Notable athletes: Not
submitted. Football (with Mount line/linebacker), Patrick consistently be high. We
submitted.
Coach’s outlook: “With Morris) Hanglow (offensive line/ expect to be competitive in Coach’s outlook: ““The
many top players and se- the LCAA and Section V. Coach: Ryan Kramer linebacker), Teddy Linsner each game, and improve girls have been working ex-
niors returning this fall, The team has matured with Last season’s record: 1-7 (running back/linebacker), each day of the season. To tremely hard and should be
we are expecting to make lessons learned last fall and Notable athletes: Garrett Kaden Torres (wide receiv- reach our goals, it is about
some noise this season in has come in with a determi- Straton (offensive/defen- er/defensive back) doing all the little things See GENESEO T16

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Haverling Rams Keshequa Indians
By ALEX BRASKY ries. Our hope this year is By ALEX BRASKY Hinrich (forward), Dan
[email protected] to stay healthy, which will [email protected] Burley (defender), Boone
Football obviously put us in a bet- Girls Soccer Douglass (defender), Seth
Coach: Matthew Ford ter position to win football Coach: Patrice Forrester Ebersole (midfielder), Wes
Last season’s record: 4-5, games. Class C is going to Last season’s record: 15- Sanford (defender), Nash
fell in sectionals to Le Roy 7, Class D sectional, Far Howe (midfielder), Ow-
be very tough and every
Notable athletes: Ethan West Regional champions en Pike (forward), Aiden
coach knows wins will not Howe (forward)
Brotz (offensive/defensive Notable athletes: Ava ing season. We have been
come easy. From what I can Thayer (striker), Kelsey Coach’s outlook: “We
line), Jordan Miller (run- very busy in the weight
ning back/defensive back), see, almost every team has Davis (midfielder), Kay- return seven starters from
room, attended a success-
Dyllan Becker (offensive/ back), Gavin Price (tight their core starters return- lin Fox (defender), Libby last year’s team with a
ful team camp and worked
defensive line), Exra Hoad end/linebacker) ing. I’m anticipating a lot of Benner (midfielder), Alivia good mix of youth and
on some touches on the
(wide receiver/defensive Coach’s outlook: “Last close, hard-fought football Cartwright (midfielder) experience. Our expec-
pitch. Looking forward
back), Lawrence Duncan year, we were plagued with games every week across Coach’s outlook: “We to playing in a very com- tations will always be to
(running back/defensive seven season-ending inju- Class C.” are excited for the upcom- petitive Livingston Coun- compete for a league and
this year is no different.
ty League and Section V
It’s a very enjoyable group
Class. This team is a lot of
to coach and we will push
fun to work with, they are
them to hopefully max-
all hard working and driv- imize their abilities. As
en athletes who are all in always we will strive to
for this upcoming season.” continue to get better as
Boys Soccer the season progresses and
Coach: Ron Macomber hopefully be playing our
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Holley Hawks Le Roy Oatkan Knights

By ALEX BRASKY Coach’s outlook: “I ex- By ALEX BRASKY nal
[email protected] pect with our entire starting [email protected] Notable athletes: Mai-
Girls Soccer line up returning that we Girls Soccer cen McKenzie (forward),
Coach: Renee Wolf should do well again this Coach: Rod Allen Owen Morrison (midfield-
Last season’s record: year. The team has been Last season’s record: Not er), James Western (de-
16-2-2; Genesee Region working hard in the offsea- submitted. fender)
League Div. I champions son together and looking Coach’s outlook: “With
Notable athletes: Zoey
Notable athletes: Sa- forward to this coming fall.
Humphrey (midfielder), the loss of all-state for-
mantha Bates (midfielder), They made it to the section-
ey Wolf (midfielder), Alivia Lindsey Steffenilla (cen- ward Maveric McKenzie
Emma Brady (midfielder), al finals last year and their help fill out our roster,
terback), Abby Allen (mid- to graduation, we will
Bella Thom (defender), Zo- Wolf (outside back) goal this year is that win.” which will be led by eight
fielder), Kenna MacKenzie look to our senior leaders
(midfielder) seniors.” to step up. If we hope to

Hornell Red Raiders Coach’s outlook: “We

are returning a solid group
of girlsalong with sever-
Boys Soccer
Coach: Bob Hammer
Last season’s record: 10-
be a legitimate contender
for the LCAA Division II
By ALEX BRASKY See LE ROY T13
[email protected]
al new young players will 8, lost in sectional semifi-
Girls Soccer

Kendall Eagles
Coach: Mike Wilkinson
Last season’s record: 11-3-4; fell to Aqui-
nas in sectional semifinal
Notable athletes: Maddie Ruedenauer By ALEX BRASKY Boys Cross Country
(centerback), Parker Gra- [email protected] Coach: Peter Leicht
ham (midfielder), Chloe Boys Soccer Last season’s record: 16-3
Harwood (midfielder), Coach: Rich Esposito Notable athletes: Ben
Lillian Hoyt (midfield- PHOTO PROVIDED
Last season’s record: 7-7-2 Brundage
er), Abigail O’Donoghue Hornell girls soccer looks to reload.
Notable athletes: Wil- Coach’s outlook: “Boys
(right back), Raegan Ev- liam Kludt (defender), look solid, returning five of
ingham (forward) Salena Coach’s outlook: “We lost a number of
valuable starters from last year. We do have Jonathan Reyes (defender) our top seven. This is a great
Maldonado (midfielder) Jimmie Swift (goalkeep- group of Boys. They work
Coach’s outlook: “After graduating 12 the pieces to compete for a league and a
sectional title. Depth may be a question, er), Louis Conte (forward), sidy Primmer (defen- hard, and they are fun to be
seniors, we will be a young group who will Josh Esposito (forward) around. Should be a good
need to grow quickly to compete in a load- we need to remain healthy to have a shot.” sive specialist), Makaila
Girls Swimming Coach’s outlook: “Look- Abrams (defensive spe- recipe for another success-
ed LCAA Division I. Trying to keep pace ing to continue to see suc- ful season.”
with the improvements made at Haverling, Coach: Jim Welch cialist), Ella Christ (hit-
Last season’s record: 1-7 cess as a core of returning ter)), Lia Larson (setter) Girls Cross Country
Livonia, Dansville and Way-Coh will be dif- Coach: Peter Leicht
Notable athletes: Margaret Hall (event athletes are back. The boys Coach’s outlook: “With
ficult. Ideally, a lot of our girls will step in-
not listed), Kaela Briggs (event not list- have worked together on a solid group of returners, Last season’s record: 10-9
to larger roles and hit the ground running,
ed), Kezia Chace (event not listed), Evelyn and off the field and are we are looking to use our Notable athletes: Hannah
however some growing pains are to be ex-
Striker (event not listed), Gabriella Passero ready to put their work on experience to our benefit Brundage
pected and hopefully learned from.”
(event not listed) display.” this season. The girls are Coach’s outlook: “The
Boys Soccer
Coach: Jim Tobin Coach’s outlook: “As it is my first year Girls Volleyball excited and ready to push girls’ team returns four run-
Last season’s record: 15-2; lost to Livonia with the program, it is my goal to build the Coach: Taylor Kings- themselves to become ners. A good foundation
in Class BB final, LCAA Div. I champions team in both size and abilities. I hope to bury better. Our schedule is full of runners return. We are
Notable athletes: Jack Emo (position not make these ladies capable of competing in Last season’s record: Not of great competition, so hoping the influx of new tal-
listed), Gennaro Picco (position not listed) multiple strokes and events as the season submitted. we are looking to grow as a ent will push our record up
progresses.” Notable athletes: Kas- team with each match.” from last years mark.”
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Letchworth Indians
By ALEX BRASKY year was a break through Notable athletes: Patrick committed themselves to Football (with Perry,
[email protected] season for us. Looking to Klump (midfielder), Jake improving over the offsea- Warsaw)
Girls Soccer build upon that with many Stowell (forward) Luke son. Our athleticism will be Coach: Justin Mann
Coach: Scott Owens returning key players this Stowell (defender), Luke our strength. We have sev- Last season’s record: 4-4,
Last season’s record: 6-11 season. As always, Living- Grisewood (goalkeeper), eral kids who can flat out lost to Attica in sectionals
Notable athletes: An- ston County soccer contin- Gavin Kemp (midfielder), motor. If we can get some Notable athletes: No-
netta Owens (forward), ues to be highly competi- Adam Webster (defender), skill mixed in with a couple ah Leitten (running back/
Kendra Brace (defender), tive and we are ready for the Brody McGirr (midfielder), lucky bounces 2023 will be linebacker), Bryce Tallman
Emily Perl (defender), Na- fender), Ella Belkota (goal- challenge.” Logan Sundt (midfielder) better for us. I think we will (quarterback/defensive
talie Perskurnia (defender), keepr), Kaylie Emmons Boys Soccer Coach’s outlook: “We surprise some teams once back), Andy Kelly (offen-
Hannah James (midfield- (midfielder) Coach: Tim Eustace are excited to get back to we get things to come to-
er), Erika Constable (de- Coach’s outlook: “Last Last season’s record: 3-14 the grind. The team has gether.” See LETCHWORTH T15

Le Roy tional championship.”

Girls Volleyball
Coach: Sue Staba
schedule. We expect our di-
vision games to be very com-
petitive once again playing
Coach: Anthony Macaluso
Last season’s record: 2-8
Notable athletes: Emily
ward to learning and grow-
ing as a team and program.
We have a young team with
look forward to seeing where
this style of cheer can take us
while also using time at prac-
From T11 Last season’s record: 22-2, Geneseo, Letchworth, War- Rigdon, Mary Engelhardt a lot of heart which will be a tices to prepare skills that will
LCAA champions, Class C2 saw, and Avon each twice.” Coach’s outlook: “On the great help when starting fresh be used for the competitive
pionship or make another sectional champions Boys Cross Country girls’ side of things, we don’t with game day cheer. We season in the winter.”
impressive run in the class B Notable athletes: Dana Re- Coach: Anthony Macaluso have a lot of experience but
sectional playoffs, we need schke (setter), Kylee Green Last season’s record: 5-5 we have some young hard
our seniors to lead us.” (position not listed) Notable athletes: Fernando working athletes. Emily and Marie
Football
Coach: Mike Humphrey
Coach’s outlook: “We have
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B-B C-M contribute as well.”

Boys Cross Country
Coach: Josh Shelton
Dansville season, with one first place,
two second-place finish and
three third-place finishes. At
From T7 From T7 Last season’s record: N/A From T8 sectionals, we scored one point
Notable athletes: Sulli- away from fourth place, with
Last season’s record: Not submitted. this summer in preparation van Williams, Austin Che- Notable athletes: Brianne the highest pyramid difficul-
Notable athletes: Emma Balduf (hitter), Car- and are looking forward naille, Callan Cappotelli, Hurlburt, Morgan Ball, Haley ty of the entire division. As we
lee Barons (libero), Olivia Senf (hitter), Lily Stali- to the start of the season. Carl Klaver, Andrew Rib- Beman navigate a new style of cheer
ca (setter), Bella Davidson (defensive specialist) We have some new play- bick, James Wildey Coach’s outlook: “This year’s performance, you can expect
Coach’s outlook: “We are looking forward to ers coming out who we are Coach’s outlook: “We’re women’s team has outstand- to find the same clean, tight,
getting back in the gym and continuing to build excited to have, and quite very young on the boys’ ing leadership, fresh ability execution of skills that Dans-
on and develop our skills. There is a lot of poten- a few veteran players with side. All three boys from last and a solid core of motivat- ville has always been known
tial in this group of girls and we are really going varsity experience. We will year’s team, Sullivan, Aus- ed athletes poised to take the for. We are looking forward to
to work this season to maximize it.” need those veteran players tin and Callan, are return- team to new heights. Our vet- a great season which we are
Boys Cross Country to take on more of a leader- ing. They’ve been putting a erans were given the task of starting to prepare for as we
Coach: Dave Bateman ship role to help us be suc- lot of work in this offseason logging some significant sum- head to NCA Camp Bryn Mawr
Last season’s record: Not submitted cessful this season.” with BeyondDriven and mer base mileage so we could in Honesdale, PA.”
Notable athletes: Lincoln McGrath, Roman Girls Volleyball their own personal work- begin working on running fast Girls Swimming
Smith, Solomon Smith, Gave Vallese, Travis Coach: Amy Harmon outs. Carl, who had an out- earlier in the season. They did Coach: Chris Everett
Shallenberger Last season’s record: 6-11 standing modified season not disappoint. With the ad- Last season’s record: Not
Coach’s outlook: “We will be looking for a few Notable athletes: Malin two years ago, is returning ditions of Pogel, Birmingham submitted.
of our younger boys to step it up this season to Bellos (setter), Isabella Co- to the sport and we expect and Cole to the top seven, our Notable athletes: Ella Frazer
round out our top seven. After a solid track sea- chran (hitter/blocker), Bella top performances from him women’s squad should be an (distance), Kaitlyn Lee (free-
son for the boys that saw a lot of improvement, Pillitterre (blocker), Brooke each week. Andrew and exciting group to coach.” style/backstroke), Hayden
they are looking to be competitive in the league VanDyne (blocker), Emma James will be coming up Game Day Cheerleading Scollon (distance), Abby Ken-
and at the Section V Championships again.” Years (setter), Reba Kessler from modified as well.” Coach: Char Bennett and dall (diving/butterfly)
Girls Cross Country (hitter) Girls Cross Country Deborah Rivera Coach’s outlook: “The
Coach: Dave Bateman Coach’s outlook: “We are Coach: Josh Shelton Last season’s record: N/A amount of experience these
Last season’s record: Not submitted. looking to improve on our Last season’s record: N/A Notable athletes: Journie young ladies bring to the table
Notable athletes: Stephanie Onderdonk, Han- record from last season and Notable athletes: Emilie Heiman, Madyson Master- will be enhanced by the new
na Loewke, Katherine Rogoyski, Katelyn Ball, will rely on the experience Haire, Cache Brockenshire son, Hannah Bennett, Keira and exciting energy brought
Ruth Kuipers of our seniors and returning Coach’s outlook: “On the Redance, Abby Shuster, Alexis
Coach’s outlook: “The girls will be looking to in by the freshman class that
junior to get us there. We girls’ side, we return Emilie Masterson, Coralyn Griese is eager to be part of a program
continue to be competitive in our league and are going to go out and give and Cache who push each Coach’s outlook: “We placed
improve on their eighth place finish from last that has brought so many ath-
our best each set and look other every day and should top three in five out of six com-
year at sectionals.” for the underclassmen to have a great season for us.” petitions we competed in last See DANSVILLE T16

Batavia Monroe County Division IV

champions
Notable athletes:
is a lot of work to be done
but this group of girls has
shown intensity and tenac-
future. As a program, we
are ready to put in the work,
and bring back the tradi-
al bests.”
Girls Tennis
Coach: Jim Fazio
From T6 Donavin Solis, Cam Gara- ity throughout the past few tional Blue Devil Spirit.” Last season’s record: Not
folo years that will serve them Gymnastics submitted.
Notable athletes: Emma Coach’s outlook: “We well this upcoming sea- Coach: Steph Hamilton Notable athletes: Al-
Bigsby (hitter); Ava Ander- graduated a lot of se- son.” Last season’s record: 4-13 ly Debo (singles), Kelsey
son (hitter/setter); Sofia niors from last year’s di- Game Day Cheerleading Notable athletes: Roan Kirkwood (singles), Sophia
Branche (setter/hitter) vision-winning team, in- Coach: Codie Grazio- Finn (all around), Lei St. Minuto (singles), Lilyana
Coach’s outlook: “I’m ex- cluding eight of our top-10 plene Clair (all around), Mady Burke (doubles) Katelyn
tremely excited to begin my runners. To say this will be a upcoming season has a Last season’s record: N/A Underhill (event specialist), Wihterow (doubles)
coaching career with this rebuilding year is an under- chance to be one of the best Notable athletes: Sophia Kendall Chase (event spe- Coach’s outlook: “I think
Batavia volleyball team. statement. But our goal will in the history of Batavia Antonucci, Mazey Arroyo, cialist), Ashyln Reynolds we should be more com-
The program has expanded be to put in work, get pro- girls cross country. There is Kyleigh Kabel (event specialist), Nee’Kay petitive this season in the
significantly from the pre- gression from our returning a wealth of talent and expe- Coach’s outlook: “With Smith (event specialist), always strong Monroe
vious years and we have a runners and develop our rience on the roster and the an entirely new NYS ex- Samantha Copani (event County. We have many re-
lot of talent coming from JV new recruits.” girls will look to carry over pectation for game day specialist), Emma Cooper turning players who gained
and the middle school. The Girls Cross Country their success from an amaz- cheerleading this fall our (event specialist) valuable experience a year
girls are looking to surpass Coach: Bill Buckenmeyer ing Outdoor Track season program will be taking this Coach’s outlook: ““This ago, which should help us
their spot from the previous Last season’s record: 6-5 to this coming fall. The girls time to learn with all oth- year’s gymnastics team is a a great deal especially in
season and take a shot at Notable athletes: Camp- will face tough competition er New York State teams. wonderful group of young our division. Our singles
the sectional finals.” bell Riley, Izzy Scott, Jadyn throughout Monroe Coun- We are hopeful to build on women who are looking players should be very sol-
Boys Cross Country Boyce, Mallory Boyce, Ni- ty and Class B, but seem up foundational cheer skills to forward to a great season id and our doubles teams
Coach: Rich Boyce cole Doeringer to the challenge of being further expand and open filled with new skills, new more consistent this time
Last season’s record: 9-2; Coach’s outlook: “This one of the top teams. There up to more athletes in the routines and many person- around.”
 Fall Sports Preview September 2023 • 15

Livonia Bulldogs Letchworth

By ALEX BRASKY Hunter Otis, Myles From T13
[email protected] Jarzyna
Girls Soccer Coach’s outlook: “We sive/defensive line), Bailey Shell (running
Coach: Jen Bugbee are very excited to be- back/linebacker), Hayden Schroeder (offen-
Last season’s record: gin another season of sive/defensive line), Nick Cummins (offen-
Not submitted. Cross Country. In the sive/defensive line), Richard Hoyt (offensive/
first week of practice, it defensive line), Ayden Miller (offensive line/
Notable athletes:
linebacker)
Makayla Pribanich has been obvious that
Coach’s outlook: “This team is looking for-
(defender), Mary Kwak everyone worked hard
Coach’s outlook: ward to an opportunity to go out and battle
(goalkeeper), Avery over the summer and
“Hoping to be compet- week in and week out in a very competitive
Bernard (defender), they are ready to begin
itive again in LCAA Di- Class C. Each and every week they know they
Caitlynn Haugh (mid- training.”
vision I. We have some will face an opponent who is hungry, and
fielder), Hannah Weldy Girls Cross Country
of the best players in ready to compete. They understand that
(midfielder), Hailey Coach: Mike Crabb
Section V. Expect Hor-
FILE PHOTO nothing is given and everything has to be
Weldy (midfielder), Eli- Mary Kwak will be back to lead the Livonia girls. and Dave Brongo
nell to be very strong earned. They will go in with the mindset to
za Parker (midfielder) Last season’s record:
again. Only one Class take advantage each and every opportunity,
Coach’s outlook: “We back/defensive back), Coach: Kristin Hierl- 12-7 stay disciplined, stay focused, stay together
are expecting to contin- B this season with the Zach Williamson (of- wimmer Notable athletes: Sar- and earn the right to win.”
ue player development new classifications. fensive line/defensive Last season’s record: ah Costik, Alaina Turek, Girls Volleyball
and become uniformly Hornell, again, will be line), Carlos Vega-Mey- 11-11, lost in sectional Veronica Bailey Coach: Kelly Carmichael-St. Germaine
strong on the pitch. Our contenders. Possible er (offensive line/de- quarterfinals Coach’s outlook: “We Last season’s record: 18-2, lost in sectional
division is competitive that the Lancers state- fensive line), Derrick Notable athletes: Not are eager to see how finals
and developing this cup winning team will Lane (tight end/defen- submitted.
some of our newcom- Notable athletes: Alannah Roberts (hitter),
uniformity will gain us be in Class B this com- sive line) Coach’s outlook: “We
ers can help contribute Jaylene Cole (hitter), Trinity Scott (hitter), Ab-
success. These athletes ing season, posing as Coach’s outlook: “We are off to a great start
to the program our vet- bie DeRock (hitter), Reagan Bannister (hitter)
are hard-working, driv- Aquinas.” lost a lot to graduation, during preseason and
erans have built.” Coach’s outlook: “I expect to compete for
en and caring girls who Football so our seniors must hoping to be competi-
Girls Swimming and league and sectional championships this sea-
enjoy bringing their Coach: Chris Genth- step up. We have done tive this year. As a team,
Diving son. We have tried to add other competitive
best everyday. We look ner a lot of work this sum- we worked hard over
Coach: Jonah Kiehle teams to our schedule this year in hopes of
forward to continuing Last season’s record: mer to get ourselves in the offseason. We lost
Last season’s record: preparing ourselves for tough competition.
our work in develop- Not submitted. a spot to contend for a three starters last year,
6-3, Class C runner-up I am looking forward to how this team can
ment for a successful Notable athletes: Ow- Class C title. Our goal so players are working
Notable athletes: Not come together to accomplish great things.”
season ahead.” en Wetterings (running is always to be ready to hard to fill key posi-
back/defensive back), compete. That means tions. We are very ex- submitted.
Boys Soccer Kyle Wetterings (run- being focused in prac- cited to start the season Coach’s
outlook:
Coach: Ray Maxwell
Last season’s record:
18-2-1
ning back/defensive
back), Jackson Cook
(tight end/defensive
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in the weight room.
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Medina Mustangs Lyndonville Tigers

By ALEX BRASKY fender), Cam Kenward (mid- Amari Soule (wide receiver/ By ALEX BRASKY Girls Volleyball
[email protected] fielder), Brady Christiansen running back/defensive back), [email protected] Coach: Alecia Hinkson
Girls Soccer (goalkeeper), Tyler Kroening Kaedon Cleveland (wide re- Girls Soccer (with Last season’s record:
Coach: Jeremy Leno (forward), Luke Duffina (mid- ceiver/defensive back), Brody Barker) 9-11
Last season’s record: Not sub- fielder) Fry (running back/linebacker), Coach: Alan Lee Dillen- Notable athletes: Kate-
mitted. Coach’s outlook: “Even Julian Woodworth (wide re-
beck lynn Breeze (hitter), Joce-
Notable athletes: Mia Al- though we are a young team, ceiver/defensive back), Jerrell
most of the guys have some Nealy (wide receiver/defen- Last season’s record: Not lyn Mack (blocker), Mad-
bone (midfielder), Elaina Bitsas ison Davis (hitter) Olivia
varsity experience. The Niag- sive end), Cole Callard (kicker/ submitted.
(goalkeeper/defender), Cam-
ryn Eick (goalkeeper/midfield- ara-Orleans is always a tough punter) Notable athletes: Eliza- Belgiorno (blocker), Ava
be much improved from
er), Katelyn Hilobuk (forward), league, but we feel like we can Coach’s outlook: “This sea- beth Whipple (midfield- Austin (setter), Alyssa
last year. We are still a rela-
Ashlyn Marciniak (defender), play with anyone. Our ultimate son, we return a solid core of er), Kayli Miller (defend- Prine (defensive special-
tively new program being
Savanna Watts (defender), goal is to be playing our best returners on the line, as well er/goalkeeper), Michayla only the second year with ist)
Madelynn Lewis (midfielder) soccer at the end of the season as a handful of skill players. Greene (forward), Addi- the Lyndonville-Barker Coach’s outlook: “This
Coach’s outlook: “This will be and hopefully making a run in We will be moving some skill son Dillenbeck (defend- will be a rebuilding year
merger. We continue to
the second year back in a tradi- sectionals.” players around to fill some key er), Brooke Robinson as we lost five seniors last
Football positions on offense. We have try and grow our numbers
tionally difficult Niagara-Orle- (midfielder), Isabella year due to graduation.
Coach: Eric Valley a good group of kids coming so that we have enough
ans league. We will be looking Groves (midfielder), Lilly But I have no doubt that
to continue to improve on the Last season’s record: Not sub- up from modified last year that players for modified, JV
Raduns (midfielder)), Al- and varsity teams and to we will have a successful
successes we saw last year.” mitted. will have to learn quickly. De-
Notable athletes: Roosevelt
exa Robinson (midfielder) provide experiences for season this year. These
Boys Soccer fensively, we have a lot of ex-
Coach: Steve Luksch Mitchell (offensive/defensive perience returning in the sec- Coach’s outlook: “We the players to improve girls
Last season’s record: Not sub- line), Xavier King (offensive/ ondary and should have good are looking forward to the their knowledge and skill know how to work hard
mitted. defensive line), Sawyer Kings- team speed. Special teams will upcoming season. Hope- level. It is looking very and they are not afraid to
Notable athletes: Alex Benz bury (offensive/defensive line), be strong behind the leg of re- fully we will be a more promising at this point put in the work to achieve
(midfielder), Cole Callard (mid- Noah Cudzillo (quarterback/ turning kicker and punter Cole competitive varsity team and hopeful for a compet- their goals for the upcom-
fielder), Trenton Morley (de- wide receiver/defensive back), Callard.” this year and our play will itive and fun season.” ing season.”

Keshequa Geneseo Notable athletes: Simon

Aguilar
Coach’s outlook: “This
From T10 From T9 boys team has some seri-
ous potential and it will be
Boys Cross Country should be a fun team to exciting to see how much
Coach: Mike Valentino watch. We have a mix of of a step this team can take
Last season’s record: 8-11 veteran a new players that from last year. With no scor-
Notable athletes: Sean Favo, Aiden Costello, Grayson have shown they are up to ing athletes lost to gradua-
Jackson, Preston Howell, Matt Malone any challenge on or off the tion, this team has grown in
Coach’s outlook: “As we continue to build our pro- court. Playing in the tough numbers and gained valu-
gram, we are focusing on a supportive culture of self and LCAA always provides for able experience from a suc-
team improvement not only as runners, but as people.” fun, competitive matches cessful year last year. Our FILE PHOTO
Girls Cross Country throughout the year and we goal is to keep it going and to Geneseo girls soccer team looks to be in the hunt.
Coach: Mike Valentino hope to be in the hunt at the become more competitive
Coach’s outlook: “While new faces joining the squad.
Last season’s record: N/A end of the year and be play- in our league and section.”
ing our best volleyball come Girls Cross Country we will not be able to easily Our main goal is the same
Notable athletes: Lydia Lombardo, Madison Lombar-
do sectional time.” Coach: Chris Morens replace the amazing group as always — to remain com-
Boys Cross Country Last season’s record: 17-2 of girls that graduated this petitive and have team suc-
Coach: Chris Morens Notable athletes: Cather- past spring, this team will cess at the league and sec-
Last season’s record: 15-4 ine Staley have a new look with many tional level.”

Evans Hardware
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 Fall Sports Preview September 2023 • 17

Mt. Morris Blue Devils Notre Dame Fighting Irish

By ALEX BRASKY By ALEX BRASKY ing forward to challenging Coach’s outlook: “We
[email protected] [email protected] ourselves in a very com- graduated a lot of talent last
Girls Soccer Girls Soccer petitive Class D federation year and had a successful
Coach: Matthew James Coach: Jarrod Clark schedule. Continuing to season but this new group
Last season’s record: Not Last season’s record: Not build on our senior lead- has been working hard off-
submitted. submitted. ership. To keep striving to season and will continue to
Notable athletes: Mor- Notable athletes: Nina meet the high standards of work hard when season be-
gan Luck (defender), Ga- Bartz (midfielder), Em- al, a tough GR schedule will Notre Dame High school gins. There is a lot of return-
brielle PAgano (defender), ma Sisson (midfielder),
Sarina Johnson (midfielder), have us ready come Octo- and its alumni.” ing talent and I have an ex-
Kate Ricupito (midfielder), ber.” Girls Volleyball pectation of dedication and
Shaniese Brown (midfielder),
Cayleigh Havens (position Football Coach: Carolyn Babcock hard work from my athletes
Holly Lin (midfielder), Adri- Young (defender), Mason
Santini (midfielder), Owen not listed), Hannah Tenney Coach: Jimmy Fanara Last season’s record: 15-5 whether they are on the
anna Mann (forward)
Yencer (midfielder), Bryson (position not listed), Tere- Last season’s record: 4-4, Notable athletes: Loretta court or in a classroom. We
Coach’s outlook: “Return-
ing 12 players with varsity ex- Constantino (midfielder), sea Compton (position not lost to York in sectionals Sorochty (hitter), Lylli Mill- look forward to competing
perience we are looking to be Aidan Stanley (goalkeeper) listed) Notable athletes: Jay An- er (setter), Jordan Dwyer and being challenged-that’s
competitive in an extremely Coach’s outlook: “We grad- Coach’s outlook: “After tinore (quarterback/defen- (libero) how we get better.”
tough conference. The girls uated a lot of special talent a year bumped up to Class sive back), Ryan Fitzpatrick
have been working hard in last year, we need this year’s C, we are returning to our (wide receiver/defensive
the offseason and looking seniors to really step up and D class so our goal, like ev- back), Maverik Hall (offen-
forward to the upcoming sea- be great leaders to be suc- ery year, is to get to the Sec- sive/defensive line), Scot-
son.” cessful. We do return a bunch tion V championship. We ty McWilliams (offensive
Boys Soccer of now-seniors and we add are heavily relying on our line/linebacker), Jaden
Coach: Joe Connolly some young talent who has seniors to guide this very Sherwood (wide receiver/
Last season’s record: 13-7, been working extremely young team to return to our defensive back), Joe Trewer
LCAA Division III co-cham- hard this offseason. If we can championship form. Effort, (offensive/defensive line),
pions, Class D2 sectional mesh the two together and dedication to be better and George Woodruff (running
champions keep working hard we can listen and learn are our keys back/linebacker) FILE PHOTO
Notable athletes: Chase put together a solid season.” to success this year. As usu- Coach’s outlook: “Look- George Woodruff and Notre Dame finished 4-4 last year.
18 • September 2023 Fall Sports Preview

2 Main St., Oakfield-Alabama Hornets

Oakfield, NY By ALEX BRASKY
[email protected]
icism. We will look to use
our combination of veteran
Girls Soccer (with Elba) experience and hungry un-
Coach: Joe Olaf derclassmen to be compet-
Last season’s record: Not itive each week in our Class
submitted. D schedule.”
Notable athletes: C.J. Ry- Girls Volleyball
(585) an (forward), Piper Hyde
(midfielder), Ava Chatt (de-
Coach: Corrine Coffta
Last season’s record: Not

948-5266 fender) submitted.

Coach’s outlook: “We Notable athletes: Jessica
have a lot of key pieces re- Sosnowski (setter), Cara
turning from last year and Williams (hitter), Sayde
Bush (hitter)
GO HORNETS! some new faces who are
ready to contribute. Each
submitted.
Notable athletes: Bodie Coach’s outlook: “I’m
day, we’re just looking to Hyde (quarterback/line- really looking forward to FILE PHOTO
get better so at the end of backer), Angelo Penna the mix of talent this year. Logan Clark and Connor
the season, we are in the These girls are ready to Domoy are back this fall.
(tight end/defensive line),
mix for that division title work hard and improve
Austin Pangrazio (offen-
and beyond. The team is throughout the season. We
sive/defensive line), Ashton are excited that our under-
excited, our coaches are ex- have some younger talent
Bezon (offensive line/line- making their way up in the classmen have this oppor-
cited, it’s going to be a great backer), Shaun Alexander tunity to give our team and
season.” next few years, and I’m very
(running back/defensive excited to see what they all season a boost. As always,
Football (with Elba) back), Avery Watterson cross country is a grind. The
25 MAIN ST., OAKFIELD • (585) 948-9780 Coach: Tyler Winter (running back/linebacker)
bring.”
Boys Cross Country races are a grind, the train-
Last season’s record: Not Coach’s outlook: “We are (with Elba) ing is a grind, and the sea-
excited for this group to be- Coach: Pete Beuler son is a grind. But we have
gin their journey. They have Last season’s record: 19-0, individuals on this team
a ton of potential. This sea- GR Division II champions, who will work hard togeth-
son, we are looking to the runner-up at sectionals er and work hard for each
challenges of camp to help Notable athletes: Connor other. That’s the mission —
reveal our identity and the Domoy, Logan Clark, Eli having a season of training
type of team we are going Williams, Chris Lagunes, together and for each other.
to be. We have a good mix Elijah Loysen When that mission is ac-
of size, strength and athlet- Coach’s outlook: “We complished, we will be the
best versions of ourselves

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Pavilion Golden Gophers Perry Yellowjackets
By ALEX BRASKY Yates (position not listed)
[email protected] Coach’s outlook: “I’m
Boys Soccer (with York) looking forward to continu-
Coach: Jake Feltham ing to work with the ladies
Last season’s record: 13-4, coming back this year. Our
lost in sectional semifinal to senior experience and lead-
Williamson ership, together with the
Notable athletes: Kyan underclassmen’s drive and
Tiede (striker); Jon King growth, will be keys to our By ALEX BRASKY
(midfielder); Dylan Brooks of mature play to the field. success.” [email protected]
(midfielder); Case Cummins They’re play is also going to Boys Volleyball Girls Soccer
(goalkeeper); Ethan Hall be complimented by some Coach: Rob Milligan Coach: Rebecca Ohlson
(defender); Evan Kingdon key talent coming up to var- Last season’s record: 4-13 Last season’s record: 1-13
(midfielder); Mason Gilkes sity this year from the JV as Notable athletes: Phoenix Notable athletes: Addison
(striker); Ryan McKay (de- well. Needless to say I think Winters (hitter), Evan Carroll Veazey (defender), Mere-
fender) our guys are hungry to find (hitter), Bradley Gurbacki dith Petri (midfielder), Em-
PHOTO PROVIDED
success this fall.” Nellie Koronas will be one of three returning starters for
Coach’s outlook: “Grow- (hitter), Christian Walburn ma True (midfielder), Jade
Girls Volleyball Perry this fall.
ing off of our experience (setter), Diminic Rodriguez Duffin (goalkeeper), Briella
from last season we are aim- Coach: Michelle Milligan (setter), Nick Weber (libero) Ohlson (defender), Kara dedication, while remem- Girls Volleyball
ing to be extremely compet- Last season’s record: Not Coach’s outlook: “We re- Given (midfielder), Abygail bering to have fun.” Coach: Karin Rice
itive in both the regular and submitted. turn most of our core starters Herring (forward) Boys Soccer Last season’s record: 13-8
postseason this year. The Notable athletes: Cadence and role players. Our sched- Coach’s outlook: “We Coach: Kevin Halsteter Notable athletes: Ana-
goal is to win a first sectional Call (position not listed), ule will be very challenging continue to work on grow- Last season’s record: 1-13 Belle Rojas-Figoura (hitter),
title for this combined team. Courtney Gurbacki (position with some large schools and ing our girls soccer program Notable athletes: Holden Jaelyn Morris (setter), Nellie
The team has a great mind- not listed), Bryleigh Burns strong programs included in here at Perry. The girls had Kelly (midfielder), Zachary Koronas (setter)
set and we’ll be bringing a lot (position not listed), Emalyn Fairport, Midlakes, Church- the opportunity to partici- Narowski (forward), Domi- Coach’s outlook: “After a
ville, Rush Henrietta and pate in a few games over the nic Hurlburt (striker), Brady solid season, despite grad-
Brockport. Our expectation summer, helping to build Kelly (midfielder), Devin uating seven seniors last
is to be competing to finish their skills. We are excited Wolcott (defender), Makai year, we return three start-
near the top of Class B and start the fall season, as the Miller (defender) ers with an athletic and grit-
make a solid run come sec- team continues to grow Coach’s outlook: “This ty group of underclassman
tional time.” through hard work and season is expected to be a making their debut at the
major turn around year for varsity level. I’m extreme-
the soccer team and pro- ly excited to see what this
gram. The guys have put in group of athletes can do
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Pembroke Dragons
By ALEX BRASKY (offensive/defensive line), Coach’s outlook: “We
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22 • September 2023 Fall Sports Preview

Warsaw Tigers
By ALEX BRASKY (midfielder), Ellie Tange- erty (hitter), Tanzie Keough
[email protected] man (midfielder) (libero)
Girls Soccer Coach’s outlook: “We’re Coach’s outlook: “This
Coach: Sue Ackerman looking forward to this sea- coming season has a ton
Last season’s record: 14-4, son and competitive sched- of potential with the entire
LCAA Division III champi- ule. This is a building and starting team returning
ons restructuring year for us as from last year and adding a
Notable athletes: Katrelle we lost 10 Seniors last year new defensive specialist to
Our dedicated team is ready to give Grover (goalkeeper), Nata- but don’t count us out. We the group. After an early exit
you the personalized attention you need. sha Wick (forward), Brenna may have lost some superb when you played Warsaw in sectionals last year, I be-
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Fax Line: (585) 786-8390 Coach: Cory Cino could not be more proud to
EastSideNursing.com Last season’s record: 7-10 be a part of this team.”
Notable athletes: Kaelyn Boys Cross Country
Keefer (hitter), Jorjiana Cox Coach: Al Fultz and Ca-
(blocker), Izabelle Phillips rissa Plesums
(hitter), Sophie Montesa- Last season’s record: Not
no (blocker), Isabella Noon submitted.
(setter), Sophia Phillips
(blocker), Emmi Daugh- See WARSAW T23
 Fall Sports Preview September 2023 • 23

Pembroke Warsaw
From T21 From T22

Girls Volleyball Notable athletes: Not

Coach: Mary Rupp submitted
Last season’s record: 13-8 Coach’s outlook: “This
Notable athletes: Jack- year’s team is made up of
ie Neureuter (position not a balance of experienced
listed), Reagan Schneider runners with a few new
(position not listed), On- additions. The returning
olee Easterbrook (position members are looking for-
not listed), Brianna Reyn- ward to improvements
olds (position not listed) from last season along
Coach’s outlook: “This with leading the way for
season we are coming back the newer runners.” FILE PHOTO
with a very similar team Girls Cross Country The Warsaw girls soccer team is coming off of another
having only graduated Coach: Al Fultz and Ca- solid season in 2022.
one senior. There are high FILE PHOTO rissa Plesums
hopes for this season.” Last season’s record: Not Clurg competitions and had four
The Dragons will be defending their 8-man titles this fall.
Boys Cross Country submitted. Last season’s record: second-place finishes,
Coach: Greg Benstead training strategy following Last season’s record: N/A Notable athletes: Jade N/A one first-place finish and
Last season’s record: Not a productive spring track Notable athletes: Ash- Mair-Miley, Abby Lauben- Notable athletes: Jorji placed sixth at sectionals.
submitted. campaign.” ley Johnson, Anna Speidel, heimer Cox, Sophie Montesa- We look forward to work-
Notable athletes: Zachary Girls Cross Country Lindsay Perry Coach’s outlook: “For no, Izzy Phillips, Emmie ing hard to adapt to the
Hartz, Everett Hartz Coach: Greg Benstead the newer members, we Daugherty, Carey Gutier- change in cheerleading for
Coach’s outlook: “This
Coach’s outlook: “This Last season’s record: Not are looking for gradual rez, Kendra Belden the fall season with game
season looks to bring prom- year our team will be com-
submitted. improvements during the Coach’s outlook: “Last day cheer coming to Sec-
ise with many returning Notable athletes: Emma peting in game day cheer
season.” season,wWe had a great tion V. There will be a lot
sectional competitors. I Demarzio for the very first time. We
Game Day winter season with a to learn, adjust to and ex-
hope to bring a new per- Game Day Cheerleading are looking forward to this Cheerleading small, young squad that cel in and we are excited to
spective and enhanced Coach: Alison Diskin next challenge.” Coach: Heather Mc- was able to compete in six see what the team can do.”
24 • September 2023 Fall Sports Preview
Wheatland-Chili Wildcats York Golden Knights
By ALEX BRASKY
[email protected]
By ALEX BRASKY
[email protected]
Girls Soccer
Coach: Jennifer Quinn Girls Soccer
Last season’s record: 15- (with Pavilion)
3-2, lost in Class C2 final to Coach: Victor VanVliet
Last season’s record: 7-10,
Byron-Bergen ly (forward) lost in sectional to Holley
Notable athletes: Emily Coach’s outlook: “The Notable athletes: Ella
Parker (midfielder)m Chy- team is excited to get start- Conway (goalkeeper), Blake
ene Whitcomb (midfield- ed with the season. They Holthaus (midfielder), Ella back), Ryan Brady (running
er), Alison Farrell (forward), put in a lot of work in the off Tillotson (midfielder), Lily back/linebacker), Tyler Brady PHOTO PROVIDED
Julia Lynch (midfielder), season with their clubs and Beardsley (forward), Lia Lom- (wide receiver/safety), Austin Members of he 2023 York/Pavilion football team.
Marena DeBruyne (goal- on their own to be ready to bardo (defender), Lily Donnan Cummings (offensive/defen-
keeper), Sienna Mekker compete in the Genesee Re- (defender), Audrey Koch (for- sive line), Jake Pangrazio (wide ing that momentum from last os-Santiago (libero), Mia Hil-
(midfielder), Lillian Swave- gion and beyond this fall.” ward) receiver), Brennan Royce (of- year. The goal is to take care of yard (hitter)
Coach’s outlook: “With all fensive line/linebacker), Liam our controllables: our effort, Coach’s outlook: “We are
the butterflies out due to the Ezard (linebacker), Carl Szc- our focus, our execution and looking forward to improving
merger of last season, we are zech (defensive back) to compete as a team week in our record form last season
looking forward to focusing on Coach’s outlook: “We are and week out, and to take ad- and the aforementioned play-
the task at hand and growing very excited for the upcom- vantage of the opportunities ers, along with many others,
as a unit.” ing season, we had a really that we are given and hopeful- will help us do that. We made
84 Avon-Geneseo Rd. Geneseo, NY 14454 Football (with Pavilion) good offseason and can’t wait ly earn.” it to the semifinal where we
Cell: 585-750-3320 Coach: Kurt Schneider for the season to begin anew. Girls Volleyball were knocked out by power-
Office: 585-243-2643 Last season’s record: 6-3, While we lost a lot of seniors Coach: Kaitlin Kolb house Pavilion. We lost a core
Fax: 585-243-1838
Alan S. Cole lost in sectional semifinal to
O-A/E
from last season the guys we
have coming back and our
Last season’s record: Not
submitted.
group of seniors who we will
miss greatly, but have a strong
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