Thursday Roundup: Ordway, Stuck, Cowburn all homer to aid Lady Lions in big momentum builder with 18-3 win at Hornell; Wellsville, Fillmore, GV/Belfast golf victorious in the rain

HORNELL — With the arrival of Section V superpower Webster Schroeder waiting on the other side of their Thursday night road trip to Hornell, the Lady Lions of Wellsville were on the hunt for an even bigger burst of momentum to carry into Friday’s Senior Night showdown of the titans at Tullar Field.

In their second and final visit to the Lady Red Raiders, they would go on to do just that without a single instance of hesitation, posting 12 of their 18 total runs right from within the first three innings of action to make their presence known, as they rode the cruise control all the way towards an 18-3 victory in the Maple City.

“We’ve been preaching this entire time to start fast and play with the lead,” said Lady Lions co-coach Shelley Chaffee. “We got comfortable in the box and adjusted to what the pitchers were throwing. If they had to make any adjustments, they did, and all the hits were solid. Yesterday, we had a shortstop that took away most of our plays, and the (Jordyn) Dyring girl for them in the same position did that again to us tonight too. This is also the first time Marissa pitched this season and she did great, so it was nice to see that while giving Makenzie (Cowburn) and Makenna (Dunbar) a little breather before the weekend.”

The Lady Lions (13-1) offense was a five-alarm fire at the plate, as they posted all 18 runs off 21 massive hits — three of them being home runs, as Marissa Ordway first made lift off in the top of the fourth inning with a two-run bomb before Makenzie Cowburn and Lindsay Stuck each went back-to-back with solo homers in the top of the seventh to put an exclamation point on the contest.

Cowburn led the bats with three of them, going 3-for-4 with a double to go with her home run. Stuck and Ordway each scavenged a pair of hits, while Natalie Adams and Averee Palmatier each added a double into the mix. In the circle, the win was Ordway’s to claim, as she went the distance with eight strikeouts and a pair of walks.

For Hornell, Kaidence Gollnitz led the bats with two of the team’s eight hits, including a double. On the mound, Raegan Evingham went all seven innings behind a strikeout and five walks.

Wellsville is right back to it tonight, weather permitting, as they return home to historic Tullar Field to welcome in the Webster Schroeder Lady Warriors for Senior Night beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Wellsville 381 210 2 – 18 21 2

Hornell 002 010 0 – 3 8 2

WLSV – Marissa Ordway (WP) (CG, 8K, 2BB) and Lindsay Stuck.

HHS – Raegan Evingham (LP) (CG, K, 5BB) and Parker Graham, Kadience Gollnitz (2).

Genesee Valley/Belfast 20, Andover/Whitesville 0 (F-5)

WHITESVILLE — Hannah Southwick-Powers simply would not be denied on the mound, Thursday night. The Genesee Valley/Belfast junior was invincible all game long from within her command center, as she held host Andover/Whitesville to just two hits across a divine and dominant 13-strikeout performance to get her team back into the win column with a 20-0 shutout in Whitesville.

While Southwick-Powers maintained her presence on the mound, the momentum she would build for the defense would shift to their offense at the plate, as they assembled a 20-run outburst off 13 total hits. After breaking the ice with a 1-0 lead through the opening frame, Genesee Valley/Belfast (10-5) advanced forward and broke the floodgates down completely with a cantankerous seven-run inning to cushion their lead in insurmountable fashion.

Genesee Valley/Belfast’s leading lady in the center of the infield would also lead the way on offense, as Southwick-Powers collected a 3-for-4 outing that saw her record two doubles and score four runs. Madison Tarar had three hits of her own to add, including a triple and double, while Jenna Hill chipped in with two hits of her own — one of them, a two-run single from within their breakout second inning.

Andover/Whitesville (3-10) was led by an outing of relief in the circle from Lilly Harrington, as she finished the last three innings of action with seven strikeouts and eight walks. At the plate, Reece Winters and Brynna Gaylord each tallied a hit. The team returns to action tonight with a 5 p.m. road trip to Alfred-Almond.

Up next on the docket for Genesee Valley/Belfast is a 5 p.m. contest inside the Jungle in Belmont against Arkport-Canaseraga on Monday.

Genesee Valley/Belfast 174 26 – 20 13 0

Andover/Whitesville 000 00 – 0 2 0

GVB – Hannah Southwick-Powers (WP) (CG, 13K) and Jenna Hill.

A/W – Olivia Waters (LP) (3BB), Lilly Harrington (3) (7K, 8BB) and Reece Winters.

BASEBALL

Cuba-Rushford 17, Hinsdale 7 (F-5)

CUBA — It was not easy by any means for the Rebels of Cuba-Rushford on Thursday. Their opponent on the opposite side of the diamond, the Bobcats of Hinsdale, came out swinging for the fences right away by garnering a big four-run stand that would loom large in claiming their first advantage over the hosts in gray and blue.

But behind a gutty and resilient start on the mound from Finn Ricketts, the Rebels were able to grab the momentum shift they wanted to erase Hinsdale’s lead from that point on, going all in to flip the script completely and assume control of what was ultimately a 17-7 victory to springboard back above .500 on the campaign.

“Finn didn’t have his best stuff today, but he battled through it and came out with a nice performance,” said Rebels coach Pat Wight. “Hinsdale didn’t make it easy on him by any means. They put the bat on the ball and some solid at bats, and we were fortunate enough to be patient with our at bats and come up with some big hits in the fourth. Kadin Pierce came up with the bases loaded and smoked a shot into the left center field gap to really give us a cushion. The next couple guys worked their way on and Tanner Lewis came up with another double to put the lead to 10. We were fortunate to not give any up in the fifth and get out of there with a nice win.”

The Rebels (8-7) began a fiery offensive exhibition at the dish between both teams, as they used some early base-running and a big two-run single off the bat of Adam Roe to break the ice right away against Hinsdale with a 3-0 lead. Immediately following the game-commencing stanza, the Bobcats responded by way of a four-run cementation themselves, using a mastodonic three-run triple off the bat of Henry Schwartz to help give them the lead.

But the recovery by Cuba-Rushford after the big smack by Hinsdale was even larger, as they went on to freeze the Bobcats in their tracks with a seven-run bottom of the second inning to claim a 10-4 lead that was threatened, but never lost from that point onward, as the Rebels went on to score seven of the game’s last eight runs to force the 10-run rule into effect — five of those off two colossal fourth inning hits by Kadin Pierce (three-run double) and Tanner Lewis (two-run double).

In addition to placing runners on behind 13 walks and four errors by the visitors, the Rebels scavenged eight hits on offense, with Hayden Schappacher going 2-for-3 with two RBI. On the mound, Ricketts went all five innings with nine strikeouts and three walks.

Hinsdale (3-8) was led by both Schwartz and Peyton Keller, each recording a pair of hits from within their eight-hit dispersing. The Bobcats will return to action on Monday with a 5 p.m. visit from Bolivar-Richburg.

Coming up this weekend, the Rebels will look to build off the victory over the road, as they pay an 11 a.m. visit to Portville on Saturday.

Hinsdale 042 10 – 7 8 4

Cuba-Rushford 371 6X – 17 8 1

HIN – Robert Childs (LP) (CG, K, 13BB) and Peyton Keller.

C-R – Finn Ricketts (WP) (CG, 9K, 3BB) and Dean Frank, Adam Shaffer (5).

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GOLF

Fillmore 182, Bolivar-Richburg 241

RUSHFORD — In what was their very last regular season match of the season at Allegheny Hills, the Eagles of Fillmore paid homage to all four of their senior stars on the links — Jack Cool, Layton Sanasith, Zach Sisson and Reid Cockle, with Bolivar-Richburg in town Thursday night.

They would ensure that one of their last nights together was a memorable one, as they came together for a dynamic round of 182 to propel their 10th win of the season to remain undefeated entering their last regular season matchup next week, rolling past the visiting Wolverines with a 182-241 victory.

“Tonight was Senior Night and we got to say thank you to four great kids for their commitment to Fillmore Golf. Reid Cockle, Jack Cool, Layton Sanasith and Zach Sisson have been big reasons why we have had such success recently, and are having another nice season so far. Jack notched medalist for the 1st time in his career tonight.” said Eagles coach Tom Parks.

For the very first time this season and in his golf career, Jack Cool was at the very top of the Fillmore (10-0) scorecard, earning medalist honors behind his match-low score of 42. Anderson Wiltsey followed behind with his round of 45. Reid Cockle chipped in with a 46, while Zach Sisson rounded off the Eagles with a 49.

Bolivar-Richburg (1-8) was led by David Abdo, who celebrated his birthday in style by leading all golfers with his team-low round of 52. James Margeson was next in line with his round of 56. Cayden Gaines collected a 57, while Connor Garrison had a 72.

Both teams will close out their regular seasons on Wednesday in a pair of 4 p.m. contests, with the Eagles heading for the Wellsville Country Club to face Genesee Valley/Belfast in a match that will determine this year’s Allegany County League Champion, while the Wolverines will look to bounce back with a visit from Hinsdale at the Bolivar Golf Club.

Wellsville 210, Hinsdale 232

FRANKLINVILLE — Powered by a team-leading round shot by Fletcher Kaye, the Lions of Wellsville rebounded off their defeat to the hands of Fillmore just 24 hours ago back home and turned it into a strong 210-232 victory over the road at Ischua Valley in Franklinville against the host Bobcats of Hinsdale.

Kaye navigated his way to the front of the line to lead Wellsville (9-6) at the end of the night, firing the team’s lowest round of 50. Behind him was Noah Brogan, who chipped in with his round of 51. Sawyer Gaylord pitched in with his score of 58, while Jackson Shoughrue rounded out with his round of 59.

Hinsdale (0-11) was paced by the medalist round of 46 shot by Caden Miller. Brett Bergstrom recorded a 57 to further the cause, while Lily Howell and Jenna Sutton rounded off with their scores of 61 and 68, respectively.

Both teams will close the book on their regular season come Wednesday night in a pair of 4 p.m. tee times, as the Lions head over the road to Allegheny Hills to visit the Rebels of Cuba-Rushford, while the Bobcats travel to the Bolivar Golf Club to meet the host Wolverines of Bolivar-Richburg.

Genesee Valley/Belfast 200, Cuba-Rushford 215

WELLSVILLE — On the west side of the Wellsville Country Club and with the rain making a late appearance Thursday afternoon, host Genesee Valley/Belfast and Cuba-Rushford fought through it all to deliver a close quarters performance across the board. When the final scores were tallied, Genesee Valley/Belfast came away victorious behind the guidance of Will Guilford once more, as they edged out the Rebels by a 200-215 count.

Guilford navigated his path to the top of the overall leaderboard at the end of the match for Genesee Valley/Belfast (11-1), as he assembled another dynamic round of golf behind his team-low round of 47. Grant Preston and Chris Weaver both followed behind with a round of 49 each, while Dakota Hemphill rounded out with his round of 55.

Cuba-Rushford (4-5) was led by Sebastian Saulter, who finished one stroke ahead of Guilford to record medalist honors, as he finished with the match’s leading round of 46. Kaden Bell collected a 48, while Zach Deck and Coen Kellogg finished off the scoring with their rounds of 59 and 62, respectively.

The regular season will conclude for both teams come Wednesday afternoon in a pair of 4 p.m. contests, with Genesee Valley/Belfast playing host to Fillmore right back at the Wellsville Country Club in a match that will likely determine this year’s Allegany County League Champion, while Cuba-Rushford heads home to Allegheny Hills to welcome in the Lions of Wellsville.

BOYS TENNIS

Avoca-Prattsburgh 3, Wellsville 2

PRATTSBURGH — A tough fight across all five matches were dispatched by Wellsville in their quick turnaround back over the road on Thursday. But through it all, host Avoca-Prattsburgh, led by a dominant performance by Individual Sectional runner-up Elias Putnam at first singles, they would manage a collection of a close 3-2 victory to record a season-series split of the Lions on the tennis court.

Putnam led the way for the Titans behind a dominant performance in first singles action against Wellsville’s Adam Iantorno, as he strolled his way towards victory by a 10-1 count. To further the team’s cause, Gavin Mills chipped in with a second singles win in tough, competitive fashion against Jeremiah Pensyl by a 10-5 decision, while the first doubles team of Braelynn Dowdle and Landon White added a tough 10-6 win of their own over David Anderson and Michael Bidzerkowny.

The Lions (9-5) collected the remaining two victories to help close out the match — one in each division of competition, with Wheeler Dahlgren cementing a powerful 10-1 victory over Avoca-Prattsburgh’s Gracyn Rumsey. Down in doubles action, the second doubles duo of Keenen O’Connor and Jonah MacCartney finished off the victories with a 10-4 win over Ava Roy and Parker Nichols.

Wellsville is back home tonight, weather permitting, for a 5 p.m. first serve against Campbell-Savona.

Singles

1. Elias Putnam (A-P) def. Adam Iantorno (WLSV), 10-1.

2. Gavin Mills (A-P) def. Jeremiah Pensyl (WLSV), 10-5.

3. Wheeler Dahlgren (WLSV) def. Gracyn Rumsey (A-A), 10-1.

Doubles

1. Braelynn Dowdle/Landon White (A-P) def. David Anderson/Michael Bidzerkowny, 10-6.

2. Keenen O'Connor/Jonah MacCartney (WLSV) def. Ava Roy/Parker Nichols (A-P), 10-4.

TRACK

Alfred-Almond sweeps Thursday meet at B-R

BOLIVAR — In the very last congregation leading up to the Super 8 meet in Salamanca and the Wellsville Elks Spring Day meet on back-to-back days, Alfred-Almond and Bolivar-Richburg went toe-to-toe in what was the final home event of the season for the Wolverines at Dunsmore-Latimer Field.

When it was all said and done, the visiting Eagles would go on to rule the day with a complete sweep of both divisions of competition, as the boys and girls teams dominated all facets to come away triumphant, with the boys claiming a 96-27 win and the girls scoring a 108-31 victory.

Alfred-Almond was led by 12 first place finishes from the boys team and 13 first place finishes on the girls side. Leading the boys was Nolan Palmer and his three individual wins, as he garnered them in the 100 dash, 3200 run and the high jump. Matt Goho followed with two wins of his own, sweeping both the shot put and discus throwing events. On top of a complete sweep of all three relay events, the Eagles also saw individual wins from Jackson Jusianiec (400 dash), Gabe Fioretto (400 hurdles), Kouki Yatani (long jump), Ben Byrnes (800 run) and Caleb Roberts (200 dash).

As for the Lady Eagles, Lydia McGraw and Ellasyn Cannon each scored two victories, with McGraw crossing the finish line first with medaling times in the 100 and 200 dashes, while Cannon scored her victories in the 800 run and the pole vault. With the inclusion of all three relay victories, the team also collected first place finishes from Teagan Diestler (1500 run), Natalyah Papworth (400 dash), Alex Roe (long jump), Isabel Jusianiec (triple jump), Lilli Geiger (high jump) and Anna Agnello (3000 run).

Bolivar-Richburg scored seven first place finishes in total between both teams, with the boys scoring three of them from Calyn Todd (110 hurdles), David Phearsdorf (triple jump) and Caden Giardini (1600 run), while the Lady Wolverines picked up four of them — two each by Kori Thomas (100 hurdles, 400 hurdles) and Brena Walp (shot put, discus).