Friday Roundup: Ark/Can rallies to defeat Belfast; Hornell goes by Wellsville in 1st of two meetings

Written By Chris Brooks

BELFAST – For the Belfast Lady Bulldogs, it was a very promising start to begin the search for their first win of the season on Friday. From the opening tip to the second quarter, they battled back to head into the break with the lead.

But in the next half, visiting Arkport/Canaseraga flipped the script, running off on a game-changing 18-4 third quarter run to keep the Belfast offense at bay to remain unbeaten on the young season with a 47-27 road win.

The Lady Wolves (3-0) were the first team to strike first, scoring with a basket inside. At that point, Belfast would go on to score the next six straight, including four off the hand of Kaitlin Sadler to give them the 6-2 edge near the halfway mark of the quarter.

Arkport/Canaseraga would respond however, as they ended the frame with the last seven points including a Meghan Patrick three toward the tail end of the period. In the second, the Lady Bulldogs (0-4) began to take control, as Emma Sullivan took charge of the offense by scoring six of the team's eight points in an 8-2 run that gave them the three-point lead at the half.

In the next half of play, Arkport/Canaseraga regrouped and brought it all to the table, as they kicked their defense into high gear with a 36-13 outscoring of Belfast the rest of the way to come back, and pick up the victory.

Sullivan, along with Mary Hamer, led the Lady Bulldogs with eight points each. Alicia Borden added four points.

Belfast is back in action on Wednesday, as they visit Genesee Valley for a 6 p.m. tip-off.

Arkport/Canaseraga     9   2 18 18  – 47

Belfast                           6   8 4   9  – 27

ARKPORT/CANASERAGA: Guilianna Smith 1 1-4 3, Julia Payne 1 0-0 2, Victoria McDaniel 8 3-4 19, Caitlin O'Dea 2 0-0 4, Grace Carney 5 0-0 11, Meghan Patrick 3 0-0 8. Totals: 20 4-8 47.

BELFAST: Kaitlin Sadler 2 0-0 4, Alicia Borden 1 1-2 4, Anna Drozdowski 0 0-2 0, Mary Hamer 4 0-2 8, Junie Shaw 0 1-4 1, Emma Sullivan 4 0-0 8, Jaiden Enders 1 0-0 2. Totals: 12 2-10 27.

3-point goals: A/C 3 (Patrick 2, Carney), Belfast 1 (Borden).
Total Fouls: A/C 17, Belfast 18. Fouled out: None.

Allegany-Limestone 58, Genesee Valley 18

ALLEGANY – The Allegany-Limestone Lady Gators came out swinging in the first eight minutes of Friday's first round contest against visiting Genesee Valley, as they held the Lady Jaguars scoreless from the field in their 20-0 run to roll toward a 58-18 victory during Shootout In The Swamp tournament festivities.

The Lady Jaguars (0-3) were paced by Hailey Herring's five-point game. Emera Aquila chipped in with four points, while Sierra Burrows and Isabelle Ordway each had three points.

Genesee Valley will get set to take on Cattaraugus-Little Valley in the tournament's consolation game Saturday afternoon. In the title game, Allegany-Limestone will face Wellsville at 3:30 p.m. to finish out the day.

Genesee Valley             0   6   5  7 – 18

Allegany-Limestone   20 10 14 14 – 58

GENESEE VALLEY: Emera Aquila 2 0-0 4, Lizzie Bentley 0 1-2 1, Hailey Herring 1 2-4 5, Sierra Burrows 1 1-4 3, Katie Bartlett 1 0-0 2, Isabelle Ordway 1 1-2 3. Totals: 6 5-12 18.
ALLEGANY-LIMESTONE: Taylor Davis 6 0-0 12, Devin Ralston 3 2-2 8, Grace DeCapua 1 0-0 2, Gianna DeRose 1 0-0 2, Anna Wolfgang 2 0-0 4, Tierney Hemphill 5 2-2 12, Jenna Louser 2 0-1 4, Kayla Krzanak 1 0-0 2, Emmie Giardini 1 0-0 2, Cameron Riordan 1 0-0 2, Maddie Callen 4 0-1 8. Totals: 27 4-6 58.

3-point goals: GV 1 (Herring).
Total Fouls: GV 9, A-L 16. Fouled out: None.

BOYS BASKETBALL

Hornell 63, Wellsville 51

HORNELL – Despite an explosive night from Wellsville's star guard Max Jusianiec, the Red Raiders of Hornell started out the evening red hot, providing a big 21-9 run through the first quarter that ultimately set the tone for good, as they went to 4-0 on the season with a 63-51 victory over the Lions on Friday.

“It was a very hard-fought game tonight in an incredible atmosphere,” Lions coach Raymie Auman said. “We dug a hole early and whenever we made a run, and cut the lead down, their seniors would make a big play and settle things back down again. It was good for us to see what level of play we need to get in order to compete come playoff time. We have a long way to go, but I'm confident that we will get there.”

Chase Freeland was one of those seniors that made things difficult for the Lions, as the Red Raiders guard picked up a team-leading 24 points, with 13 of them coming in the first half. In the second half, Freeland tag-teammed with fellow senior Conor Smith in the late stages to assist in locking down the victory for good to remain unbeaten.

Jusianiec led all scorers on the floor by recording a career-high 40 points, including four of Wellsville's (2-3) five three-pointers. Logan Dunbar had five points of his own to add.

Up next for the Lions is their home opener on Tuesday, as they welcome Section VI powerhouse Olean to the
Lion's Den at 7:30 p.m.

“We have a very tough schedule, and Olean is a powerhouse,” said Auman. “Hopefully we can take what we learned tonight, apply it to Tuesday, and along with playing at home, maybe we can relax a bit and put together a great game.”

Wellsville         9 13   8 20 – 51

Hornell           21 10 19 13 – 63


WELLSVILLE: Max Jusianiec 13 10-12 40, Eli Schmidt 0 1-5 1, Logan Dunbar 2 0-0 5, Aidan Hart 1 1-2 3, Brayden Delahunt 1 0-0 2. Totals: 16 12-19 51.
HORNELL: Chase Freeland 9 4-5 24, Conor Smith 2 2-5 7, Derek McCumiskey 2 0-0 5, Jackson White 4 0-2 11, Collin Busch 1 4-4 6, Malik Arnink 1 0-0 2, Jonas Sciotti 1 0-0 2, Tanner Stutzman 2 2-5 6. Totals: 22 12-21 63.
3-point goals: Wellsville 5 (Jusianiec 4, Dunbar), Hornell 7 (White 3, Freeland 2, Smith, McCumiskey).
Total Fouls: Wellsville 17, Hornell 20. Fouled out: McCumiskey (HHS).

Andover 81, Whitesville 45

ANDOVER — Three different scorers reached double digits for Andover, as the offense found their rhythm from beginning to end on Friday with an 81-45 victory over the visiting Whitesville Blue Jays.

“It was a good night to get out and run,” Panthers coach John Dougherty said. “Whitesville's a real young team, and Scott (Bledsoe) is doing a great job with them. We came out, and we're starting to play better basketball. We're gelling a little bit after a horrible start, but they're working hard, and you can really see a difference.”

Spencer Cook continued to flare up for the Panthers (3-2), finding his stroke inside the arc once more with a game-high 31 points to go with 12 rebounds to complete his double-double. Jayden Dix recorded three of Andover's seven three-pointers to put toward a 14-point effort. Chris Walker had the team's second double-double, tallying 14 points and 15 rebounds.


Whitesville (0-2) was led by CJ Estep, who sank both of the team's three-pointers, en route to a team-high 17 points. Jessie Pensyl was not far behind in the Jays scorebook, chipping in with 13, while Robert Whitesell and Colby Gaines each had six points.

The Panthers return to action next Friday night, as they host their last game of the decade against the visiting Hammondsport Lakers at 7 p.m.

For Whitesville, they are back in action Monday at home, welcoming in New Covenant Academy at 6 p.m.

Whitesville     10 13   5 17 – 45

Andover         23 20 18 20 – 81 

WHITESVILLE: Jessie Pensyl 6 1-8 13, CJEstep 5 6-7 17, Robert Whitesell 3 0-0 6, Colby Gaines 3 0-0 6, Dylan Acor 1 1-2 3. Totals: 18 7-16 45.
ANDOVER: Grady Terhune 3 0-3 6, Spencer Cook 12 5-11 31, Blaze Dreyer 1 0-0 2, Jayden Dix 4 3-3 14, Chris Walker 6 2-7 14, Preston Ordway 3 0-0 8, Noah Greene 1 1-2 4, Gabe Halsey 0 2-2 2. Totals: 30 13-28 81.

3-point goals: Whitesville 2 (Estep), Andover 7 (Dix 3, Ordway 2, Greene, Cook)
Total Fouls: Whitesville 20, Andover 18. Fouled out: Gaines (WHI).

Scio 58, Houghton Academy 21

HOUGHTON – After a six-point lead saw Scio take charge on Friday, they relied on their defense to get the
job done the rest of the way, as they held Houghton Academy to single digits in the remaining three quarters to pick up the 58-21 road win.

Three different Scio (3-0) scorers recorded double digits in the victory, including Cam Loucks who dominated the paint all night long with a game-high 29 points. Brendan Graves found his rhythm outside with all three of the team's three-pointers, en route to 17 points. Carl Finnemore added 11 points.

Houghton Academy (2-1) was led by Lee Murray, who had five points. Ayo Banwo, Loik Makuza and Genarro Pico each had four points.

The Tigers will return home to host Genesee Valley, winners of four of their first five, on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

The Panthers will head out to Belfast on Monday at 6 p.m.

Scio                            13 13 20 12 – 58

Houghton Academy     7   4   5   5 – 21

SCIO: Jake D'Arcy 0 1-2 1, Brendan Graves 7 0-0 17, Cam Loucks 12 5-8 29, Tristen Woodruff 0 0-2 0, Carl Finnemore 4 3-8 11. Totals: 23 9-20 58.
HOUGHTON ACADEMY: Lee Murray 2 0-0 5, Ayo Banwo 2 0-0 4, Aiden Feng 1 0-0 2, Loik Makuza 2 0-0 4, Gennaro Pico 2 0-0 4, Samuel Morah 1 0-0 2. Totals: 10 2-8 21.
3-point goals: Scio 3 (Graves), Houghton 1 (Murray).
Total Fouls: Scio 15, Houghton 18. Fouled out: Finnemore (SCIO).

Bradford (PA) 59, Bolivar-Richburg 29

ELDRED, Pa. – A hot start was all the Bradford Owls needed to move into Saturday's championship game of tournament action at Otto-Eldred, as they outscored Bolivar-Richburg by a 14-2 count to pace their 59-29 win over the Wolverines on Friday.

“I told the kids before the game, this is the best team you'll see all year,” Wolverines coach Jeff Margeson said. “They had our number all game, and we only had six guys to work with. That's a really nice Bradford team, and I was happy with the effort we put forth. They were impressed with our sophomores working their tail off. Hopefully this will give us a much-needed boost.”

With Riley Danaher missing the game for the Wolverines (3-2), it was his younger brother Landon Danaher that took charge of the offense, compiling a team-leading 16 points. Camden MacDonell added 10 points, while Brayden Ellis had the team's lone three-pointer from outside.

Saturday afternoon, Bolivar-Richburg will take on host Otto-Eldred in the tournament's consolation game, which begins at 1:30 p.m.

Bolivar-Richburg     2 12 8 7 – 29

Bradford                  14 15 18 12 – 59  

BOLIVAR-RICHBURG: Landon Danaher 6 4-13 16, Brayden Ellis 1 0-0 3, Jason Greeson 0 0-2 0, Camden MacDonell 4 2-5 10. Totals: 11 6-20 29.

BRADFORD: Peyton Manion 2 0-0 4, Cam Austin 5 0-1 11, Steve Nolton 2 1-2 5, Evan Schmidt 1 0-0 2, Jarid Wilmoth 4 0-0 8, Tyler Gigliotti 10 0-2 21, Caleb Nuzzo 2 0-4 4, Gavin Piscitelli 2 0-0 4. Totals: 28 1-9 59.
3-point goals: B-R 1 (Ellis), Bradford 2 (Austin, Gigliotti).
Total Fouls: B-R 11, Bradford 17. Fouled out: None.

Belfast 60, Friendship 38

FRIENDSHIP – Battling their way to an 11-11 tie after the opening quarter, the second would prove that it was only the beginning for the Belfast Bulldogs, as Carter Guilford and Stephen Struckman combined to score 12 of the team's 17 points in their run of Friendship to stay in front for good with a 60-38 win, Friday night.

Guilford would end the night just a point shy as the game's leading scorer, settling for a team-high 22 points. Struckmann followed with 10 points, including six in the second quarter. Nick Ellison provided the team's three-point game, sinking four shots for 12 points.

On the other side, Ian Romero recorded his third straight game with 20 points or more for the Golden Eagles (0-5), netting five treys to put toward a game-high 23 points.

Belfast will return home on Monday for their home opener, as they take on Houghton Academy at 6 p.m.

For Friendship, they hit the road next Thursday to pay a visit to Lima Christian for a 7:30 p.m. contest.

Belfast             11 17 14 18 – 60

Friendship       11   4 16   7 – 38

BELFAST: Nick Ellison 4 0-0 12, Chris Fuller 0 1-2 1, Jason Drozdowski 2 0-1 4, Matt Weaver 1 3-5 5, Andrew
Blocho 1 0-0 3, Hunter Enders 1 0-0 3, Stephen Struckmann 4 2-2 10, Carter Guilford 11 0-5 22. Totals: 24 6-15 60.
FRIENDSHIP: Micah Hosley 1 0-0 2, Blake Hewitt 1 1-6 3, Ian Romero 8 2-2 23, Alex Smith 2 0-0 4, Atlin Moore 2 0-0 4, John Outman 1 0-0 2. Totals: 15 3-8 38.
3-point goals: Belfast 6 (Ellison 4, Blocho, Enders), Friendship 5 (Romero).
Total Fouls: Belfast 7, Friendship 17. Fouled out: None.

Chris Brooks
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