Tuesday Roundup: Havens twirls gem, sets table for bats from Vogel, Green as Lions overcome early deficit with 3-1 win over Livonia; Ordway tosses 1-hit blanking to lead Wellsville over Lady Rebels

WELLSVILLE — There has been quite the history in recent seasons between both Livonia and Wellsville.

Regardless of whether or not it was in the regular season, or in Sectionals, the two Class B foes, who could potentially meet one more time in the second season this year, always find a way to provide a close, marvelous battle straight to the finish.

Tuesday was no different.

Just like in all of your close game affairs, the runs that the offenses would produce came at an absolute premium. When it came down to brass tax, the decided factor was solely upon who would have the final word in the end.

After the Bulldogs claimed the game's lead right from the get-go, the fight was on. Although it was tough at times at the plate, the cracks that the Lions provided would gradually grow larger and larger over time. So did Livonia's.

But then, a burst.

Behind what was another fine gem twirled on the mound for Jere Havens, Wellsville began to find their rhythm at the plate, laying the lumber down on whatever they could find. That included a game-changer – a two-run fourth inning all fueled by Ty Vogel, as he blasted a game-tying hit before scoring the go-ahead run himself to give the Lions control.

Soon after: The dagger.

During what would be the team's final at-bats in the bottom of the sixth, Alex Green came up with perhaps the most clutch of at-bats across the entire stand of offense against the Bulldogs, coming away with a humongous piece of insurance to seal Wellsville's victory, sending a ball into orbit out in right center field – one that would leave the park for a solo shot, giving the Lions the room they needed to squeeze out a 3-1 win over Livonia to get back to .500 on the season.

“We've struggled a bit over in Elmira with the bats, but I hope this propels us to bigger things on offense, to light up that brand new scoreboard of ours a lot more,” said Lions coach Tom Delahunt. “Traditionally, Livonia has always been a powerful team. They've moved down with us this year, so it's nice to get one of these wins against a team like that.”

Livonia wasted no time putting the pressure on Wellsville (6-6) early in the game's first batting session at the plate. With two runners on, an fielder's choice advanced the frontrunner onto third despite a double play being twisted by the Lions defense in the process. That would allow Alex Benitez to blast a double to deep right center field to dock the first run on the board.

That would remain the same score for just over half of the contest, as both defenses buckled in for the long haul, with Havens dealing right along side Livonia's Jack Kearney, as both hurlers exchanged quick innings one after another along the way.

One of those stands came at an opportune time for Livonia to add to their lead. One that Havens made sure wasn't going to happen.

In the top of the fourth, the Bulldogs turned up the heat on the Lions, continuing to lay the lumber down themselves. It would result with a pair of runners landing in prime scoring position off back-to-back singles with two out.

Havens would face just one batter after the fact to leave Livonia scoreless, handing out a big strikeout to halt any momentum from being built.

Instead, the momentum from that clutch defensive stand would be used to give themselves their first lead of the game in turn.

In the home half of the inning, the Lions responded by a doubling up of Livonia led by Vogel and his long RBI triple to the center field fence – the deepest part of the field to create level ground once again with the visitors and become the game-tying run at third.

Vogel would score on the very next at-bat at the plate off a sacrifice to right from Cooper Brockway to give the hosts in orange and black their first lead to control.

To keep their lead in tact, the rest of fall on the shoulders of Havens on the rubber. In the top of the fifth, with Livonia once again threatening to do damage ultimately from the corners, he would remain vigilant and stand tall with one out, delivering back-to-back Ks to get the defense behind him off the field, leaving both runners on a second straight inning.

Delahunt says that Havens has been one of the bright spots that he has witnessed from his pitching staff in recent weeks.

“Jere has really begun to settle in, and we were riding his coattails,” he said. “It's another quality performance from our pitching staff, and the last couple of weeks, we've gotten some great outings from everyone that has towed the rubber. He made some huge pitches when he need to with two outs and in scoring position. It wasn't easy for him at times, he had to really bear down to get it done.”

With Wellsville's final tenure at the plate approaching after another goose egg was delivered to the Bulldogs, the chance to provide insurance loomed on the horizon. With it, came a dagger from Green, as he sent the team swirling into victory with a solo bomb to deep right center field to help set up another impeccable stand of defense to shut Livonia down completely in the seventh to secure the win.

Havens went the entire way for the Lions on the mound, scoring eight strikeouts to complete his gem. At the plate, he was one of seven different hitters, alongside Vogel and Green, that reached base with a knock, recording a double.

Wellsville is right back on their home field today, if the weather holds, as they host Canisteo-Greenwood/Jasper-Troupsburg in a 5 p.m. first pitch.

Livonia 100 000 0 – 1 7 0

Wellsville 000 201 X – 3 7 2

LIV – Jack Kearney (LP) (4K, 3BB), Connor Feehan (6), and Alex Benitez.

WLSV – Jere Havens (WP) (CG, 8K), and Alex Green.

Fillmore 13, Hinsdale 3 (F-6)

HINSDALE — The bats for Fillmore were red hot right from the start on Tuesday, as five different Eagles all recorded at least a pair of hits to power the team's sensational afternoon from the batter's box, rolling towards a massive lead and never looking back on it to coast past Hinsdale with a 13-3 road win.

The Eagles (9-1) were able to knock on the door quickly to begin their road trip, opening with a strong note behind an eight-run frame that would immediate set the tone for the remainder of the game. The momentum would translate to impeccable defense, as they held Hinsdale (0-8) to just two hits.

On the mound, the win was garnered by Brandon Buck, who fanned nine and walked three in his tossed two-hitter.

Aiden Wagner was one of five different hitters at the plate to record at least a pair of hits, tallying four in all including a pair of doubles to help pave the way. Zach Sisson helped the cause with a pair, including a lead-off solo homer in the top of the sixth which would push the team's lead to double digits.

In addition, Damon Potter, Graham Cahill and Brent Zubikowski all had two hits, with Zubikowski notching a double.

For the Bobcats, Sam Cashimere fanned one and walked three in his complete game on the rubber. Hinsdale will pay a visit to Cuba-Rushford on Friday for a 5 p.m. contest.

Fillmore is back in action tonight, if weather permits, as they host Genesee Valley/Belfast in a 5 p.m. first pitch.

Fillmore 811 012 – 13 16 1

Hinsdale 012 000 – 3 2 1

FIL – Brandon Buck (WP) (CG, 9K, 3BB), and Alex Ellsworth.

HIN – Sam Cashimere (LP) (CG, K, 3BB), and Parker Cummins.

Friendship/Scio 22, Andover/Whitesville 2 (F-5)

SCIO — A 15-run outburst in the game's opening frame for host Friendship/Scio was all that was needed for the offense to make their impact on Tuesday, as they strolled towards victory after six innings over visiting Andover/Whitesville by a 22-2 count in Scio.

Friendship/Scio (5-7) collected 22 runs off 13 total hits at the plate, with Joey Nickerson and Ethan Davenport both having big nights to lead the bats. Nickerson went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs scored, while Davenport collected two hits including a triple, and drove home five runs and scored four of his own.

Andover/Whitesville (2-6) was able to spring onto the board themselves despite falling behind, as they collected a solo home run from Layton Miller in the top of the second, where both runs of the team's runs were scored. Spencer Mattison ended the inning by scoring off an RBI single from Colton Calladine.

While the offense continued to click for Friendship/Scio, Ethan Davenport went the distance on the defensive, holding Andover/Whitesville to just five hits across six strikeouts and one walk.

For the visitors, Luke Erdmann struck out three and walked one in his relief appearance. Andover/Whitesville will play host to Genesee Valley/Belfast in Whitesville at 5 p.m. on Thursday.

Friendship/Scio will welcome in Avoca/Prattsburgh for a 5 p.m. visit to Friendship, also on Thursday.

Andover/Whitesville 0 20 00 – 2 5 6

Friendship/Scio (15) 16 0X – 22 13 0

A/W – Justin Waters (LP) (BB), CJ Estep (1) (K, BB), Landon Cook (2) (2K, 4BB), Luke Erdmann (4) (3K, BB), and Colton Calladine.

F/S – Ethan Davenport (WP) (CG, 6K, BB), and Landen Arnold.

SOFTBALL

Wellsville 17, Cuba-Rushford 0 (F-5)

WELLSVILLE — The Lady Lions of Wellsville were in the mood for smashing a record on Tuesday.

With the rain beginning to make its descent into Wellsville for their night battle against the Lady Rebels of Cuba-Rushford, it would not stop them from bashing home runs out of Tullar Field, as the team collected three including Makenzie Cowburn's eighth of the season to power up a 17-0 shutout in five innings.

While the offense was in command right from the start, the defense saw Marissa Ordway toss five shutout innings on the way towards her victory, holding Cuba-Rushford to a single hit while handing out 10 chairs in the process to help complete another phenomenal night for the Lady Lions (14-2).

“Marissa threw a gem tonight,” said Lady Lions coach Matt Burke. “She was very efficient with her pitches, and she really pounded the strike zone. Lindsay Stuck put some good swings on the ball, and it looked like Makenzie got a pitch up and in, and really turned on it for her eighth home run of the year.”

Wellsville came out swinging in the opening frame of play, as they set the tone right away after a scoreless outing of defense against the Lady Rebels (3-8), as they posted a seven-run frame highlighted by Cowburn's eighth home run of the season – a two-run bomb to go with what was a perfect 3-for-3 outing at the plate.

Brazen Beckwith and Lindsay Stuck helped cause with home runs of their own – their first of the season themselves, with Beckwith launching a solo homer in the second inning, and Stuck garnering a three-run shot in the fifth to conclude the evening with two hits in all.

The three home runs would help break and re-write a new single-season school record for the program, which now currently stands at 14 for the season.

Helping the lead the bats along the way was Averee Palmatier, who also went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, while Ordway added in two hits along with an RBI.

For Cuba-Rushford, Lizzy Kocsis walked two in her four-inning start from within the circle. On offense, the team would break up Ordway's no-hit bid in the top of the third, as Elysa Tylor provided the lone hit off a single. The Lady Rebels head to Bolivar-Richburg tonight, if weather permits, for a 5 p.m. first pitch.

Wellsville will return to Tullar Field on Saturday in a 5 p.m. contest, as they host East Aurora for Senior Night.

Cuba-Rushford 000 00 – 0 1 3

Wellsville 711 44 – 17 14 0

C-R – Lizzy Kocsis (LP) (2BB), Sydney Howard (5) (BB), and Riley Keller.

WLSV – Marissa Ordway (WP) (CG, 10K), and Lindsay Stuck.

Friendship/Scio 13, Andover/Whitesville 0

SCIO — Through the past couple of games and into the new week, Nevaeh Ross has been on an unbelievable tear for Friendship/Scio.

The sophomore phenom, for the third straight game, has shut down her opposition, the second straight against Andover/Whitesville, as she handed out 17 chairs to help Friendship/Scio through another no-hit performance on their home field in what was a 13-0 blanking on Tuesday.

Friendship/Scio (9-1) accounted for runs in all six innings of play, scoring 13 runs off 10 hits while Ross was keeping Andover/Whitesville at at standstill on the field, beginning with some big baserunning and an RBI double from Kiara Grover in the bottom of the third to extend their early 3-0 lead to eight.

Grover's bat would continue to stay hot for the hosts, as she added two more RBI singles in the late stages to push out the team's lead once more, sandwiched in-between an RBI triple for Ross in the bottom of the fifth to help finish off the scoring.

Grover would finish with a 3-for-3 outing with four total RBI. Ross recorded two hits and drove in a pair, while Morghyn Ross also had two hits and scored three runs. In addition, Kendra Gleason launched a two-run triple to the outfield.

Countering Ross on the opposite side was Makaila Brewster, who went the first two innings with four strikeouts and five walks. Andover/Whitesville is back home Friday night for a 5 p.m. contest against Genesee Valley/Belfast, in Whitesville.

As for Friendship/Scio, they now hit the road for a massive showdown, taking on the undefeated Lady Wolverines of Bolivar-Richburg in a pair of games beginning at 5 p.m. on Thursday.

Andover/Whitesville 000 000 0 – 0 0 5

Friendship/Scio 215 212 X – 13 10 3

A/W – Makaila Brewster (LP) (4K, 5BB), Zoey Lee (3) (2K, BB), and Gabbi Hall.

F/S – Nevaeh Ross (WP) (CG, 17K), and Morghyn Ross.

Fillmore 22, Canisteo-Greenwood/Jasper-Troupsburg 5

JASPER — The first three innings for the Lady Eagles of Fillmore on Tuesday saw them create a lot of noise.

Out of the 22 total runs they would scratch across, 17 of them would help set up shop for their lead that they never lost against host Canisteo-Greenwood/Jasper-Troupsburg, as they soared to the finish line with a win to hop back over .500 by a 22-5 count.

Six different Lady Eagles (6-5) all spread the field with at least a trio of hits, including Skylar Gaddy who had the biggest bat of them all, as she picked up where she left off from 24 hours ago against Geneseo with a 4-for-5 outing at the plate that included three doubles and three runs.

In all, Fillmore collected 22 runs off 22 total hits to pace their offense.

“We hit the ball hard tonight and ran the bases well,” Lady Eagles coach Jon Beardsley said. “Skylar in particular was pounding the ball. We still have some defensive work to clean up, but it's one step at a time. Kada (Frazier) made a play at second on a shallow fly ball near the right field foul line, and she made a catch that I haven't seen made in a very long time by a fielder. It's plays like that which hopefully, will motivate the team.”

Assisting in the offensive efforts was Emily Krzeminski, who had three hits and drove in four runs off of them. Torann Wolfer, Saige Friedl and Mattie McCumiskey all pitched in three hits of their own, while Zoe Beardsley continued the extra hit brigade with a pair of doubles.

In the circle, Friedl collected the win behind six strikeouts and seven walks.

The Lady Eagles are back home tonight, if weather cooperates, as they welcome in Genesee Valley/Belfast for a 7 p.m. contest under the lights.

Fillmore 584 005 0 – 22 22 4

C-G/J-T 103 100 0 – 5 7 5

FIL – Saige Friedl (WP) (CG, 6K, 7BB), and Lizzy Nugent.

CGJT – Grace Staats (LP) (CG, 5BB), and Cadance McCaig.

GOLF

Fillmore 40, Hinsdale 15

FRANKLINVILLE — Despite the rain falling down upon the Ischua Valley Country Club in Franklinville, no precipitation could foil the undefeated Eagles of Fillmore and their game on Tuesday, as they provided a balanced scorecard from top to bottom to power up a 40-15 road win over host Hinsdale to record their fifth straight win.

Reid Cockle was the match's medalist, earning the honors by firing the lowest round of the afternoon, settling with a 51. Three different Eagles (5-0) would follow behind the leader, as Will Roeske, Anderson Wiltsey and Haley Hall all recorded rounds of 55. Isaac Sylvester rounded off the card with a 64.

Hinsdale (1-5) was led by a team-low round of 75 from Caden Miller. The Bobcats will head for Allegany Hills on Thursday to take on Cuba-Rushford in a 4 p.m. contest.

Today, Fillmore continues their road swing into Wellsville, where they will join Genesee Valley/Belfast for tri-match action against the host Lions, beginning at 4 p.m. at the Wellsville Country Club.

BOYS TENNIS

Fillmore 5, Houghton Academy 0

HOUGHTON — A dominant run for the Fillmore Eagles on the tennis court has continued on Tuesday, as the undefeated Allegany County power came away with another match-sweep of their opposition, this one coming against a team they share Houghton College with for matches – Houghton Academy, as they rolled to a 5-0 shutout over the Panthers to pick up their ninth straight win.

The Eagles (9-0) win was powered by dominant performances from their singles trio in Carter Sisson, Eben Schilke and Isaiah Sisson, as they all recorded victories in straight sets, including Carter at first singles, who had to battle his way through a first-set tie break with Houghton Academy's Alex Fraile, but would shake it off and return to form with a 6-0 second-set shutout to finish off his win.

Schilke and Isaiah Sisson followed behind with 6-1, 6-3 wins of their own at second and third singles over Caleb Hilshire, and Jim Patipewe respectively.

In the doubles department, the second doubles team of Marcus Wolfer and Noah Strickland were at the top of their game, as they defeated Lucas Matias Rocha and Ava Harrison with a straight-set, 6-0, 6-0 shutout to continue fueling their winning ways.

At first doubles, the match sweep was recorded by the Eagles from Layton Sanasith and Joe Derck, as they powered their way towards victory by a 6-1, 6-2 straight-set decision over the Panthers (3-2), and their team of Sam Winkens and Josh Paschalis. Houghton Academy will host Scio on Friday at 5 p.m.

Fillmore will now look to become the first to 10 wins this season after this upcoming weekend, as they remain pat at home to welcome in Genesee Valley/Belfast for a 5 p.m. first serve on Monday.

Singles

1. Carter Sisson (FIL) def. Alex Fraile (HA), 7-5, 6-0.

2. Eben Schilke (FIL) def. Caleb Hilshire (HA), 6-1, 6-3.

3. Isaiah Sisson (FIL) def. Jim Patipewe (HA), 6-3, 6-3.

Doubles

1. Layton Sanasith/Joe Derck (FIL) def. Sam Winkens/Josh Paschalis (HA), 6-1, 6-2.

2. Marcus Wolfer/Noah Strickland (FIL) def. Lucas Matias Rocha/Ava Harrison (HA), 6-0, 6-0.

Andover/Whitesville at Scio — No report.