Wednesday Roundup: Wellsville track rebounds with sweep over C-R, Fillmore; Lady Lions ward off Portville in close quarters battle

Fillmore’s Matt Majoros, left, and Whitesville’s Matt Garis, right, lead the field during the 800 meter run event of Wednesday night’s tri-meet in Wellsville. [Chris Brooks/WellsvilleSports.com]

Wellsville’s Wyatt Scott clears the hurdle on his way toward a first place finish in the 400 hurdles during Wednesday night’s home tri-meet against Cuba-Rushford and Fillmore. [Chris Brooks/WellsvilleSports.com]

Cuba-Rushford’s Sofia Riquelme, right, hands the baton off to her teammate Natalie Goble, left, as they compete in the 400 relay event of Wednesday’s tri-meet in Wellsville. [Chris Brooks/WellsvilleSports.com]

Fillmore’s Jessi Rust clears one of her final hurdles down the homestretch toward a first place finish in the 400 hurdles event of Wednesday’s tri-meet in Wellsville. [Chris Brooks/WellsvilleSports.com]

Wellsville’s Shane Davidson dials in, as he competes during the 1500 run event of Wednesday's home tri-meet against Cuba-Rushford and Fillmore. [Chris Brooks/WellsvilleSports.com]

From left to right: Fillmore’s Kiera Engler, Wellsville’s Grace Kinnicutt, and Cuba-Rushford’s Libby Drum all compete during the 800 run event of Wednesday’s tri-meet in Wellsville. [Chris Brooks/WellsvilleSports.com]

WELLSVILLE — The Lions were setback when the Red Raiders of Hornell brought out the brooms in Tuesday’s meet at home. But with a short amount of time to provide a quick turnaround, as they made their return to their home track for tri-meet action with both Cuba-Rushford and Fillmore in for visits.

As a response, Wellsville was able to bounce back with a sweep of their own, as the boys and girls teams came away victorious with 70, and 64 first place points to take the meet victory over the Rebels and Eagles on Wednesday.

The Lions boys team came away victorious seven times to fuel their first place triumph, five of those wins coming individually with Wyatt Scott leading the way with his massive day consisting of three individual wins. He recorded two of those wins in the form of a sweep in the hurdling events — the 110 (19.17) and 400 hurdles (1:11.26). Scott added his last from the field with a winning distance in the triple jump (28-3.5).

Wellsville also came away with two relay victories on the day, picking up the wins in the 1600 relay (4:20.01), and 3200 relay (12:23.01). Other individual winners for the Lions include Ben Jordan in the 1600 run (5:21.20) and Eli Brophy in the 3200 run (13:06.58). On the girls side, the Lady Lions tallied six victories to propel their first place finish, with Brooklyn Stisser and Alyssa Dorrough pacing the field with a pair of victories each.

Stisser medaled for the hosts on the track with winning times in the 200 dash (29.70), and 400 dash (1:10.96), while Dorrough brought out the brooms with a sweep in the throwing events — the shot put (30-11), and discus (78-0). Cynthia Covell added the team’s final individual win with her first place finish in the 3000 run (15:06.00). She would also race the first leg in Wellsville’s lone relay victory alongside Cameron Gordon, Hannah Dunaway and Grace Kinnicutt with a time of 14:38.65.

The Cuba-Rushford boys team was second behind Wellsville with 50 total points, collecting six first place finishes with Brayden Lavery and Josh Ward each coming away with a pair of victories, with Lavery placing first on the track with wins in the 100 dash (11.86) and 200 dash (24.54), while Ward chipped in with his wins from the field in the high jump (5-6), and long jump (18-0). Both Lavery and Ward would race a leg in the team’s winning 400 relay team (48.14).

Other individual winners for the Rebels include Hunter Williams and Tristan Clayson, as they both swept the throwing events with winning distances in the shot put (31-0), and discus (70-0) respectively. On the girls side, the Lady Rebels scored 43 points with five first place finishes with Hailey Kumpf recording two victories of her own in the 800 run (2:41.64), and from the field in the long jump (13-9.5). Kumpf also ran the third leg within the team’s winning 400 relay team (54.17).

Ava Belec and Libby Drum added in the last of Cuba-Rushford’s victories, winning in the 100 dash (13.46) and 1500 run (5:38.10) respectively.

The Fillmore boys tallied 27 total points with two first place finishes from Ben Beardsley and Damon Wood, as they medaled with winning distances in the 400 sprint (57.02), and 800 run (2:29.60) each. As for the Lady Eagles, they recorded 47 points behind four first place finishes, as Jessi Rust led the way with a sweep of the hurdles — taking the win in the 100 (21.04) and 400 (1:26.10) hurdles. Rachel Hatch and Grace Russell provided wins from the field in the high jump (4-2) and triple jump (25-5).

Both Hatch and Russell ran winning legs in the 1600 relay with a time of 4:54.57.

All three teams are back in competition on Tuesday in 5 p.m. starts, with Wellsville playing host to another tri-meet with Genesee Valley and Scio coming to town, while Cuba-Rushford heads back home to host both Fillmore and Bolivar-Richburg.

Boys Team Scores: Wellsville 70, Cuba-Rushford 50, Fillmore 27.
Results

100 – 1. Brayden Lavery (C-R) 11.86, 2. Josh Ward (C-R), 3. Ben Beardsley (FIL).

200 – 1. Brayden Lavery (C-R) 24.54, 2. Aidan Riley (WLSV), 3. Ben Beardsley (FIL).

400 – 1. Ben Beardsley (FIL) 57.02, 2. Kane Adams (C-R), 3. JT Mariotti (WLSV).

800 – 1. Damon Wood (FIL) 2:29.60, 2. Shane Davidson (WLSV), 3. Matt Majoros (FIL).

1600 – 1. Ben Jordan (WLSV) 5:21.20, 2. Damon Wood (FIL), 3. Matt Majoros (FIL).

3200 – 1. Eli Brophy (WLSV) 13:06.58, 2. Ben Jordan (WLSV), 3. Aidan Jadwin (WLSV).

110H – 1. Wyatt Scott (WLSV) 19.17.

400H – 1. Wyatt Scott (WLSV) 1:11.26.

400R – 1. Cuba-Rushford (Lavery, Baron, Keller, Ward) 48.14, 2. Wellsville.

1600R – 1. Wellsville (Mariotti, Davidson, Dickerson, Scott) 4:20.01.

3200R – 1. Wellsville (Jordan, Brophy, Joslyn, Dickerson) 12:23.01.

Shot – 1. Hunter Williams (C-R) 31-0, 2. Larry Walinski (FIL), 3. Noah Black (WLSV).

Discus – 1. Tristan Clayson (C-R) 70-0, 2. Shane Davidson (WLSV), 3. Larry Walinski (FIL).

High Jump – 1. Josh Ward (C-R) 5-6, 2. Aidan Riley (WLSV), 3. Gavin Dickerson (WLSV).

Long Jump – 1. Josh Ward (C-R) 18-0, 2. Brayden Lavery (C-R), 3. Hunter Williams (C-R).

Tri Jump – 1. Wyatt Scott (WLSV) 28-3.5, 2. Eli Brophy (WLSV), 3. Ben Jordan (WLSV).

Girls Team Scores: Wellsville 64, Fillmore 47, Cuba-Rushford 43.

Results

100 – 1. Ava Belec (C-R) 13.46, 2. Brooklyn Stisser (WLSV), 3. Alyssa Dorrough (WLSV).

200 – 1. Brooklyn Stisser (WLSV) 29.70, 2. Rachel Hatch (FIL), 3. Sofia Riquelme (C-R).

400 – 1. Brooklyn Stisser (WLSV) 1:10.96, 2. Ava Sylvester (FIL), 3. Lillie Kreamer (C-R).

800 – 1. Hailey Kumpf (C-R) 2:41.64, 2. Kiera Engler (FIL), 3. Libby Drum (C-R).

1500 – 1. Libby Drum (C-R) 5:38.10, 2. Cynthia Covell (WLSV), 3. Grace Kinnicutt (WLSV).

3000 – 1. Cynthia Covell (WLSV) 15:06.00, 2. Allie Bidzerkowny (WLSV).

100H – 1. Jessi Rust (FIL) 21.04, 2. Carina Kling (WLSV).

400H – 1. Jessi Rust (FIL) 1:26.10, 2. Hannah Dunaway (WLSV).

400R – 1. Cuba-Rushford (Riquelme, Goble, Kumpf, Belec) 54.17, 2. Wellsville.

1600R – 1. Fillmore (Hatch, G. Russell, Sylvester, K. Engler) 4:54.57, 2. Wellsville.

3200R – 1. Wellsville (Covell, Gordon, Dunaway, Kinnicutt) 14:38.65.

Shot – 1. Alyssa Dorrough (WLSV) 30-11, 2. Tara Duvall (C-R), 3. Stephanie Oswald (WLSV).

Discus – 1. Alyssa Dorrough (WLSV) 78-0, 2. Tara Duvall (C-R), 3. Stephanie Oswald (WLSV).

High Jump – 1. Rachel Hatch (FIL) 4-2, 2. Lillie Kreamer (C-R), 3. Hope Russell (FIL).

Long Jump – 1. Hailey Kumpf (C-R) 13-9.5, 2. Ava Sylvester (FIL), 3. Kiera Engler (FIL).

Tri Jump – 1. Grace Russell (FIL) 25-5.25, 2. Hope Russell (FIL), 3. Ali Barnes (C-R).

BASEBALL

Fillmore 9, Belfast 6

FILLMORE — The Bulldogs were able to scratch across a first inning lead on host Fillmore, as well as a big threat in the seventh to put some pressure on. But the offense was able to click for the Eagles at the right time, as they took away Belfast’s early lead and made it their own to put toward what was a 9-6 victory on Wednesday.

“This was a tough game, and Belfast played well,” Eagles coach Bill Nolan said. “There was no easy time for either side, but it was a lot of fun. You see mistakes and it can kill you, but you put it all into perspective, it was a close game. Belfast fired up that last inning to make it close after we led 9-4, and they got two runs with two runners on. This was a game that got interesting as it went on. Belfast has a great team, and they played hard today.”

Both teams in the early-going exchanged lead changes through the third inning, with the Eagles (4-2) ultimately coming out on top with a 3-2 lead on the Bulldogs. After Fillmore docked a blank against Belfast on defense, the offense kicked into gear with a three-run fourth inning to branch out their lead to an insurmountable amount to stay out in front, despite some late pressure from the Bulldogs in the end.

Three different Eagles all recorded three hits, as Aiden Wagner, Brent Zubikowski and Connor Potter were all responsible with a trio of singles. On the hill, Zach Sisson picked up the win behind two innings of solid relief, fanning six and walking two. On the other side, the Bulldogs (3-3) were led by both of their pitchers in the contest — Stephen Struckmann and Carter Stout, as they each picked up two hits. On the mound, Struckmann fanned three and walked three in his five-inning start.

Both teams are back in action Friday night, as Fillmore stands pat at home to welcome in Bolivar-Richburg for their second and final clash of the season with first pitch slated for a 5 p.m. start, while Belfast looks to rebound back over the road in Andover at 6 p.m.

Belfast 101 011 2 – 6 8 3

Fillmore 021 321 X – 9 11 5

BEL – Stephen Struckmann (LP) (3K, 3BB), Carter Stout (5) (4K), and Matt Weaver.

FIL – Graham Cahill (K), Zach Sisson (WP, 2) (6K, 2BB), Aaron Buck (4) (5K, 3BB), and Brent Zubikowski.

Cuba-Rushford 8, Hinsdale 3

CUBA — It was an early jump that Hinsdale connected on behind some key baserunning, but a short time later, the Rebels of Cuba-Rushford shook off some early game rust with a massive third inning of offense, scoring five key runs to rally back and finish with seven unanswered runs in their 8-3 home win over the Bobcats, Wednesday night.

The Rebels (5-3) started off with an early 1-0 lead before Hinsdale found their groove around the bases a half inning later, managing to score three runs to take a 3-1 lead. The Bobcats would hold the lead right up until the bottom of the third, when the offense for Cuba-Rushford brought their bats together with five big runs to jump ahead for good behind seven unanswered runs.

Benson McCumiskey picked up the win on the rubber, striking out seven and walking seven in his five-inning start, as he combined with Trent Chamberlain to hold the Bobcats to just one hit at the plate in his victory. At the plate, It was Caden Granger that led the way with a triple, double and two RBIs. McCumiskey would chip in a pair of RBI of his own off two hits. For Hinsdale (0-5), Sam Cashimere fanned two and walked one in his five-inning start. Xavier Pascucci provided the team’s lone hit off a double.

Cuba-Rushford will return to action over the road on Monday, as they prepare to take on the Bulldogs of Belfast in a 7 p.m. first pitch, while Hinsdale continues their road swing into Whitesville with a 5 p.m. meeting on Friday.

Hinsdale 030 000 0 – 3 1 3

Cuba-Rushford 105 020 X – 8 9 5

HIN – Sam Cashimere (LP) (2K, 2BB), Tucker Schwartz (5) (K), and Pete Cummins.

C-R – Benson McCumiskey (WP) (7K, 7BB), Trent Chamberlain (5) (3K, BB), and Logan Lewis, Ethan Rix (4).

Friendship/Scio 16, Whitesville 2 (F-5)

SCIO — All 16 runs the Golden Eagles of Friendship/Scio scored on Wednesday came in the first three innings of play, netting a quick 4-0 first inning lead and never looking back, as they picked up their fourth win in the last six games with a 16-2 five-inning victory over the visiting Jays of Whitesville, in Scio.

Joey Bednez on the mound held Whitesville to just a single hit on offense, as he went the distance behind six strikeouts and three walks for the Golden Eagles (4-2). On offense, Cam Loucks provided a stellar 3-for-4 outing at the plate with a triple, two doubles and five total RBI. On the other side, Gavin Cutler struck out three and walked six in his three-inning start for Whitesville (0-5).

Friendship/Scio will look to keep their momentum rolling with a quick turnaround tonight on the road, as they prepare to take on Hammondsport in a 5 p.m. first pitch, while Whitesville returns home to continue their search for their first win with a 5 p.m. matchup against Hinsdale.

Whitesville 000 02 – 2 1 4

Friendship/Scio 457 0X – 16 8 3

WHI – Gavin Cutler (LP) (3K, 6BB), Justin Waters (3) (K, 3BB), Luke Erdmann (4) (K), and Erdmann, Tyler Lewis (4).

F/S – Joey Bednez (WP) (CG, 6K, 3BB), and Cory Bolzan.

SOFTBALL

Wellsville 4, Portville 3

WELLSVILLE — The lights were on at Tullar Field on Wednesday for the Lady Lions of Wellsville, as they faced one of their toughest challenges of the season with a Section VI powerhouse in town for a visit — the Lady Panthers of Portville.

The Lady Panthers and Lady Lions put together a battle that went until the end. The question that needed an answer — who would have the faster start. After the first inning, Portville was able to clinch it but Wellsville bounced back by jumping ahead with a three-run second inning, as they used their defense to lock down the win by a narrow 4-3 count.

“It was nice to see how our players responded to some pressure situations,” Lady Lions coach Matt Burke said. “We swung the bats well, and Portville made some really nice plays on defense. They are a very good team.”

After a 2-1 lead was garnered to start the game in the first inning for Portville, the Lady Lions (12-1) buckled down on defense to keep the Lady Panthers at bay, as they responded with a three-run frame in the second to pull ahead with Mallory Sibble and Maddie Spicer providing two big hits, with Sibble driving in two runs on a single, while Spicer scored Sibble on an RBI-single of her own to take the lead. Both Sibble and Spicer led the Wellsville bats with two hits each.

Portville was able to add one more run in the top of the fifth, but the Lady Lions defense was able to maintain their ground to keep their lead in tact for the win. Makenzie Cowburn remained undefeated on the season in the circle with a six-strikeout, three-walk performance in her seventh win. Adding help at the plate were Brazen Beckwith and Carly Young with a hit and run scored each, while both Lauren Cicirello and Matti Burke had a hit to chip in.

In all, Wellsville accounted for four runs off eight total hits at the plate.

The Lady Lions are back on the road Saturday afternoon, as they pay a visit to Our Lady of Mercy in a 3 p.m. first pitch.

Portville 200 010 0 – 3 9 1

Wellsville 130 000 X – 4 8 0

PORT – Brooke DeYoe (LP) (CG, 5BB), and Mia Hlasnick.

WLSV – Makenzie Cowburn (WP) (CG, 6K, 3BB), and Matti Burke.

Friendship 15, Whitesville 3

WHITESVILLE — The Lady Golden Eagles of Friendship were in winning form on the road on Wednesday, as they recorded their third victory in their first four games with a 15-3 rolling against host Whitesville.

A complete box score and individual statistics were not made available upon publication.

Friendship (3-1) will have a quick turnaround tonight back home with Hammondsport in town for a 5 p.m. visit, while Whitesville (0-5) will return home to welcome in Genesee Valley for a 5 p.m. matchup of their own on Monday.