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BOYS SOCCER
Attica Blue Devils translate onto the field, and year’s team will be young (middle blocker), Carrie
Coach: Ben Mullin I cannot wait to see them with a lot of potential. How Harris (outside hitter)
2023 record: 5-12, Lost in grow as a team. Our goal, as we get out of the gate will Coach’s outlook: “As a
first round of sectionals a team, is to progress and be a tell tale sign of the sea- first-year varsity coach, there
Top athletes: Carter Gor- improve throughout the season. They have had a good is already a strong founda-
ski (midfield), Josh Kubik son. I believe we have the po- offseason and are hungry to tion for this program. Now I
(forward), Brandon Beal tential to achieve great things compete. Our goal is to be am building on the success
(midfield), Nolan Rzepka this year.” competitive in the extremely of winning the sectional title
(goalie) FOOTBALL difficult Class D classifica-
last year. This year seniors
Coach’s outlook: “Over the Coach: Jeff Cusmano tion.”
know what it takes to be suc-
duration of the season, we 2023 record: 9-3, Lost in GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
cessful and they will guide
hope to find comfort in our sectional finals to Le Roy Coach: Natalie Perl
Top athletes: Taylor Zim- 2023 record: 21-1, section- the incoming juniors to that
system and to become more
fluid in its application. We merman (quarterback/line- al champions and an appear- same success. To achieve our
have experience in the attack backer), Logan Albano (wide ance in Far West Regional goals for this season, we need
and youth in the defense, receiver/defensive back), Top athletes: Nalani Mer- to work hard and be better
so we will be working hard Noah Attebery (running cado (setter/defensive spe- than we were yesterday. Suc-
to create cohesion within back/defensive back), Chase cialist), Morgan Borycki cess takes hard work, and I
our 11 on the field. Through Woodrow (offensive line/de- (libero/defensive specialist), have no doubt that this team
repetition, hard work, and fensive line) McKenna Almeter (middle will leave everything on the
consistency, we aspire to im- Coach’s outlook: “This blocker), Carlene Domes court day in and day out.”
prove day by day and to go as
far as we can.”
GIRLS SOCCER
Coach: Melissa Struzik
2023 record: 3-11-2, Lost
in first round of sectionals
Top athletes: Emma Spink
(forward), Julia Wise (mid-
field), Catharine Struzik
(defense), Haley Vermillion
(forward)
Coach’s outlook: “Step-
ping into my first year as
head coach, I can’t help but
feel excited and optimis-
tic about the season ahead.
With a mix of returning play-
ers and new talent, they are
all ready to contribute. I’m PHOTO CREDIT: ATTICA SPORTS BOOSTERS PHOTO CREDIT: BRENNAN BEZON
eager to see how their hard Attica’s Bailey Nixon will return for her senior season to The Attica Blue Devils girls volleyball team will look to return to the sectional champi-
work and dedication will help guide the Blue Devils cross country team this fall. onship this upcoming season after winning the ‘C1’ title last year.
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Coach: Tim Sawyer
2023 record: 9-2, Lost to Le
Roy in Class C sectional finals
Top athletes: Brody Heck-
man (quarterback/defen-
sive back), Kingston Woods
(Running back/linebacker),
Dylan Pohl (offensive line/
edge rusher), Kaden Torres
(running back/linebacker),
Damien Hale (tight end/line-
backer)
Coach’s outlook: “We
are happy to be returning to
Class D football. Our team
will be quite young with only
four returning varsity players
from a year ago. However,
the younger players moving
up from JV have worked hard
and are ready for the step up
in competition. There may
be some growing pains along
the way but I expect that this
Trojan team will be tough,
competitive, and in the hunt
at the end of the season. Go
Trojans!”
BOYS CROSS COUNTRY
Coach: Andy Buckenmey-
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er
The Alexander Trojans girls volleyball team lost eight
2023 record: 13-7
seniors from last year’s team and will need the under-
Top athletes: Oliver Fer- classmen to step up in order to make another run at a
naays sectional title.
Coach’s outlook: “Com-
pete for a division title.”
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Coach: Andy Buckenmey-
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2023 record: 8-12 Alexander is back to a stand-alone program this season after merging with Attica last
Top athletes: Addison year.
Radder, Gavriel Burkhardt ter), Melanie Bump (middle
Coach’s outlook: “Com-
pete for a division title.”
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
hitter), Lexi Ogeen (opposite
hitter)
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Coach’s outlook: “With
Coach: Marcia Hirsch
only two starters returning
2023 record: 21-3, Section
from last year’s team, we
V Class D1 champions, Lost
in regional game have our work cut out for us.
Top athletes: Sydney I expect there to be bumps
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BOYS SOCCER
Avon River Hawks
group willing to work so hard absence of last year’s cap- FOOTBALL
Coach: Tony Patti and couldn’t be more proud tain graduating, Maria Geary Coach: Andy Englert
2023 record: 10-5-2, Lost to be their coach. We are go- has already stepped forward 2023 record: 6-3, Lost in
in sectional semifinals ing to see some uncharted showing tremendous work sectional semifinals
Top athletes: Trevor gains this season supported ethic, leadership skills, and Top athletes: Wesley Far-
Stroud (midfield), Josh Har- by some talented new addi- the ability to be an outstand- ley (running back/lineback-
ter (striker), Brody McDow- tions. Our faith in each oth- ing teammate.” er), Travis Hollada (offensive
ell (defender), Ryan Hillman er and willingness to push GIRLS VOLLEYBALL line/defensive line), Connor
(defender) beyond our perceived limits Coach: Chelsie Rapone Smith (offensive line/de-
Coach’s outlook: “This puts us in a new conversa- 2023 record: 6-11 fensive line), Jordan Murray
team is a unique blend of tion. Compete for the league Top athletes: Jessie Crye (wide receiver/defensive
very good athletes spanning title and top 5 for section- (outside hitter), Violet Phil- back), Kalman Dolgos (quar-
from young freshmen all the als — the River Hawks are lips (middle hitter), Mollie terback/wide receiver/de-
way to very experienced se- ready.” Gunther (setter), Anna Wade fensive back)
niors. It will be the respon- GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY (outside hitter), Abby Schutz
Coach’s outlook: “Just
sibility of our seniors and Coach: Josh Williams (libero)
like any other season, you
juniors to show our young 2023 record: 13-7, 10th Coach’s outlook: “Build-
find new players to fill those
players our daily standard at place at Class D sectionals ing off of an improved season
positions from that gradu-
practice and games. If this is Top athletes: Maria Geary, last year, the 2024 team plans
ation class. The Hawks will
done we will enjoy another Quinn Ford , Lena Kennell, to contend in the LCAA.
be looking for a QB to re-
competitive season.” Lev Santangelo, Paige Plaatje Avon (Newly branded as the
BOYS CROSS COUNTRY Coach’s outlook: “Our girls River hawks), is returning place last year’s senior Chris
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Coach: Josh Williams have a lot of potential this with five junior starters that Thompson, who won Class D Jack DeVito is back to help lead the Avon boys soccer
2023 record: 17-3, Eighth year as we look to strength- have been on varsity since Offensive Player of the Year. team from between the pipes.
place at Class D sectionals en our roster. Last year was their freshman year. We will We are looking forward to
Top athletes: Hunter Rum- a roller coaster, and by the lean on their experience to seeing who will step up into
fola, Jordan Murray, Wyatt end of the season, they really compete for a division title. some key roles. Evan Blye
Kennell, Caleb Colt started to progress. We will Following the regular sea- (11th grade) and Kal Dolgos
Coach’s outlook: “Last have some new faces that are son, we look to be a strong (11th Grade) will play at QB.
year, our boys made a tre- going to make quick gains as opponent during the sec- Wesley Fraley had a good
mendous step forward, and the season progresses. Our tional tournament and win season in the backfield for us
that momentum has carried team will be working hard multiple games. Focus and last season. The OL and DL
over into their summer ef- to improve on our league re- effort will be the driving force return some key personnel,
fort, setting the stage for an cord and finish higher than behind us this season to and I’m looking forward to
epic season. I’ve never seen a last year in sectionals. In the reach our goals.” seeing them work together.”
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The Avon River Hawks girls volleyball team only lost
one girl from last year’s team and will count on continui-
ty to make a run in Class C.
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Batavia Blue Devils
Top athletes: Kelsey Kirk- Shamp (forward), Jaimin will return six starters from had the lowest goals against to be ready to lead. For the
Coach: Graham Halpin wood (singles), Ally Debo MacDonald (holding mid- last year’s team, along with last season since I have been first time in many seasons,
2023 record: 8-8-1, Lost in (singles), Drew Stevens (dou- field), Ava Higgins (goalie), experienced sophomores coaching BHS Girls Soccer Batavia will have numbers,
first round of sectionals bles), Rahmeto Reinhardt Adyson O’Donnell (winger) and juniors. Our all-league and I don’t see that changing and with numbers comes
Top athletes: Will Ful- (singles/doubles) Coach’s outlook: “The Bat- senior goalie will lead our this season. Ava has put in a
ton (defender), Trevor Try- Coach’s outlook: “Our avia Girls Soccer program defense, Ava Higgins. Ava ton of time in the offseason See BATAVIA T30
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(midfield), Troy Hawley ation, but signups have been
(midfield), Harry Mellander
(goalkeeper)
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Coach’s outlook: “We’re
looking forward to another
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2023 record: 9-10
Top athletes: Roan Finn
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thews (all around), Lei St.
Clair (balance beam/floor
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2023 record: 17-3, Fifth
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Top athletes: Rose Wilson,
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petitive in our league and
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Coach: David Bateman
2023 record: 18-2, Fifth
place at sectionals
Top athletes: Jackson
Lundfelt, Roman Smith, Sol-
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Coach’s outlook: “Both
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Coach: Maggie Orbaker Coach: Bill Dambra of returners and some key Coach: Steve Luksch defense. Our main goal is to fensive line), Kolton Kletch-
2023 record: 7-9, Lost in 2023 record: 0-10-2 players back from 2023. We 2023 record: 14-3, Lost in get better every single day er (wide receiver/defensive
Section VI Class A quarter- Top athletes: Oliver should be contenders for Section VI Class B1 semifi- and be playing our best soc- back)
finals Beach, Drew Pritchard, Vik- the top couple of spots in nals cer at the end of the season.” Coach’s outlook: “The
Top athletes: Camryn tor Snyder the league this year. Staying Top athletes: Cole Callard FOOTBALL 2024 Mustangs return a
London (forward), Rori Coach’s outlook: “With a healthy and trusting each (center midfield), Tyler Kroe- Coach: Eric Valley handful of players after los-
Higgins (center midfielder), deeper team, we are looking other on the field will be ning (forward), Trenton Mor- 2023 record: 10-1, section- ing 12 seniors to graduation.
Olivia Brooks (defender), to compete for a league title. keys to our success.” ley (centerback), Luke Duffi- al runner-up The biggest holes to fill will
MacKenzie Snook (defend- We are returning three var- BOYS CROSS COUNTRY na (center midfield), Brady Top athletes: Christian be at QB and OL. Our roster
er), Bailey Gonzalez (goal- sity starters and have some Coach: Mark Hryvniak
keeper) new players this year. Play- Christiaansen (goalkeeper) Moss (running back/line- is around 18-20 kids pres-
2023 record: 0-12 Coach’s outlook: “We have backer), Brody Fry (offensive ently, so we will need to stay
Coach’s outlook: “With ing at Hickory Ridge Golf Top athletes: Myles
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Beach, Tristian Tilbe turning. We have experience lard (kicker/punter), Ethan year.”
which have been on varsity tage against the rest of the
for three or four years, we league.”
boys and girls are extreme-
are looking to improve even BOYS SOCCER
ly excited for the upcoming
more from last year. We lost Coach: Bridgette Varin
four close games in overtime 2023 record: 11-5, Lost in season. Our top runners
last season and we hope to first round of sectionals have had a wonderful sum-
capitalize on scoring oppor- Top athletes: Adrian mer training. The team is
tunities to win those close Figueroa-Fuentes (goal- looking forward to compet-
games this season. We are keeper), David Rosario (cen- ing at some fun invitationals
excited to work together as ter midfield), Leo Bolton this year and racing their
a team with the “I Got Your (center midfield) best at the end of the season
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BOYS CROSS COUNTRY the gate with a tournament 2023 record: Seventh at
Coach: Lynn Auble with what I think will be one sectionals
2023 record: 8-12, ninth of the best teams in Class C, Top athletes: Keira Red-
place at sectionals Perry. We took our lumps ance (backspot), Coralyn
Top athletes: Brycen Lem- last year and learned to be Griese (backspot/base), Eva-
mon, Dennis Hanks better, work harder and have lani VanDurme-Blackmon
Coach’s outlook: “This set high goals for this season. (base), Journie Heiman (fly-
year’s men’s team is excited We have leaders, defenders, er)
to have a full roster. Our vet- scorers, and shot stoppers.” Coach’s outlook: “This
eran harriers did a wonderful GIRLS SOCCER season, we are looking to
job sharing the excitement Coach: Arin Belden continue to learn about the
surrounding the Dansville 2023 record: 12-4-3, Lost Gameday style of cheerlead-
Cross Country program and in sectional semifinals ing and put out a success-
brought a few friends along Top athletes: Megan Ty- ful routine. We are hoping
to round out our top seven. ler (midfield/forward), to build on the knowledge
With quality summer train- Baylee Hayes (midfield/for- we gained last year and be-
ing in the books and an effi- ward), Eleni Mountzouros come a more competitive
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(midfield/defense), Taylor Gameday team. We plan on a lot different this season with 10 players graduating.
ward to stepping to the line Hamisher (defense), Mya attending several compe-
for a successful 2024 cam-
Hayes (forward) titions, including hosting
paign.” gail Kendall (diver/fly/IM) coming up through this pro- deck that helps these young
Coach’s outlook: “Our our own at Dansville High
GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY Coach’s outlook: “The gram will be a great example ladies progress in the sport
team will look a lot different School. While you will see us
Coach: Lynn Auble team this year has been of how work can pay off over day in and day out. Overall,
this year after graduating in Red & Black on the compe-
2023 record: 19-1, third working on its base. With time. Our two seniors, Haid- the coaches are excited to see
10 seniors from last year’s tition floor, you can also find
place at sectionals four athletes in ninth grade yn Scollon and Abigail Kend- the team compete and grow
squad. We return a solid core us in Gold & Black cheering
Top athletes: Morgan Ball, or below, the young talent all, will be the experience on as the years go on.”
of players, but will be looking on our DWC Football team
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Coach: Chad Schalk tradition of success.” gain tumbling and stunting
2023 record: 11-6-1, Lost GIRLS VOLLEYBALL skills. We’re looking forward
in sectional quarterfinals Coach: Amy Harmon to showing off their talent
Top athletes: Bre Bish- 2023 record: 15-7, Lost to at our home games and 7-8
op (forward), Ava Amorese Alexander in second round competitions.”
(midfielder), Hazell Nicker- of sectionals BOYS CROSS COUNTRY
son (defense), Julianna Scott Top athletes: Reba Kessler (with Le Roy)
(defense), Mae Kosinski (outside hitter), Mackenzie
Coach: John Lyons
(midfielder) Poray (outside hitter), Briana
2023 record: Le Roy (3-17),
Coach’s outlook: “Our goal Lynn (setter, opposite hitter),
is always the same, that will Chloe Curtis (middle block- Caledonia-Mumford (3-17)
never change. What we are er), Shea Drazkowski (out- Top athletes: Fernando
looking for on a day in and side hitter) Cacho, Carl Klaver, Andrew
day out basis is to play to our Coach’s outlook: “We will Greene, Sullivan Williams
standard. Do that and good be looking to our returning Coach’s outlook: “This
things will happen.” core of seniors to provide is the inaugural season of
BOYS SOCCER (with Le leadership this season. Liv- the LeRoy/Cal-Mum Rivals
Roy) ingston County is always full cross-country team. We are
Coach: Bob Hammer of competitive teams and this looking to start things off
2023 record: N/A, first year is no different. We have strong. With a mix of sea-
year merged with Caledo- moved up to Division II so soned veteran runners and
nia-Mumford it’s about to get even tough- fresh faces, this team has
Top athletes: Jacob Wiley er. Our goal is to compete in the potential to turn some
(forward), Jack Currin (for- each match and leave every- heads this year. The Living-
ward), Noah Kaczanowski thing on the floor.” ston-Genesee County region
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Coach’s outlook: “Le Roy/ 2023 record: Ninth at Sec-
Cal-Mum Rivals are looking tion V Class C2 champion- teams in the state, so we are
looking forward to compet- PHOTO CREDIT: TIM MCARDLE
forward to an exciting first ships
ing against some of the best Emma Brogan looks for room on the pitch as she returns for her junior season for the
season. The Rivals will be Top athletes: Kate Mc-
around.” Caledonia-Mumford Raiders girls soccer squad.
a competitive squad in the Cowan (base/back spot), Ad-
LCAA Division II conference dison Fonte (base/back spot) GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY
and will strive to compete Coach’s outlook: “With (with Le Roy)
against the best small schools only three returners from Coach: John Lyons
in Section V. The Rivals roster last year, our young Raider 2023 record: Le Roy (12-8),
will consist almost entirely of team is looking strong and Caledonia-Mumford (0-20)
juniors so this season will be capable. Many athletes have Top athletes: Violet Blake,
Carley Bunch, Grace Nicker-
son, Emily Rigdon
Coach’s outlook: “This
is the inaugural season of
the LeRoy/Cal-Mum Rivals
cross-country team. We are
looking to start things off
strong. With a mix of sea-
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GIRLS SOCCER consistent. Each day we will of returning players who
Coach: Nick Drollette become better people subse- were all starters for the team
2023 record: 13-4-1, LCAA quently leading to becoming last year. After some prom-
Division III champions, Lost better football players, which ising work over the summer
in Class C2 quarterfinals will then result in more wins we have many new players
Top athletes: Ali Fowler on and off the field. Make no who we expect to step in and
(midfield), Maddie Ladelpha mistake about it: our pro- have success with the team.
(midfield/forward), Olivia gram will make every effort If we are able to improve our
Bucci (forward), Mia Palazzo to compete for a league and play from now until mid Oc-
(defense) sectional title this fall.” tober, then our goals will be
Coach’s outlook: “While GIRLS VOLLEYBALL the same as they always are.
we are a young team, we have Coach: Chris Butera We hope to challenge for a
a lot of experience. The girls 2023 record: 9-11, Lost in league title, a sectional title,
stepping into larger roles this sectional quarterfinals and a chance to get into the
year have been working very Top athletes: Emma state tournament.”
hard to prepare in the offsea- Shearer (outside hitter), Lily BOYS CROSS COUNTRY
son. We have a tough sched- McBride (middle hitter), Coach: Chris Morens
ule playing in the LCAA and Cadi Winslow (setter), Izzy 2023 record: 18-2, Third
there really isn’t ever a night Mallaber (middle hitter) place at sectionals
off but this team is up for the Coach’s outlook: “The 2024 Top athletes: Simon Agui-
challenge. This group is super Geneseo Blue Devil volley- lar
fun to coach and has amazing ball team has been working Coach’s outlook: “The
chemistry so I am definitely extremely hard and should boys team is looking to con-
looking forward to a fun and be a fun team to watch. We tinue its build up from the
successful season.” have a mix of veteran and past few seasons. Poised
FOOTBALL (with Mt. new players who have shown with a solid group of seniors
Morris) they are up to any challenge mixed with several younger
Coach: Ryan Kramer on or off the court. Playing in runners that will contribute,
2023 record: 0-9, Lost in the tough LCAA always pro- the team should have anoth-
sectional quarterfinals vides for fun, competitive er successful run through the
Top athletes: Reece Byrnes matches throughout the year league and section. The goal
(quarterback), Quinn Grang- and we hope to be in the hunt is to bring as many athletes to
er (offensive line/defensive at the end of the year and be the state meet as possible.”
line), Jason Kingston (of- playing our best volleyball GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY
fensive line/defensive line), come sectional time.” Coach: Chris Morens
Anthony Mannillo (wide re- BOYS SOCCER 2023 record: 16-4, Second
ceiver/defensive back), Sim- Coach: Chris Masters place at sectionals
eon Shepard (tight end/edge 2023 record: 14-4-1, Lost Top athletes: Catherine
rusher) in Section V Class C2 finals Staley
Coach’s outlook: “As a pro- Top athletes: Caleb Rice Coach’s outlook: “The girls
gram, we are building on the (midfield), Cooper War- are coming off of a strong
successes of the little things ner (midfield), Dom Agosto season last year. However,
to give the opportunity for (goalie), Oren Ray (midfield), we graduated three seniors
big things to happen. Our Eric Hammond (midfield) from our top seven. We have
focus is to control the line of Coach’s outlook: “We are a young group behind our se-
scrimmage and stop the run. looking forward to hopefully niors who will keep the team
If we do this, we can compete another successful season competitive, particularly in
at a high level. As for goals for for the Blue Devils Boys Soc- dual meets. The team will
the upcoming season, our cer team. Despite losing 13 look to stay competitive with-
program goals will remain seniors, we have a solid core in the league and section.”
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FOOTBALL receiver/defensive back), positive season. These kids GIRLS SOCCER Addison Kludt (defense) plined team that communi-
Coach: Wil Prince Mason Moyer (wide receiv- have been together for sev- Coach: Angel Rosario Coach’s outlook: “This cates effectively and plays
2023 record: 1-7 er/defensive back), Jacob eral years. We know that we Soto season, I want us to focus on with passion and integrity.
Top athletes: Destin Pitcher (wide receiver/ 2023 record: 9-6-1, Lost in continuous improvement, By the end of the season, we
will be facing some tough first round of sectionals embracing each challenge aim to see progress in our
Kuyal (quarterback/line- linebacker)
backer), Hunter Smith Coach’s outlook: “With competition this year. But Top athletes: Ava Quin- as an opportunity to grow performance, both in terms
(running back/defensive the returning experience, we are ready to take on the tern (forward), Sophia our skills and understand- of winning matches and de-
line), Vinny Golisano (wide we are looking forward to a challenge as a team.” Picardo (center midfield), ing of the game. Our goal is veloping as individual play-
Stella Kwiatek (defense), to build a cohesive, disci- ers.”
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The Holley girls soccer team claimed its first sectional title since 1994 in 2023, with
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Kendall’s Keara Reed (right) is back for her sophomore season as head coach Angel
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2023 record: 19-4, Section
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we know will not only lead looking forward to continu- Coach’s outlook: “The Top athletes: Eliza Gilles- young squad will accomplish
our newcomers well but will ing our development for team is returning a talent- pie (setter), Kylie Tumminelli
all players in our program. ed group of athletes com- (outside hitter), Aubrie Al- this season. They know what
foster and maintain a team
culture that will hopefully We’re focusing on being bined with an eager group of bany (libero), Rowan Trubia
it takes and are going the ex-
result in a growth in inter- competitive in our league young swimmers and divers. (middle hitter), Hailey Burke
est and numbers for years with high sportsmanship. The team’s depth will be our (middle hitter) tra mile to achieve a reward-
to come. We are also excit- We return some very deter- greatest strength, allowing us Coach’s outlook: “Livonia
mined athletes and are ex- to fill up events throughout Volleyball has been working ing season.”
ed to see how our freshman
who previously performed cited to see them grow. We’ll the season. The girls are very hard to fill some key posi-
strongly at the modified lev- remain practiced to a posses- excited and motivated to tions for this upcoming sea-
el elevate our team’s perfor- sion-oriented style of play to build on their success from son. Having lost nine seniors
mance this year.” help accomplish our goals.” last year. I am very proud of from our sectional team,
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Top athletes: Lilly Herrick V Class C champions hitter), Gabby Zitz (middle Cacho, Carl Klaver, Andrew Carley Bunch, Grace Nicker-
2023 record: N/A, first
(Defense), Zoey Humphrey year merged with Caledo- Top athletes: DJ O’Geen hitter), Chloe Moran (outside Greene, Sullivan Williams son, Emily Rigdon
(Midfield/Striker), Molly nia-Mumford (offensive line/defensive hitter) Coach’s outlook: “This Coach’s outlook: “This
Chase (Midfield), Bailey Ca- Top athletes: Jacob Wiley line), Holden Sullivan (offen- Coach’s outlook: “Gradu- is the inaugural season of is the inaugural season of
ton (Midfield/Striker), Alli- (forward), Jack Currin (for- sive line/linebacker), Jude ating only one senior last year, the LeRoy/Cal-Mum Rivals the LeRoy/Cal-Mum Rivals
son Pullyblank (Defense) ward), Noah Kaczanows- Sherman (running back/line- I have high hopes of what this cross-country team. We are
cross-country team. We are
Coach’s outlook: “Le Roy ki (midfield), Aaron Blaker backer), Jack Egeling (run- team can do. We went in last looking to start things off
has six seniors on the roster ning back/linebacker), Ethan year as a very young team and strong. With a mix of sea- looking to start things off
(midfield)
this fall who will be strong Coach’s outlook: “Le Roy/ Larzelere (offensive line/de- exceeded expectations mak- soned veteran runners and strong. With a mix of sea-
leaders and a talented team of Cal-Mum Rivals are looking fensive line) ing it to the finals and giving fresh faces, this team has soned veteran runners and
underclassmen behind them. forward to an exciting first Coach’s outlook: “The 2024 Attica a run for their money. the potential to turn some fresh faces, this team has
This team puts in the time season. The Rivals will be Rivals are dedicated to work- Bringing back our starting heads this year. The Living-
the potential to turn some
during the offseason, during a competitive squad in the ing hard every day. This is a line up plus many other tal- ston-Genesee County region
the season, and has a rich his- competitive group that will ented athletes gives us a jump has some of the strongest heads this year. The Living-
LCAA Division II conference
tory of team chemistry. They play the game with a lot of start to dig right in at practic- small school cross-country ston-Genesee County region
and will strive to compete
were also in the fitness room against the best small schools enthusiasm. I am excited to es. Mentally and defensively teams in the state, so we are has some of the strongest
this summer getting ready for in Section V. The Rivals roster see this group do everything we will have to stay on our looking forward to compet- small school cross-country
August. The group competes will consist almost entirely of that they can to achieve their toes to compete at the high ing against some of the best teams in the state, so we are
by putting all of the compo- juniors so this season will be goals.” level of many teams we will around.”
nents of the game together GIRLS VOLLEYBALL be facing this season.” GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY looking forward to compet-
a great opportunity to build a ing against some of the best
and working as a team to tradition of success.” Coach: Sue Staba BOYS CROSS COUNTRY (with Cal-Mum)
2023 record: 16-7, Lost in (with Cal-Mum) Coach: John Lyons around.”
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Warsaw) ing Championships — 5th and 198 digs. Ava Conklin
Coach: Justin Mann place will anchor the defense at
2023 record: 7-3, Lost in Top athletes: Maddie libero with great court cov-
sectional semifinals to Attica Geising (flier/tumbler), Ha-
erage and a lot of confidence
Top athletes: Noah Leitten ley Nelligan (base/tumbler),
(running back/linebacker), Katrina Snyder (base), Juli gained last season. Sasha
Nick Cummins (offensive Jordan (flier/base/tumbler), Bellamy has shown strong
line/defensive line), Hayden Emilee Fuller (flier) promise with her hitting and
Schroeder (offensive line/ Coach’s outlook: “Last blocking abilities and will be
defensive line), Ayden Mill- fall was the first season of looking to be a six-rotation
er (tight end/defensive line), gameday cheer in Section player this year.”
Caden Sumeriski (running V. Other sections of New BOYS SOCCER (with
back/defensive back) York have participated in Warsaw)
Coach’s outlook: “The Gameday for a couple of
2024 Letchworth/Perry/ years so we weren’t real- Coach: Tim Eustace
Warsaw football team has ly sure what to expect. The 2023 record: 7-9, Lost in
been grinding during the off- whole season (especially the second round of sectionals
season. We need to continue trip to the state tournament) Top athletes: Brody Mc-
to grind and grow every sin- was a great learning experi- Girr (midfield), Adam Web-
gle day to compete in a very ence for us and we will keep ster (defense), Logan Sundt
competitive Class C. We un- working to embrace and im- (midfield), Gage Slocum (de-
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tournament in 2023.
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BOYS SOCCER non (offensive line/defensive words I would use to describe are returning a few more key Top athletes: Alaina Turek, our team’s growth in not only
Coach: Ray Maxwell line), Aveion Santiago (run- our boys team this season. Seniors than the ones listed Veronica Bailey, Natalie Gen- numbers but talent and con-
2023 record: 16-2-1, LCAA ning back/defensive back), We are returning four of our above, as well as some strong ther, Madelyn Mulvaney, So- fidence this season. We have
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Top athletes: Nick Coyle line/defensive line), Andrew season’s sectional champi- have no doubt this will aid Coach’s outlook: “We are
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Ullock (Midfield/Forward) year’s group is young, but keeping the intensity high GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY
Coach’s outlook: “We are eager to get better each day. and our team’s eye fixed on Coach: Jenna Williams
hoping to be competitive Coach Chris Genther kept a our goals this season. Our tal- 2023 record: 6-14, Did not
again in our division and clas- strong tradition of Bulldog ent doesn’t stop there as we place at sectionals
sification as we return several football alive, and this group
boys from last year. We are is determined to do the same.
also adding some young tal- We look forward to the chal-
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have been putting in a ton Morris is looking to build (quarterback), Quinn Grang- at a high level. As for goals for will then result in more wins
Coach: Matthew James of work this offseason and and improve throughout er (offensive line/defensive the upcoming season, our on and off the field. Make no
2023 record: 6-7-3, Lost in are looking forward to being the season. The team has line), Jason Kingston (of- program goals will remain mistake about it: our pro-
first round of sectionals competitive in an extremely worked hard in the offseason fensive line/defensive line), consistent. Each day we will
Top athletes: Morgan difficult LCAA division.” and we know there isn’t an Anthony Mannillo (wide re- become better people subse- gram will make every effort
Luick (midfield), Adrianna BOYS SOCCER easy game in the very tough ceiver/defensive back), Sim- quently leading to becoming to compete for a league and
Mann (forward), Shaniese Coach: Joe Connolly Livingston County League. eon Shepard (tight end/edge better football players, which sectional title this fall.”
Brown (midfield), Abby Pro- 2023 record: 5-11-1, Lost Hopefully, our tough sched- rusher)
vo (goalie), Gabrielle Pagano in Class D sectional quarter- ule prepares us come sec- Coach’s outlook: “As a pro-
(centerback) finals tional time.” gram, we are building on the
Coach’s outlook: “Return- Top athletes: Matt Ba- FOOTBALL (with Gen- successes of the little things
ing nearly everyone from last con (forward), Jaden Garcia eseo) to give the opportunity for
year’s team (10 starters from (midfield), Cooper Davis Coach: Ryan Kramer big things to happen. Our
last year’s season), we have (midfield), Jaiden Davis 2023 record: 0-9, Lost in focus is to control the line of
plans to make a deeper run (midfield) sectional quarterfinals scrimmage and stop the run.
into sectionals. These girls Coach’s outlook: “Mount Top athletes: Reece Byrnes If we do this, we can compete
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FOOTBALL (with By- looking to build on this merg- Compton Top athletes: Constance
ron-Bergen) er. Also to uphold the deep Coach’s outlook: “Last Compagna, Jordan Dwyer
Coach: Otis Thomas tradition of Notre Dame foot- year’s squad took home the (libero), Gianna Falleti (out-
2023 record: 3-7, Lost in ball. Our goal is to compete GRAA/LCAA Division III side hitter/middle hitter/
sectional semifinals week in and out while hold- title, and with all returning setter), Kaitlin Kratz (middle
Top athletes: Jeremi- ing each other accountable. athletes, that is definitely a hitter), Lylli Miller (outside
ah Romero (quarterback), Our motto this year is take goal again for this year. The hitter/setter)
Stetson Hall (offensive line/ care of each other.” team is also looking to im- Coach’s outlook: “I expect
defensive line), McKoy Hall BOYS CROSS COUNTRY prove upon a disappointing this team to be contenders in
(offensive line/defensive Coach: Eric Geitner third-place finish at section- the league and in the section,
line), Chase Antinore (wide 2023 record: 14-6, Third at als. With classifications not no matter the class the sec-
receiver/linebacker), Brody sectionals set yet, it is difficult to know tion decides to put us in. We
Warner (offensive line/de- Top athletes: Cooper Park- who the big competition will have had great attendance
fensive line) er, Josh Bartz, Gabe Mile- be, but is expected to be last in club volleyball, summer
Coach’s outlook: “We are ham, Carson Daniels, Matt year’s champs, Harley Allen- open gyms, workouts and
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2023 record: 13-5, Lost in me raise the bar of my expec-
sectional quarterfinals tations.”
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Coach: Tyler Winter Top athletes: Logan 2023 record: 13-8, Sec- and the focus this season is
2023 record: 3-6, Lost in Clark, Elijah Loysen, Elijah tion V Class D2 champions to keep building off of what
sectional quarterfinals Carmichael, Trevor Enes, Top athletes: Alexa Oc- we accomplished. While
Top athletes: Avery Wat- Eli Williams, Mark Bond- ampo (outside hitter), this year will be a big year
terson (running back/ aruk Mariah Ognibene (mid- for growth and develop-
linebacker), Gavin Arm- Coach’s outlook: “Cross dle blocker), Sydney Reilly ment for our team, we still
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Coach: Karin Rice Coach’s outlook: “After sphere that allows our ath-
2023 record: 14-7, Lost in losing only one senior last letes to grow as individuals
sectional quarterfinals fall and two the year before, and as a team.”
Top athletes: Jessah Mor- the team has had time to FOOTBALL (with Letch-
ris (middle hitter), Nellie gain some great experience worth, Warsaw)
Koronas (setter), Madi Mon- and grow together on and off Coach: Justin Mann
teleone (libero) the field. The guys have put 2023 record: 7-3, Lost in
Coach’s outlook: “This in an exceptional amount sectional semifinals to Atti-
is bound to be an exciting of work throughout the ca
season with a group of tal- offseason and are hungry Top athletes: Noah Leit-
ented returning and new and ready for a successful ten (running back/line-
varsity athletes. We have fall season. With many key backer), Nick Cummins
been working very hard in returners, the team has its (offensive line/defensive
the offseason to prepare as eyes set on competing for line), Hayden Schroeder (of-
we continue to chase a sec- the LCAA Division III title fensive line/defensive line),
tional block and division this year in a division in- Ayden Miller (tight end/
title for Perry. I am excited cluding Mount Morris and defensive line), Caden Sum-
to work with this talented Keshequa. We also hope to eriski (running back/defen-
group of kids in an effort to utilize our experience and sive back)
reach their full potential as growth by earning a high Coach’s outlook: “The
a team. We are playing some seeding and making a deep 2024 Letchworth/Perry/
larger districts and teams we run in the class C2 sectional Warsaw football team has
have never seen before in bracket.” been grinding during the
hopes to continue to elevate GIRLS SOCCER offseason. We need to con-
our level of play and partake Coach: Rebecca Ohlson tinue to grind and grow ev-
in many close and exciting 2023 record: 2-12-1 ery single day to compete
matches this season.” Top athletes: Briella in a very competitive Class
BOYS SOCCER Ohlson (defense), Paige C. We understand that we
Coach: Kevin Halsteter Saltsman (defense), Olivia have to take advantage of
2023 record: 8-9, Lost in Swyers (offense), Abigail every opportunity to get bet-
first round of sectionals Herring (offense), Kara Giv- ter, not only individually but
Top athletes: Holden Kel- ens (midfield) more importantly as a team.
ly (midfield), Brady Kelly Coach’s outlook: “As we We look forward to going
(midfield), Dominic Hurl- continue to grow our girls out each and every week to MARK GUTMAN/THE DAILY NEWS
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Coach: Chase Rangel nical aspects of play and are tionals
2023 record: 1-16, Lost in looking to expand our tactical Top athletes: Paige Gayton
first round of sectionals repertoire and knowledge, as (base), Alexa Benson (base),
Top athletes: Logan we gain maturity and experi- Sunset Crandall (base)
Manne (centerback), William ence in play this season. Coach’s outlook: “Last
Gibson (striker), Tyler Koepf “We are lucky to have a year was our first year com-
(outside fullback), Jacob great group of student-ath- peting in the Gameday divi-
Caskinette (center midfield), letes who have stepped up sion. With having a year un-
DJ Hale (center midfield) as leaders/captains and role der our belt to learn this new
Coach’s outlook: “This sea- models for the younger girls style, the team this year will
son has me excited! We have a on our team. Character de- have success in performing
majority of the team from last velopment, personal growth this new style of cheerlead-
year returning and all of them and awareness are other ing. We have a great group of
have been training in the off- qualities our Pembroke team ladies with passion and drive
season. We also added some places much importance and for the sport. Our goals for
new players that will give us emphasis on. The Pembroke this season are to keep learn-
some needed depth to our Lady Dragons are very exciting the game day style and
roster. I am mainly looking ed to play and look forward to place at sectionals.” PHOTO PROVIDED
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competing out in the field.” field this year.” Coach: Mary Rupp broke Dragons boys soccer program, the expectations are high following a successful
GIRLS SOCCER FOOTBALL 2023 record: N/A offseason.
Coach: April Meier Coach: Brandon Ricci Top athletes: Reagan
2023 record: 2-12-1 2023 record: 13-0, 8-man Schneider (outside hitter),
Top athletes: Madelyn state football champions Onolee Easterbrook (middle
Groves (goalkeeper), Seneca Top athletes: Caleb Fels- blocker), Julianna Cleveland
Calderon (center midfield), ki (running back/lineback- (setter)
Peyton Liss (center midfield/ er), Jayden Bridge (offensive Coach’s outlook: “This
defense), Morgan Coniber line/defensive line), Octavius year’s team has played to-
(forward) Martin (offensive line/defen- gether for a couple of years.
Coach’s outlook: “Last sive line), Jacob Johnson (of- Along with a returning setter,
season, we had a very young fensive line/linebacker) we have some solid outside
team. This year we have a Coach’s outlook: “Looking hitters, an aggressive mid-
larger roster with some new for continued effort to com- dle blocker and have added
recruits and dual sport ad- pete. We are proud to hold on some scrappy defensive spe-
ditions. We are hoping to to our identity and be able to cialists. There is high expec- ALEX BRASKY/THE DAILY NEWS
improve and be more com- offer football without a merg- tations for this year’s team. Pembroke was working hard in the heat on Friday.
petitive in the Genesee Re- er. We have lots of starters to Can’t wait to see this group of
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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL geman (midfield), Kaitlyn Top athletes: Noah Leit-
Coach: Cory Cino Treutlein (forward), Maria ten (running back/line-
2023 record: 13-6 Prattico (defender), Lauryn backer), Nick Cummins
Top athletes: Isabella Carmichael (defender) (offensive line/defensive
Noon (setter), Sophia Phil- Coach’s outlook: “We line), Hayden Schroeder (of-
lips (outside hitter/middle have been working hard in fensive line/defensive line),
blocker), Tanzie Keough the preseason to become Ayden Miller (tight end/
(libero) as physically ready as pos- defensive line), Caden Sum-
Coach’s outlook: “We are sible. We plan to improve eriski (running back/defen-
looking to build on a very our record over last year by sive back)
successful season last year tightening up our offensive Coach’s outlook: “The
with a lot of key athletes re- attack and putting key play- 2024 Letchworth/Perry/
turning. Our goal is to always ers in the best possible posi- Warsaw football team has
play hard and never leave tions. We have a diverse set been grinding during the
anything on the court. We of players who should work offseason. We need to con-
will be competing with the together on the field well tinue to grind and grow ev-
best programs in the area this year. We continue to ery single day to compete
and hope to have an extend- have a strong back field and in a very competitive Class
ed playoff run. This team is are ready to stop our oppo- C. We understand that we
tough and understands no nents.” have to take advantage of
one will overlook us.” FOOTBALL (with Perry, every opportunity to get bet-
GIRLS SOCCER Letchworth) ter, not only individually but
Coach: Sue Ackerman Coach: Justin Mann more importantly as a team.
2023 record: 4-12, Lost in 2023 record: 7-3, Lost in We look forward to going
sectional quarterfinals sectional semifinals to Atti- out each and every week to
Top athletes: Ellie Tan- ca compete for each other.”
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encouraging and inspiring
dedicated a large chunk of our younger student-ath-
BOYS VOLLEYBALL only return three starters make a solid run come sec- Coach’s outlook: “We their summer to training,
Coach: Rob Milligan from a deep squad that lost tional time.” are looking to build upon letes. Every runner is crucial
as they have been running to our program and play a
2023 record: (9-11) in the Class B2 finals a year FOOTBALL (with Pavil- the success from the past
since the end of outdoor
Top athletes: Phoenix ago. Once again, our sched- ion) several years. We obviously pivotal role. Our girls team
track. Every ounce of effort pushes in all our practices
Winters (middle hitter), ule will be very challenging Coach: Kurt Schneider lost a very good senior class
Chris Hart (setter), Blake with some large schools 2023 record: 8-2, Lost in last year that took us to a during the summer has gone knowing they are all need-
Palmer (outside hitter), (Class A) and strong pro- the Class D Finals sectional finals and our re- to helping our program have ed in every single meet. The
Landon McCowen (outside grams to note about: Spen- Top athletes: Parker turning players are hungry the best season possible.” team doesn’t take this as a
hitter/libero), Jaxson True cerport, Midlakes, Church- Bonefede (quarterback), to carry and build upon that GIRLS CROSS COUN- stressor or burden, but more
(opposite hitter/outside hit- ville, Gates, and Brockport. Liam Ezard (running back/ success. We feel like we have TRY of an opportunity to be a
ter), Tyler Brian (opposite As always, our expectation linebacker), Kasey Coffey a very good core group re- Coach: Pete Beuler great teammate.”
hitter/setter) is to be competing to finish (offensive line/defensive turning and we are extreme- 2023 record: 19-1, sev- GIRLS SOCCER
Coach’s outlook: “We near the top of Class B and line), Liam Campbell (wide ly excited about our new ad- enth place at sectionals
receiver/edge rusher), Trent Coach: Dylan Phelps
ditions and eager to get back Top athletes: Caroline
Englert (offensive line/line- out there and compete on 2023 record: 12-4, fell in
Luft, Evelyn Chadbourne, sectional semis
backer) Friday nights in Class D.” Alexa Clark, Mackenzie Do- Top athletes: Piper Hyde,
moy, Ada Foster Alahna Chatt, Ava Buczek,
Coach’s outlook: “Juniors Lydia Ross, Gianna Altami-
Caroline Luft and Evelyn rano
Chadbourne will help lead Coach’s outlook: “Last
with senior Callie Douglas year, we won two sectional
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York/Pavilion quarterback Parker Bonefede will try line and Evelyn understand tory. We hope to build off of
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and lead the team to new heights. that putting the team first that.”
Bath-Haverling Rams
FOOTBALL line), Dylan Wenban (wide men so we’ll be able to have
Wheatland-Chili Wildcats
Coach: Matt Ford receiver/running back/de- GIRLS SOCCER Mekker (midfield), Vanes- and sprinkle in some youth
a young JV team as well as a
2023 record: 1-7, did not fensive back) Coach: Jennifer Quinn sa Guerrero (forward), Kira that will round out our team
modified team. In order to 2023 record: 11-5-3, Lost DeBruyne (defender)
qualify for sectionals Coach’s outlook: “We are compete in the tough Fed- nicely. We expect them to
Top athletes: Lawrence young — only six seniors on in Section V Class C2 semi- Coach’s outlook: “This
eration schedule, we need finals team has been working hard compete well in the Gene-
Duncan (running back/ the roster with previous var-
linebacker), Gavin Price sity experience. Most of our to execute better minimize Top athletes: Sienna in the offseason with their
turnovers and play more Mekker (midfield), Lillian clubs. We return a good mix see Region and work toward
(tight end/linebacker), Gage sophomores are up on var-
Thomas (quarterback/de- sity this year because of the sound football. With only 25 Swavely (forward), Jaeda of seasoned varsity players a deep run in sectionals.”
Hornell Red Raiders

fensive back), Corey Hoad small senior class. Thank- on the roster, we need to stay
II (offensive line/defensive fully we have over 20 fresh- healthy.”
GIRLS SOCCER The girls have high hopes (midfield)

Coach: Mike Wilkinson after an 11-win season, and Coach’s outlook: “We lost
2023 record: 11-5-2, Lost are motivated by the pro- Section V Player of Year in
in sectional quarterfinals gram’s earliest exit from the
Top athletes: Madison sectional tournament in Jack Emo and our top de-
Reudenauer (centerback), over 15 years.” fender Gennaro Picco. We
Chloe Harwood (midfield- BOYS SOCCER will field a relatively young
er). Parker Graham (mid- Coach: Jim Tobin group. The offseason dedi-
fielder), Raegan Evingham 2023 record: 13-4-1, Sec- cation is what we hope will
(forward) tion V Class B champions allow us to compete in a
Coach’s outlook: “The Top athletes: Wyatt Ev-
Hornell girls will look to ingham (striker), Cody tough Class B bracket. We
build upon their quarter-fi- Cardamone (defender), PJ should steadily improve as
nalist finish from a year ago. Picco (wing), Marco Picco the season progresses.”
Wayland-Cohocton Eagles
FOOTBALL (with Dans- ning back/defensive back), have continued to put forth
ville) Charlie Mulford (offensive a solid effort in the offsea-
Coach: Chad Pieri line/defensive line), Sawyer son, and we look forward to
2023 record: 1-7, Lost in Lohrman (offensive line/de- a great year together. While
sectional quarterfinals fensive line)
we graduated a large se-
Top athletes: Caleb Coach’s outlook: “As a
Knapp (offensive line/de- program, we decided to go nior class, we have some
fensive line), Aidan Schafer to an independent sched- key pieces with experience
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Coming off a season where Bath-Haverling girls soccer won its first state title, the
Rams worked hard this offseason with the same goals in mind. er), Brady Henchen (run- familiar teams. The guys ready to step up.”
Lyndonville Tigers
BOYS SOCCER petitive at the varsity level. Robinson (defense/mid-
Coach: Wes Bradley With an extremely young field), Natalie Rath (mid-
2023 record: N/A, Did not team, there will be plenty of field)
have a team last season opportunities for growth to-
Coach’s outlook: “We
Top athletes: Brody Hazel ward this goal.”
(goalkeeper), Colton Smith GIRLS SOCCER are playing in an extremely
(forward/midfield) Coach: Alan Lee Dillen- tough GR league in which
Coach’s outlook: “Re- beck the competition every night
turning to play at the varsity 2023 record: 5-14, Lost in is at an extremely high level.
level after only having a JV first round of sectionals We are setting our goals to
program in 2023, the team Top athletes: Alexa Rob-
be competitive in each game
will be looking to accept the inson (forward/midfield),
challenge of building from Isabella Groves (goalie/ we play and trying to im- ALEX BRASKY/THE DAILY NEWS
its solid season at the JV lev- defense), Lilly Raduns (de- prove on our play and record Caleb Knapp fends off a blocker before pursuing the quarterback during Dansville/
el in 2023 to become com- fense/midfield), Brooke from the past season.” Wayland-Cohocton football practice Tuesday.
Batavia Blue Devils

Batavia Olympia twice. We have a sec-
tional-level schedule, which
ceiver/defensive back)
Coach’s outlook: “Heading
From T5 should prepare us better for into 2024, we have a senior
our run in Class A Sectional. laden football team with play-
the ability to press the entire Batavia’s goal is to keep GA ers that have been working
game. It gives us a team that at 15 or less by contesting all relentlessly all offseason. This
should be running the entire shots; that should allow us a group continues to impress
game and will not see any chance to win in every game. the coaching staff with their
letdown when making player Our program continues to commitment and desire to
changes. Senior holding mid- improve mainly because of improve. The players expect
fielders Kylee Brennan and support from our local Bata- to compete at a high level and
Jaimin MacDonald will pro- via Soccer Club and BHS Girls are working to bring the Class
tect our back three and will be Booster Group. Both orga- B sectional title back home to
a bigger part of the attack this nizations give the girls many Batavia.
season. opportunities to improve BOYS CROSS COUNTRY
“With our 2023 lead scorer their skills during the offsea- Coach: Rich Boyce
first-team all-league forward son, which is essential to the 2023 record: Finished sev-
Junior Ella Shamp return- BHS program.” enth at Class B sectionals
ing and sophomores Adyson FOOTBALL Top athletes: Cameron Ga-
O’Donnell and London Mar- Coach: Alex Veltz rofalo, Nate Kinsey
tin, we shouldn’t see any fall- 2023 record: 7-3, Lost in Coach’s outlook: We are
off in our ability to score. This sectional semifinals returning six out of our top
year’s big change is our sched- Top athletes: Madden Leg- seven runners from last year.
ule; Monroe County League ler (offensive line/defensive With most of our team intact,
went back to three divisions, line), Bronx Buchholz (quar- we hope to compete for a divi-
filling out our schedule with terback), Zailen Griffin (run- sional title in Monroe County
top competition. Now we ning back), Sheldon Siverling and improve on our perfor-
play Mendon, Sutherland, (offensive line/defensive mance from last year at sec-
Athena, Brockport, HFL, and line), Carter Mullen (wide re- tionals.
Roger Hume returns to lead the Batavia girls soccer team this season.
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