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CLASS AAA RUSH-HENRIETTA (14-9) 2LANCASTER (VI) 11Three hits each from Elizabeth Gleghorn and Lizzie Rinella weren't enough to give Rush-Henrietta the win in the Far West Class AAA sub-regional. Both Gleghorn and Rinella drove in a run in the seventh inning, with Gleghorn's RBI coming on one of her two doubles. Katelyn Militello also hit safely for Royal Comets. CLASS … [Read more...] about Wednesday Softball Wrap: Witherell strikes out 13 and Smith homers as Haverling advances

One squad has outscored its opponents by 61 runs over the past six games. The other is in the Far West Regional for the second season in a row. Pittsford Mendon and Amherst (VI) match up for a spot in the NYS Class A semifinals. Here's the breakdown: PITTSFORD MENDON VIKINGS (17-6/Monroe County Division III)vs.AMHERST TIGERS (14-8/Erie County Interscholastic Conference Division … [Read more...] about Pittsford Mendon and Amherst to meet in Class A state quarterfinal

One squad is back in the state quarterfinals for the seventh time since 1999, and the other, for the first time since 1999. McQuaid and Niagara Falls (VI) will meet to send one team to the NYS Class AAA semifinals. Here's the breakdown: McQUAID JESUIT KNIGHTS (16-7/Independent) vs. NIAGARA FALLS WOLVERINES (15-5/Niagara Frontier League) Friday, Innovative Field, 7:00 p.m How … [Read more...] about McQuaid and Niagara Falls to face off in Class AAA Far West Regional

One squad is making its second regional appearance in three years and looking for its first win in program history. The other aims for its second regional title in the last four years. Rush-Henrietta and Lancaster will meet in the NYS Class AAA regional. Here’s the breakdown:  RUSH-HENRIETTA ROYAL COMETS (14-8 / Monroe County Division I)vs.LANCASTER LEGENDS (13-5 / Erie … [Read more...] about Regional Softball Preview: Rush-Henrietta, Lancaster set to battle in Class AAA

By PAUL GOTHAM BATAVIA, N.Y. -- Sammy Conte is only a ninth-grader, but he has already established himself as an old hand when it comes to delivering in late-game situations. The Kendall third baseman, who provided the game winner in the Eagles' semifinal victory over Oakfield-Alabama, was at it again, Tuesday night. This time he helped clinch the program's second … [Read more...] about Conte’s walk-off sends Kendall to state quarterfinal