Softball
Chenango Valley 17, Norwich 12
FENTON – Chenango Valley pounded out 20 hits winning a slugfest against visiting Norwich Wednesday afternoon.
The top six batters in the Warriors' order accounted for all of the hits led by Lexus Phillips, who had five hits and four runs scored. Earlier this season, CV edged Norwich 15-14 in another hitting showcase the featured better than a half-dozen extra-base hits.
"It was pretty much the same story as the last time we played them," said Norwich coach Scott Moore. "We got up on them early, then they took the lead back.
"We scored enough to win most games, we just got outhit tonight."
Norwich junior Kassidy Seary closed the season with her best offensive performance. Seary homered twice hitting a grand slam in the second, then she added a three-run jack in Norwich's six-run fifth for seven total RBI.
NHS junior Shannon Moore went 4-for-5 with three RBI, Hannah Eddy had three hits, while Gabby Mirabito and Allison Yacano picked up two hits apiece.
Norwich closes the season with a 4-14 record.
NHS 150 060 0 12 16 4
CVa 325 430 x 17 20 3
Amber Wallach, Dani Forbidussi (2) and Chelsea Henige. Hannah Eddy (W) and Jordan Sanford. Doubles: (CV) Lexus Phillips, Forbidussi, Maya Davies. (N) Shannon Moore (2), Hannah Eddy. Triples: (CV) Phillips. HR: (N) Kassidy Seary (2).
Canastota 4, Sherburne-Earlville 3
SHERBURNE – Canastota avenged a three-run loss to Sherburne-Earlville from last month scoring the winning run in the seventh on a Marauders error in Wednesday's matchup.
Kelly Mason had a two-run triple in the third that gave the Raiders a 3-1 advantage. S-E chipped away with single runs in the fourth and sixth, the latter run tying the game up.
"We hit the ball well today and we only struck out one time, but we hit it too many times at them and not into the holes," said S-E coach Michelle Parker.
Savannah Irwin had two RBI for the Marauders, who play at Little Falls today.
Can. 003 000 1 4 8 0
S-E 100 101 0 3 7 2
Rhitea Chabot (W) and Julia Collins. Emma Hodges (L) and Miranda Wright. Triples: (C) Alex Jones, Kelly Mason, Michelle Sutton. (SE) Abbey Beaver.
Worcester 4, G-MU 3
WORCESTER – Worcester scored the winning run in the bottom of the seventh to win in walk-off fashion over G-MU Wednesday.
Winning pitcher Monica Ridgeway led off with a double, and moved to third on an overthrown cut-off from the Raiders' outfield. Brigid Kennison then grounded to shortstop, and Ridgeway beat the throw home for the winner.
G-MU received single RBI from Jenna Bakhuizen, Rylee D'Addezio, and Autumn Butler – none coming on a basehit. "We didn't hit the ball well today with runners in scoring position," said G-MU coach Jim Johnson.
The Raiders finish the regular season with a 6-6 record.
G-MU 011 010 0 3 5 5
Wor. 001 110 1 4 6 1
Monica Ridgeway (W) and Courtney Hogan. Scarlett Newman (L) and Katie Schultes. Doubles: (G) Kelsey Ross, Rylee D'Addezio. (W) Ridgeway, Michaela Ralph.
Boys' Tennis
Section IV Class B Tournament
ONEONTA – Norwich seniors Colin Stewart and Alexander Stewart will look for the three-peat as the Section IV Class B tennis tournament kicks off today at Oneonta High School.
The Stewarts, finalists the past four years and champions in 2013 and 2014, earned the top seed in the Class B draw. Additionally, Norwich seniors Brendon Budd and Alec Weaver grabbed the number three seed.
"It's familiar grounds for our guys," said Norwich coach John Stewart of his number one doubles team.
At singles, senior Matt Craig is seeded number two on the strength of two third-place finishes in singles over the past four years.
The tournament will continue with semifinals and finals on Friday as the Purple Tornado vie for a fifth straight Class B title.
Top four seeds
Doubles: Alexander Stewart-Colin Stewart, Norwich; John Munley-Stephen Pham (M-E). Brendon Budd-Alec Weaver, Norwich Jared Mirch-Aaron Williams (W).
Singles: Freddy Purpora, M-E. Matt Craig, Norwich; Jonah Herold (On), Noah Starke (SV).
Baseball
Canastota 10, Sherburne-Earlville 1
SHERBURNE – Canastota pitcher Jake Purdy picked up his second win over Sherburne-Earlville this season tossing a two-hitter in a route-going performance Wednesday.
The Raiders opened up their lead in the third scoring five times to make it a 7-0 game. Aaron Quaglia delivered a two-run triple, and Zack Funari added an RBI single. "We made a couple of errors in the third, and that's been the story all year," said S-E coach Jay Tackabury. "We're not fielding well, and we're not hitting."
S-E hosts Adirondack Friday.
Can. 025 200 1 10 9 2
S-E 000 010 0 1 2 5
Jake Purdy (W) and John Sadowski.. Brady Elderkin (L), Mike Trask (4), Brett Baker (7) and Dawson Lagoe. Triples: (C) Aaron Quaglia
