FALCONER — At the Section 6 State Qualifier meet, the Salamanca boys track and field team was represented in two individual events and two relays.
Kyle Lecceardone was the lone individual-event qualifier for the Warriors, participating in both the 200m and the 100m dashes in which he placed 12th and 13th, respectively. His time in the events will see him graduate sixth and fourth all-time on the Warriors’ top-ten list for those events.
“Beyond his speed, Kyle brought unmatched leadership to the team, setting the tone every day through his work ethic, selflessness and fierce determination,” Salamanca boys track and field coach Michelle Hill said. “Whether in practice or mid-sprint, his effort was all-in, all the time. His intensity, discipline, and quiet leadership will be deeply missed next season.”
In the team events, Salamanca’s 400m relay squad of Dakota Colts, Perry Winship, Remy Follman and Lecceardone earned a 10th-place finish.
The 3,200m relay team of Mason Brewer, Knox Johnson, Payton Bigler and Aiden George finished ninth overall at the meet and earned the #4 spot on the school’s all-time list.
“Overall, the 2025 season was one of growth, achievement and momentum,” Hill said. “With rising talent and a solid foundation in place, the Warriors boys track and field team is building something special and the future looks fast.”
SUMMER BASEBALL
St. Mary’s Legion 16, Bradford Legion 5
BRADFORD — Despite jumping out to an early 2-0 advantage, the Bradford Legion fell as the St. Mary’s Legion pieced together a consistent, overwhelming offensive effort.
St. Mary’s managed to knot up the affair before bringing across a game-altering six runs in the fourth inning alone and eight more over the course of the next three frames. Granted, its bats did have some help as Bradford’s quartet of pitchers struggled to find the strike zone on the day, combining for 14 walks to their nine strikeouts.
The Bradford offense also struggled to generate much, only connecting for two hits — courtesy of Ethan Obergfell (1-for-2, run, RBI, walk) and Tarren Reese (1-for-4, run) — to St. Mary’s nine
COED SOFTBALL
Cleats and Cleav. 19, Big Ol’ Hitt. 9
Cleats and Cleav. 14, Big Ol’ Hitt. 10
OLEAN — In its double-header, Cleats and Cleav. swept Big Ol’ Hitt. in two high-scoring games.
In the first game, John Fusiara led the way for Cleats and Cleav. going 5-for-5. Kearstin Foster and Jesse Giberson back him up by each going 4-for-4. Molly McCullough and Christian Scott both went 3-for-4 in the game one win as well.
In game two, Fusiara once again went a perfect 5-for-5, bringing his total offensive output on the day to 10-for-10. Michelle Risco also went 5-for-5 while Angelina Mesiarik and McCullough went 4-for-5 and Jiberson went 3-for-5 in the game two win.
Parkwood 23, Benchwarmers 0 (3 innings)
OLEAN — A big 21-run first inning led to Parkwood grabbing a huge win over the Benchwarmers.
Latrell Butler led the way in the win, going 4-for-4 with two doubles. Trevor Claypool and Tony Calbi had perfect days at the plate as well, each finishing 3-for-3. Brett Bizzaro went 3-for-4 and Mia Welty went 2-for-3 in the win.
Parkwood 14, 716 Rookies 2
OLEAN — Parkwood’s 10 runs, scored over the first two innings, set the tone of its game as it cruised past the 716 Rookies.
Ty Kosinski and Latrell Butler each went 3-for-4 in the win. Teagan Kosinski added a 2-for-3 performance in the victory.
