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FORESTVILLE -- Buoyed by a five-run sixth inning, Forestville knocked off Panama 7-5 in a nonleague softball game Thursday.
The Hornets (2-1, 0-1) and Panthers were tied 2-2 when the hosts rallied. Highlighting the inning were an RBI double by Aspen VanArsdale, an RBI single by Madison Sliwsinki, a triple by Carilene Sliwa and a run-scoring double by winning pitcher Megan Gruber.
Sliwa, Sliwinski, Gruber and Jade Work all had two hits for Forestville. Gruber tossed a four-hitter, struck out eight and walked one.
Four different players had a single apiece for the Panthers.
DRAGONS ROLL
BEMUS POINT -- Lydia Darr scattered four hits, struck out seven and didn't issue a walk as Maple Grove downed Cassadaga Valley 13-1 in a five-inning Division 2 West game.
Erin Mansfield led a 16-hit attack with four hits, including a double; Alex Halstrom (two-run double) and Eliza Dawes both had three hits; and Courtney Martin and Dani Trim each collected two hits for the winners, who improved to 1-4 overall and 1-0 in the division.
Hailey Anderson had two hits and Jordynn Main smacked an RBI single for the Lady Cougars.
HERRINGTON SHINES
SHERMAN -- Olivia Herrington allowed one hit and struck out 17 to lead Chautauqua Lake to a 7-0 Division 2 West victory over Sherman/Clymer.
Jenna Waters led the way offensively for the Thunderbirds (1-0, 1-0), collecting three hits, including a double, and driving in a pair of runs.
Lily Martin had the lone hit for the Sherman/Clymer (1-2, 0-1). Elli Bodamer struck out nine and allowed just one earned run in the loss.
"Obviously, the errors were bad, but for an early contest against a top pitcher and team, there is a lot to build off of this game," Sherman/Clymer coach Dave Bodamer said. "Chautauqua Lake is a great program and Herrington is so good. Everything is fixable, so we will get back to work … and get ready for Cassadaga Valley on Saturday."
BEARS IMPROVE TO 2-0
SALAMANCA -- Frewsburg jumped out to a 10-0 lead after two innings and then used an 11-run fourth inning to blow the game open as it cruised to a 22-3 nonleague win over Salamanca.
Mackenzie Martin led the offense with four hits and two RBIs, while Taytum Jimerson had three hits and scored five runs. Braelyn Stelmack added two hits; Gracie Hyldahl tripled; and Kaylee Cappa doubled.
Teghan Trocki picked up the win on the mound, tossing a complete game, allowing seven hits and striking out 10.
The Bears improve to 2-0, while the Warriors fall to 0-2.
NORTH COLLINS
PREVAILS
NORTH COLLINS -- Jaylee Jimerson and Hailey Jasinksi provided the offensive power to lead North Collins to a 14-9 victory over Cattaraugus-Little Valley in a Division 2 East game.
Jimerson had four hits, including a home run, and three RBIs; Jasinski added four hits, including a home run and a triple, and three RBIs; Sophia Vanstrom added three hits; Novalee Schlenker (RBI) and Lilly Montaldi (RBI) both had two hits; and Milani Maciejewski chipped in one hit for the winners (1-3, 1-0).
Madison Rogan led the Timberwolves (0-3, 0-1) with threre hits, and Jordis Irish and Kora Sentz both added doubles.
BASEBALL
WARRIORS TAKE DOWN
TIMBERWOLVES
SALAMANCA -- Jaxson Ross collected two hits and drove in three runs to highlight Salamanca's 23-6 Division 3 baseball victory over Cattaraugus-Little Valley on Thursday.
Jake Herrick, Andy Herrick and Cory Holleran all scored four runs in support of Jason McGraw, who tossed two scoreless innings and struck out two.
The Warriors are now 2-2 overall and 1-0 in the division.
FREWSBURG
ROLLS WESTFIELD
ON WEDNESDAY
WESTFIELD -- Frewsburg scored 13 runs in the top of the fifth inning to put away a 22-5 Division 2 West victory over Westfield.
Payton Dustin had two hits, including a double; Garrett Brink and Trent Lewis each had two hits; and Chase Haglund and Mason Eckman both doubled for the Bears (2-2, 1-0).
Maddox Sheesley pitched the final two no-hit innings, striking out four for Frewsburg.
Aaron Fuller had two hits, while Mason Baum and Joel Stein each doubled for the Wolverines (1-1, 0-1).