Cash was responsible for seven of the Hillbillies’ runs, scoring twice and collecting five RBIs, including two in the bottom of the seventh inning, as Fredonia walked off against Allegany-Limestone 12-11 in a Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association Division 1 baseball game.

Cash also earned the win on the mound, stepping in for 3 1/3 innings of work with one earned run and two strikeouts.

“Matt stepped up for us in a number of ways today,” said Fredonia head coach Tim Cowan. “His first action on the mound (and) he came into a difficult situation and got us settled.”

Fredonia and Allegany-Limestone exchanged big innings. The Hillbillies scored four runs in the first inning, highlighted by RBIs from Trevor Persch, Nate Sercu and Andrew Cowan. Cowan added another RBI, scoring Persch a few innings later.

Chautauqua Lake's Eliot Reyda delivers a pitch during Thursday's Division 2 game against Maple Grove. OBSERVER Photo by Christian Storms

Allegany-Limestone’s big inning was the top of the fourth when it scored seven runs, aided by five walks, a hit by pitch and two errors. Nolan Donovan capitalized with a three-run triple and Andrew Giardini piled on with a two-run single to go up 9-5.

Fredonia had a quick response as Cash ripped a bases-loaded triple and then scored when the Gators made an error on the cut off throw to make it 9-9.

The teams exchanged runs again, with Fredonia scoring off a Owen Rush triple and a wild pitch.

Allegany-Limestone took the lead again in the top of the seventh, but it would not be enough runs to escape Cash and the Hillbillies. Cash once again stepped up to the plate with the bases loaded and hit a walk-off single that scored Simon Davis and Rush for the win.

ZENTZ SHINES FOR DUNKIRK

FALCONER — Zach Zentz made the most of his first varsity start on the mound.

The sophomore right-hander worked four innings, struck out three, gave up three hits and allowed one run to highlight Dunkirk’s 17-1 victory over Falconer at Denny Meszaros Field.

Zentz also helped his own cause with three hits and two RBIs, part of a potent offensive attack. Javy DeJesus had two hits, including a solo home run, and two RBIs; Jack Lanski also had two hits and drove in two runs; and Brady Corbett collected a single and had three RBIs.

The win raised the Marauders’ record to 8-7 overall and 5-5 in the division.

Brodie Little had two hits for the Golden Falcons (0-12, 0-11).

CATANESE NO-HITS WESTFIELD

Tate Catanese pitched a gem.

The Clymer/Sherman/Panama hurler tossed a no-hitter, struck out 10 and walked one to lead the Wolfpack to a 13-0 victory over Westfield in a Division 2 baseball game Thursday.

Catanese was the beneficiary of a 10-run fourth inning, highlighted by a home run by Kurtis Olson and doubles by Micah Willink and Austin White. Olson finished with two hits, Willink drove in three runs, and Bryce Hinsdale and Trent Burchanowski drove in two apiece.

Clymer/Sherman/Panama is now 10-1 overall and 9-1 in the division, while the Wolverines fall to 1-11 and 1-10.

RED DRAGONS SOAR

MAYVILLE — Maple Grove (10-0, 10-0) surrendered the most runs it has all season on at Chautauqua Lake.

However, that did not slow the Red Dragons’ bats as they stormed to a 19-6 Division 2 victory over the Thunderbirds.

The Red Dragons were led by Kynan Egan with four RBIs, Kolden McCall hit two double, Jake Vaillancourt had two hits, including a triple, and Jackson Gowan had two hits. Gowan was the winning pitcher, throwing 2 2/3 innings for the win.

Chautauqua Lake (3-4, 3-4) was led by Kalen Miller with two hits, including a double and an RBI, and Tate Olson had a hit with two RBIs. Lawson Ormsby had three strikeouts in a relief appearance on the mound for the Thunderbirds.

Maple Grove hosts Clymer/Sherman/Panama today in a rematch from Monday with a share of the Division 2 title on the line. Chautauqua Lake travels to Frewsburg for a doubleheader today.

COUGARS EARN FIRST WIN

SINCLAIRVILLE — Cassadaga Valley picked up its first victory of the year, defeating Brocton 11-4 in Division 2 action.

The Cougars’ (1-10, 1-9) offense was led by Braden LeBaron, who had four hits, including a double. Owen Meyers was 2-for-3 with two doubles and Garrett Williams was 1-for-3 with a double. Hunter Johnson pitched the first four innings and struck out five to pick up the win. Mason Rhodes and Owen Meyers both pitched to finish the game.

Brocton’s offense was led by Ryan Laurito, who was 2-for-4, and Aidan Gatto, who smacked a double.

PANTHERS BLANK

OLEAN — John Ondus was on fire for Gowanda as the Panthers defeated Olean 13-0 in Division 1 action .

Ondus pitched five innings, gave up two hits, struck out 11 and went 2-for-4 at the plate.

Gowanda’s offense was led by Tyler Smith (two doubles and three RBIs); Maddox Browning (two hits and two RBIs); John Smuda (two run double); Cole Herman (two-run single) and Alex Pachucinski (two hits).