Lexi has caught every game this season and has been a wall behind the plate. As a result of the hard work that she puts in daily, she is hitting .300 with 12 hits, 2 doubles, and 5 RBI. In her first season on Varsity, Lexi is motivated to succeed and has stepped up into and embraced an important role for her team as she continues to push herself to get better each game.

Over the past two years, Ryan has improved immensely, earning him the right to play 2nd singles on the Tennis team. Currently, Ryan has an 8-1 record, including a marathon 2-1/2 hour victory against Wilson. In addition, he is a tremendous scholar-athlete carrying over a 100% average and will be the Valedictorian for the class of 2025!

In her first year of throwing, Julia has achieved remarkable results. With perfect attendance at practices and a wholehearted approach to her training, she has already achieved provisional scores for sectionals and consistently places in every meet. In addition, she exemplifies what every Barker athlete should aspire to be with her dedication, discipline, and sportsmanship.

Peyton has been running strong all season and broke the 5-minute mark last week in the 1600 m run at the West Seneca West Invitational. In addition, he is also a tremendous leader and willing to run in any event that the coaches ask of him.

Aurora is a hard-working and dedicated player who has improved immensely over the years. She is now a returning starter on the Varsity Tennis team and has started the year 4-1 at Doubles. Her only loss came in a 3rd set tiebreaker!

Noah led the Bulldogs to their first league win in 4 years. In this game versus Newfane, he pitched 7-2/3 innings with 12 Ks, allowing only 3 hits and kept the game tied. He also had a big double, stolen base and a run scored to help get the win in extra innings.

Mady is a force on the softball field this season, hitting over .500 with 3 doubles, 1 triple, and 7 RBI. She has come through for her team in clutch situations on both offense and defense and has been unstoppable at shortstop, with multiple game-changing plays. On the mound, Mady has a 1.30 ERA and 22 strikeouts in 3 appearances. She registered her 100th career strikeout in her first start of the season. Mady's dedication, hard work, positive attitude, and love for the game is undeniable and continues to help make everyone around her better.

JJ has really stepped up his game this year which has been evident in several contests. Against Lyndonville he went 2 for 3 at the plate with an RBI, and pitched 6-2/3 innings with 0 earned runs, scattering only 3 hits while striking out 13. JJ then came in to pitch with the game tied during the 8th inning of their game versus Newfane and shut them out, to help secure the Bulldogs' first league win in four years.

Peyton has started off the varsity softball season strong. In the first three games of the season, Peyton is hitting over .400 with 3 doubles, 2 stolen bases, and 10 RBI. In the circle, Peyton threw her first career no-hitter with 12 strikeouts. In addition, she has proven to be a strong leader on the field encouraging her teammates to do their best and is a positive role model for everyone in the softball program.

Daniel started the year with a 6-0, 6-0 straight-set victory against Newfane before dropping a hard-fought match vs Albion. Goodwin is playing 1st Singles for the Bulldog's Tennis team and is the #2 ranked player in the league. He is also striving to make the individual sectionals for the third consecutive year.

Elise has been the team's leading scorer in the second half of the season, recently averaging 20 points and 11 rebounds per game. She is a great teammate who always does what is needed and asked of her without question. In addition, she is a tremendous scholar-athlete who currently holds a 4.0 GPA.

Donnie comes to practice every day looking for ways to improve and help the team in any way he can. He has started the last 2 games and has been a tremendous asset in the team's most recent 3 game league win streak. He is all over the court on defense and has been a reliable three point shooter from the corner when needed most.

Bella comes and works hard in practice everyday. On Wednesday, this hard work paid off by winning a great match against a tough opponent from Salamanca. She is very dedicated to becoming the best wrestler possible, is always willing to help out teammate and has developed into a great team player.

Ava has displayed leadership skills that have earned her assistant captain honors for the Cheer team. She is positive, helpful, always knows the material learned, and has taken over for the captain at a moment's notice and without skipping a beat. All of these attributes make her a tremendous asset to the team.

Shelby is a dedicated swimmer who comes to every practice and always gives 100% effort. She is mentally and physically prepared going into every meet. This is evident as she recognizes what her team needs to succeed and executes to the best of her ability in every race. She has had many personal best times this season and has qualified for the G-R/N-O Meet in two individual events for the first time in her swim career.

Owen always gives 100% in every game and practice. He is a true leader who can uplift and support his teammates. Owen is shooting 49% from the field and 45% from beyond the arc. His dedication and selflessness make him the kind of teammate that everyone loves to have on their team. Owen is not only an exceptional player on the court but an amazing person off the court.

As a captain, Rachel is an integral part of the team's defense this season where she shuts down the opposing team's best offensive threat. Over the past couple of weeks, where the Bulldogs have gone 1-2, she has had 7 points, 13 rebounds, 8 steals, 3 assists, and 3 blocks. Along with being a great teammate and leader on the court, Rachel also maintains a 4.0 GPA.

Anthony has been a standout player who has consistently delivered impressive performances that have greatly contributed to the team’s success. He has averaged 12 points and 7 rebounds per game and has proven to be a reliable scorer and a strong presence on the boards. He has been shooting 45% from the field and has a 3-point average of 44%. These stats highlight his ability to score from both inside and outside. As one of our youngest players, Anthony has consistently demonstrated exceptional skill, dedication, and sportsmanship and is an ideal teammate.

Chloe has been instrumental in bringing Cheer back to Barker. She has exhibited strong leadership skills with a new and very young team helping her teammates learn all the content, skills and routines.  As a result she has been named as a well deserving team captain.

Oscar has started his Varsity swimming career in impressive fashion placing in several events over his first 2 weeks. His efforts have earned him a 3rd place finish in the 50 Free, a 5th place finish in the 100 Free, was part of the 2nd place 200 Freestyle Relay, and 3rd place 200 Medley Relay.

Jordyn has become one of the offensive leaders on the team. Her athleticism and continued skill development have helped her forge her way as one of the team’s leading scorers with 6 goals and 3 assists. Jordyn was tremendous on Saturday helping her team secure the win against East Rochester by scoring 2 goals and adding 1 assist.

Ashton had a huge game on Friday, helping the Bulls pick up their second win in a row after knocking off host Tonawanda, 26-14. In the effort, Ashton caught a 26-yard touchdown pass and intercepted a ball that was returned 73 yards for another touchdown.

On senior night, Alexis had the best game of her career by picking up her second shutout of the season. This outstanding performance in goal, helped propel the Girls Soccer team to their fourth victory of the year, beating the Medina Mustangs 5-0. 

Leading the Bulldogs to a huge win versus Newfane, Luke earned a 2nd place finish and a personal best time as the teams hunts for a league championship. Luke then turned in another personal best time at the McQuaid Invitational. 

Last week Mikala took 1st place at league powerhouse Newfane and grabbed a 2nd place finish at Albion to lead the Girls Cross Country team. She continues to be a leader on and off the course as she displays an extraordinary work ethic and character on a daily basis.

Caleb was a menace on the defensive line last week at Cleveland Hill, recording 4 solo tackles and assisting on 6 others, 5 of which were for a loss. Caleb has shown incredible growth since last season and has turned into one of the team's most impactful players.

Cheyann Walker is a first-year cheerleader who is persistent, hard-working and strives to be the best daily. She is always looking to help others which is evident by the compassion she displays for her teammates and toward her coaches.

Adler Detschner is a 6-year member of the golf team and 2-year starter that has improved immensely over the years. Last week, Adler shot a personal best 49 at Hickory Ridge, which was the team low against Albion, helping his team win the match by only two points. 

Arnie has been instrumental in the success of the Lyndonville-Barker Girls Soccer team as they have picked up 2 wins and narrowly lost 2 others by one goal. During this time, Arnie has been steadily improving her play by scoring 3 goals and adding 4 assists. Arnie most recently scored a game-tying goal in the second half against Notre Dame, sending the game into overtime.

Jake had a great night for the Bulls at their homecoming game vs. Newfane. Defensively, Jake consistently moved from the defensive line to the edge and finished with 2 solo tackles, 4 assisted tackles, 3 tackles for loss and 2 sacks. Offensively, Jake was a solid anchor for the offensive line the entire game, opening holes for the running game while protecting the passer effectively.

Madelina Pavlock is a co-captain of the Varsity Field Hockey team and had exceptional games this week scoring 5 goals and assisting on 2 additional goals. She leads with constant encouragement towards her teammates as well as leading by example. In addition, she is an exemplary role model for the youth players she coaches.

Nate is a 3-year starter on the Varsity Golf team and has excelled into being the team's top golfer this year. He currently is averaging a team-low 47 through 5 contests. In his match versus Albion last week, Nate earned medalist honors by shooting a match and career-low 42 at Niagara Orleans Golf Club. 

Iliana is a first-year Varsity Track & Field athlete who has worked very hard on her throwing mechanics all year, including the off-season. Her efforts have clearly paid off as she earned 1st Team All-League honors in Shot Put by throwing an impressive 31' 7.5"!

Zack is a hard-working and dedicated thrower for the Track & Field team. His off-season workouts and year-long commitment to throwing allowed him to be a repeat champion and 1st Team All-Leaguer in the Shot Put by throwing an impressive 41' 4"!

Mady has excelled at shortstop and on the mound this season. Currently, she has a 1.20 ERA with 48 strikeouts in 39 innings. Offensively, last week she had 8 hits, including a homerun, scored 4 runs, had 5 RBI, and is currently hitting .438. Mady's love for the game, hard work, and humble attitude create a positive atmosphere for the team.

Last week, Daniel and teammate Luke DerSarkissian combined to win the 2024 Niagara-Orleans League Doubles Tournament. Daniel's hard work, dedication, and personal drive to succeed have elevated his status to be one of the top doubles and singles players in the league as only a sophomore.

Over the last few weeks, Anna had 13 hits, which included 5 doubles and 1 triple, 9 RBI, 10 runs scored, and is currently hitting over .300. She has been a key player behind the plate for her pitchers by preventing passed balls, and has thrown out multiple runners attempting to steal. She has been a reliable leader and encourages her teammates to always be at their best.

JJ continues to improve throughout the year, which showed when he pitched his best game of the season at Wilson last Friday. He threw 6 innings, allowed just 4 hits, struck out 7 and gave up only 2 earned runs. He also helped himself by picking off two runners in the effort.

Keira has been an anchor for the throwers on the Track & Field team for 2 years and is an exemplary role model for younger teammates. Her dedication and hard work allowed her to break a 7-year record in Discus by throwing 111' 9"! Congratulations Keira!

Luke has started out the Tennis season with a 5-0 record at 2nd singles and has proven himself to be a top 5 player in the league.  He is a competitive and hard-working teammate who leads by example.

Jordyn has scored the most points on the girls' team through two meets, which includes several first-place finishes. Her focus and dedication have been key to the start of her year as her daily hard work is paying off early season dividends.

Through two meets, Jordan has scored the most points on the boys' team, including several first-place finishes. He has been dedicated and focused and has worked hard to achieve his early season goals.

Peyton played an all-around stellar game against Akron last week and was a big contributor to the win. In the circle, she allowed only 2 runs, struck out 7, and surrendered just 4 hits. Peyton leads the team offensively with 6 hits and 5 RBI. She has turned into a great role model by constantly displaying positivity and encouragement for teammates.

Wyatt is a model student-athlete who emphasizes student first, but is also an athlete who excels as a thrower on the Track & Field team. He is currently ranked in the top 10 throwers in all of Western New York and carries a GPA of 95.

Sophia is a first-year member of the competitive cheer team and has exhibited a tremendous passion for the sport. Her commitment and dedication to the squad have impressed her coach and teammates. These qualities along with her positivity have been inspiring and contagious within the team throughout the entire year.

Donnie comes to practice every day looking for ways to improve and help the team in any way he can. Donnie has started the last 2 games for us and has been a huge part of our 3-game league win streak. His defense and clutch three-pointers have been instrumental in helping the team win each of these games, which includes a go-ahead three-pointer to beat Medina.

Chloe Duchow is a dedicated 2nd-year member on the Competitive Cheer squad. Her determination to be the best she can be and constant support for others make her a great leader and teammate.

Luey Castro has led the Varsity Basketball team in scoring almost every week. Recently, he scored 31 points and had 13 rebounds against Roy-Hart to help secure a win in overtime. He is currently averaging 20 points per game in league play and has been a huge factor in the team's success so far this year.

Cheyann Walker's consistent hard work during practices has really paid off. Despite grieving the loss of a family member, she set difficult goals at the start of the season and has pushed herself to accomplish those goals. This includes qualifying for the GR-NO crossover in the 50 Free, dropping 1 second in the 50 Free, and 4 seconds in the 100 Free. As a result, Cheyann is likely to earn her prestigious varsity letter this year as a freshman.

Logan Murrell is a dedicated teammate who is always looking for ways to improve and help the team win in any possible way. He showed incredible determination and skill throughout the entire game against Wilson in helping the Bulldogs earn their first league win by chipping in with 13 points. Logan was faced with tremendous adversity during the game, but thanks to his continued hard work, played a key role in securing the victory.

Lillia Peace is a valued teammate who does anything her coaches ask of her. Her consistent hard work in practice and games is respected by her teammates and helps to make the team better as a result.

Owen gives 100% every day while fully uplifting and supporting his teammates. Owen's leadership is evident by always lending a helping hand, providing encouragement, and creating a positive team environment which is valued by his team. Not only Is he an exceptional player on the court but an amazing teammate off the court.

Riley has impressed her coaches in her first year as a Varsity Swimmer. She is extremely coachable and a dedicated, hard-working teammate. In addition, she has been progressively dropping her times in each of her non-league swim meets this year. The coaches are looking forward to watching her continue her rapid growth in the pool.

Michael Kalynycz embodies the true essence of being a teammate. He is an invaluable asset to the team, expressing unwavering support and selflessness at all times which fosters a sense of unity and camaraderie within the locker room. By doing this it is uplifting to others and creates a positive atmosphere that leads to collective success.

Shelby Dauphinee placed 20th at the All-League meet posting a 24:09 run, thus earning Honorable Mention All-League Honors. She showed incredible fortitude and determination while battling a nagging minor injury.

Peyton's hard work and strive for excellence was evident last weekend. As a rookie freshman, he placed 5th overall at the All-League meet posting a 18:51run, thus earning first team all-league honors.

Hailey is a hardworking, stealthy and unassuming midfielder. Her quick speed and anticipation of a play creates great opportunities for herself and her teammates. She scored the first goal in history for the Barker Bulldogs to help secure the homecoming win over Buffalo Seminary.

Ireland played a big role this week, playing both sides of the ball, making key plays on offense and defense. Over the past two games, he has tallied 154 rushing yards, including a big 24-yard run to set up a big scoring drive.

Rachel continues to be an offensive weapon for the field hockey team this year. She set up a key goal scoring opportunity on a penalty corner against a strong Pittsford Mendon defense. In addition, she is a hardworking starter and a strong leader on and off the field.

Nate is the Most Improved Golfer on the team. He proved this by finishing in second place on the team in the Niagara-Orleans League Tournament at Willowbrook. Nate shot an impressive 50 on the North Course, followed by another 50 on the South Course.

Michayla possesses tremendous leadership qualities, evident by her strong work ethic and positive attitude. She was instrumental in a close 2-1 loss vs. Attica as she impressed from her midfield/forward position, making successful passes under heavy pressure. In addition, she is highly coachable and well-respected by all her coaches and teammates.

Luke led the team in a huge win over Newfane last week and had a personal-best low 17-minute run over the weekend at the McQuaid Invitational. He continues to be a hard-working athlete who leads by example on and off the field.

Mikala won the race meet last week against Wilson and finished 14th at the Queensbury Invitational. Her time at Queensbury was her 2nd fastest time ever on a challenging course.  In addition, she shows great leadership on a regular basis.

Charlie continues to be one of the most consistent scorers and leaders on the golf course by carding scores in the mid-40s. His commitment and dedication to the game have proved to be most valuable to his team.

Over the first 2 meets of the season, Emma was 4th of 99 at the Red Dragon Invitational and 37th of 145 at the VVS Invitational, where she competed against nationally ranked Saratoga Springs and many other Class A schools.

Aidan rushed for 164 yards and 1 touchdown in a game against the Albion Purple Eagles. He also had 35 passing yards and accumulated 95 total yards on kick and punt returns.

Lina scored three goals and had one assist in the first two games of the season. She is a key playmaker both offensively and defensively and leads by example on and off the field.

Joel shot a career-low, 2 under par, 35 in an important match vs. Newfane and followed it up with a low 39 against Roy-Hart. Both of these scores helped lead his team to a 3-1 record in league play to start the year.

Peyton Bradley went 2 for 3 at the plate, raising her overall batting average to .483. She drove in 3 runs and scored 2. Against a very strong Alexander team she picked up the win in the circle, striking out 11 batters over 5 innings, giving her 97 for the season.

Daniel Goodwin is the first freshman in Barker Tennis history to qualify for Sectionals, earning the #2 doubles seed from the Niagara-Orleans League. He finished the season with a 9-3 record playing 2nd & 3rd singles throughout the season.

Kaylee Stoll had standout performances in 5 straight games last week. She went 9 for 14 with 6 walks, 9 stolen bases, 11 runs scored and totaled 7 RBI. Defensively, Kaylee made several outstanding plays at 3rd base, and turned two double plays. She is a true team player that leads with a positive attitude as she puts in 100% effort every day.

Matthew Ryan plays 1st Singles and plays the best player from each team. He finished the week winning by scores of 6-0, 6-1 & 6-1, 6-1 and was selected to 1st Team All-League. As a 3rd year player, he has improved every year and has become the #4 ranked player in the league.

Mikala Woock ran a provisional time of 5:34.8 in the 1500m Run, which may qualify her for Sectionals. Mikala has been on the Varsity Track team since 8th grade. She is focused on running and her willingness to run extra events when needed are good examples to her teammates.

A Captain and 5-year starter, Aidan Voss threw a 1-hitter en route to shutting out Holley 15-0, striking out 15 on the way. He also went 3-5 from the plate with 2 doubles, 4 RBI & 2 runs scored.

Emma Evans broke the 3000m school record on Tuesday, April 25th. Emma shattered the old record of 11:34.2 by finishing her race with a time of 11:18.0.

The coaches and team are proud of her and her dedication as this is only her second year on the Track team.

Wyatt is a second-year thrower and runner for the Track team. He is currently ranked 3rd on the team in Men's Discus and 16th overall in New York State Class D.

Wyatt has shown the ability to persevere through many challenges of being a model student-athlete.

Additionally, Wyatt throws the Shot Put, is on part of the Men's 4x400 Relay, and is a Scholar-Athlete.

Maddie is a second-year thrower and one of the captains of the throwing team. She has personal records of  59'-11" in the Discus throw and 25'-2.5" throwing the Shotput. 

This year, Maddie has placed in the top three Girls' Shotput in each league meet and 1st place against Albion.

Additionally, Maddie continually strives to exemplify the character traits of a model Barker Thrower such as daily improvement, tenacity, model behavior, and commitment.

Mason Allee-Castro has placed 1st in all events he has run at the 2 meets the team has had this season. He has 2 wins each in the 800m, 1600m & 3200m.

Natalie Brandel is leading the Varsity Softball team offensively. In 3 games this week, Natalie went 6 for 10 at the plate with multiple RBI. She had 9 Ks in her 4 innings pitched against Kendall.

On top of her performance on the field, Natalie’s positive attitude and encouragement towards her teammates is inspiring.

Lucas DerSarkissian has yet to lose a set in 1st doubles, and is currently 3-0 to start the season. He is assisted by his partner, Tommy Harris.

DerSarkissian's experience and skill prove most valuable in fostering the success that the duo has had thus far.

Mia Herman leads the Varsity Softball team offensively, after the first two games, going 6 for 8 at the plate, including 2 doubles, 1 triple, and a 2-run homerun. Mia also leads the team with 8 RBI, 7 runs, and 2 stolen bases.

Ireland Brady led the Varsity Baseball team in the season opening game with a 2 for 3 performance at the plate, including 1 double and 4 RBI.