Salamanca Wrestler, Bona Baseball and Softball Teams Compete Over Weekend

Salamanca's Kasen Hardy places seventh at State Wrestling Championships; Bona baseball drops series rubber match at Navy; Bona softball falls in three games at Longhorn Invitational

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Over the weekend, Salamanca wrestler Kasen Hardy placed seventh at the New York State High School Wrestling Championships, becoming the first Salamanca wrestler to compete at the event since 2014. The St. Bonaventure baseball team split its series against Navy, while the softball team suffered three losses at the Longhorn Invitational. The men's and women's lacrosse teams also saw action, with the women's team snapping a nine-game losing streak against Niagara.

Why it matters

The performances of these student-athletes highlight the continued growth and development of sports programs at both the high school and collegiate levels in the region. The wrestling, baseball, softball, and lacrosse teams all faced tough competition over the weekend, showcasing the talent and dedication of the players.

The details

Kasen Hardy's seventh-place finish at the state wrestling championships was a significant accomplishment, as he became the first Salamanca wrestler to compete at the event since 2014. The St. Bonaventure baseball team split its series against Navy, with a 12-0 victory in the second game followed by a 4-0 loss in the third game. The softball team suffered three losses at the Longhorn Invitational, including a 9-0 defeat to Incarnate Word and a 12-2 loss to No. 3 Texas. The men's lacrosse team fell to Le Moyne 7-6, while the women's team snapped a nine-game losing streak against Niagara with a 14-6 victory.

  • Kasen Hardy competed at the New York State High School Wrestling Championships over the weekend of February 28-29, 2026.
  • The St. Bonaventure baseball team played its three-game series against Navy on February 28 and March 1, 2026.
  • The St. Bonaventure softball team competed at the Longhorn Invitational on February 28 and March 1, 2026.
  • The St. Bonaventure men's lacrosse team played Le Moyne on an unspecified date in 2026.
  • The St. Bonaventure women's lacrosse team played Niagara on an unspecified date in 2026.

The players

Kasen Hardy

A wrestler from Salamanca High School who placed seventh at the New York State High School Wrestling Championships.

Chris Hoalcraft

A player for the St. Bonaventure baseball team who recorded his 100th career hit in the team's 12-0 victory over Navy.

Nolan Feidt

The starting pitcher for the St. Bonaventure baseball team in their 12-0 victory over Navy, recording four strikeouts and giving up just three hits in seven innings.

Enger Paulino

The pitcher for the St. Bonaventure baseball team in their 4-0 loss to Navy, striking out a season-high seven batters and allowing just one earned run through five innings.

Brooke Piper, Rylee Gonzalez, and Sidney Van Tassel

Three players for the St. Bonaventure women's lacrosse team who each scored a hat-trick in the team's 14-6 victory over Niagara.

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What they’re saying

“We played three competitive games. Unfortunately, in two games we didn't come up with the clutch hits at the right time. I have confidence our hitters will figure it out. I am extremely happy with the way our pitchers are performing. They are giving us a chance to win every game. These games have been a good learning experience as we get closer to conference play.”

— Jason Rathbun, St. Bonaventure baseball head coach (oleanstar.com)

“I'm glad we were able to fight back today. Our play on defense and facing off allowed us a chance in the fourth quarter. The biggest difference today was one team needed to win and one team wanted to win. Needing something is a lot more powerful than wanting something. As a program we need to focus on the small details. When we are able to do that consistently we will have sustained success.”

— Brendan Storrier, St. Bonaventure men's lacrosse head coach (oleanstar.com)

“As a staff, we are very happy with how the team played today. The offense was clicking right from the very beginning and our defense continued to stay strong throughout the full 60 minutes. Everyone did their job today and we're excited to get on the flight to North Carolina.”

— Leighann Stauffer, St. Bonaventure women's lacrosse coach (oleanstar.com)

What’s next

The St. Bonaventure baseball and softball teams will continue their seasons, looking to build on the lessons learned from their recent competitions. The men's and women's lacrosse teams will also have additional matches in the coming weeks as they work towards their conference play.

The takeaway

This weekend's sports action showcased the dedication and talent of student-athletes across various programs in the region. While the results were mixed, the experiences gained will be invaluable as these teams look to improve and compete at higher levels in the future.