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Rush-Henrietta softball seeks momentum before sectional title defense
TL;DR
Rush-Henrietta softball aims to build momentum ahead of defending their Section V Class AAA title. The team, currently 12-5, recently bounced back from a loss with a win against Webster Thomas.
Key points
- Rush-Henrietta aims to defend its Section V Class AAA title
- The team has a record of 12-5 this season
- They recently won against Webster Thomas, 7-5
- Three games remain in the regular season schedule
Rush-Henrietta softball seeks momentum before sectional title defense
HENRIETTA – Less than three weeks remain before Rush-Henrietta begins efforts to defend its Section V Class AAA softball championship.
The Royal Comets (12-5) shook off a loss to Class AAA rival Fairport when they defeated Webster Thomas, 7-5, on May 8. This returned momentum to R-H with three games remaining on its regular season schedule.
Hear from Lizzie Rinella and Delaney Buttles, who shared postgame thoughts on playoff preparation and more.
East Rochester short stop Grace Cotsonas high-fives teammate Lucy Walter after crossing the plate to score in the fourth inning against School of the Arts during their Section V softball game Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at East Rochester High School. Cotsonas had a big game with the bat, clubbing a home run and a double as the Bombers won 15-3 in five innings.
East Rochester pitcher Kiera Flores tags SOTA’s Avielise Martinez out at the plate in a run down in the third inning during their Section V softball game Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at East Rochester High School.
East Rochester catcher Jayde Kurrasch tags SOTA’s Tianna Scott out at the plate in the second inning during their Section V softball game Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at East Rochester High School.
East Rochester short stop Grace Cotsonas high-fives head coach Madison Klidonas as she rounds third after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning against School of the Arts during their Section V softball game Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at East Rochester High School.
East Rochester short stop Grace Cotsonas is greeted by teammates as she crosses the plate after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning against School of the Arts during their Section V softball game Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at East Rochester High School.
SOTA short stop Avielise Martinez knocks down a grounder up the middle but is unable to get East Rochester’s Bailey Morrison at first in the fifth inning during their Section V softball game Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at East Rochester High School.
East Rochester short stop Grace Cotsonas clubs a double in the fourth inning against SOTA during their Section V softball game Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at East Rochester High School.
SOTA left fielder Lucy Everson can’t catch up to the double off the bat of East Rochester’s Grace Cotsonas in the fifth inning during their Section V softball game Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at East Rochester High School.
East Rochester starting pitcher Kiera Flores winds up the pitch as she faces SOTA in the first inning during their Section V softball game Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at East Rochester High School.
SOTA starting pitcher Hope Reddington delivers a pitch as she races East Rochester in the first inning during their Section V softball game Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at East Rochester High School.
East Rochester’s Annie Fisher races home to score ahead of the throw home to SOTA catcher Francesca Reiss, scoring on a ground out by teammate Lucy Walter in the second inning during their Section V softball game Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at East Rochester High School.
East Rochester second baseman Bailey Morrison looses her footing but knocks down the grounder up the middle by SOTA’s Francesca Reiss in the third inning during their Section V softball game Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at East Rochester High School.
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East Rochester rolls past SOTA 15-3 in softball
East Rochester short stop Grace Cotsonas high-fives teammate Lucy Walter after crossing the plate to score in the fourth inning against School of the Arts during their Section V softball game Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at East Rochester High School. Cotsonas had a big game with the bat, clubbing a home run and a double as the Bombers won 15-3 in five innings.
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East Rochester rolls past SOTA 15-3 in softball
East Rochester short stop Grace Cotsonas high-fives teammate Lucy Walter after crossing the plate to score in the fourth inning against School of the Arts during their Section V softball game Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at East Rochester High School. Cotsonas had a big game with the bat, clubbing a home run and a double as the Bombers won 15-3 in five innings.
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East Rochester rolls past SOTA 15-3 in softball
East Rochester pitcher Kiera Flores tags SOTA’s Avielise Martinez out at the plate in a run down in the third inning during their Section V softball game Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at East Rochester High School.
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East Rochester rolls past SOTA 15-3 in softball
East Rochester catcher Jayde Kurrasch tags SOTA’s Tianna Scott out at the plate in the second inning during their Section V softball game Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at East Rochester High School.
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East Rochester rolls past SOTA 15-3 in softball
East Rochester short stop Grace Cotsonas high-fives head coach Madison Klidonas as she rounds third after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning against School of the Arts during their Section V softball game Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at East Rochester High School.
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East Rochester rolls past SOTA 15-3 in softball
East Rochester short stop Grace Cotsonas is greeted by teammates as she crosses the plate after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning against School of the Arts during their Section V softball game Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at East Rochester High School.
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East Rochester rolls past SOTA 15-3 in softball
SOTA short stop Avielise Martinez knocks down a grounder up the middle but is unable to get East Rochester’s Bailey Morrison at first in the fifth inning during their Section V softball game Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at East Rochester High School.
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East Rochester rolls past SOTA 15-3 in softball
East Rochester short stop Grace Cotsonas clubs a double in the fourth inning against SOTA during their Section V softball game Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at East Rochester High School.
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East Rochester rolls past SOTA 15-3 in softball
SOTA left fielder Lucy Everson can’t catch up to the double off the bat of East Rochester’s Grace Cotsonas in the fifth inning during their Section V softball game Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at East Rochester High School.
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East Rochester rolls past SOTA 15-3 in softball
East Rochester starting pitcher Kiera Flores winds up the pitch as she faces SOTA in the first inning during their Section V softball game Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at East Rochester High School.
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East Rochester rolls past SOTA 15-3 in softball
SOTA starting pitcher Hope Reddington delivers a pitch as she races East Rochester in the first inning during their Section V softball game Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at East Rochester High School.
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East Rochester rolls past SOTA 15-3 in softball
East Rochester’s Annie Fisher races home to score ahead of the throw home to SOTA catcher Francesca Reiss, scoring on a ground out by teammate Lucy Walter in the second inning during their Section V softball game Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at East Rochester High School.
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East Rochester rolls past SOTA 15-3 in softball
East Rochester second baseman Bailey Morrison looses her footing but knocks down the grounder up the middle by SOTA’s Francesca Reiss in the third inning during their Section V softball game Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at East Rochester High School.
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This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Rush-Henrietta softball talks sectionals after win over Webster Thomas
Q&A
What is Rush-Henrietta's current softball record?
Rush-Henrietta's current softball record is 12-5.
When does Rush-Henrietta begin its sectional title defense?
Rush-Henrietta begins its sectional title defense in less than three weeks.
Who did Rush-Henrietta defeat to regain momentum?
Rush-Henrietta defeated Webster Thomas, 7-5, to regain momentum.
What are the names of the players discussing playoff preparation?
The players discussing playoff preparation are Lizzie Rinella and Delaney Buttles.