Mowry Commits to Lenoir Rhyne

Penn Yan offensive player, Ayden Mowry, has announced that he will sign his National Letter of Intent to study and play at Lenoir Rhyne University after his senior year. Full Story

Jack Wallace Signs with Drexel

Pittsford senior defenseman Jack Wallace has signed his National Letter of Intent to study and play lacrosse for the Dragons of Drexel University in Philadelphia. In his sophomore years Jack registered thirty-five takes and picked up forty-four ground balls and two assists. For his efforts he was named to the second team MC-D1 All County list as a Long Stick Midfielder. Full Story

First Player Page Ad Posted

The first player support ad has been posted in support of Pittsford Defenseman Jack Wallace.

With the new design for BLaxFive.NET last year, new "player ads" were made available to help defray the ever-growing costs by allowing friends and family to post an "ad" on their favorite player's "Player Pages". When the season ended before it even started, there were, surprisingly, no ads purchased until this week, when an "anonymous fan" posted the first ad on Jack's player page. Full Story

Connor Russell to Teach Faceoffs Here

Penfield High School Alumnus and Albany star, Connor Russell will conduct a face off instruction session at the Regional Sports Center (Jefferson Rd) on November 28th from 3:30PM-5:30PM. Full Story

Eric Platten Commits to Yale

Canandaigua junior defenseman Eric Platten recently announced his verbal commitment to continue his education and play lacrosse at Yale University. He received an All League Honorable Mention award in his freshman year. Full Story

Webster Thomas Needs JV Coaches

Webster Thomas is in need of new JV Head and JV Assistant Coaches.

If interested, please check out the posting at: Full Story

Mynderse Academy Needs Head Coach

Mynderse Academy (Seneca Falls) is in need of a new Head Coach.

If interested, please contact athletic director, Tony Ferrara at:

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Fall Youth Session at HF-L

Over 150 K-2 graders experienced a beautiful fall Saturday as they began to learn the basics of lacrosse as a part of the HF-L Youth Lacrosse program. Following youth camp COVID protocols, the boys and girls, under the direction of volunteer adults, high school players and coaches, traveled as a group from one drill area to another. Full Story

Remote Learners and Athletics

In light of the current state of education, the New York State Public High School Athletic Association sent out an advisory yesterday to Section Executive Directors with an interpretation that affects student athletes who will receive remote only education this year. Full Story

Two Named UA-All-Americans

The annual Under Armour All-America Senior games were cancelled last spring, but the organizers recently published the list of players who would have been invited if there had been a 2020 spring season. Full Story

2020 Awards

There are only two awards section-wide awards for the season that wasn't, one by Section V and one by US Lacrosse. Full Story

The Seniors of 2020

Although every player this season has missed their opportunities, the senior class, in many casses, had been looking forward to their last year for many years. As a small recogniztion of their accomplishments, the Coaches of Section V have helped to put together a list of the more than 320 members of the senior class of 2020. Full Story

NYSPHSAA Publishes COVID-19 FAQ

The New York State Public High School Athletic Association has published a list of questions and answers about scholastic sports in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Season at Wasn’t Comes to an End

With Governor Cuomo’s announcement on Friday that the school buildings in New York would not reopen this spring, Section V Executive, Kathy Hoyt, sent out a release stating that there would be no spring sports this year. Full Story

Players of the Week - Week Five

For "Week 5" we have two players who had standout performances last week: Noah Gibson and Casey Berns Full Story

Who Are These Coaches

Here is quiz for young and old. The picture below shows three current Head Coaches from these scholastic playing days. Can you name them? For a hint, click on the picture. Full Story

Who Are These Coaches

Here is quiz for young and old. The picture below shows three current Head Coaches from these scholastic playing days. Can you name them? Below are some hints. For the answers, click the image. Full Story

Who Are These Coaches

Here is quiz for young and old. The picture below shows three current Head Coaches from these scholastic playing days. Full Story

US Lacrosse Postpones Awards Programs

US Lacrosse announced today that due to the issues with the coronavirus pandemic, they have decided to postpone the 2020 High School All-America Awards Program. Full Story

36th Year for Nazareth Lacrosse Camp

The long-running Nazareth Lacrosse Camp is celebrating it's 36th year this summer. Full Story

Who Are They?

There were quite a few comments on the last "Who is it?"..... so just for fun, older fans may be able to name the players in a 1972 picture below. If you need a hint, click the picture.

Stay Safe..... Stay Positive.

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Update on Spring Sports

Last week, Section V announced on their website that following the recommendations of the CDC and "in the best interest of our student-athletes, coaches and fans":

All Section V winter and springs sports programs are on currently on hold. This shutdown is in collaboration with the mandated school closures throughout all of Section V. This in the best interest of our student-athletes, coaches and fans. Full Story

Schools Closed Due to Virus

Section V released the following statement:

"Due to the unprecedented events as a result of the coronavirus many local county health departments have recommend school closings. This obviously puts a pause on the spring sports season. We will continue to communicate with our members schools, sport coordinators as well as NYSPHSAA leadership. We will remain positive and optimistic, while focusing on the health and safety of all involved." Full Story

Who is That?

Games were planned for this weekend..... but just for fun, fans over 40 may be able to name the players from 1986 below. If you need a hint, click the picture.

Stay Safe..... Stay Positive.

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Coach York Sends Message to the CA Family

Earlier this week, Canandaigua Head Coach Deven York sent the following message to the Canandaigua Lacrosse family. The well stated sentiment will ring true for the lacrosse community at large, so we have received his permission to publish it here. Full Story