Pittsford Edges Fairport 6-5; Geneva Dominates Essex

DAY IN REVIEW: FRIDAY - On Friday, two lacrosse games were played, with one being a close contest. Pittsford narrowly defeated Fairport 6-5 in a thrilling league matchup, where Avery Valenti led Pittsford with three goals, and Jack Gosiewski contributed two for Fairport. Goalies Bear Wehrheim and Luke Ryan were standout performers with save rates above 60%, while Corey Roeser dominated face-offs for Fairport, winning ten of fourteen. Despite Fairport’s late surge, Pittsford held on to remain unbeaten. In the other game, Geneva triumphed over Essex in a commanding 13-3 non-league victory, with Max Heieck and Alex Pesante leading the charge, and goalie Brent Williams making impressive saves at an 85% rate.

ESSEX-3 at GENEVA-13- Geneva defeated Essex 13-3 in a non-league lacrosse game, led by Max Heieck with four goals and three assists, and Alex Pesante with one goal and seventeen faceoff wins, reaching 104 career wins. Senior goalie Brent Williams recorded seventeen saves with an 85 percent rate. Geneva's scoring was consistent, while Essex struggled offensively, particularly in the second and fourth quarters.   [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

PITTSFORD-6 at FAIRPORT-5 - Pittsford outlasted Fairport 6-5 in a close league match on Friday night. Leading scorers were Avery Valenti with three goals for Pittsford and Jack Gosiewski with two for Fairport. Goalies Bear Wehrheim and Luke Ryan both recorded save rates over 60%, while Fairport’s Corey Roeser shined in face-offs, winning ten out of fourteen. Despite a final push by the Raiders, the Panthers maintained their undefeated record.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

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Exciting Finishes Highlight Thursday’s Lacrosse Action

DAY IN REVIEW: THURSDAY - Thursday’s slate featured 11 games, with five coming down to the wire in thrilling fashion. Penn Yan edged Brighton 11-10, holding off a late surge in the final quarter. McQuaid Jesuit outlasted Marcellus 19-18 in a high-scoring duel, powered by AJ Quagrello’s dynamic performance. Penfield secured a nail-biting 10-9 win over Spencerport, fueled by a strong second quarter turnaround. Thomas kept its winning streak against Hamburg alive with an 8-7 victory, while Mynderse-Romulus earned a 12-9 win over Haverling behind Griffin Hilimire’s milestone night. The remaining six matchups saw decisive victories, including Victor’s dominant 18-5 win over Schroeder and Wayne’s 15-7 triumph over Gananda.

MYNDERSE-ROMULUS-12 at HAVERLING-9 - Mynderse-Romulus defeated Haverling 12-9 in a non-league game, securing the win with a strong first quarter. Griffin Hilimire led all scorers with six goals and reached his 150th career goal. Haverling’s Warren McCormick recorded three goals, while goalie McLane Stermole had 15 saves with a 56% save percentage.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

VICTOR-18 at SCHROEDER-5- Victor triumphed over Schroeder eighteen to five in an MC-D2 league game, fueled by balanced scoring from ten players, including Jackson Mead and Will Johnson. Will Simpson (100% save rate) and Landon Tantillo (57% save rate) excelled in goal. Schroeder's scorers included Owen Martin, who netted his first varsity goal.     [ Story and BOX SCORE]   - - More images in the photo gallery.

BRIGHTON-10 at PENN YAN-11 - Penn Yan secured its seventh win of the season with an 11-10 victory over Brighton. The game was competitive, with Brighton scoring four times in the final quarter to close the gap. Braden Fingar led Penn Yan with five goals and one assist, while Teagan Fingar added two goals and three assists. Goalie Will Thompson finished with 14 saves for a 58% save rate. Penn Yan will next host Canandaigua, while Brighton is set to play Rush-Henrietta.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

MCQUAID JESUIT-19 at MARCELLUS-18- McQuaid Jesuit won a dramatic lacrosse match against Marcellus 19-18, powered by AJ Quagrello's five goals and eight assists and John Burrows' decisive fourth-quarter score. Marcellus, led by five-goal scorers Jimmy Cox and Chris Doshna, kept the game close with dynamic offense.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

EAST UNITED-EASTRIDGE-14 at BATAVIA-NOTRE DAME-3 - East United-Eastridge secured a 14-3 non-league victory over Batavia-Notre Dame, scoring consistently across all four quarters. Batavia-Notre Dame saw goals from Jon Smith, Gavynn Trippany, and Trey Rodriguez, with Jeremiah Childs adding an assist. Goalies Branden Flanagan and James Rachow each had save rates above 50 percent. Childs led at the face-off, winning 11 of 12 attempts.   [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

GANANDA-7 at WAYNE-15 - Wayne took an early lead against Gananda, securing a 15-7 win in their FL-D1 league game. Leading scorers for Wayne included Mason Michel with five goals and three assists and Shane Coleman with four goals and two assists. Gananda’s top contributors were Alex Galka and Mason Groh, each scoring twice. In goal, Wayne's Gavin Hamel recorded eleven saves with a 61% save rate.      [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

PENFIELD-10 at SPENCERPORT-9 - Penfield edged Spencerport ten-nine in a tight non-league matchup. Spencerport opened strong, but Penfield's five-goal second quarter turned the game. Leading scorers included Penfield’s Griffin Banister with five goals and Spencerport’s Zach Tortora with three. Penfield goalie Mason Schembri finished with a fifty-seven percent save rate. The game marked career milestones for Jayden Mandarano and Colin Miller.      [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

MIDLAKES-12 at LIVONIA-AVON-GENESEO-4 - Midlakes secured a 12-4 victory over Livonia-Avon-Geneseo, with James Sprague leading the offense with four goals and five assists. Livonia-Avon-Geneseo saw scoring efforts from Will Schweitzer and Max McEnerney, while their goalie, Colton Rose, posted 17 saves. Midlakes’ goalie, Stuart Quku, registered a strong performance with 14 saves and a 78% save percentage. Story and BOX SCORE] 

RUSH-HENRIETTA-16 at CHURCHVILLE-CHILI-7 - Rush-Henrietta secured a 16-7 win over Churchville-Chili, pulling away in the second half after both teams traded goals early. Churchville-Chili’s leading scorer, Jaxon Leonard, tallied three goals, with additional contributions from Jack Sloan, Cooper Lass, Matthew Mitchell, and Isaac Bailey. Goalie Dominic Marra recorded a 50% save rate. Rush-Henrietta, now 4-4, will face Brighton next, while Churchville-Chili prepares for their game against Wayne.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

THOMAS-8 at HAMBURG-7 - Thomas edged out Hamburg 8-7 in a closely contested non-league matchup, marking its eighth straight win against Hamburg. Leading scorers for Thomas included Blake Jipson (2 goals, 1 assist) and Mason Mylott (2 goals). Junior goalie Joshua Jobson recorded 16 saves, surpassing 200 career saves. Hamburg kept pace but couldn’t break Thomas’ winning streak.    [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

WHITNEY POINT-14 at WATERLOO-1 - There was no report from Waterloo by post-time.   [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

Players of the Week - Group 4

Section V Boys Lacrosse Coordinator Mike Simon in conjunction with Geneva Club Beverages are sponsoring recognition of noteworthy performances throughout the season.

In our fourth group we have a senior and two juniors who have had noteworthy performances in the last week.

Offensive Player of the Week

Cooper Moore - Irondequoit Attack/Midfielder

Cooper Moore is in his fourth year on the Varsity and had a big moment last week when he scored two goals and an assist, including the game-winning overtime score against Baldwinsville. With the Eagles tied 6-0 entering the last quarter, Doug Velepec scored two goals to match the Bees and send the game at 8-8 into overtime. Cooper scored with an assist from Dylan Carey.

The junior commit to the US Military Academy (West Point) currently leads the Eagles in scoring and points and has a career total of 153g-62a.

Head Coach Aaron Bottazzo says "Cooper Has been a solid force for our team this year. He is a great player as well as an even better person. Through the ups and downs he has stayed steady and ready to take advantage of opportunities when the present themselves like being ready to hit the final shot in overtime for us vs B'ville. " 

Will Johnson - Victor Midfielder

Will Johnson is a junior in his second year on the Varsity and had a big performance last week when he scored two goals including the game winner in the Blue Devil 9-8 overtime win against Marcellus. With Marcellus up 8-7 with 1:47 left in regulation, Brody Secker scored the tying goal on a pass from Colin Wheeler to send the game into overtime. Will scored with just over two minutes left on a feed from Jacson Mead. This year Will has scored 11g-1a.

Head Coach Dan Stone says "Will spent last year learning the speed, physicality, and level of IQ needed to play at the Varsity level. Like many of his teammates, he committed time in the off-season to develop his speed and strength in preparation for his Junior season. The effects of Will's work has impacted our team in many positive ways through our first five games, and we look forward to his continued contributions all season long." 

Defensive Players of the Week

Will Thompson - Penn Yan Goalie

Will Thompson is a fourth year Varsity goalie who, last week, was instrumental in keeping the Mustangs undefeated with twenty-two saves (71%) in their Cortland win, and sixteen save (84%) in their Westhill win. The senior goalie has a 73% save record this year, making a total of 74 saves in Penn Yan's six games. 

Head Coach Brian Hobart says, “Will has been playing at an extremely high level. He pushes himself daily to improve and lead the defense in front of him. He has been the backbone of our early season success.”

Previous Groups: Group One     Group Two     Group Three

Close Wins Highlight Tuesday 16 Games

DAY IN REVIEW: TUESDAY - Tuesday featured 16 games, with three thrilling matchups going down to the wire. Hilton held off a late push from Rush-Henrietta for a 15-13 victory, aided by Drew Brien’s four-goal effort and a strong faceoff performance from Drew O’Buck. Canandaigua edged out Spencerport 13-12 in a hard-fought battle, marking Coach Deven York’s 100th career win. Irondequoit narrowly topped Thomas 9-8 behind Kieran Stenzel’s hat trick. The remaining games saw several dominant performances, including Pittsford extending their undefeated run, McQuaid Jesuit’s commanding win, and Pal-Mac keeping their perfect record intact at 7-0.

PITTSFORD-12 at BRIGHTON-6 - Pittsford secured a 12-6 road win over Brighton, improving to 6-0 on the season. Grant Lewis led Pittsford with three goals, while Gavin Parks scored twice for Brighton. Pittsford gained momentum in the second and third quarters, creating separation in the score. Brighton’s Logan Serve had 15 saves, and Pittsford’s Pierce Madigan recorded two in limited time. Pittsford controlled faceoffs and ground balls, helping maintain offensive pressure throughout the contest.  [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

FAIRPORT-15 at GREECE STORM-1-  Fairport defeated Greece Storm 15-1 in an MC-D1 league game at Arcadia. Mitchell Monte led Fairport's balanced offense with three goals and four assists, while Carter Fabian scored Greece Storm's lone goal. Fairport's goaltending was efficient, with Luke Ryan achieving a seventy-five percent save rate and Luke Temple a perfect save percentage. Junior Corey Roeser excelled in faceoffs, winning fifty-three percent.      [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

HILTON-15 at RUSH-HENRIETTA-13 - Hilton built an early lead in their 15-13 victory over Rush-Henrietta, with standout performances from Drew Brien (four goals, one assist) and Gianluca Auriuso (three goals). Rush-Henrietta surged in the fourth quarter but couldn’t overcome Hilton’s advantage. Brendan Maxwell posted a 67% save rate, while Sam Guzzetta recorded his 100th career save. Hilton’s strong faceoff performance from Drew O’Buck contributed to their seventh straight win.  [ Story and BOX SCORE]   - - More images in the photo gallery.

BLOOMFIELD-HONEOYE-16 at GANANDA-9 - Bloomfield-Honeoye secured a 16-9 victory over Gananda in a Finger Lakes Division I game, led by Brayden Arber’s six goals and John Blair’s eight points. Ethan Stoddard posted a 50% save rate for Bloomfield-Honeoye, while Gananda’s Jase Smith contributed four goals and four assists, supported by goalkeeper Nick Falso’s 60% save rate. Bloomfield-Honeoye capitalized on a strong second-half surge for the win.   [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

AQUINAS-6 at MCQUAID JESUIT-20 - McQuaid Jesuit claimed a decisive 20-6 win over Aquinas, with ten players scoring and standout performances from Dominic Bianchi, John Burrows, Will Engle, and JP Gianforti, each tallying three goals. Aquinas highlighted efforts from Jake Guggino and Sam Agostinelli, but McQuaid Jesuit's strong offense proved too much. Goalie Logan Schimmel finished with a fifty-seven percent save rate for Aquinas. McQuaid Jesuit improved to a 5-2 record as Head Coach Alex Gray marked his twenty-fifth win.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

EAST UNITED-EASTRIDGE-3 at PENFIELD-19 - Penfield delivered a team-driven victory over East United-Eastridge, winning 19-3 in a non-league game. Fourteen players scored for Penfield, with Brodie Joyce leading in assists and Trevor Serafin making seven saves with a 70% save rate. East United-Eastridge scored three times, led by Taye Brown, Chancellor Williams, and Matai White, while Niger Hicks tallied seven saves. The win marked Coach John Schembri's 175th career victory. Penfield will next play Spencerport on April 24th.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

BROCKPORT-6 at HFL-20 - HFL defeated Brockport twenty-to-six in an MC-D3 league match with nine different players contributing to the scoring effort. Leading HFL were Grady Goodberlet (five goals, one assist) and Mathew Brassie (three goals, two assists). Brockport's Tyler Houseman (two goals, one assist) led their team. Goalie stats included HFL’s Jackson Blythe (50 percent save rate) and Brockport's James Newton (55 percent save rate).     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

IONA PREPARATORY-15 at VICTOR-5 - Iona Preparatory bested Victor fifteen-to-five in a non-league match led by Tim Plunkett (five goals, four assists) and Billy Haggerty (four goals, two assists). Victor's top scorer was Kyle Saeger (three goals, one assist), while goalie Will Simpson made 20 saves at 57 percent. Freshman Eli Ricci won 88 percent of face-offs for Victor.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

MYNDERSE-ROMULUS-2 at GENEVA-20 - Geneva secured a 20-2 home victory over Mynderse-Romulus in an FL-D1 league game on April 22, with Ryland Dunham leading scoring with eight goals. Geneva's goalies and defense held strong, allowing two goals in the game while Brent Williams recorded an 89% save rate. Freshman Markey Seneca scored his first Varsity goal for Mynderse-Romulus. Geneva improves to 4-2 while Mynderse-Romulus drops to 2-2.   [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

WATERLOO-1 at HAVERLING-17 - Haverling dominated their non-league lacrosse matchup against Waterloo today, winning 17-1 at home. Gavin Price led the offense with five goals and one assist, with Noah Schneider and Drew Spears contributing significantly as well. Jacob Warner excelled in face-offs with a 60% win rate, and McLane Stermole stood strong in goal with an 86% save percentage. Waterloo managed just one goal, and their team stats remain unavailable.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

CANANDAIGUA-13 at SPENCERPORT-12- Canandaigua edged out Spencerport 13-12 in a close game on April 22, 2025, with Patrick Olvany and Drew Williamee leading the way for the Braves and Zach Tortora shining for the Rangers. Coach Deven York also celebrated his 100th career win.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

PAL-MAC-19 at MIDLAKES-6 - Pal-Mac extended their winning streak against Midlakes, earning a 19-6 victory and preserving their undefeated season at 7-0. Midlakes’ Nate Lathrop contributed four goals and two assists, while Brendan Baldwin added one goal and two assists. Despite Stuart Quku’s effort in goal with twelve saves, the hosts fell short. Midlakes and Pal-Mac prepare for their next league games on Thursday evening. There was no report from Pal-Mac at post-time.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

IRONDEQUOIT-9 at THOMAS-8 - Irondequoit narrowly defeated Thomas 9-8 in a league game, with Kieran Stenzel's hat trick leading the way. Dylan Carey and Doug Velepec added critical goals, while goalie Sven Habitzreuther saved 62% of shots. For Thomas, Brett Mersdorf scored four goals, and Jonah Jobson added three. Goalie Joshua Jobson had a 55% save rate. Both teams continue their evenly matched rivalry, each with 14 wins.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

WAYNE-21 at MARCUS WHITMAN-9- Wayne secured its first win of the season with a 21-9 victory over Marcus Whitman. Senior attackmen Mason Michel and Tas Strickland both reached career milestones, with Michel scoring his 100th goal and Strickland recording his 50th assist. Wayne’s offense was fueled by contributions from multiple players, while goalie Gavin Hamel posted a 62% save rate. Despite a strong start, Marcus Whitman couldn’t match Wayne’s scoring output. Both teams are set for league matchups on April 24th.   [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

LIVONIA-AVON-GENESEO-17 at NEWARK-3 - Livonia-Avon-Geneseo won against Newark with a 17-3 score in their FL-D1 league game. Henry Walters led with five goals and an assist, while goalie Colton Rose had 12 saves and a 80% save rate. Newark’s Sam Underhill scored all three of his team’s goals. The third quarter saw Livonia-Avon-Geneseo pull away, scoring eight times. Freshman Connor Duryea celebrated his first varsity goal in the match. Next, Livonia-Avon-Geneseo hosts Midlakes, and Newark faces Gates Chili.    [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

CHURCHVILLE-CHILI-18 at GATES CHILI-9 - Churchville-Chili defeated Gates Chili 18-9 in a league matchup, building a strong lead in the first half with contributions from Jaxon Leonard, Matthew Mitchell, and Brayden Hoak. Gates Chili responded with nine goals, led by Michael Alley. Churchville-Chili freshman Brayden O'Mara scored his first varsity goal, and junior goalie Dominic Marra recorded a 56% save rate.    [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

HFL and Batavia-ND Win Today

DAY IN REVIEW: MONDAY - On Monday, two games were played, both decided by more than three goals. HFL dominated Marcus Whitman 17-3, extending their win streak to five games behind standout performances from Goodberlet and Arena, who each tallied five goals, while Jokl controlled faceoffs and Bennett and Blythe impressed in goal. Meanwhile, Batavia-Notre Dame secured an 8-4 victory over Newfane, with Gavynn Trippany leading all scorers with three goals, supported by Harold Mellander’s two and strong showings from goalies James Rachow and Branden Flanagan. HFL will face Brockport next, while Batavia-Notre Dame prepares to visit Midlakes.

MARCUS WHITMAN-3 at HFL-17 - HFL secured a 17-3 victory over Marcus Whitman in their non-league matchup. Seven players contributed to the scoring, with Goodberlet and Arena each netting five goals. HFL goaltenders Bennett and Blythe posted strong save percentages, and Jokl won 10 of 14 faceoffs. HFL extended their win streak to five games and will face Brockport next, while Marcus Whitman will take on Wayne.   [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

BATAVIA-NOTRE DAME-8 at NEWFANE-4 - Batavia-Notre Dame defeated Newfane eight to four in their non-league game. Gavynn Trippany led all scorers with three goals, while Harold Mellander added two. Aiden Robins recorded one goal and two assists. Goalies James Rachow and Branden Flanagan each finished with a seventy-five percent save rate. Newfane scored once in each quarter. Batavia-Notre Dame will visit Midlakes next.   [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

Week In Review - Week 4

EDITOR'S NOTE: This weekly summary touches on some of the games played in the recent past and highlights some games of interest in the current week. For more in-depth coverage, click on the DAY OF THE WEEK for more coverage for that day, including box scores, articles, and galleries.

There were nineteen games played last week. There are seventy-three out of section games scheduled and 30 have been played. Section V teams have won 20 and lost 10 (67%). There are six undefeated teams at this point: Bloomfield-Honeoye (5-0), Canandaigua (6-0), Midlakes (2-0), Pal-Mac (6-0), Penn Yan (6-0), Pittsford (6-0).

Looking Back

There were not many games played last week due to the spring break and most of the games were played against teams from outside of the section..

Monday’s  two lacrosse games were both decisive victories. Mamaroneck defeated Irondequoit with a score of 15-5, highlighted by standout performances from Jude Miesner and Carsen Winters, alongside Irondequoit milestones for Cooper Moore's 150th career goal and Andrew Scully's 100th faceoff win. HFL delivered a commanding victory over Wayne, winning 20-3, thanks to Grady Goodberlet's six goals and four assists, Mathew Brassie's fiftieth career assist, and contributions from nine different scorers, including first-time varsity goals for Ezra Gathercole, Ben Segar, and Wayne's Ben Dodds. Both games showcased stellar individual achievements in addition to their high-scoring outcomes.

Tuesday saw Seven lacrosse games with three being particularly close and thrilling. Fairport narrowly defeated McQuaid Jesuit 7-6, led by Mitchell Monte’s six-goal performance, while McQuaid's AJ Quagrello and John Burrows shone in a hard-fought match. Brighton secured a 5-3 victory over Westhill, with Gavin Parks scoring twice and goalie Logan Serve excelling with a 73% save rate. Nichols rallied from a 6-1 deficit to edge Aquinas 14-12, thanks to a strong team effort and six final-quarter goals. Other results included Penfield’s 8-4 win over Thomas, Penn Yan’s commanding 19-3 triumph over Cortland, Canandaigua’s 18-15 win against Jamesville-DeWitt, and Horseheads’ 12-4 victory over Rush-Henrietta. 

There were no games played on Wednesday.

Thursday saw five games played, with one going down to the wire as Victor secured a hard-fought 9-8 overtime victory against Marcellus, thanks to Will Johnson’s game-winning goal. Penn Yan remained unbeaten with a 13-9 win over Thomas, fueled by Teagan Fingar’s five-goal performance and Will Thompson’s stellar goalkeeping. Brighton dominated Wayne with a commanding 22-1 victory, showcasing balanced scoring from eleven players. Pittsford cruised past Greece Storm with an 18-0 shutout, relying on contributions from ten different goal scorers. Penfield controlled its matchup against Schroeder, pulling away in the second quarter to seal a 14-5 victory. The Players of the Week were announced. Ryan Bremer (Canandaigua), JW Smith (Midlakes) and Colton Rose (Livonia-Avon-Geneseo) were honored.

Canandaigua topped Fairport on Friday in the "Face Off Against Cancer" lacrosse game. Mike Belles (4g-2a) and Patrick Olvany (3g-1a) led Canandaigua's offense, while Ryan Priddy (2g) stood out for Fairport. Quentin Shedrick had a one-hundred percent save rate for Canandaigua during his brief appearance in goal.

The week wrapped up on Saturday with three games.  Irondequoit edged out Baldwinsville 9-8 in a thrilling overtime match, with Cooper Moore securing the game-winning goal, supported by standout performances from Doug Velepec and Sven Habitzreuther. Meanwhile, Penn Yan extended their undefeated streak with a dominant 8-3 win over Westhill, led by Teagan Fingar's six-point performance and Will Thompson's exceptional goaltending. Victor defeated Shaker 10-4, showcasing a strong third quarter and contributions from Jackson Mead, Kyle Saeger, and goalie Will Simpson.

Looking Ahead

Vacation week  is over and there are currently forty-six games scheduled.

There are two games scheduled for Monday with HFL at home playing Marcus Whitman and Batavia-Notre Dame on the road at Newfane (Section VI).

Tuesday will be very active with sixteen games scheduled. At least a half-dozen will be notable including Aquinas at McQuaid Jesuit, Fairport at Greece Storm, Mynderse-Romulus at Geneva and Waterloo at Haverling. Other of note include Canandaigua at Spencerport, Iona Prep at Victor and Irondequoit at Thomas.

No games are scheduled for Wednesday.

There are a dozen games to be played on Thursday with three that should be especially interesting. McQuaid Jesuit is at Marcellus, Midlakes will play the Lakers, and Penfield travels to Spencerport.

Friday will see Essex at Geneva and Pittsford at Fairport.

The week ends with fourteen games on Saturday, and most will be good ones including Victor at Baldwinsville, Brighton at Rush-Henrietta, Schroeder at the Storm, Churchville-Chili at Wayne, Canandaigua at Penn Yan and Livonia-Avon-Geneseo at Aquinas.

Get ready for another exciting week of lacrosse, and don't forget to check the full schedule and game times on the games page.

Irondequoit Wins OT Thriller Against Bville

DAY IN REVIEW: SATURDAY - Irondequoit edged out Baldwinsville 9-8 in a thrilling overtime match, with Cooper Moore securing the game-winning goal, supported by standout performances from Doug Velepec and Sven Habitzreuther. Meanwhile, Penn Yan extended their undefeated streak with a dominant 8-3 win over Westhill, led by Teagan Fingar's six-point performance and Will Thompson's exceptional goaltending. Victor defeated Shaker 10-4, showcasing a strong third quarter and contributions from Jackson Mead, Kyle Saeger, and goalie Will Simpson. 

BALDWINSVILLE-8 at IRONDEQUOIT-9 in overtime - Irondequoit defeated Baldwinsville 9-8 in overtime, with Cooper Moore scoring the decisive goal in the overtime period. Doug Velepec's three goals and Sven Habitzreuther's nineteen saves anchored Irondequoit's win. Baldwinsville's Zachary Bice and Brady Garcia each scored twice, while Preston Cusimano excelled with an 86% faceoff rate.   [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

VICTOR-10 at SHAKER-4 - Victor defeated Shaker 10-4 (Section II) in an out of section game, with standout performances from Jackson Mead and Kyle Saeger, both tallying three goals and one assist, and strong goaltending from Will Simpson, who saved nine of twelve shots for a 75% save rate. Shaker's scorers included Michael Hennessey, Jeremy See, Alessio Clermont, and William Cunningham, but a dominant third quarter by Victor sealed the win. Victor now holds a 4-1 record and is set to host Iona Preparatory next.   [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

WESTHILL-3 at PENN YAN-8 - Penn Yan maintained their undefeated record with an 8-3 victory over Westhill in a non-league lacrosse game. Teagan Fingar led Penn Yan with four goals and two assists, while goalie Will Thompson recorded sixteen saves at an eighty-four percent save rate. Brendan Gilhooley scored two goals for Westhill. Freshman Greyson Hathway contributed to Penn Yan's success with a fifty-three percent face-off win rate. Penn Yan will host Brighton next week.     [ Story and BOX SCORE]   - - More images in the photo gallery.

Pittsford at Fayetteville-Manlius game: No report (May not have been played).

Players of the Week - Group 3

Section V Boys Lacrosse Coordinator Mike Simon in conjunction with the Geneva Club Deverages are sponsoring recognition of noteworthy performances throughout the season.

In our third group we have three seniors who have had noteworthy performances in the last week.

Offensive Player of the Week

Ryan Bremer - Canandaigua Midfielder

Ryan Bremer is a senior in his third year on the Varsity and had a big performance last week when he scored three goals in the 9-6 win against Victor and then his four goals and two assists as the Gray Wolves defeated Corning 13-9 to preserve their undefeated season. This season he has scored fourteen goals and eight assists toward his 28g-24a career record. 

Head Coach Deven York says "Ryan is the definition of a two-way middie. He can facilitate the offense, plays great defense and is incredible between the restraining lines. Hard to believe, but he can run all game. Exceptional leader and teammate." 

Defensive Players of the Week

JW Smith - Midlakes Defenseman

JW Smith The third year Varsity defenseman had a great game as the Eagles won their game with Wayne. While holding his assignment scoreless, JW had a coast-to-coast goal to score his first career point. He also led the team with ground ball production and is known as the vocal leader of the defense.

Head Coach John Hicks says, “JW is a team captain and has worked very hard over the course of this off season. He leads by example and is always putting in the extra work and time to be the best he can be. He welcomes any challenge we throw his way. He is a vocal leader as well always communicating on the field. Our defense as a unit has been great together but he is definitely a big glue piece that helps keep their defensive bond strong.”

Colton Rose - Livonia-Avon-Geneseo Goalie

Colton Rose The senior goalie had a 91% save game against Brockport, allowing only one goal and the had a 76% game against Greece to give the Lakers two wins in their 3-2 season thus far. The third-year senior is committed to play for Wheeling after his graduation this spring. 

Head Coach Mark Rumfola says, “Colton is great kid and is a pillar to our success currently and for the rest of the season. I believe his life time save percentage is around 62%. His lacrosse IQ is one of his greatest assets. He is hardworking, he is one of our captains, and he truly is a role model for the rest of our team on and off the field.”

Previous Groups: Group One     Group Two

Canandaigua Tops Fairport in "Face Off Against Cancer" Game

DAY IN REVIEW: FRIDAY - The only game played today was Fairport at Canandaigua.

FAIRPORT-5 at CANANDAIGUA-11 - Canandaigua emerged victorious in the "Face Off Against Cancer" lacrosse game against Fairport with an eleven-to-five win. Mike Belles (4g-2a) and Patrick Olvany (3g-1a) led Canandaigua's offense, while Ryan Priddy (2g) stood out for Fairport. Quentin Shedrick had a one-hundred percent save rate for Canandaigua during his brief appearance in goal. It was the first annual "Face Off Against Cancer" game.     [ Story and BOX SCORE]   - - More images in the photo gallery.

Thrilling Finish Highlights an Action Packed Day

DAY IN REVIEW: THURSDAY - Five games were played today, with one going down to the wire as Victor secured a hard-fought 9-8 overtime victory against Marcellus, thanks to Will Johnson’s game-winning goal. Penn Yan remained unbeaten with a 13-9 win over Thomas, fueled by Teagan Fingar’s five-goal performance and Will Thompson’s stellar goalkeeping. Brighton dominated Wayne with a commanding 22-1 victory, showcasing balanced scoring from eleven players. Pittsford cruised past Greece Storm with an 18-0 shutout, relying on contributions from ten different goal scorers. Penfield controlled its matchup against Schroeder, pulling away in the second quarter to seal a 14-5 victory. The teams now shift focus to their upcoming games, eager to carry momentum forward.

PENN YAN-13 at THOMAS-9 - Penn Yan secured a 13-9 victory against Thomas, using a strong third-quarter performance to take control of the game. Teagan Fingar led Penn Yan with five goals and one assist, while goalkeeper Will Thompson recorded 22 saves with a 71% save percentage. Thomas saw contributions from Jonah Jobson, who scored three goals, and Brett Mersdorf, who had two goals and two assists. Penn Yan remains undefeated as both teams look ahead to their next matchups.   [ Story and BOX SCORE]   - - More images in the photo gallery.

BRIGHTON-22 at WAYNE-1 - Brighton secured a win over Wayne with balanced scoring across eleven players, led by Gavin Parks and Austin Flaum with four goals each. Logan Serve provided solid goalkeeping with four saves and one goal allowed, while Brighton dominated face-offs with strong performances from Henry Werzinger and Gavin Hayslip. Brighton moves to 3-2 and will face Pittsford next, while Wayne will play Marcus Whitman.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

PITTSFORD-18 at GREECE STORM-0 - Pittsford secured an 18-0 victory over Greece Storm in an MC-D1 league game, with ten different players scoring and strong defensive performances from goalies Pierce Madigan and Bear Wehrheim. Ben Zombek led the offense with three goals and one assist, while Cole Goetz added four goals and three assists. Pittsford remains undefeated this season and will play Fayetteville-Manlius next.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

MARCELLUS-8 at VICTOR-9 in overtime - Victor triumphed 9-8 over Marcellus in a non-league overtime match, thanks to Will Johnson's game-winning goal, assisted by Jackson Mead. Mead, Secker, and Wheeler drove Victor's offense, while Ricci excelled at faceoffs. Lawrence, Fraher, and Rayfield shone for Marcellus, whose zone defense challenged Victor early. Simpson recorded eight saves at fifty percent in goal. Both teams showcased grit in a tightly contested game.     [ Story and BOX SCORE]   - - More images in the photo gallery.

PENFIELD-14 at SCHROEDER-5 - Penfield took control in the second quarter, outscoring Schroeder 14-5 in the non-league matchup. Brodie Joyce led Penfield with three goals and five assists, and Jake Maurer scored three times. Garrett Conger netted four goals for Schroeder. Goalies Mason Schembri (Penfield) and Van Bolton (Schroeder) recorded save percentages of 55% and 50%, respectively. Schroeder will face Victor next, while Penfield prepares for East United-Eastridge.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

Close Calls and Commanding Wins

DAY IN REVIEW: TUESDAY - Seven lacrosse games took place, with three being particularly close and thrilling. Fairport narrowly defeated McQuaid Jesuit 7-6, led by Mitchell Monte’s six-goal performance, while McQuaid's AJ Quagrello and John Burrows shone in a hard-fought match. Brighton secured a 5-3 victory over Westhill, with Gavin Parks scoring twice and goalie Logan Serve excelling with a 73% save rate. Nichols rallied from a 6-1 deficit to edge Aquinas 14-12, thanks to a strong team effort and six final-quarter goals. Other results included Penfield’s 8-4 win over Thomas, Penn Yan’s commanding 19-3 triumph over Cortland, Canandaigua’s 18-15 win against Jamesville-DeWitt, and Horseheads’ 12-4 victory over Rush-Henrietta. 

THOMAS-4 at PENFIELD-8 - Penfield earned an 8-4 victory over Thomas in a non-league lacrosse game, marking their first win of the season. Manny Castro led Penfield with three goals, and goalie Mason Schembri recorded twenty-one saves with an eighty-four percent save rate. Jake Polizzi scored three goals for Thomas, while goalie Joshua Jobson posted a fifty-six percent save rate.     [ Story and BOX SCORE]   - - More images in the photo gallery

PENN YAN-19 at CORTLAND-3 - Penn Yan earned its fourth win of the season with a strong offensive effort, defeating Cortland 19-3 in a non-league matchup. Nine players scored for Penn Yan, with Teagan Fingar leading with four goals and two assists. Cortland saw goals from McGrath, Armstrong, and Harrington. Penn Yan’s goalkeepers maintained a 50% save rate, while Hathway won 15 of 17 faceoffs. Penn Yan is set to play Thomas on Thursday.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

FAIRPORT-7 at MCQUAID JESUIT-6 - Fairport edged out McQuaid Jesuit 7-6 in a thrilling non-league match today. Leading scorer Mitchell Monte scored six of Fairport's seven goals, while AJ Quagrello and John Burrows contributed four of McQuaid's six goals. Luke Ryan achieved a 70 percent save rate for Fairport, while Jack Rawleigh had 50 percent for McQuaid Jesuit. Both teams saw players reach key career milestones during this closely contested game.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

CANANDAIGUA-18 at JD-15 - Canandaigua edged Jamesville-DeWitt 18-15 in a dynamic non-league lacrosse match. Patrick Olvany led Canandaigua with five goals, while Lucas Patchen netted five for JD. Canandaigua goalie Quentin Shedrick achieved a 57% save rate, and senior Mason DePew marked a career milestone with over 300 faceoff wins. Both teams delivered notable scoring runs in a thrilling encounter.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

RUSH-HENRIETTA-4 at HORSEHEADS-12 - Horseheads defeated Rush-Henrietta 12-4 in a non-league lacrosse game. Leading scorers for Rush-Henrietta were Parker Zugnoni with two goals and Ronin Walker with two assists. Daniel Schmitz managed a 56% save rate with fifteen saves in goal.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

WESTHILL-3 at BRIGHTON-5 - Brighton triumphed over Westhill 5-3 in a non-league game on April 15. Gavin Parks scored twice, while junior goalie Logan Serve made eight saves with a 73% save rate. Westhill's Trevor Young, Jack Hayes, and Grady Etoll each scored, with Keller O'Hern recording sixteen saves in net. Brighton advanced to a 2-2 record as they prepare to face Wayne next.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

 AQUINAS-12 at NICHOLS-14 - Nichols overcame a slow start to defeat Aquinas 14-12 in a closely contested non-league game. After trailing 6-1 in the first quarter, Nichols responded with a strong second half, scoring six goals in the final quarter to claim victory. Jake Guggino led Aquinas with six goals and two assists, while Nichols saw contributions from multiple players, including three-goal performances by Janese, Duffett, and Cameron. Goaltending efforts by Gibson and Schimmel kept Aquinas in contention, but Nichols' late scoring run secured the win.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

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HFL Defeats Wayne, Irondequoit Defeated Out of Town

DAY IN REVIEW: MONDAY - Today featured two lacrosse games, both decisive victories. Mamaroneck defeated Irondequoit with a score of 15-5, highlighted by standout performances from Jude Miesner and Carsen Winters, alongside Irondequoit milestones for Cooper Moore's 150th career goal and Andrew Scully's 100th faceoff win. HFL delivered a commanding victory over Wayne, winning 20-3, thanks to Grady Goodberlet's six goals and four assists, Mathew Brassie's fiftieth career assist, and contributions from nine different scorers, including first-time varsity goals for Ezra Gathercole, Ben Segar, and Wayne's Ben Dodds. Both games showcased stellar individual achievements in addition to their high-scoring outcomes.

IRONDEQUOIT-5 at MAMARONECK-15 - Mamaroneck defeated Irondequoit 15-5 in a non-league lacrosse game today, featuring strong offensive performances from Jude Miesner and Carsen Winters. Irondequoit saw milestones with Cooper Moore's 150th career goal and Andrew Scully's 100th faceoff win, while freshman Kieran Stenzel scored his first varsity goal.   [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

HFL-20 at WAYNE-3 - HFL defeated Wayne in a non-league game with a score of 20-3, bolstered by standout performances from Grady Goodberlet (six goals, four assists) and Mathew Brassie (four goals, three assists), who achieved his fiftieth career assist. Nine players scored for HFL, including Ezra Gathercole and Ben Segar with their first Varsity goals. Wayne’s junior midfielder Ben Dodds also scored his first Varsity goal. In goal, HFL’s Jason Bennett had nine saves and a ninety percent save rate, contributing to the team’s strong showing.    [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

Week In Review - Week 3

EDITOR'S NOTE: This weekly summary touches on some of the games played in the recent past and highlights some games of interest in the current week. For more in-depth coverage, click on the DAY OF THE WEEK for more coverage for that day, including box scores, articles, and galleries.

There were thirty-four games played last week. There are seventy-three out of section games scheduled and 20 have been played. Section V teams have won 15 and lost 5 (65%). There are six undefeated teams at this point.

Looking Back

Monday’s lacrosse matchups featured decisive victories across the board, with standout performances from players like Gianluca Auriuso, Grady Goodberlet, and Ryland Dunham. Teams including Hilton, Geneva, and McQuaid Jesuit dominated their games, showcasing exceptional skill and teamwork.

Tuesday saw three Players of the Week, which honored Zach Tortora (Spencerport), Gianluca Auriuso (Hilton), Cody Whittaker (B-H) and AJ Theodorakakos (Penfield). In addition, there were six games played. Pittsford and Pal-Mac showcased their dominance with commanding wins, while standout performances from players like Griffin Hilimire and Rider VanZandt led their teams to victory. Balanced scoring and impressive defense were key themes across matchups, including Thomas's 24-9 triumph over Churchville-Chili and Livonia-Avon-Geneseo's 11-1 victory over Brockport.

On Wednesday Pittsford continued its dominance with a 16-10 victory, fueled by standout performances from Grant Lewis, Max Morgenstern, and goalie Bear Wehrheim. Canandaigua surged past Victor in the third quarter to claim a 9-6 win, while Mynderse-Romulus overcame Gananda 12-8 behind Griffin Hilimire's six-goal effort. Livonia-Avon-Geneseo secured an 11-1 win over Brockport, highlighted by Rider VanZandt’s faceoff success and Colton Rose's impressive goaltending. Thomas powered past Churchville-Chili 24-9, with balanced scoring contributions. Bloomfield-Honeoye dominated Marcus Whitman 14-3, and Pal-Mac remained unbeaten at 5-0 with a commanding 21-2 victory over Greece Storm.

Thursday saw a total of eight lacrosse games, with four of them decided by narrow margins. Canisius edged out Aquinas 10-9 in overtime after six ties throughout the game, while East United-Eastridge secured their first win of the season with a thrilling 7-6 overtime victory against Brockport. Hilton pulled away in the second quarter to claim a 9-4 win over Schroeder, with standout performances from Tyler Reger and Cahlan Smith. West Genesee defeated Penfield 12-9 in a competitive non-league matchup, led by Nash Oudemool’s four-goal effort. In the remaining contests, Pal-Mac dominated Newark 27-3, Penn Yan shut out Haverling 19-0, Gates Chili topped Batavia-Notre Dame 15-7, and Midlakes secured a commanding 20-9 win over Wayne.

On Friday Spencerport increased their record to 3-1 with their victory over Rush-Henrietta. Zach Tortora (5g-1a) and Jayden Mandarano (4g-6a) led the offense.

The week wrapped up on Saturday with nine games that featured intense battles. Baldwinsville narrowly defeating Thomas 14-12 and Canandaigua overcoming Corning 13-9 behind Ryan Bremer's standout performance. Dominant wins included Penn Yan's 13-6 victory against Geneva and Bloomfield-Honeoye remaining undefeated with a commanding 15-6 triumph over East United-Eastridge.

Looking Ahead

It's vacation week with only twenty-one games scheduled and most during the morning or early afternoon. Monday has only two games as HFL is at Wayne and Irondequoit is on the road at Mamaroneck.

Tuesday has the most almost games with seven on the schedule including Canandaigua at Jamesville-DeWitt, R-H at Horseheads, Thomas at Penfield and and Westhill at Brighton.

No games are scheduled for Wednesday.

There are six games to be played on Thursday with one of the highlight games feature Penfield at Schroeder.

Friday will see a single contest as Fairport plays at Canandaigua.

The week ends with five games on Saturday and a bunch of good ones including Pittsford at Fayetteville-Manlius, Baldwinsville at Irondequoit and Victor at Shaker.

Get ready for another exciting week of lacrosse, and don't forget to check the full schedule and game times on the games page.

Saturday Highlights: Pittsford Over McQuaid

DAY IN REVIEW: SATURDAY - Nine games were played today, with several featuring standout performances and close matchups. In a tightly contested game, Baldwinsville edged Thomas 14-12, with Jonah Jobson contributing six goals for Thomas. Canandaigua overcame Corning 13-9 after a strong third quarter led by Ryan Bremer's four goals and two assists. Penn Yan secured a 13-6 victory against Geneva, with Teagan Fingar's five goals and four assists and goalie Will Thompson's seventy-six percent save rate leading the way. The remaining games saw decisive wins, including Hilton defeating Horseheads 12-3, Livonia-Avon-Geneseo topping Greece Storm 11-4, and Bloomfield-Honeoye staying undefeated with a 15-6 victory over East United-Eastridge. Other results include Archbishop Stepinac's 12-3 win over Irondequoit, Pittsford's 9-4 win over McQuaid Jesuit, and West Genesee prevailing over Fairport 14-1. 

IRONDEQUOIT-3 at ARCHBISHOP STEPINAC-12 - Archbishop Stepinac defeated Irondequoit 12-3 in a non-league lacrosse matchup. Stepinac's offense was led by Cole Mayclim, Chris Keating, and Nash Mayclim, while goalie Cole Feshal had ten saves. Irondequoit's scoring came from Hank Velepec, Steven Clinkscales, and Cooper Moore, with goalie Sven Habitzreuther stopping thirteen shots for a fifty-two percent save rate. Senior Andrew Scully excelled in faceoffs, winning twelve out of eighteen. Stepinac showcased strong team depth, securing the win with balanced contributions across their roster.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

PITTSFORD-9 at MCQUAID JESUIT-4 - Pittsford defeated McQuaid Jesuit nine to four in a non-league match. Pittsford's Grant Lewis led the offense with three goals, supported by Avery Valenti and Jahyden Maiorani with two goals each. Eighth-grade goalie Bear Wehrheim showcased skill with a 69 percent save rate. McQuaid's scoring came from JP Gianforti, AJ Quagrello, Will Engle, and Dominic Bianchi, with John Burrows assisting three times.   [ Story and BOX SCORE]   - - More images in the photo gallery.

GENEVA-6 at PENN YAN-13 - Penn Yan defeated Geneva thirteen to six in a non-league game. Teagan Fingar led Penn Yan with five goals and four assists, while Tukker Fisher scored four goals. Senior goalie Will Thompson had a 76 percent save rate. Geneva’s Ryland Dunham scored three goals and assisted twice. Penn Yan next faces Cortland, while Geneva hosts Mynderse-Romulus.   [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

HILTON-12 at HORSEHEADS-3 - Hilton defeated Horseheads 12-3, with Cahlan Smith leading scoring efforts. Sam Guzzetta and Brendan Maxwell combined for strong goalkeeping performances. Hilton extended their winning streak to six games.
  [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

CANANDAIGUA-13 at CORNING-9 - Canandaigua defeated Corning 13-9 in a non-league game, with leading performances by Ryan Bremer (four goals, two assists) and goalie Evan Scibelli. Corning's early lead was offset by Canandaigua’s strong third quarter. This victory extended Canandaigua's winning streak against Corning to five games.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

LIVONIA-AVON-GENESEO-11 at GREECE STORM-4 - Livonia-Avon-Geneseo overcame Greece Storm 11-4 in a non-league match, with Max McEnerney leading scoring efforts. Goalie Colton Rose's seventy-six percent save rate was crucial in securing the victory.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

BALDWINSVILLE-14 at THOMAS-12 - Baldwinsville defeated Thomas 14-12 in a non-league match, with Jonah Jobson leading Thomas' scoring efforts with six goals. Baldwinsville's early lead helped secure their fifth straight win in the series.
  [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

BLOOMFIELD-HONEOYE-15 at EAST UNITED-EASTRIDGE-6- Bloomfield-Honeoye defeated East United-Eastridge 15-6, with Brayden Arber leading offensively andEthan Stoddard delivering a sixty-seven percent save rate. The victory keeps Bloomfield-Honeoye undefeated.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

FAIRPORT-1 at WEST GENESEE-14- West Genesee overcame Fairport 14-1, with Luke Ryan recording a fifty percent save rate in net for Fairport. The series history now stands tied at three wins for each team.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

Spencerport Over R-H

DAY IN REVIEW: FRIDAY - Spencerport increased their record to 3-1 with their victory today over Rush-Henrietta. Zach Tortora (5g-1a) and Jayden Mandarano (4g-6a) led the offense.

RUSH-HENRIETTA-8 at SPENCERPORT-15 - Spencerport defeated Rush-Henrietta 15-8 in a non-league game on April 11, 2025, with standout performances by Zach Tortora (5g-1a) and Jayden Mandarano (4g-6a). Senior Chase D’Amico dominated faceoffs, achieving his 200th career win. Goalie Jamison Brown finished with a 50% save rate.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

Players of the Week - Group 2

Section V Boys Lacrosse Coordinator Mike Simon in conjunction with the Geneva Club Beverages are sponsoring recognition of noteworthy performances throughout the season.

In our second group we have a member from each class who have had noteworthy performances in the last week.

Offensive Players of the Week

Zach Tortora - Spencerport Midfielder

Zach Tortora The junior who has committed to play at Canisius has been an important part of the Spencerport successes going back to his freshman year. Last week he scored ten goals, eight gbs and five controlled turnovers to help the Rangers off to a 2-0 record with wins against HFL and Williamsville East (Section VI). His current career totals include 85g-36a-89gbs and 24takes. 

Head Coach Bill Buttaro says "Tort is a gritty player. He is a true two-way midfielder that is rarely off the field. He is a junior and was voted to be a captain for the second year in a row by his teammates. I haven`t coached many kids that want to win as bad a Tort, and I can guarantee you he's going to do everything he can to try and get us there." 

Gianluca Auriuso - Hilton Attackman

Gianluca Auriuso Sometimes a game-winning goal overtime is extra special. Last week Gianluca scored the last two goals in the Irondequoit game, to tie the game and then to win it on overtime. It was the first win for the Cadets against the Eagles since 2019. The sophomore, in his second year is off to a great start with 13g-7a.

Head Coach Tim Byrnes says, "Luca is a great team player and he works hard to be a better player every day. He`s a big part of our team and as a sophomore, we believe the future is bright for him."

Defensive Players of the Week

Cody Whittaker - Bloomfield-Honeoye Face-Off Midfielder

Cody Whittaker The Pride is off to a great start this year scoring forty goals in the first week which is due, in part, to the efforts of the senior face-off midfielder. Last week is won twenty faceoffs (80%), then seventeen (77%) and then twenty-five (81%) in their three opening games against Haverling, Brockport and Myndersse-Romulus. He also added thirty-six ground balls, and nine goals. In his fourth year on the Varsity he has won over 400 face-offs and picked up just under 250 ground balls.

Head Coach Joe Sidari says, “As a senior, Cody is a high-character leader in our program on and off the field, and has a motor that doesn`t stop. Not only is he a truly dependable two-way midfielder, he does an incredible job earning us extra possessions at the faceoff dot every game. We are very proud and excited for him earning his 400th career faceoff win last week, a testament to his hard work and dedication.”

AJ Theodorakakos - Penfield Defenseman

AJ Theodorakakos The Patriots are off to a tough start, but have been playing against some of the strongest teams in the section but there are still some strong performances from the hard-working team. One of them is junior defenseman AJ Theodorakakos who scored two goals against Orchard Park and two more against Hilton. He added six controlled turnovers and eight ground balls as well. Last summer AJ committed to the US Military Academy (West Point).

Head Coach John Schembri says, “A.J. epitomizes everything we ask of a Penfield Lacrosse Player. More than his unique skill set, his effort, physicality, work ethic, character and leadership are second to none. That is why it should be no surprise that he was selected to serve our country at the USMA at West Point after he graduates. We are blessed to have someone like A.J. as a leader in our program.”

Previous Groups: Group One

Exciting OT Highlights Tonight

DAY IN REVIEW: THURSDAY - Thursday saw a total of eight lacrosse games, with four of them decided by narrow margins. Canisius edged out Aquinas 10-9 in overtime after six ties throughout the game, while East United-Eastridge secured their first win of the season with a thrilling 7-6 overtime victory against Brockport. Hilton pulled away in the second quarter to claim a 9-4 win over Schroeder, with standout performances from Tyler Reger and Cahlan Smith. West Genesee defeated Penfield 12-9 in a competitive non-league matchup, led by Nash Oudemool’s four-goal effort. In the remaining contests, Pal-Mac dominated Newark 27-3, Penn Yan shut out Haverling 19-0, Gates Chili topped Batavia-Notre Dame 15-7, and Midlakes secured a commanding 20-9 win over Wayne.

HILTON-9 at SCHROEDER-4 - Hilton defeated Schroeder 9-4 in a non-league lacrosse game, led by Tyler Reger’s three goals and Cahlan Smith’s first Varsity points. Schroeder responded with Garrett Conger’s two goals and sophomore Van Bolton’s ten saves. Hilton’s strong second quarter proved decisive.   [ Story and BOX 

CANISIUS-10 at AQUINAS-9 - Aquinas fell to Canisius 10-9 in overtime in a non-league lacrosse game. Six ties marked the game, with Canisius clinching the win in the final seconds. Aquinas’ Noah Olbrich scored four goals, while Dom Siesto dominated face-offs with an 84% win rate, and Jake Gibson excelled in goal with a 67% save rate. Aquinas looks forward to their next game at Nichols on Tuesday.   [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

BROCKPORT-6 at EAST UNITED-EASTRIDGE-7 in overtime.  East United-Eastridge achieved their first win of the season, beating Brockport 7-6 after an exciting overtime finish. John Hart and Josh Verna played pivotal roles in scoring the tying and game-winning goals, respectively. Scoring contributions came from Latoine Brown, John Hart, Taye Brown, Josh Verna, and Matai White, while Foxx Fulton added an assist. Brockport’s stats were unavailable at post-time.    [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

NEWARK-3 at PAL-MAC-27 - Pal-Mac defeated Newark 27-3 in their FL-D1 league game, improving to 6-0 while Newark fell to 0-2. Newark’s goals came from Sam Underhill (2) and Evan Shulla (1). Pal-Mac will face Midlakes on April 22nd, while Newark will play Livonia-Avon-Geneseo.  No official game report was available from Pal-Mac at post-time.    [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

HAVERLING-0 at PENN YAN-19 - Penn Yan maintained their perfect record against Haverling with a 19-0 victory, featuring contributions from eight goal scorers and milestone achievements for Tukker Fisher and Teagan Fingar. Solid defense and exceptional goaltending secured the shutout, and Penn Yan now shifts focus to their next opponent, Geneva.   [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

WEST GENESEE-12 at PENFIELD-9 - West Genesee defeated Penfield 12-9 in a non-league lacrosse match. Leading scorers included Nash Oudemool for West Genesee with four goals and Brodie Joyce for Penfield with two goals and three assists. Goalie Mason Schembri recorded sixteen saves at a 57 percent rate for Penfield, while Jonathan Shoults made ten saves for West Genesee. Penfield will host Thomas on April 15.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

BATAVIA-NOTRE DAME-7 at GATES CHILI-15 - Gates Chili defeated Batavia-Notre Dame fifteen to seven in a non-league lacrosse match. Michael Alley led Gates Chili with five goals and four assists, while Jayden Maryjanowski added two goals and three assists. Batavia-Notre Dame's Harold Mellander scored three goals, and their goalies made a total of eight saves. Gates Chili's goalie Demar Williams achieved a sixty-eight percent save rate. The Spartans are now 2-2, while Batavia-Notre Dame holds a record of 0-3.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

MIDLAKES-20 at WAYNE-9 - The Midlakes Screaming Eagles triumphed over the Wayne Eagles 20-9 in Thursday's FL-D1 league game. Leading scorers for Midlakes included James Sprague (six goals, three assists), Carter Casper (four goals, three assists), and Nate Lathrop (four goals, four assists). For Wayne, Shane Coleman contributed three goals and one assist, while Tas Strickland added two goals and one assist. Midlakes goalie Stuart Quku posted a save percentage of fifty-seven, with twelve saves in forty-eight minutes. Freshman Stone Sozio scored his first varsity goal for Wayne. Midlakes moves to 2-0, and Wayne will seek their first win in upcoming matches.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

Pittsford, CA, and Pal-Mac Dominate

DAY IN REVIEW: WEDNESDAY - In today’s lacrosse matchups, Pittsford continued its dominance with a 16-10 victory, fueled by standout performances from Grant Lewis, Max Morgenstern, and goalie Bear Wehrheim. Canandaigua surged past Victor in the third quarter to claim a 9-6 win, while Mynderse-Romulus overcame Gananda 12-8 behind Griffin Hilimire`s six-goal effort. Livonia-Avon-Geneseo secured an 11-1 win over Brockport, highlighted by Rider VanZandt’s faceoff success and Colton Rose`s impressive goaltending. Thomas powered past Churchville-Chili 24-9, with balanced scoring contributions. Bloomfield-Honeoye dominated Marcus Whitman 14-3, and Pal-Mac remained unbeaten at 5-0 with a commanding 21-2 victory over Greece Storm.

SPENCERPORT-10 at PITTSFORD-16 - Pittsford defeated Spencerport sixteen to ten in a non-league matchup, with notable contributions from Grant Lewis, Max Morgenstern, and goalie Bear Wehrheim. Spencerport`s Zachary Ajavananda and Zach Tortora led their scoring efforts, while Chase D`Amico earned his first Varsity goal and battled hard in faceoffs. Pittsford continues its series dominance with four wins to Spencerport`s two.  [ Story and BOX SCORE]   - - More images in the photo gallery.

CANANDAIGUA-9 at VICTOR-6 - Victor and Canandaigua were tied three times before Canandaigua pulled ahead with a six-goal run in the third quarter to secure a 9-6 victory. Victor's top scorers were Kyle Saeger (2g-2a), Will Johnson (2g), Brody Secker (1g-1a), and Jackson Mead (1g-1a). Freshman Eli Ricci won 8 of 10 face-offs, while sophomore goalie Will Simpson recorded eleven saves at a 55% save percentage. Canandaigua (3-0) had not submitted a report at post-time.
    [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

GANANDA-8 at MYNDERSE-ROMULUS-12 - Mynderse-Romulus secured a 12-8 victory over Gananda in an FL-D1 league game. Griffin Hilimire led Mynderse-Romulus with six goals and one assist, while Brody Daciw paced Gananda with five goals and one assist. Goaltender Nick Falso recorded a 59% save rate, and Alex Galka won 18 of 24 faceoffs for Gananda. Mynderse-Romulus now prepares for a matchup against Geneva, while Gananda will face Bloomfield-Honeoye.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

BROCKPORT-1 at LIVONIA-AVON-GENESEO-11 - Livonia-Avon-Geneseo defeated Brockport 11-1 in a lacrosse match today. Freshman Rider VanZandt won eleven face-offs with a 73 percent success rate, while senior goalie Colton Rose saved ten shots with one goal allowed, achieving a 91 percent save rate. Nikolai Hanna and Max McEnerney led scoring with three goals each, supported by teammates Will Schweitzer, Rider VanZandt, Henry Walters, and Joey Cinquino. Brockport`s lone goal came in the second quarter. Livonia-Avon-Geneseo prepares for their next game against Greece Storm.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

CHURCHVILLE-CHILI-9 at THOMAS-24 - The Thomas Titans defeated Churchville-Chili 24-9 in a non-league game. Leading scorers for Thomas were Jonah Jobson, Lucas Nuccotelli, Brandon Trottier, and Lucas Estelle, each with three goals. Jaxon Leonard led Churchville-Chili with five goals. Thomas goalie Joshua Jobson had a 50% save percentage, while Churchville-Chili`s Dominic Marra made twelve saves. Thomas now holds a 3-1 record, while Churchville-Chili is 1-3.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

MARCUS WHITMAN-3 at BLOOMFIELD-HONEOYE-14 - Bloomfield-Honeoye claimed a 14-3 win over Marcus Whitman, with standout performances from Brayden Arber (3 goals) and John Blair (2 goals, 3 assists). Goalies Butler and Stoddard achieved a combined 87% save rate. Tariku Blueye led Marcus Whitman with 2 goals and 1 assist.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

GREECE STORM-2 at PAL-MAC-21- Pal-Mac improved to 5-0 with a 21-2 win over Greece Storm in a non-league matchup. Baldwin and Fabian scored for Greece Storm, while Odell won 75 percent of his faceoffs. Barnes and Fox combined for seven saves in goal. Pal-Mac will face Newark next, and Greece Storm will take on Livonia-Avon-Geneseo. There was no report from Pal-Mac at post-time. [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

Monday Lacrosse Dominance: Hilton, Irondequoit, Geneva

DAY IN REVIEW: MONDAY - Today`s lacrosse highlights showcased dominant victories across various matchups. Hilton overwhelmed Greece Storm 15-1 with standout performances from Gianluca Auriuso and Drew Brien. HFL triumphed 15-8 over Churchville-Chili, thanks to Grady Goodberlet`s six goals. Irondequoit crushed Schroeder 12-1, led by Cooper Moore`s five goals and Sven Habitzreuther`s stellar goaltending. Rush-Henrietta excelled in a 16-4 win against East United-Eastridge, powered by Andrew Coleman and Jackson Koppers. Victor defeated Brighton 11-5 with Brody Secker and Colin Wheeler leading the charge. Geneva routed Gates Chili 19-4 behind Ryland Dunham`s six goals, while Pittsford topped Thomas 13-9 in a non-league battle, featuring Peter Roussell`s milestone faceoff achievement. Meanwhile, Fairport secured an 8-5 win over Penfield, and McQuaid Jesuit clinched a 16-11 victory over Orchard Park.  

GREECE STORM-1 at HILTON-15 - Hilton secured a commanding 15-1 victory over Greece Storm, led by standout players Gianluca Auriuso (four goals) and Drew Brien (three goals). Brendan Maxwell and Sam Guzzetta provided strong goaltending performances for Hilton, maintaining their perfect record against Greece Storm since 2018. James Maccallini scored Greece Storm’s only goal, with Eric Odell excelling in face-offs (67 percent). Hilton improves to a 4-1 record.   [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

HFL-15 at CHURCHVILLE-CHILI-8 - HFL prevailed over Churchville-Chili 15-8 in a league match, driven by Grady Goodberlet`s six goals and Jason Bennett’s 92% save performance. Churchville-Chili's Matthew Mitchell scored four goals in a strong second-half effort. Both teams look ahead to their next matchups later this week.   [ Story and BOX SCORE]   - - More images in the photo gallery.

SCHROEDER-1 at IRONDEQUOIT-12 - Irondequoit topped Schroeder 12-1 in an MC-D2 league game, led by Cooper Moore`s five goals. Senior goalie Sven Habitzreuther`s 92% save rate and Andrew Scully`s dominance in faceoffs powered Irondequoit. Schroeder`s Jonny May scored their single goal. Head Aaron Bottazzo won his 50th game at Irondequoit tonight.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

RUSH-HENRIETTA-16 at EAST UNITED-EASTRIDGE-4 - Rush-Henrietta triumphed in a 16-4 non-league game against East United-Eastridge, powered by standout performances from Andrew Coleman (four goals, two assists) and Jackson Koppers (four goals). Goalie Daniel Schmitz recorded a 67% save rate, and Cullen Hirschman excelled in faceoffs with 71% efficiency.  [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

BRIGHTON-5 at VICTOR-11 - Victor achieved an 11-5 win over Brighton in an MC-D2 league game with contributions from Brody Secker (three goals) and Colin Wheeler (three goals). Despite Brighton`s early fight, Victor's nine-goal run and six saves from Will Simpson secured their victory. Brighton`s efforts were led by Ben Marangola with two goals and Henry Werzinger excelling in faceoffs.    [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

GATES CHILI-4 at GENEVA-19 - Geneva, led by Ryland Dunham with six goals and Max Heieck with five goals and four assists, defeated Gates Chili 19-4 in a non-league lacrosse game. Brent Williams shone in net with a flawless twelve-minute stint, and Alex Pesante excelled at face-offs. Gates Chili`s effort featured goals from four different players and notable goaltending by Demar Williams, who recorded twenty-two saves. Geneva prepares for Penn Yan next, while Gates Chili anticipates hosting Batavia-Notre Dame.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

PENFIELD-5 at FAIRPORT-8 - Fairport secured an 8-5 win over Penfield in an MC-D1 league game at home, with no report available from Fairport. Penfield saw contributions from scorers Joyce, Banister, Castro, Theodorakakos, and Pavone, along with strong efforts by junior goalie Mason Schembri and face-off specialist Colin Miller. Both teams look ahead to their next matchups against West Genesee.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

THOMAS-9 at PITTSFORD-13 - Pittsford defeated Thomas 13-9 in a non-league matchup at Sutherland. Avery Valenti led Pittsford's scoring with three goals and one assist, while Thomas was paced by Brett Mersdorf and Lucas Estelle, each with two goals and one assist. Goalie Bear Wehrheim made seven saves for Pittsford. Junior Peter Roussell reached 200 career faceoff wins, securing 15 in the game. Both teams will return to action on Wednesday.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

MCQUAID JESUIT-16 at ORCHARD PARK-11 -  There was no report from the Knights at post-time.    [ BOX SCORE] 

Week In Review - Week 2

EDITOR' S NOTE: This weekly summary touches on some of the games played in the recent past and highlights some games of interest in the current week. For more in-depth coverage, click on the DAY OF THE WEEK for more coverage for that day, including box scores, articles, and galleries.

There were thirty-eight games played last week. There are seventy-three out of section games scheduled and 12 have been played. Section V teams have won 10 and lost 2 (83%). There are eleven undefeated teams at this point.

Looking Back

What a week of exciting lacrosse action! It all kicked off on Monday with three commanding victories: Aquinas dominated Haverling, McQuaid Jesuit outplayed St. Francis, and Livonia-Avon-Geneseo took down Gananda in a Finger League matchup.

Tuesday brought a flurry of games, with 11 matchups showcasing five nail-biters. Notable close wins included Irondequoit’s 8-7 edge over Brighton, Schroeder’s 7-6 triumph against Wayne, and Hilton’s 8-6 victory over Penfield. Geneva narrowly defeated Livonia-Avon-Geneseo 8-7, while Gates Chili eked out a 5-4 win against Brockport.

Wednesday featured seven games, with Bloomfield-Honeoye shining in their 12-6 win over Brockport. Brayden Arber (5 goals) and John Blair (3 goals) led their offense. Unfortunately, the Marcus Whitman vs. Gananda game was postponed.

Thursday celebrated standout Players of the Week: Jase Smith (Gananda), Blake Jipson (Thomas), and Jack Rawleigh. Among the eight games played, Schroeder edged Geneva 6-5, and Hilton secured a thrilling 9-8 win over Irondequoit.

Friday offered more thrills, including Marcus Whitman’s dominant 16-7 victory over Gananda, led by Tariku Blueye’s seven goals and six assists. Penn Yan pulled off a triple-overtime thriller, defeating Homer 11-10, thanks to Teagan Fingar’s six goals and key assist. Mynderse-Romulus crushed Waterloo 14-5, fueled by Griffin Hilimire’s six goals and four assists. Midlakes celebrated their season opener with a 14-7 win against Jordan Elbridge, supported by Stuart Quku’s 12 saves.

The week wrapped up on Saturday with 11 games, including four close contests. Greece Storm edged Wayne 5-4, Gananda defeated East United-Eastridge 11-9, Pal-Mac emerged victorious over Schroeder 7-6 in overtime, and Geneva outlasted Auburn 9-8.

Looking Ahead

The action continues this week with games scheduled every day. Monday features nine matchups, including Penfield at Fairport, Greece at Hilton, and Thomas at Pittsford. McQuaid Jesuit's trip to Orchard Park could bring intriguing results.

Tuesday offers six games, including Corning at Aquinas and HFL at Livonia. On Wednesday, highlights include Gananda at Mynderse and Canandaigua at Victor, while Churchville-Chili travels to Thomas, and Spencerport visits Pittsford.

Thursday packs in nine games, such as Marcus Whitman at Bloomfield-Honeoye, Batavia-Notre Dame at Gates Chili, and Hilton at Schroeder.

Friday will see R-H at Horseheads and Marcus Whitman at HFL. To cap off the week, Saturday promises nine exciting matchups. Among the highlights are Geneva at Penn Yan, East United-Eastridge at Bloomfield-Honeoye, and Pittsford at McQuaid Jesuit.

Get ready for another thrilling week of lacrosse, and don' t forget to check the full schedule and game times on the games page.

Saturday Thrillers: Tight Wins and Milestones Shine

DAY IN REVIEW: SATURDAY - There were 11 games played today and 4 were close ones. Greece Storm was a 5-4 winner over Wayne. Gananda was a 11-9 winner over East United-Eastridge. Pal-Mac was a 7-6 overtime winner over Schroeder. Geneva defeated Auburn by a score of 9-8. 

CHURCHVILLE-CHILI-18 at WATERLOO-5 - Churchville-Chili defeated Waterloo 18-5 in a non-league game on April 5th. Junior Jaxon Leonard led Churchville-Chili with six goals and one assist, while sophomore Jackson Worden recorded his first varsity goal for Waterloo. Strong goalkeeping performances came from Dylan Acquilano of Waterloo and Kaiden Leiston of Churchville-Chili.   [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

WAYNE-4 at GREECE STORM-5 - Greece Storm won a tight 5-4 non-league game against Wayne, led by Jackson Pioli`s two goals and Mitchell Barnes` 75% save rate in goal. Wayne`s standout players included Tas Strickland and Mason Michel, who scored two goals each. Greece Storm`s strong second quarter proved decisive in the match.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

CANISIUS-7 at MCQUAID JESUIT-18 - McQuaid Jesuit defeated Canisius 18-7 in a non-league game, led by Talin Parks (4g-2a) and AJ Quagrello (3g-2a). Eleven players scored for McQuaid, with goalie Jack Rawleigh achieving a 70% save rate. Canisius`s effort was highlighted by goals from Wyatt Van Tine and Braxton Kilgour. McQuaid's Domenic Giangreco excelled in face-offs, winning 16 out of 20. McQuaid remains undefeated at 3-0.  [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

EAST UNITED-EASTRIDGE-9 at GANANDA-11 - Gananda defeated East United-Eastridge 11-9 in a closely contested non-league lacrosse game,with leading scorers Brody Daciw and Jase Smith driving Gananda's offensive efforts. Goaltender Nick Falso played a crucial role with a 64 percent save rate. Despite a fourth-quarter surge from East United-Eastridge, Gananda maintained their lead to secure the win.   [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

CANANDAIGUA-16 at IRONDEQUOIT-4 - Canandaigua defeated Irondequoit 16-4 in a non-league lacrosse game with contributions from nine goal scorers, including Ryan Bremer and Jack Stanney. Drew Williamee reached a career milestone of fifty assists. Quentin Shedrick recorded a save percentage of seventy-three percent in goal for Canandaigua. Irondequoit`s scoring came from four players, with Andrew Scully excelling in face-offs.     [ Story and BOX SCORE]   - - More images in the photo gallery.

SCHROEDER-6 at PAL-MAC-7 in overtime - Pal-Mac edged out Schroeder 7-6 in an overtime non-league lacrosse game on Saturday. Schroeder`s leading scorers included Cody Preston with two goals and JD Stockmann, Jonny May, Parker Brown, and Garrett Conger each contributing offensively. Sophomore goalie Van Bolton recorded a sixty-seven percent save rate, and midfielder John Caricati won fourteen face-offs, marking his one hundredth career victory. Pal-Mac remained undefeated at 4-0 while Schroeder fell to 2-1.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

LAKE SHORE-7 at HILTON-13 - There was no report from Hilton at post-time.    [ BOX SCORE] 

HFL-20 at LIVONIA-AVON-GENESEO-5 - HFL secured a decisive 20-5 victory in Livonia over Livonia-Avon-Geneseo in a non-league lacrosse game. Grady Goodberlet achieved his 100th career goal, leading HFL with seven goals and two assists. Max McEnerney scored four goals for Livonia-Avon-Geneseo, while goalie Jason Bennett led HFL's defense with a 71% save rate.    [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

BLOOMFIELD-HONEOYE-19 at MYNDERSE-ROMULUS-11 - Bloomfield-Honeoye emerged victorious against Mynderse-Romulus in a FL-D1 League game, winning 19-11. Leading scorers included Brayden Arber and Cody Whittaker for Bloomfield-Honeoye, and Jack Brady and Griffin Hilimire for Mynderse-Romulus. Ethan Stoddard posted a 50 percent save rate in goal, while senior Cody Whittaker achieved his 400th career faceoff win milestone.    [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

WILLIAMSVILLE EAST-4 at SPENCERPORT-18 - Spencerport triumphed in their non-league game against Williamsville East with an 18-4 victory. Leading scorers included Zach Tortora with seven goals and Jayden Mandarano with three goals and two assists, marking Mandarano`s one hundredth career point. Sophomore goalie Zach Miceli recorded five saves with an eighty-three percent save rate. Spencerport`s dominant first quarter helped secure their second win of the season, improving their record to 2-0.     [ Story and BOX SCORE]   - - More images in the photo gallery.

GENEVA-9 at AUBURN-8 - Geneva defeated Auburn in a close 9-8 non-league matchup. Geneva`s Ryland Dunham scored four goals with two assists, and Max Heieck achieved his 100th career goal with three goals. Auburn`s Gennaro Hill led his team with four goals, supported by Matthew Smith’s two goals and two assists. Both goalies posted solid stats, with Geneva’s Brent Williams saving 53% of shots.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

Friday Games Deliver Thrills and Big Victories

DAY IN REVIEW: FRIDAY - Out of Friday`s four games, these standouts captivated attention: Marcus Whitman's 16-7 victory over Gananda showcased Tariku Blueye's commanding seven goals and six assists, aided by Ayden Clark`s six goals. Penn Yan triumphed over Homer 11-10 in a thrilling triple-overtime match, with Teagan Fingar netting six goals and a crucial assist. Mynderse-Romulus secured a decisive 14-5 win against Waterloo, powered by Griffin Hilimire`s six goals and four assists. Lastly, Midlakes claimed their season opener with a 14-7 victory against Jordan Elbridge, where goalie Stuart Quku`s 12 saves contributed to their success.  

MARCUS WHITMAN-16 at GANANDA-7 - Marcus Whitman secured a strong 16-7 win over Gananda in their league opener. Standout performances included Tariku Blueye with seven goals and six assists, Ayden Clark`s six goals, and solid goalkeeping from Tyler Speers (59% save rate). Gananda`s Jase Smith hit his 50th career goal amidst his team's efforts, but they couldn`t match Marcus Whitman`s offensive power.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

PENN YAN-10 at HOMER-11- Penn Yan edged Homer 11-10 in a non-league contest that extended into triple overtime. Teagan Fingar led Penn Yan with six goals and one assist, while Brycen Poole and Cooper Swartz each recorded four goals and one assist for Homer. Penn Yan goalie Will Thompson posted an 18-save, 64% performance, and freshman Greyson Hathway won 11 faceoffs. Despite Homer’s strong effort, Penn Yan secured the winning goal in the third overtime period.    [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

WATERLOO-5 at MYNDERSE-ROMULUS-14 - Mynderse-Romulus earned their first win of the season, defeating Waterloo 14-5 in Friday’s FL-D1 league game. Griffin Hilimire’s six goals and four assists led the team`s efforts, supported by Jack Brady (three goals, two assists) and Anthony Luffman (two goals). First Varsity goals by Jerimiah Fils and Gabe Slentz were highlights. Waterloo`s performance remained unreported. Both teams prepare for their next matches on Saturday morning.  [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

MIDLAKES-14 at JORDAN ELBRIDGE-7 - Midlakes defeated Jordan Elbridge 14-7 in their season opener. Nate Lathrop led Midlakes with four goals, while goalie Stuart Quku made 12 saves at a 63% rate. Joseph LaFluer paced Jordan Elbridge with three goals.   [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

Hilton Over Irondequoit in OT

DAY IN REVIEW: THURSDAY - There were 8 games played today and 2 were close ones. Schroeder was a 6-5 winner over Geneva and Hilton was a 9-8 winner over Irondequoit.

BRIGHTON-24 at GREECE STORM-2- Brighton defeated Greece Storm 24-2 in a non-league game at Arcadia. Austin Flaum led Brighton with five goals, and James Maccallini scored twice for Greece Storm. Logan Serve posted one save, while Brighton excelled in faceoffs, with Gavin Hayslip achieving an eighty-six percent success rate. Brighton’s record improves to 1-1.   [ Story and BOX SCORE]   - - More images in the photo gallery.

BATAVIA-NOTRE DAME-5 at HAVERLING-16 - Haverling defeated Batavia-Notre Dame 16-5 in a non-league game today. Leading scorers for Haverling included Gavin Price, Zach Colegrove, and Warren McCormick, while Batavia-Notre Dame's fourth-quarter effort saw five players scoring, including three with their first Varsity goals. Junior goalie McLane Stermole was perfect in the net for Haverling, stopping all shots in thirty-six minutes. Both teams will play again on April 8th.    [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

GENEVA-5 at SCHROEDER-6 - Schroeder edged Geneva 6-5 in an overtime non-league matchup on Thursday, April 3rd. Garrett Conger and Jonny May each scored twice for Schroeder, while sophomore Van Bolton made 15 saves for a 75% save rate. Geneva`s stats were unavailable at post-time. Both teams will play on Saturday.    [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

PITTSFORD-10 at PENFIELD-3- Pittsford earned their first win of the season, defeating Penfield 10-3 in an MC-D1 league matchup. Brady Goetz and Cole Goetz led Pittsford`s offense, while goalie Bear Wehrheim made eight saves with a 73% save rate. For Penfield, Brodie Joyce contributed one goal and one assist, and goalie Mason Schembri tallied eighteen saves at a 64% save rate. Pittsford now trails Penfield 18-16 in their all-time series.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

IRONDEQUOIT-8 at HILTON-9 - Hilton claimed a 9-8 overtime victory against Irondequoit, thanks to Gianluca Auriuso`s decisive performance with two goals and one assist. Brendan Maxwell shined in goal with a 70% save rate over fifty-two minutes, while Irondequoit’s Cooper Moore led his team with three goals.     [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

THOMAS-15 at RUSH-HENRIETTA-6 - Thomas secured a 15-6 victory over Rush-Henrietta in a non-league lacrosse game tonight. Key players for Thomas included Blake Jipson (six goals, two assists) and Jonah Jobson (five goals, three assists), with goalie Joshua Jobson recording a 69% save rate. For Rush-Henrietta, Zachary Winner led with two goals and one assist, while Preston Jackson reached his 200th career faceoff win. Both teams look ahead to their next games on April 7th.    [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

EAST UNITED-EASTRIDGE-2 at HFL-17 - HFL triumphed over East United-Eastridge 17-2, with standout performances by Goodberlet (five goals, two assists) and Blythe (88% saves). Eight HFL players scored, including Arena and Filiatrault's first varsity goals. There was no report from the Eagles at post-time.   [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

VICTOR-13 at FAIRPORT-8 - Victor secured a 13-8 win over Fairport in a non-league lacrosse match, showcasing contributions from Will Johnson and Kyle Saeger. Fairport`s Mitchell Monte led with four goals and two assists. Both teams` goalies performed notably, with Carter Fries achieving a 60 percent save rate. Victor capitalized on a strong first quarter and maintained their lead throughout the game.     [ Story and BOX SCORE]   - - More images in the photo gallery.

NYS Experimental Shot Clock Rule

The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA), in partnership with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), has approved a one-year experimental shot clock rule for the 2025 lacrosse season. This rule will be implemented at both the Varsity and Junior Varsity levels across all NYS public high schools.

Key Features of the Rule

60-second shot clock will activate in the following situations:

- Once the ball is advanced into the offensive goal area with possession.
- After Team A satisfies the 10-second count required to advance the ball into the goal area.

Teams must attempt a valid shot-defined as an attempt above the goal line extended (GLE) that contacts the goal, goalpost, goalkeeper, or results in a score-within 60 seconds. Failure to do so will result in the ball being awarded to the defensive team.

Shot Clock Reset Conditions

The shot clock will reset under certain circumstances, including:

1. When the offensive team regains possession in the offensive goal area following a defensive turnover.
2. After a valid shot makes contact with the goalpost or goalkeeper, and possession is regained in the offensive zone.
3. Following a loose ball play-on situation, once offensive possession is confirmed by officials.
4. After a defensive foul, with possession awarded to the offense.

Resets will be signaled by officials with a twirling arm motion, ensuring clarity for players and coaches. The clock remains inactive until a Team A player gains clear possession.

Officials` Signals

Additional hand signals will be used to manage the shot clock:

- Twirl of the hand indicates the shot clock should start or reset.
- A side-to-side wave of the arm indicates the shot clock has started or reset.
- Tapping the top of the head signals shot clock expiration, resulting in a turnover.

Impact of the Rule

This experimental rule is intended to enhance the tempo of play, encourage offensive creativity, and make the game more engaging for players and spectators. It marks a significant evolution in NYS high school lacrosse, with the 2025 season set to provide valuable insights on its impact and effectiveness.

Checking out Teams for 2025

After a brief hiatus, BlaxFive.NET reintroducing preview stories for each of the teams in Section V. Utilizing extensive databases of statistics and records, along with our proprietary information query program "HAL" and display software "the Oracle," we are employing external AI programs to format the information for presentation. Head coaches were been given the opportunity to review the drafts and add quotes and comments. Coach Wilson has provided images for the stories.

With practice starting on March 17th and the first games starting the next week, we are on our way for the 2025 season.

There is a link to the stories on each of the team pages as well below or from the news archieves.

We anticipate an exciting year for Section V lacrosse, beginning with these preview articles and culminating in the New York State Lacrosse Championships, which Section V will be hosting at Hobart on June 14th.