Players of the Week - Group 5
Section V Boys Lacrosse Coordinator Mike Simon in conjunction with Geneva Club Beverages are sponsoring recognition of noteworthy performances throughout the season.
In our fifth group we have a senior and a juniors who have had noteworthy performances in the last week.
Offensive Player of the Week
Drew O`Buck - Hilton Faceoff Midfielder
Drew O`Buck is a faceoff midfielder who has been winning draws for Hilton since his 8th grade year. Now a senior who is preparing to play at Hobart after graduation, he had a big week as the Cadets increased their winning streak by two games (now 8-1). Drew dominated face-offs with a stellar win percentage (83.33% and 80.95% against Rush-Henrietta and McQuaid Jesuit). He currently has 439 career faceoff wins (61%) and this year has 123 wins (70%) and he leads the team in ground ball production with 67.
Head Coach Tim Byrnes says "Drew has been a great leader for us on and off the field this year. He's ready to play everyday whether it's a practice or a game. Bucky pushes everyone around him to be better and leads by example. You can see by his faceoff stats this year he gives us a lot of opportunities to start on offense with the ball. He will be playing at Hobart next year and should make an impact for the Statesmen right away."
Defensive Players of the Week
Mason Schembri - Penfield Goalie
Mason Schembri had twenty-six saves last week, a major reason for the patriots increasing their winning streak to five. Games with Spencerport and Irondequoit both ended with a 10-9 win for Penfield as Mason has 12 saves (57%) vs the Rangers and 14 saves (61%) vs the Eagles. A starter since his freshman year, Mason has a three-year career record of 407 saves and 255 ga (61%).
Proud father and Head Coach John Schembri says, “I am incredibly proud of the unwavering commitment and dedication Mason consistently demonstrates in perfecting his craft. His exceptional work ethic sets a high standard for everyone around him. The long hours, from late nights to early morning training sessions, never go unnoticed. Having grown up on the sidelines, Mason has become like an additional coach on the field, offering valuable insights and leadership. Yet, what stands out most is his strong faith, impeccable character, and the deep love he has for his school, community, and teammates—qualities that truly define him.”
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