Week In Review - Week 1
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 just three games played last week. There are Eighty-two out of section games scheduled and 1 was played last week. Section V teams have won 0 and lost 1 (62% wins). There are three undefeated teams at this point.
| Games played last week:3 | Games played this season:3 |
| Leagues games played last week:0 | Out of Section games last week: 1 |
| Mismatched Games (>8 pts):2 | Close Games (<4 pts): 1 |
| Undefeated teams:3 | Games scheduled for next week: 29 |
Looking Back
This week’s lacrosse action delivered thrilling finishes and dominant performances across 48 games. The most exciting matchups saw Bishop Kearney, Livonia-Avon-Geneseo, Pal-Mac, and Baldwinsville all securing dramatic overtime victories, while Victor mounted a late comeback to edge McQuaid Jesuit 11-10.Pittsford added another overtime thriller with a 12-11 win over Fayetteville-Manlius behind Avery Valenti’s seven-goal effort. Meanwhile, several teams showcased their firepower with decisive wins, including Wayne’s commanding 21-11 victory over Newark and JD’s 21-13 triumph over McQuaid Jesuit. The week also saw standout individual performances, such as Domenic Giangreco’s milestone 500 career faceoff wins and Penn Yan’s Teagan Fingar and Gananda’s Nick Falso earning Player of the Week honors. However, weather disruptions left some games suspended or postponed, adding uncertainty as the regular season nears its final stretch
Thursday: Hilton Tops Thomas 10-7
Hilton opened its season with a 10-7 non-league win over Thomas on March 19, fueled by Drew Brien (3g-2a), Cahlan Smith (2g-1a), Tyler Reger (1g-2a), and Anthony Mitrano (2g), with junior Michael Charella scoring his first varsity goal; sophomore goalie Brendan Maxwell stopped 15 of 22 shots (68%). Thomas was led by Lucas Estelle (3g-2a) and Blake Jipson (2g), with junior Logan Muisus also netting his first varsity goal, as goalie Joshua Jobson stopped 10 of 20 shots (50%) in the loss.
Saturday: Pal-Mac and Spencerport Take Opening Wins
Pal-Mac and Spencerport each opened their seasons with non-league wins on Saturday. Pal-Mac defeated Churchville-Chili 13-1, led by Max Hill (4g-3a), Jackson Dennie (4g-1a), Brandon Dennie (1g-3a), Reid Diehl (2g-2a), and Branden Thomas (2g), with sophomore Joey Hagen earning his first varsity assist. Junior goalie Drew Ikewood stopped 11 of 12 shots (92%), while Churchville-Chili's goal came from Jack Sloan with an assist from Jaxson Leonard. In the other game, Spencerport rolled past Grand Island (Section VI) 18-4, paced by Gavin Brown (5g-3a), Zach Tortora (4g), Tyler Wentworth (3g-1a), and Mason Endres (4a), with eighth grader Maddox Harding scoring his first varsity goal; Grand Island got two goals from Nik Korte and one each from Dominic Nucci and Dominic Hanel.
Looking Ahead
In the first full week of games in the new season, there are twenty-night games on the schedule as twenty-two teams start their 2026 campaign.
Monday kicks off with Haverling at Gananda.
Tuesday has HFL at C-C, Pittsford at Thomas, Schroeder at Spencerport and Fairport at Penfield among the interesting lineups.
Wednesday has three games scheduled: B-H at Gananda, Haverling at Marcus Whitman and St. Francis at Aquinas for their annual contest. It will be the debut of new Head Coach Joe Urlacher at Marcus Whitman.
Thursday will see nine games played. Among the interesting contests are Wayne at C-C, Fairport at Spencerport, R-H at Brighton, where new R-H Head Coach Sam Hillmon will take the helm. Penfield is at Victor and Hilton is at Pittsford.
On Friday, AQ is at Thomas and HFL is at Haverling.
Saturday will see seven games including West Genesee at Victor and Irondequoit at Canandaigua.
Get ready for an exciting season beginning, and don’t forget to check the full schedule and game times on the games page.
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LSM Larry Copeland also strengthens the backfield as an honorable-mention selection.
These matchups will help shape the Saints’ position within MC3.
The Warriors graduated six seniors, including midfielders Parker Brown, Garrett Callahan, and Garrett Conger, long-stick midfielder Ross Champlin, defender Nate Jones, and attackman Brennan Robinson. Two of those graduates earned all-league honors, leaving meaningful roles to fill across the field.
earned All-League Honorable Mention FO Midfield (MC-d2). His ability to generate possessions remains a key asset. Jonny May, a 2027 attack/midfielder, contributed 17 goals and 4 assists and earned All-League Honorable Mention Midfield (MC-d2). His versatility gives the offense a reliable returning option.
experienced players back, the Warriors enter 2026 with a foundation to improve upon.
substantial portion of its offensive production. The Panthers graduated 10 seniors, including defenders Keegan Ahern, Ryan Connolly, and Dane Lewis, midfielders such as Dominic Alfieri, James Kazacos, and Stephano Mihalitsas, and attackmen Brady Goetz and Charlie Ryan. Several of these graduates earned major postseason honors, leaving meaningful roles to fill across the field.
All-Section Team and All-League First Team Midfield (MC-d2) honors.
His long-term leadership provides stability for a roster with a strong returning core.
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defined by close games and defensive consistency. The Red Raiders played in eleven contests decided within five goals, including three one goal games. The program now faces one of its largest transitions in recent years after graduating seventeen seniors. With eight rising seniors, six juniors, and six sophomores, Fairport begins the season focused on reshaping roles while maintaining its competitive standard in Class A.
winning 118 faceoffs and earning second team All League honors. His presence provides stability at the X. Marc Hillier also returns after earning honorable mention recognition as an SSDM, while Matt Haugh brings experience on the long stick following an honorable mention season at LSM. 
matchups that will define its league standing. League games include contests against Penfield on March 24, Greece Storm on April 10, Rush Henrietta on April 21, Hilton on April 29, and East United Eastridge on May 5.
finished 1–14, but the roster composition points toward growth, with a large portion of the lineup returning and a sizable group of underclassmen gaining varsity experience. With improved continuity and a new coaching staff in place, this season represents a reset for the program.
highlights a youthful roster with increasing varsity exposure, particularly among the sophomore class that logged minutes during the 2025 season.
League games, designated as FLW matchups, include games against Bloomfield-Honeoye, Gananda, Midlakes, Marcus Whitman, and Mynderse-Romulus. These contests will be central to measuring progress within league play. The remaining schedule consists of NL games against opponents such as Geneva, Pal-Mac, Newark, Wayne, and Livonia-Avon-Geneseo, offering additional chances to evaluate development across the season.
returning upperclass group. Despite those challenges, Gananda will field a team this season, leaning on developing numbers and continuity rather than results-driven expectations.
goal, several of whom earned All-League recognition. The returning varsity group includes two rising seniors, one junior, and two sophomores. While the numbers are limited, many of the returning players logged meaningful minutes last season.
recorded two wins by five or more goals and played five games decided within five goals, including one one-goal loss.
and limited returning experience. With a smaller but more settled core returning, the focus this preseason is on incremental improvement and consistency as the program continues to develop.
sophomores, forming a group that gained experience through extended varsity minutes a season ago.
not register a one-goal decision. With 48 percent of its goals and 52 percent of its assists returning, the numbers suggest an opportunity for improvement through continuity and execution.
and advanced to the sectional final. After losing top face off player Luke VanGorden to graduation, Pal-Mac hopes to build on last year’s performance.
Team Attack honors, a place on the Section 5 Class C All-Tournament Team, and a college commitment to NJIT. Reid Diehl also returns after scoring 75 goals with 43 assists and earning All-League First Team Attack honors and All-Tournament recognition, and a college commitment to Mercyhurst. Sophomore Max Hill is a third player with over 100 points last year. In the midfield, Brandon Dennie (D’Youville) and Branden Thomas return after earning All-League First Team and Finger Lakes Player of the Year honors, respectively. Defensively, Henry Beaton and Carson Lich (Ohio Northern University) return after earning All-League First Team recognition, with Lich also named Finger Lakes Player of the Year and First Team All State. In goal, Drew Ikewood returns after recording 156 saves and earning All-League First Team Goalie honors.
The 2026 schedule again features a mix of league and non-league contests. League games, designated as FLE matchups, include meetings with Wayne, Newark, Livonia-Avon-Geneseo, and Geneva. These games will serve as key measuring points within league play. The remainder of the schedule consists of NL matchups against teams such as Fairport, Brighton, Grand Island, Midlakes, Bloomfield-Honeoye, and Voorheesville.
This season brings a noticeable transition, as a productive senior class has graduated, leaving the team to re-establish its offensive identity while relying on experience gained across the roster.
Honeoye, Gananda, Midlakes, and Waterloo. These games will be important measuring points as the Blue Devils navigate league play. The remaining schedule consists of NL games against opponents such as Penn Yan, Newark, Wayne, Geneva, Pal-Mac, and HFL.
There were four classes for the sectional tournaments. Canandaigua (B), and Penn Yan (D) were top seeds and won their championships. In Class A, Penfield (seeded third) won their games with Fairport (seeded second) and then with top-seeded McQuaid Jesuit. In the Class C tournament, second-seeded Honeoye Falls-Lima defeated top seeded Pal-Mac. 
