The Seniors of 2020

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

The lists and stories are broken down by league: Monroe County - Finger Lakes - GRALL - Independents.

There is also a list of players who are entering military service.

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NYSPHSAA Publishes COVID-19 FAQ

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

Among the topics are eligibility standards, winter and spring championships, summer activities and the fall season.

NYSPHSAA President, Paul Harrica will put together a COVID-19 Task Force to help develop proposals for decisions about the future.

The FAQ document will be updated as new information is available.

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The Season at Wasn’t Comes to an End

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

“As Executive Director of Section V athletics, I want to commend the school districts, athletic administrators and coaches for their dedication to the student athletes during this very challenging situation.  Most importantly, I want to acknowledge the resiliency and commitment of our wonderful student athletes. They have remained focused and positive throughout. Section V would like to wish all our seniors the best of luck as they prepare to begin their next chapter in life.  It is our hope that your time spent as an athlete is Section V was enjoyable and rewarding. Class of 2020 – thank you for the wonderful memories!!!"

Last Monday, NYSPHSAA Director Robert Zayas announced that there would be no New York State Tournaments this year. Sections VIII and IX (long Island) had already announced that their school building would remain closed for the remainder of the school year. As of this date, forty-three other states associations have cancelled their sports seasons. NYSPHSAA President Paul Harrica has started to put together an ad hoc committee to address and analyze the potential impact of COVID-19 on the fall 2020 interscholastic athletic season.

In response to Boys Lacrosse Coordinator, Mike Simon, Kathy Hoyt also confirmed that there will be no NYSPHSAA approved All-Star games this spring. Alan McLiverty, President of the Greater Rochester Chapter of USLacrosse announced that the annual Senior All-Star Games would not be played. He suggested that if the Shootout of Soldiers event in Canandaigua, set for July, was held, there might be an opportunity to recognized seniors who lost their season.

When new information becomes available we will post it here.

Previous stories: Update on Spring Sports  |  Schools Closed Due to Virus

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Who Are These Coaches

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

Stay Safe..... Stay Positive.

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US Lacrosse Postpones Awards Programs

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

The decision affects both boys and girls program including the All-Academic Awards and other special awards that are usually given at the end of the season.

"US Lacrosse continues to closely monitor nationwide high school lacrosse participation levels and will announce any changes to the status of the awards program that may be warranted."

The press release, sent to Area Chairs today, indicated that they will be starting a new program later this week to recognize high school players who "are making an impact in their communities during this unprecedented time."

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Who Are They?

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

Stay Safe..... Stay Positive.

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Who is That?

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

Stay Safe..... Stay Positive.

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Coach York Sends Message to the CA Family

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

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2020 Rule Playing Changes

The full listing of rules changes for the 2020 season were recently released and contain ten approved changes which include a new procedure for restartups, a definition of "possession" and notice of changes in required equipment (that will go into effect in 2021 and 2020).

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Livonia-Avon Gets New Head Coach

The Livonia-Avon Lakers have a new Head Coach, just days before the start of 2020 season and he has deep ties to the program. John Sciera started the Livonia Bulldogs team in 2002 and was the Head Coach there through the 2007 season before the job went to Brett Wood in 2008. His record after six seasons was 61-53.

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Post your Support on Player Pages

With the new design for BLaxFive.NET we have decided to help defray our ever-growing costs by allowing friends and family to post an "ad" on their favorite player's "Player Pages".

After making a donation of at least $11.00 you can choose to sponsor a single player's "Player Pages" and post your "ad" on his various personal pages.

Parents - Grandparents - Best Friends - Teammates - Show that you are greatful, care and support.

More information, include the rules can be found here.

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2019 Season Wrap Up

Batavia joined with boyth Attica and Notre Dame (to form what we canlled BAND) and otherwise the teams remained the same with thirty-five playing in Section Five this year. There were 1,129 players on the rosters at the during of the season and 914 on the final rosters. Fairport carried the largest roster with forty-one players and Spencerport had the smallest with sixteen. 

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