Preseason Previews Return in 2026
After a sucessful run in 2025, BlaxFive.NET is, once again, creating preview articles 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 have been given the opportunity to review the drafts and add quotes and comments. 
Coach Wilson has provided images for these stories.
The articles will be released several times each week leading up to the start of the games in mid-March. They will remain on the front page for approximately one week before being moved to the “News Page” and subsequently archived. Additionally, they will be accessible through a list of “published stories” and from the team pages.
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.
You can see the list of published stories here.
Despite the size of the graduating class, Irondequoit retains 83% of its goals and 71% of its assists, giving the team a strong returning core. The roster includes ten rising seniors, two juniors, and four sophomores, creating a veteran-leaning group with meaningful experience.
scoring threat after an 18-goal, 18-assist season and All-League Honorable Mention Attack (MC-d2) recognition. Doug Velepec, a 2026 midfielder, contributed 18 goals and 3 assists and earned All-League Honorable Mention Midfield (MC-d2). Cristian Freeman, a 2026 midfielder, earned All-League Honorable Mention SSDM Midfield (MC-d2). Sam Thore, a 2026 defender/LSM comitted to Mercyhurst, returns after earning 2nd All-Section Team and All-League First Team LSM Midfield (MC-d2).
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Justin Bonanza, Jackson Koppers, and Cole Flannery, midfielders Liam Connelly and Aiden Harrod, and defenders such as Ryan Vacanti, Kaleb Condello, Devin McGhee, and Gavin Taylor. Goalie Daniel Schmitz also graduated after an All-League Second Team season. Even with those departures, the Royal Comets retain 86% of their goals and 84% of their assists, giving the team a strong returning core. The roster includes seven rising seniors, eleven juniors, and one sophomore, providing a solid mix of experience and youth.
assists and earned All-League Second Team Midfield (MC-d1). Zachary Winner, a 2028 midfielder, added 35 goals and 8 assists and earned All-League Honorable Mention Midfield (MC-d1).
Five games were decided by five goals or fewer, including one one-goal win. With a high percentage of scoring returning and several experienced contributors back, the Royal Comets enter 2026 with a solid statistical base.
Evan Baldwin, a 2026 LSM, recorded 2 goals and 1 assist and earned All-League Second Team Defense (MC-d1). His defensive presence and ability to push transition play make him a key returning piece. Eric Odell, a 2026 midfielder and faceoff specialist, posted 3 goals and 1 assist while going 201+/111- at the X. He earned All-League Honorable Mention FO Midfield (MC-d1) and has announced his college commitment to Clarkson, giving the team a proven leader in the midfield.
and our senior leadership has done a great job setting the tone. At the same time, we’ve got some talented players coming up from the modified level who are hungry and ready to contribute. Our focus is on getting better every single day, instilling a blue-collar work ethic into our team culture, playing fast and unselfish, and representing the Greece schools and community with pride. If we stay committed to that, this season has the potential to be something special.”
offensive consistency.
Returning to lead the offense is 2028 attackman Austin Flaum, who produced 29 goals and 26 assists and earned honorable mention All-league recognition. Midfielder Tim Tourangeau, a 2027 second team All-league selection, adds another proven scoring option after a 30 goal, 19 assist season.
Brighton and a 32–43 scholastic mark. His leadership continues to guide a program that has shown consistent growth and competitiveness across a challenging schedule and he is looking forward to this season. “The boys are ready to prove that their hard-work and relentless attention to detail will lead to desired results this season.”
Brighton scored 225 goals, averaging 12.5 per game, while allowing 125 goals for a 6.9 goals against average. The Bruins won eight games by more than five goals and played eight contests decided by five goals or fewer, including two single goal losses. With 105 returning goals and 71 returning assists, Brighton enters 2026 with a balanced statistical base led by returning attackers and midfielders.
Aquinas replaces nearly all of its scoring, especially with only 12 percent of goals and 10 percent of assists returning from 2025.
continues to guide a team undergoing significant structural change. As an Aquinas alum, Lombardi emphasizes steady development and accountability. Speaking about the year ahead, he noted, “We are always looking for ways to get a little bit better daily. We are fortunate to have the seniors that we do, as they have provided a sense of stability and mentorship to our team. With some of the young players and guys taking on different roles this year, their leadership will prove to be crucial as we work to continuously improve and evolve.”
Independent meetings include McQuaid Jesuit on April 9, Batavia Notre Dame on April 21, and Haverling on May 5.
Leading the way is sophomore attackman Brayden Arber, who scored 68 goals and added 20 assists while earning first_team All_League honors. He is joined by senior attack/midfielder Caleb Beadnell, who contributed 16 goals and 16 assists and earned third_team All_League recognition, and by freshman midfielder Brennan Thomas, who earned All_Tournament and third_team All_League honors after scoring 15 goals.
Bloomfield_Honeoye enters the season with experience, balance, and depth.
A number of players chose not to return this spring. Among the departures is last year’s leading scorer, James Scantleburry, a Montreal native and standout in the BK Selects U16 hockey program. Scantleburry signed a tender agreement with the Chicago Steel for the 2025–26 USHL season.
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. 
