2026 All-Section Five List Announced

The Section V Lacrosse leadership has selected first, second and honorable mention lists of All-Section players. The 2026 first team lists sixteen players and includes the six All-Americans previously announced. "The first six athletes on the first team are easy" said Section Five Assistant Coordinator, Paul Wilson. "After that, it becomes more difficult as we have so many excellent players. With the six first spots taken, there were only ten more places on the first team."

To be nominated each player was required to be selected to their first team all-league team (except Independent teams). The lists were selected this year from a pool of eighty-five players. The selections were reviewed by Chairmen of each of the two leagues, the Lacrosse Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator. "It is a difficult task", Wilson continued. "There are so many talented players, so many different opinions, and so many elements to consider." Players are reviewed for their performances, the strength of their opponents and how their stats relate to the quality of their opponents. "Certainly, the strength of a team's schedule is a factor when reviewing a player" said Section V Coordinator Mike Simon. 

Although grade and league were not major factors in selection, the list shows the skills that are found throughout the section. Ten Monroe County teams were represented on the lists, with the rest representing Finger Lakes (3), and Independents (3). Showing that the "Best of the Best" can come from any age group, there were 20 seniors, 19 juniors, and 10 sophomores listed. Distribution among the positions shows 13 midfielders, 13 attackmen, 10 defensemen, 2 FO specialists, 2 LSM, 2 ssdm, and 4 goalies.

First Team

Ronan Boyle - Penfield senior
Braden Fingar  Penn Yan senior - Towson *
Grady Goodberlet - HFL - junior - Maryland * 
Grayson Hathway - Penn Yan sophomore
Charles Hezel - Pittsford junior - Lehigh
Brodie Joyce - Penfield senior - Providence *
Matt Langan - Victor senior - Jacksonville 
Grant Lewis - Pittsford junior
Jackson Mead - Victor Junior - High Point
Tyler Reger - Hilton junior - Fairfield
Eli Ricci - Victor sophomore *
Mason Schembri - Penfield senior - Mercyhurst 
Will Simpson - Victor junior - Brown
A.J. Theodorakakos - Penfield senior - USMA *
Sam Thore - Irondequoit senior - Mercyhurst
Avery Valenti - Pittsford senior - Colgate *
* All-Americans

Second Team

John Burrows - McQuaid Jesuit - junior 
Jackson Dennie - Pal-Mac - junior - NJIT
Miles Ditzell - Penn Yan - junior
Domenic Giangreco - McQuaid Jesuit - senior - Georgetown
Drew Ikewood - Pal-Mac - junior
Jason Cunningham - Hilton - junior - Ohio State
Cole Goetz - Pittsford - junior Jacksonville
Brody Kaye - Spencerport - junior -Lafayette
Oliver Kowal - Victor - senior
Jake Maurer - Penfield - junior - Colgate
John Mallaber - Fairport - sophomore
Cooper Moore - Irondequoit - senior - USMA
Corey Roeser - Fairport - senior - RIT
Cahlan Smith - Hilton - sophomore 
Zach Tortora - Spencerport - senior - Canisius 

Honorable Mention

Drew Brien - Hilton - sophomore
Dylan Carey - Irondequoit - senior - SJFU
Jackson Coon - HFL - senior - Endicott
Ryland Dunham - Geneva - senior - Roberts Wesleyan
Lucas Estelle- Thomas - sophomore
Tukker Fisher - Penn Yan - senior 
Max Hill - Pal-Mac - sophomore
Carson Lich - Pal-Mac - senior - Ohio Northern
Jacob Middlebrook - Midlakes - junior
Trevor Nally - Pittsford - junior - St Bonaventure
Patrick Olvany-  Canandaigua - senior
Stuart Quku - Midlakes - senior
James Sprague - Midlakes - junior
Marco Vengoechea - HFL - senior - Cortland 
Caleb Wood - Aquinas - senior

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2026 NYS Championships

 SPORTSFIVE REPORT:  

*+DAY IN REVIEW: SUNDAY - The final day of the year took place today as each of the four classes crowned their championships. Section V Champion, Victor, played the first game of the day, where Manhasset (Section VIII) won the Class B contest. In Class C, Rye (Section I) beat Jamesville-DeWitt (Section III) 15-9. In Class D, Cold Spring Harbor defeated Marcellus (section III) 11-9 and in the last game of the day at Hobart and William Smith College, Massapequa (Section VIII) beat West Genesee (Section III), 19-9.

VICTOR-7 at MANHASSET-10 - Manhasset, who had been playing as a Class C Team until recently, won their first Class B Championship Title since 1995 this afternoon with a 10-7 win over Section V’s Victor. The 'Set was back-to-back Champions in 2022 and 2023 in Class C but had not made the Championship game in the last two years. For Victor, this was their 8th time in the Championship game in the last 10 years. They were coming into the match-up looking for their first win since 2019 after losses to South Side and Garden City in their last two visits. The game was close for the majority of the contest before the 'Set were able to score four straight goals with four minutes left in the game to pull ahead. A key factor in the contest was the face-off’s. Manhasset finished 13/20 on the day, including splitting about 50/50 with Victor All-American Eli Ricci before Ricci was forced out of the contest with an injury and long stick Oliver Kowal took over the draw for the Blue Devils. In the fourth quarter, the 'Set won 6/8 draws to give them significant more ball time at chances at the cage.

Victor started off the game strong with Matthew Herendeen scoring less than a minute into the game. Four minutes later the Blue Devils got their second goal with Nathan Terrance threading an inside pass to Ricci in the middle of the defense. The first Indian goal was scored by Philip Palumbo with a dodge into the middle before creating space and firing a side-arm shot into the back of the net. The Blue Devils led 2-1 at the end of the first quarter. The second quarter opened with the third Blue Devil’s goal. Gage Hay drove to the cage and pulled a double team from the defense before dropping the ball off to Jackson Mead. Mead’s goal was the last for the Blue Devils for over 12 minutes, while the 'Set started a four goal streak spanning the rest of the second quarter and into the early third quarter. Freshman Tommy Kasselakis, who finished with a team leading 3g-1a, scored his first goal on an unassisted dodge from the top of the restraining line with 7:25 left in the half. The first tie of the game came at 3-3 with Marco Petruccelli scoring with a drive down the left side of the restraining line. Although victor forced two more ties, they never lead again. The 'Set added one more goal before halftime with Kasselakis finding Tommy Leder open on the crease. Manhasset led 4-3 going into halftime.

The third quarter opened with another Indian goal. Petruccelli scored his second with a mid range shot. Less than thirty seconds later, Victor responded with Lincoln Snyder feeding Colin Wheeler. With one goal for each team in the third, Manhasset held the one goal lead (5-4) going into the final quarter. Victor forced the second tie of the game with Wheeler assisting Herendeen during a man-up attempt. Just over a minute later, Manhasset scored again with an outside shot from Peter Weston on the left side. It took four minutes, but Victor forced their third, and final, tie of the game with an unassisted goal from Hay with 5:09 left in the game. Manhasset kept up the consistent pressure and added another four goals over the next four minutes. Mondiello scored first with a drive from the top of the restraining line, followed by back-to-back unassisted goals from Kasselakis. Thirty seconds after his second goal, Weston added his second goal an another unassisted score. The 'Set led 10-6 with 1:02 left on the clock. Victor added one more (Hay – unassisted) before time expired, but the 'Set held on to secure their NYS Class B Title.

It was an exciting season for the Blue Devils who finished their season with a record on 20-3. Their twelve-game winning streak included an exciting defeat of previously unbeaten Pittsford to win the Sectional Championships and post-season wins against Orchard Park, Horseheads, and Niskayuna.   [ Story and BOX SCORE]   - - More images in the photo gallery.

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Senior All-Star Game on Monday

Greater Rochester Lacrosse will host the 15th Annual Herb Fitch and Chris Barnes Senior All-Star Games on Monday, June 15 at Victor High School, 953 High St., Victor, NY, a night honoring two pillars of Rochester-area lacrosse while showcasing the region's top senior talent. Click full story for details and player lists.

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Victor Storms Past Niskayuna 17-9, Blue Devils Head to State Championship

DAY IN REVIEW: THURSDAY - Eli Ricci scored five goals and dominated faceoffs as Victor defeated Niskayuna 17-9 in the NYS Class B semifinal, sending the Blue Devils to the State Championship game against Manhasset on Sunday, June 14th in Geneva.

VICTOR-17 at NISKAYUNA-9 - Victor punched its ticket to the Class B NYS Championship with a dominant 17-9 semifinal victory over Niskayuna Thursday at SUNY Cortland, winning despite a two-hour lightning delay that halted play at the end of the third quarter. The Blue Devils led wire-to-wire, jumping out to a 5-1 first-quarter lead and never relinquishing control, extending their winning streak to twelve games and improving to 20-2.

Eli Ricci was the offensive standout, burying five goals while also dominating the faceoff circle at 79%, winning 23 of 29 draws to give Victor a consistent possession advantage throughout the game. Jackson Mead was equally impressive, finishing with three goals and three assists to pace a balanced attack that saw seven different players find the back of the net. Colin Wheeler added three goals and Nathan Terrance and Oliver Kowal each chipped in two.

Victor controlled the game from start to finish, but Niskayuna showed fight, particularly in the third quarter, when Sami Chowdhrey scored twice and Billy Roemer added another to briefly trim the deficit to 13-7 before the lightning delay stopped play. When the game resumed two hours later, Victor wasted no time, with Ricci scoring three of his five goals in a blistering stretch; three goals in under two minutes to open the fourth quarter, pushing the lead to 16-7 and putting any remaining doubt to rest.

Will Simpson was steady in goal for nearly the full game, finishing with seven saves, as Victor's defense limited Niskayuna's scoring opportunities throughout. For Niskayuna, Chowdhrey finished with three goals and John Mooney added two, but the Blue Devils' relentless attack and faceoff dominance proved too much to overcome. At each game a player from each team was selected for the sportsmanship award. Senior attackman Rory Burke was selected from Victor. Sami Chowdhrey was honored for the Silver Warriors.

Victor, who defeated Niskayuna 9-6 during the regular season, will now face Manhasset (Section VIII) in the Class B State Championship at Hobart and William Smith College in Geneva on Sunday, June 14th at 10:00 AM. The Blue Devils are one win away from a state title.

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USA Lacrosse National Awards

 SPORTSFIVE REPORT:  The Head Coaches of Section V considered players who had been nominated for All-American and All-Academic awards. The awards identify some of the best players from each area around the country. Each of the head coaches in the Section is allowed to vote on each of the awards. The selections from our area were then submitted to the USA Lacrosse for final approval.

The All-American awards are given to excellent lacrosse players from the area. The national program allows one award for each six teams in the area but this year there were six awards available. Fifteen players were nominated. Section V coaches require that players who are in leagues must make first team league honors in order to be considered.

For the All-Academic award, emphasis has been placed on the academic qualification of the nominees, but players were required to be assets for their teams. Where, in the past, nominees for this award were first considered for their skill on this field, again this year, although skill was considered important, nominees did not need to be "All-American" quality players. Academically, nominees needed to have an average GPA of 3.7 (on a 4.0 scale). There were also six awards available in Section V and some players were nominated for both awards.

The Head Coaches also selected a USA Lacrosse Coach of the Year for NYS Section V. This year the coaches selected Pittsford Head Coach Andrew Whipple who led the Panthers to an undefeated regular season with a highly competitive Class B and Monroe County D-2 schedule.

In 2012, USA Lacrosse added an award named for the long-time Johns Hopkins lacrosse coach and Athletic Director, Bob Scott. The annual award is given to a senior of outstanding character, good academic standing and one who demonstrates good sportsmanship and safe play. The winner from Section V, this year, is Isaac Bailey, from Churchville-Chili High School.

Head Coach, Ryan Yunker says, "Isaac is the epitome of leading by example, always does the right thing, says the right thing, and is striving for excellence in every area of his life. He was voted team captain twice by his teammates, clearly demonstrating that he has his peers respect."

"Just as Isaac sets an example for our team with his never ending work ethic and motor, he has also been a phenomenal vocal motivator for our players. In a particularly hard practice this year Isaac took charge and made sure to push EVERYONE on the team to give their all and push through the pain to get better. It didn't matter if it was a freshman first year, or a fellow senior captain, Isaac was right behind them making sure they were running all out through the line and finishing every rep to the max. Isaac Bailey is truly one-of-one and I can't think of another kid more deserving of this award. "

• Braden Finger- Penn Yan senior Midfielder - Towson
  Head Coach Brian Hobart  says: "Braden has been the rock of my program for five years. He does all that is ever asked of him and looks to do more. He excels in all areas of the game - offense, defense, wing play and special teams. He is one of the finest young men I have had the pleasure to be involved with in my 25 years in education. What stands out most to me is his character and his ability to do the right thing in situations even if it is the more difficult choice. He expects high character choices from himself but also encourages and demands it from his teammates. It has been my true pleasure to watch him grow as a young man and a leader since he first began playing for me in 8th grade." 
  
  
• Grady Goodberlet - Honeoye Falls-Lima junior attackman - Maryland
  Head Coach Eric Goodberlet says: "Grady genuinely cares about his teammates and the success of our team. He consistently demonstrates fairness and compassion, treating everyone with respect regardless of their skill level. Grady understands that every player in our program brings value, has a role, and is a vital part of our overall program success. He is willing to play any position on the field and is extremely versatile. He brings and demands a high level of focus and intensity at practice and on game day which has proven to be contagious. Our overall team success in the recent years has been a result of this level of work ethic in which Grady's leadership has been the foundation." 
  
  
• Brodie Joyce - Penfield senior Attackman - Providence
  Head Coach John Schembri says: "A two-time lacrosse captain Brodie's work ethic and ability to foster younger offensive players is remarkable. He has been a leader of our offense for the last two seasons and excels in all aspects of the game. Shooting, feeding, and riding. His motor does not quit. He is a difference maker for our team. His quiet confidence in the face of adversity is a calming factor for fellow teammates when tensions rise and he brings a level head and valuable feedback to game time adjustments. Brodie has rewritten many of Penfield's offensive records. Points in a career, Career Goals, Career Assists, and Most points in a single season. All this while excelling in the classroom carrying a 4.0 GPA while taking six AP courses and multiple SUPA/SUPA/Dual enrollment classes. He is also a member of the national honor society." 
  
  
• Eli Ricci - Victor sophomore faceoff midfielder - Undecided
  Head Coach Dan Stone says: "Eli is a student-athlete who represents Victor High School with discipline, humility, and competitive integrity. He is a fierce competitor who continually pushes himself and his teammates to grow and become the best version of themselves. He has established himself as one of the most reliable and impactful face-off specialists in the area, and his influence on games continues to grow. Eli's progression from winning possession to consistently turning those wins into offensive opportunities makes him a multifaceted threat for opponents to plan for. His continued development as a two-way threat has made him a more complete midfielder whose impact is felt not only at the draw, but throughout the flow of the game." 
  
  
• AJ Theodorakakos - Penfield senior defenseman - US Military Academy at West Point
  Head Coach John Schembri says: "Despite the title of being a two-time captain he leads through example. 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. A.J. is the #1 ranked defensemen in the Country for the 2026 class by Inside Lacrosse and the #4 overall recruit for the 2026 class. He was selected to the coveted New Balance Senior All-Star game the summer of 2026, an honor only given to the nation's best players and he is a two-time US All-American."
  
  
• Avery Valenti - Pittsford senior midfielder - Colgate
  Head Coach Andrew Whipple says: "Avery has been on Varsity since 7th grade. A true two way midfielder and has had an amazing senior year on a strong team. Avery is an amazing teammate and young man. I am sure other school's players would say the same. Avery is my best midfielder on both ends of the field. He had six goals vs Thomas, two goals and an assist vs Hilton, six goals and two assists vs Irondequoit, five goals vs West Genesee, three goals and 2 assists vs Canandaigua, four goals vs Marcellus, three goals and 2 assists vs Brighton and three goals vs Fayetteville, Manlius."
  
  

• Issac Bailey - Churchville-Chili senior faceoff midfielder - Uncommitted
  Head Coach Ryan Yunker says: "On the field He is a true throwback two-way midfielder that does literally everything for us, face offs, man up, man down, offense, defense, and everything in between. He even convinced us to let him use a pole for a few man downs this year. In the age of position specialization this kid does not come off the field. A game early in the season he took his first sub of the game with 5 minutes left in the third quarter. He attacks every play and every groundball with a tenacity that just cannot be taught. Our players think we have been joking but our team motto next year is BE LIKE ISAAC. He always does the right thing, always says the right thing, and is always striving for excellence." 
  
  
• Ryland Dunham - Geneva senior midfielder - Roberts Wesleyan 
  Head Coach Jeff Dunham says: "As a four-year starter on varsity, Ryland has grown tremendously as a leader amongst the team. Not only does his play and work ethic on the field serve as an example to his teammates, but he is consistently coaching up the younger players on the team. He is a great young man. He is well-respected by his peers, faculty, and staff at Geneva High School. His stats rank him fourth all-time is our school history and he will finish second in career goals. He will finish as four-year All-League player. In the classroom he is a member of National Honor Society."
  
  
• Carson Lich - Palmyra-Macedon senior midfielder - Ohio Northern
  Head Coach Joe Hill says, "Carson boasts an extraordinary resume of athletic and academic excellence that makes him a standout candidate. On the lacrosse field, he was named All-State 1st Team and Finger Lakes Co-Player of the Year in 2025, following it up this season with another dominant performance as the league's Defensive Player of the Year. A phenomenally versatile three-sport athlete, In the classroom, he matches that elite drive by ranking #7 in his class while pursuing an Advanced Regents Diploma alongside numerous rigorous IB courses. Furthermore, Carson completed the demanding Project Lead the Way (PLTW) STEM sequence, developing the critical thinking and hands-on engineering skills necessary to qualify for the renowned engineering program at Ohio Northern University, where he will proudly continue his academic journey and play collegiate lacrosse. "
  
  
• Eric Odell - Greece Storm senior faceoff midfielder - Clarkson
  Head Coach Shane Cole says, "Eric demonstrates strong leadership qualities through his role as a captain of our team. As a captain, he is trusted to hold his teammates accountable in a respectful and constructive manner, ensuring that team standards are maintained in both effort and attitude. He consistently leads by example, showing up prepared, focused, and willing to put in the work required for success, which naturally elevates the behavior and performance of those around him. He is currently a top leader in Section V for career faceoff wins and is a big reason for getting us offensive possessions. He is a role model for our team and always does the right thing and is willing to put in the hard work to get positive results.
  
  
• Mason Schembri - Penfield senior goalie - Uncommitted
  Head Coach John Schembri says, "Mason is a young man that is defined by his character. He loves life and his friends. He is always looking to do what is right and fair. He is always leading through example, that is why it should be no surprise he was selected as a captain in both his junior and senior seasons by his peers. A 4.0 student, the National Honor Society member has taken eleven AP/Dual credit course and will arrive at college with over 30 college credits, essentially making him a college sophomore academically. He broke the all-time saves record for Penfield as a junior making 700 career saves at 60%. Mason is someone that represents our program with character and integrity. Mason is someone that represents our program with character and integrity."
  
  
• Zack Tortora - Spencerport senior midfielder - Canisius
  Head Coach Bill Buttaro says, "Zach is the epitome of a what a winning person looks like. He works hard, and plays even harder. He does things that very few people in our league are asked to do. For three seasons he has played every game from beginning to end at midfield, taking only one break per game. He is a three-time captain, works with the kids coming up in our youth lacrosse program, and plays three Varsity Sports. He is a pillar of the Spencerport Community. When he plays defense, coaches isolate him to tire him out. He doesn't get tired. He just continues to work harder. There have been very few players that I have watched that can take over a game like he can. Defensively he is one of the best players on the field. He is strong, fast and nobody wants it more than him. He is the epitome of a Lacrosse Player and Leader. I am lucky to have coached him. "

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Victor Moves on to Semifinals

DAY IN REVIEW: SATURDAY - Saturday's NYS Regional quarterfinals at HFL produced a split result for Section V, with Victor dominating while Penn Yan, HFL, and Penfield all saw their seasons come to an end.

Victor was the clear highlight, dismantling Horseheads 17-4 behind Jackson Mead's six-goal performance and a 12-goal scoring run to open the game. The Blue Devils collected milestones along the way, coach Dan Stone's 100th win, Eli Ricci's 700th career faceoff win, and first varsity goals for Caleb Hall and freshman Ben Gotham, as Victor advances to the next

The other three Section V teams put up fights but couldn't advance. HFL led JD 4-3 after one quarter before being outscored 12-0 the rest of the way, ending the Cougars' season at round at 19-2.13-7. Penn Yan fell to a potent Marcellus attack 19-11, closing out at 17-4 despite Braden Fingar's two goals in his final game. Penfield battled West Genesee throughout but dropped a 14-10 decision, finishing at 15-5 in a season that featured coach John Schembri's 200th career win and a sectional championship.
Victor alone carries Section V's banner forward, with their next game in Cortland on Thursday.

MARCELLUS-19 at PENN YAN-11 - Marcellus dominated from the opening whistle, building a 6-1 first-quarter lead and never looking back in a 19-11 victory that ended Penn Yan's season at 17-4.  [ Story and BOX SCORE]   - - More images in the photo gallery.

HORSEHEADS-4 at VICTOR-17  - Jackson Mead's six-goal performance headlined a dominant 17-4 Victor victory over Horseheads, as the Blue Devils rattled off 12 straight goals to open the game and coach Dan Stone collected his 100th career win.    [ Story and BOX SCORE]   - - More images in the photo gallery.

JD-16 at HONEOYE FALLS-LIMA-4  - Jamesville DeWitt outscored HFL 12-0 after the first quarter to end the Cougars' season 16-4, with Jason Bennett making 21 saves in a losing effort to surpass 500 career saves as HFL closes out at 13-7.  [ Story and BOX SCORE]   - - More images in the photo gallery.

WEST GENESEE-14 at PENFIELD-10  - West Genesee pulled away from Penfield 14-10 behind Liam Kelly's four goals and three assists, ending the Patriots' season at 15-5.  [ Story and BOX SCORE]   - - More images in the photo gallery.

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Section V Goes 4-for-4 in Section VI

DAY IN REVIEW: THURSDAY - It was a perfect two days for Section V lacrosse. Penfield and Penn Yan picked up wins Thursday to join HFL and Victor, who advanced Wednesday, sending all four Section V representatives to the State Regional round at Honeoye Falls-Lima High School on Saturday. Penfield rolled past Kenmore 18-6 behind 11 goal-scorers and coach John Schembri's 200th career win, while Penn Yan edged East Aurora 9-6 on a historic five-goal, 200th-career-goal night from Braden Fingar.

Saturday's schedule at HFL features four compelling Section V vs. out-of-section matchups: Victor (Class B) opens at 10AM against Horseheads (Section IV), followed by HFL (Class C) against Jamesville-DeWitt (Section III) at noon, Penn Yan (Class D) againstMarcellus (Section III) at 2PM, and Penfield (Class A) closing out the day against West Genesee (Section III) at 4PM.

PENN YAN-9 at EAST AURORA-6 - Braden Fingar hit a milestone Thursday evening, scoring his 200th and 201st career varsity goals, finishing the night with five goals and an assist to power Penn Yan past East Aurora 9-6 in non-league tournament play at Williamsville North. The Mustangs extended their winning streak to 14 games and improved to 17-3 on the season.

Fingar was the story of the night, but he had plenty of support. Collin Bacher added two goals and an assist, Miles Ditzell chipped in a goal and an assist, and Levi and Tukker Fisher each contributed two assists. Sophomore goalkeeper Wilson Oliva was steady in net, stopping 11 shots to preserve the win.

East Aurora (16-4) kept it competitive throughout, with Ethan Mior leading their offense with three goals and an assist, but Penn Yan's balanced attack and Fingar's historic night proved too much to overcome.  [ Story and BOX SCORE]   - - More images in the photo gallery.

PENFIELD-18 at KENMORE-6  - Penfield dominated from the opening whistle, scoring eight first-quarter goals on the way to an 18-6 non-league victory over Kenmore, with 11 different players finding the net. Griffin Banister (2g-3a) and Nick Dicataldo (3g-1a) led the offense, while head coach John Schembri earned his 200th career win and defensive midfielder George Marron scored his first varsity goal.  [ Story and BOX SCORE]   - - More images in the photo gallery.

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HFL and Victor Keep Sectional Sweeps Alive

DAY IN REVIEW: WEDNESDAY - It was a good day for Section V lacrosse, as both HFL and Victor advanced in the NYS Tournament. The Cougars survived a furious Hamburg fourth-quarter rally to escape with an 8-7 win, with Jackson Coon and Grady Goodberlet each scoring three goals to pace the offense. Victor had a little trouble with Orchard Park, but pulled away for a 12-8 victory behind three goals from Colin Wheeler and three assists from Matthew Herendeen. Both teams now await their next opponents as they continue deep postseason runs.

HONEOYE FALLS-LIMA-8 at HAMBURG-7 - HFL survived a Hamburg fourth-quarter rally to win 8-7 and advance in the NYS Tournament, with Jackson Coon and Grady Goodberlet each netting three goals to lead the way. Sam Jokl dominated the faceoff circle at 78% to help the Cougars control possession and preserve the victory.  [ Story and BOX SCORE]   - - More images in the photo gallery.

VICTOR-12 at ORCHARD PARK-8 - Victor pulled away from a closely contested game with a big second quarter to defeat Orchard Park 12-8, with Colin Wheeler (3g), Jackson Mead (2g), Lincoln Snyder (2g-1a), and Eli Ricci (2g) leading the offense while Matthew Herendeen orchestrated the attack with three assists.    [ Story and BOX SCORE]   - - More images in the photo gallery.

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Penfield, Victor, HFL and Penn Yan Win

DAY IN REVIEW: SATURDAY - Today's Section V championship games delivered four memorable finals. Penn Yan claimed its second straight Class D title with a 17-5 win over Pal-Mac behind All-Tournament MVP Miles Ditzell's five goals and two assists, while Honeoye Falls-Lima won its fourth consecutive Class C crown with a 16-6 defeat of Geneva, led by All-Tournament MVP Grady Goodberlet's six goals. Penfield defended its Class A title with a 13-3 win over McQuaid Jesuit behind senior Brodie Joyce's five goals and two assists, and Victor ended Pittsford's undefeated season in the Class B final, 14-12, with goalie Will Simpson earning All-Tournament MVP honors. All four champions advance to the state sub-regional round next week.

VICTOR-14 at PITTSFORD-12  - Victor ended Pittsford's undefeated season with a 14-12 win in the Section V Class B final, claiming the program's 11th sectional title. Goalie Will Simpson was named All-Tournament MVP after making 16 saves, while Colin Wheeler finished with four goals and an assist and Eli Ricci contributed three goals and went 21-for-30 at the faceoff dot with 19 ground balls. Pittsford's Jahyden Maiorani scored five goals to keep the Panthers within reach, but Victor's five-goal second-quarter run proved to be the difference. The Blue Devils advance to the state sub-regional round to face Section VI champion Orchard Park, a program Victor has defeated in all three of their previous meetings.  [ Story and BOX SCORE]   - - More images in the photo gallery.

GENEVA-6 at HONEOYE FALLS-LIMA-16 - Honeoye Falls-Lima claimed its fourth consecutive Section V Class C championship with a 16-6 win over Geneva, jumping out to a 12-1 halftime lead before the Panthers made the final score more respectable. All-Tournament MVP Grady Goodberlet led the Cougars with six goals and an assist, while Marco Vengoechea added four goals and two assists. HFL advances to the state sub-regional round where they will face Section VI champion Hamburg.    [ Full Story and BOX SCORE]   - - More images in the photo gallery.

PAL-MAC-5 at PENN YAN-17  - Penn Yan led from start to finish in a 17-5 win over Pal-Mac, claiming its second consecutive and 29th overall Section V Class D championship. All-Tournament MVP Miles Ditzell led the way with five goals and two assists, Tukker Fisher added five goals, and Greyson Hathway controlled the faceoff dot at 20-for-22 while scoring twice. The Mustangs advance to the state sub-regional round to face Section VI champion East Aurora, a program Penn Yan has defeated in both of their previous meetings.     [ Full Story and BOX SCORE]   - - More images in the photo gallery.

PENFIELD-13 at MCQUAID JESUIT-3  - Penfield defended its Section V Class A championship with a 13-3 win over McQuaid Jesuit, claiming the program's eighth sectional title. Senior Brodie Joyce was named All-Tournament MVP, finishing with five goals and two assists, and junior Griffin Banister added three goals while goalie Mason Schembri was dominant with 12 saves and two goals allowed in 46 minutes. The Patriots advance to the state sub-regional round to face Section VI champion Kenmore, a program Penfield has never faced in tournament play.  [ Story and BOX SCORE]   - - More images in the photo gallery.

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Championship Saturday: Four Titles on the Line at Fisher

Section V Championships | St. John Fisher University | May 30, 2026

The wait is over. After months of league play, rivalries renewed, and records broken, Section V crowns its champions tomorrow at St. John Fisher University. Four games. Four titles. One unforgettable day of lacrosse.

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CLASS B - 10:00 AM
#1 Pittsford Panthers (18-0) vs. #2 Victor Blue Devils (16-2)

Pittsford enters the day as the only undefeated team remaining in Section V, with a defense that has been stifling all season and an offense that has found ways to win in every situation. Victor has been equally impressive, dropping just two games all year and playing some of the best lacrosse in the section down the stretch.

These two teams have already met once this season, with Pittsford surviving a 13-12 thriller in April that came down to the final seconds. That result is sure to be on both teams' minds when the opening whistle blows tomorrow morning. A rematch of that caliber promises to be one of the highlights of the day.

CLASS C - 12:30 PM
#1 Honeoye Falls-Lima Cougars (11-6) vs. #2 Geneva Panthers (13-5)

HFL and Geneva have not faced each other this season, but they share six common opponents — Aquinas, Midlakes, Penn Yan, Wayne, Livonia-Avon-Geneseo, and Mynderse-Romulus — and both finished 4-2 against that group. By nearly every measure, these are two evenly matched teams meeting at exactly the right moment. Geneva's overall record reflects a strong and consistent season through a competitive Finger Lakes schedule. HFL has shown the ability to put up big offensive numbers and has been battle-tested in close games. Expect a competitive afternoon matchup.

CLASS D - 3:00 PM
#1 Palmyra-Macedon Red Raiders (16-2) vs. #2 Penn Yan Mustangs (15-3)

Pal-Mac has been one of the most productive offenses in Section V all season, piling up wins with consistency and depth throughout the lineup. Penn Yan has been equally impressive, navigating one of the tougher schedules in their class and proving themselves against quality competition week after week. The two teams share four common opponents — Midlakes, Mynderse-Romulus, Brighton, and Geneva — and performed similarly against all of them. Both programs arrive at Fisher with legitimate championship credentials and plenty of motivation.

CLASS A - 5:30 PM
#1 McQuaid Jesuit Knights (11-6) vs. #2 Penfield Patriots (13-4)

Championship Saturday closes with a Class A matchup between two programs that have earned their way to Fisher through difficult schedules and competitive league play. McQuaid has faced one of the toughest slates in the section and has shown a knack for winning close games, with three of their victories coming in overtime. Penfield has been steady all season, with a 13-4 record built against strong Monroe County competition. The two teams share six common opponents in Irondequoit, Thomas, Hilton, Rush-Henrietta, Orchard Park, and Pittsford, and have each found ways to win and lose against that same group. It sets up as a fitting final game of the day.

All four games are at St. John Fisher University. Digital tickets are required and can be purchased at https://gofan.co/app/school/NYSPHSAAV. Good luck to all eight teams — see you at Fisher.

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Close Calls Highlight a Day of Eight Semifinal Wins

DAY IN REVIEW: WEDNESDAY - Today's Section V semifinals delivered eight home wins across all four classes. In Class A, McQuaid Jesuit edged Rush-Henrietta 11-9 behind three goals each from John Burrows and Dominic Camarella, while Penfield held off Fairport 8-6 on Griffin Banister's three goals. Class B saw Pittsford stay perfect at 18-0 with a 19-4 win over Thomas, and Victor rallied from a deficit with five fourth-quarter goals to edge Hilton 8-6 on Colin Wheeler's four-goal effort. In Class C, Honeoye Falls-Lima's Grady Goodberlet scored five goals in a 14-4 win over Aquinas, and Geneva survived a late Wayne rally to win 6-5 on Ryland Dunham's four goals. Class D produced the day's biggest milestones, as Pal-Mac's Max Hill and Jackson Dennie reached 150 assists and 200 goals respectively in a 15-4 win over Marcus Whitman, and Penn Yan cruised past Midlakes 19-5 behind five goals each from Braden Fingar and Logan Sprague.

The Section V finals are set for Saturday. Class A: McQuaid Jesuit vs. Penfield. Class B: Pittsford vs. Victor. Class C: Honeoye Falls-Lima vs. Geneva. Class D: Pal-Mac vs. Penn Yan.

FAIRPORT-6 at PENFIELD-8  - Griffin Banister's three goals and an assist and solid contributions from Brodie Joyce and Jake Maurer carried Penfield to an 8-6 Class A semifinal win over Fairport, sending the Patriots to the final against McQuaid Jesuit.    [ Story and BOX SCORE]   - - More images in the photo gallery.

HILTON-6 at VICTOR-8  - Colin Wheeler's four goals, including two in a decisive five-goal fourth quarter, carried Victor past Hilton 8-6 in a back-and-forth Class B semifinal that featured three ties before the Blue Devils pulled away. The will face Pittsford in the finals on Saturday    [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

MARCUS WHITMAN-4 at PAL-MAC-15  - Max Hill's six goals and milestone 150th career assist and Jackson Dennie's four goals and milestone 200th career goal carried Pal-Mac to a 15-4 Class D semifinal win over Marcus Whitman, setting up a final against Penn Yan.  [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

THOMAS-4 at PITTSFORD-19 - Grant Lewis' five goals and two assists and Avery Valenti's three goals powered undefeated Pittsford to a 19-4 Class B semifinal win over Thomas, setting up a Class B final against Victor.    [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

AQUINAS-4 at HONEOYE FALLS-LIMA-14  - Grady Goodberlet's five goals and an assist carried Honeoye Falls-Lima to a 14-4 Class C semifinal win over Aquinas, with Jake Gibson closing out his career with 726 saves for the Little Irish. Next up for the Cougars is Geneva on Saturday and St. John Fisher University.    [ Story and BOX SCORE]   - - More images in the photo gallery.

WAYNE-5 at GENEVA-6 - Ryland Dunham's four goals carried Geneva to a 6-5 Class C semifinal win over Wayne in a game that wasn't decided until the final minutes, setting up a final against Honeoye Falls-Lima on Saturday.    [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

RUSH-HENRIETTA-9 at MCQUAID JESUIT-11  - John Burrows' three goals and Dominic Bianchi's two goals and three assists carried McQuaid Jesuit to an 11-9 Class A semifinal win over Rush-Henrietta, with Jackson Paladino surpassing 200 career saves, setting up a final against Penfield.      [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

MIDLAKES-5 at PENN YAN-19  - Braden Fingar's five goals and three assists, Logan Sprague's five goals, and Tukker Fisher's milestone 103rd career assist carried Penn Yan to a 19-5 semifinal win over Midlakes, sending the Mustangs to the Class D final.    [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

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Week In Review - Week 10

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 were seventy-nine out of section games scheduled this year. Section V teams won 50 and lost 29 (63% wins). There is only one undefeated team at this point: Pittsford with a record of 17-0.

Games played last week: 34	Games played this season: 336
Leagues games played last week: 7	Out of Section games last week: 0
Mismatched Games (>8 pts): 19	Close Games (<4 pts): 5
Undefeated teams: 1	Games scheduled for next week: 12

Looking Back

It was a milestone-heavy week of lacrosse across the region, with tournament play beginning Thursday and quarterfinals wrapping up Saturday. The biggest moment of the week belonged to Geneva's Ryland Dunham, who scored his 200th career goal in a 22-0 shutout of Batavia-Notre Dame, while Penn Yan's Tukker Fisher also turned heads by reaching both 150 career goals (Tuesday) and 100 career assists (Saturday) in the same week. Monday delivered two overtime thrillers, Pittsford remained undefeated at 17-0, and Players of the Week were Wayne's Shane Coleman and Penfield's AJ Theodorakakos.

SATURDAY -  Milestones dominated Saturday'saction. Pittsford stayed perfect at 17-0 behind Grant Lewis' eight goals, Penn Yan blanked Mynderse-Romulus 18-0 as Tukker Fisher reached 100 career assists, and Geneva's Ryland Dunham scored nine goals for his 200th career tally in a 22-0 shutout of Batavia-Notre Dame. Midlakes' James Sprague hit 100 career goals in an 18-4 quarterfinal win over Bloomfield-Honeoye, and Hilton's Cahlan Smith and Drew Brien each hit milestones — 50 goals and 50 assists — in a 13-6 win over Brighton. Thomas survived Spencerport 12-11 in overtime on Lucas Nuccitelli's late game-winner, and Victor edged Irondequoit 9-6 in a five-tie thriller to extend its winning streak to seven.

FRIDAY - No games were played.

THURSDAY - Tournament play got underway Thursday as Irondequoit made a strong first-round statement, with Cooper Moore's six goals leading a 19-5 rout of Churchville-Chili. Brighton closed with a 20-3 win over Gates Chili, spreading the scoring across 12 players and celebrating first varsity goals for three players. Canandaigua's Kyle Farrington and Ryan McKeegan combined for seven goals and three assists in a 15-3 win over Schroeder, and Waterloo closed its regular season on a positive note with a 10-6 win over Newark behind three goals each from Jaidyn Ellison and Kyle Shangraw.

WEDNESDAY - The tournament Brackets were set and Milestones were the story of the day as Pittsford's Avery Valenti scored his 150th career goal in the Panthers' 16-7 win over McQuaid Jesuit to remain undefeated at 16-0, and Midlakes' Nate Lathrop led a 15-5 road win over Haverling with three goals and five assists to extend the Merge's winning streak to 12. Marcus Whitman rallied from a five-goal deficit to defeat Bloomfield-Honeoye 15-11, with Ayden Clark's five goals and two assists leading the way and goalie Tyler Speers surpassing 400 career saves. East United-Eastridge got four goals and two assists from Payton Terrigino in a 15-3 win over Batavia-Notre Dame, a game that also featured first varsity milestones for three players. 

Players of the week were also announced. Honored were junior Wayne attackman Shane Coleman and senior Penfield defenseman AJ Theodorakakos.

TUESDAY -  A milestone-filled Tuesday saw Penn Yan extend its winning streak to 10 with a 12-8 win over Fairport behind Tukker Fisher's 150th career goal, while Marcus Whitman's Ayden Clark recorded his 50th career assist in a 15-7 tournament win over Waterloo. Victor's Colin Wheeler poured in six goals to lead the Blue Devils past Brighton 15-6, Honeoye Falls-Lima's Jackson Coon had five goals and three assists in a 16-4 win over Mynderse-Romulus, and Irondequoit held off Spencerport 9-8 in the night's closest game. Thomas rallied from an early deficit to top Aquinas 11-4, and Livonia-Avon-Geneseo's Rider VanZandt notched his 50th career goal in an 18-2 win over Gananda.

MONDAY - Today four non-league games produced a pair of tight finishes and several standout performances. McQuaid Jesuit's Aidan O'Brien scored in overtime to complete an eight-goal rally and stun Hilton 8-7, while Haverling goalie McLane Stermole stopped 21 shots to lift his team past East United-Eastridge 10-9 after trailing by six after the first quarter. Bloomfield-Honeoye's Brayden Arber turned in the night's top individual effort with eight goals and five assists in a 19-7 win over Gates Chili, and Penfield's Gabe Robards led an 11-player scoring effort in a 17-2 win over Churchville-Chili.

Looking Ahead

It is a week of tournament games, with games on Wednesday and Saturday.

On Wednesday eight games will be played each at the higher seeded teams' site. 

Class A
Rush Henrietta at McQuaid Jesuit - TBD
Fairport at Penfield - 7:00 PM

Class B
Webster Thomas at Pittsford - TBD
Hilton at Victor - TBD

Class C
Aquinas at Honeoye Falls-Lima - TBD
Wayne at Geneva - TBD

Class D
Marcus Whitman at Palmyra Macedon - TBD
Midlakes at Penn Yan - 6:00 PM

On Saturday the championships will be held at St. John Fisher University.

Class B at 10:00 AM

Class C at 12:30 PM

Class D at 3:00 PM

Class A at 5:30 PM

rSchool has not yest published the games and times so don’t forget to check the full schedule throughout the week as games are added. Check them out on the games page.

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Milestones Highlight a Loaded Day of Quarterfinals

DAY IN REVIEW: SATURDAY - Milestones dominated Saturday's action. Pittsford stayed perfect at 17-0 behind Grant Lewis' eight goals, Penn Yan blanked Mynderse-Romulus 18-0 as Tukker Fisher reached 100 career assists, and Geneva's Ryland Dunham scored nine goals for his 200th career tally in a 22-0 shutout of Batavia-Notre Dame. Midlakes' James Sprague hit 100 career goals in an 18-4 quarterfinal win over Bloomfield-Honeoye, and Hilton's Cahlan Smith and Drew Brien each hit milestones — 50 goals and 50 assists — in a 13-6 win over Brighton. Thomas survived Spencerport 12-11 in overtime on Lucas Nuccitelli's late game-winner, and Victor edged Irondequoit 9-6 in a five-tie thriller to extend its winning streak to seven.

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The Monroe County tournament semifinals are set for Wednesday, May 27th at the higher seeds.

In Class A, McQuaid Jesuit hosts Rush-Henrietta and Penfield hosts Fairport.

Class B has Pittsford hosting Thomas and Victor hosting Hilton.

In Class C, Honeoye Falls-Lima hosts Aquinas and Geneva hosts Wayne. 

Class D features Pal-Mac hosting Marcus Whitman and Penn Yan hosting Midlakes.

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BLOOMFIELD-HONEOYE-4 at MIDLAKES-18  - Carter Casper and Sam Kuhn each scored five goals and James Sprague reached 100 career goals as Midlakes moved past Bloomfield-Honeoye 18-4 to extend its winning streak to 13.  [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

MYNDERSE-ROMULUS-0 at PENN YAN-18  - Braden Fingar's four goals, Tukker Fisher's milestone 100th career assist, and a three-goalie shutout highlighted Penn Yan's 18-0 win over Mynderse-Romulus, stretching the Mustangs' winning streak to 11.  [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

BROCKPORT-5 at WAYNE-10  - Shane Coleman's four goals and Cody Crandell's three paced Wayne to a 10-5 win over Brockport for its sixth straight victory, while Brockport's Dylan Ryan reached 50 career goals.    [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

GREECE-3 at FAIRPORT-13  - Ryan Priddy's five goals and milestone 50th career goal led Fairport to a 13-3 Class A quarterfinal win over Greece, with seven different players scoring on the day.    [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

IRONDEQUOIT-6 at VICTOR-9  - Nathan Terrance and Colin Wheeler each scored three goals to lead Victor's five-goal closing run in a 9-6 comeback win over Irondequoit, with the Blue Devils overcoming five ties and a two-goal deficit to extend their winning streak to seven.    [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

BATAVIA-NOTRE DAME-0 at GENEVA-22  - Ryland Dunham's nine-goal, milestone 200th career goal performance headlined Geneva's 22-0 shutout of Batavia-Notre Dame, with Jack Dunham and Dominic Gaglianese each adding three goals.    [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

AQUINAS-9 at LIVONIA-AVON-GENESEO-3  - Connor Williams' three goals and Jake Gibson's milestone 700th career save powered Aquinas to a 9-3 non-league win over Livonia-Avon-Geneseo.    [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

THOMAS-12 at SPENCERPORT-11 in overtime  - Lucas Nuccitelli's overtime goal gave Thomas a 12-11 win over Spencerport in a back-and-forth game that featured three ties and a three-goal fourth-quarter comeback by the Titans.    [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

EAST UNITED-EASTRIDGE-3 at RUSH-HENRIETTA-13  - Preston Jackson's milestone 100th career goal, part of a three-goal day, highlighted Rush-Henrietta's 13-3 Class a quarterfinal win over East United-Eastridge.  [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

HAVERLING-2 at MARCUS WHITMAN-14  -  Tariku Blueye's four goals and two assists and Ayden Clark's three goals and two assists powered Marcus Whitman to a 14-2 quarterfinal win over Haverling.  [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

WATERLOO-3 at PAL-MAC-17  - Max Hill's five goals and three assists and Max Halsey's three goals and two assists powered Pal-Mac to a 17-3 win over Waterloo, stretching the Red Raiders winning streak to 11.    [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

CANANDAIGUA-8 at PITTSFORD-19  - Grant Lewis' eight goals and Jahyden Maiorani's four more carried undefeated Pittsford to a 19-8 win over Canandaigua, keeping the Panthers perfect at 17-0.  [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

BRIGHTON-6 at HILTON-13  - Cahlan Smith's milestone 50th career goal, Drew Brien's milestone 50th career assist, Tyler Reger's three goals and five assists, and coach Tim Byrnes' 50th win at Hilton highlighted a 13-6 Class B quarterfinal victory over Brighto  [ Story and BOX SCORE] 

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